January 29
South Africa: President Convenes Cabinet Lekgotla
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has convened a Cabinet Lekgotla with leaders from all spheres of government - to review government's progress on priorities, assess challenges and set the… Read more »
South Africa: South African Poetry Has a New Digital Archive - What's Behind the Project [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
South African poetry, rich with history, has long been an underappreciated cornerstone of the country's cultural landscape. But a new free-to-access digital archive is helping… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's G20 Presidency Is a Chance for the West to Engage With Global South Priorities [analysis]
Chatham House
Pretoria's foreign policy focus on multilateralism, development and reforming global governance will be seriously tested by geopolitical division. Read more »
Malawi: Crisis in Local Government - Councils Left Stranded Without Funding Since November
Nyasa Times
Local councils across Malawi are on the brink of collapse, crippled by a shocking lack of funding since November 2024. Already battling severe operational and administrative… Read more »
Malawi: Nice Tips Electoral Stakeholders On Achieving Credible, Free and Fair Sept. 16 General Elections
Nyasa Times
The National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) Public Trust has reaffirmed its commitment to the principles of democratic governance, civic engagement, and the sacrosanct right… Read more »
South Africa: '27 for Freedom' Run to Honour Madiba
SAnews.gov.za
The spirit of former President Nelson Mandela will come alive at the historic Drakenstein Correctional Centre on Saturday, 8 February, as the Department of Correctional Services… Read more »
South Africa: Late Applications for Grade 1 and 8 Close Tomorrow in Gauteng
SAnews.gov.za
The Gauteng Department of Education (GDE) has reminded parents that the 2025 online admissions late application period for Grade 1 and Grade 8 will close on Thursday, 30 January… Read more »
South Africa: Government Condemns Torching of Putco Buses
SAnews.gov.za
The Ministry of Transport has called on law enforcement to arrest those responsible for the torching of 50 Public Utility Company (PUTCO) buses and ensure that they are prosecuted… Read more »
South Africa: Deadline for F1 Bid Extended
SAnews.gov.za
The Ministry of Sport, Arts and Culture, in collaboration with the Bid Steering Committee (BSC), has extended the submission deadline for the Request for Expression of Interest… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Signs International Treaty to Boost Food Security, Biodiversity
SAnews.gov.za
South Africa has joined scores of countries worldwide that have formalised their commitment to ensuring the conservation and sustainable use of plant genetic resources for food and… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Crisis in the DRC - President Ramaphosa Does Not Care [press release]
DA
"We are calling for the immediate suspension of Armed Forces Day and Air Force Day celebrations in light of the tragedy our military is enduring." Read more »
Zimbabwe: Six Years for R440 000 Fraud
The Herald
A Harare man who defrauded a South Africa-based mining company of R440 000 has been slapped with a six-year jail term. Read more »
South Africa: Lottery Bosses Turned to State Security Agency to Investigate Leaks
GroundUp
But things didn't go the way they wanted Read more »
Zimbabwe: Miss Universe Zim 3 Returns to Hippodrome
The Herald
Organisers of the third edition of the Miss Universe Zimbabwe (MUZ) beauty pageant have announced that registration is now in progress. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF, War Vets Stand Firm On Conference Resolutions
The Herald
Zanu PF and veterans of the liberation struggle have reaffirmed their commitment to resolutions made at the 21st Annual National People's Conference, which called for the extension… Read more »
South Africa: A 27-Year-Old Male Suspect Due to Appear Before Court for Six Counts of House Robbery, and Rape Cases [press release]
SAPS
The 27-year-old suspect who is facing six cases including house robberies and rape is expected to appear before Polokwane Magistrate's Court on Thursday 30 January 2025. Read more »
South Africa: Media Alert - Health Committee to Hold Public Hearings On Tobacco Bill in Free State and Western Cape [document]
Parliament of South Africa
Parliament, Wednesday, 29 January 2025 - The Portfolio Committee on Health will over the coming weekend hold final public hearings on the Tobacco Products and Electronic Delivery… Read more »
South Africa: Media Statement - Committee On Trade Welcomes Investigation Into Sabs As Announced On Tuesday [document]
Parliament of South Africa
The Portfolio Committee on Trade, Industry and Competition has welcomed the investigation into the South African Bureau of Standards (SABS) as announced by the Minister of Trade,… Read more »
Malawi: Neef Farm Input Loans Ignite Hope for Bumper Harvest in Mzimba
Nyasa Times
Smallholder farmers in Traditional Authority Mpherembe, Mzimba, are optimistic about a record harvest after receiving fertiliser through the National Economic Empowerment Fund… Read more »
Malawi: Disgraced Lawyer Gift Nankhuni, MCP Aspirant, Suspended As Malawi Law Society Cracks Down On Legal Crooks
Nyasa Times
The Malawi Law Society (MLS) has suspended prominent lawyer Gift Nankhuni of G. Nankhuni & Partners for six months after finding him guilty of fraudulent and improper conduct… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: João Lourenço Condemns M23 Occupation of Goma in DRC
ANGOP
Angolan President João Lourenço on Wednesday deplored the occupation of the city of Goma, capital of North Kivu province, in the east of the Democratic Republic of… Read more »
Namibia: New Golf Union Leadership Aims to Boost Women's Golf in Namibia, Engage Youth
Namibian
The recently elected Namibia Amateur Ladies Golf Union (NALGU) leadership has pledged to get more women, especially the youth, to take up the sport. Read more »
Namibia: Water Leak Causes Power Outage At Windhoek Central Hospital, Disrupting Critical Care Units
Namibian
A water leak caused a power outage at Windhoek Central Hospital last week, affecting some of its key units. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia's Unemployment Rate Stands At 36.9 Percent - NSA
Namibian
The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) on Wednesday announced that the country's unemployment rate stands at 36.9%. Read more »
Namibia: Coetzee, Greeff Take Top Honours
Namibian
Drikus Coetzee and Anri Greef took top honours last Sunday, as they delivered solid performances to claim victory in the elite men's and women's Nedbank Windhoek Power Pedal (WPP)… Read more »
