October 24
South Africa: Event Hosted in Parliament Calls on Anglo American to Answer for its Toxic Legacy in Kabwe, Zambia [press release]
ACTSA
Next week, on Tuesday 29 October , Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) and Lord Peter Hain will host an event in the House of Lords, in which a panel of regional, health, and… Read more »
South Africa: Zikalala to Address KZN Investment Conference
SAnews.gov.za
Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minster Sihle Zikalala is today expected to deliver a keynote address at the Ray Nkonyeni Municipality (RNM) Investment Conference. Read more »
Malawi: Conforzi Plantations - a Shocking Scandal of Worker Exploitation, Abuse and Neglect Unveiled
Nyasa Times
In a shocking exposé, Conforzi Plantations Limited stands accused of egregious labor violations, revealing a disturbing culture of exploitation and neglect that has left… Read more »
Malawi: Fuel Crisis - Govt Criticized for Overreliance On Repetitive Short-Term Strategies
Nyasa Times
As Malawi grapples with ongoing fuel shortages, financial experts are raising serious concerns about the government's handling of the crisis, labeling it a "joke" amid worsening… Read more »
Malawi: Govt Says It Has Secured $21.5m and Allocated It to Tackle Fuel Crisis Amid Public Frustration
Nyasa Times
In a bid to alleviate the ongoing fuel crisis, the Malawian government has announced the allocation of $21.5 million to fuel importers, including the National Oil Company of Malawi… Read more »
Southern Africa: SADC Releases 'Sober' Statement Calling for Calm in Mozambique Ahead of Announcement of Results
New Zimbabwe
REGIONAL body SADC has released a statement calling for calm in Mozambique ahead of the official announcement of results, a day after its chairperson President Emmerson Mnangagwa… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Defence Questions Authenticity of Former RBZ Governor Gono's Witness
New Zimbabwe
THE case involving former Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor Gideon Gono turned dramatic this week as lawyers representing a couple being accused of defrauding him in 2017… Read more »
South Africa: Cosatu Baffled By the Decision to Suspend Former Johannesburg Mayor Kabelo Gwamanda [press release]
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in Gauteng is puzzled by the decision of the Office of the Executive Mayor of Johannesburg to suspend Member of the Mayoral… Read more »
Malawi: Preparing Malawi Political Parties for Effective Participation Upcoming Elections [analysis]
Democracy Works
Malawi's general elections are scheduled for September 2025. This will be yet another important milestone in the country's democracy. Elections give voice to the political will of… Read more »
South Africa: Lottery Board Vindicated By Legal Opinion
GroundUp
The National Lotteries Commission was correct to return money to Treasury Read more »
Zimbabwe: Residents Petition Govt Amid High Staff Turnover At CCC-Led Karoi Town Council
New Zimbabwe
Karoi town in Mashonaland West province is reportedly plagued by stunted growth owing to unending changes of staff occupying critical offices, most of whom are in acting… Read more »
Zimbabwe: High Rates of Untreated Osteoporosis Found Among Women in Zimbabwe Living With HIV
New Zimbabwe
Despite high rates of untreated osteoporosis and previous fractures among menopausal women in Zimbabwe -- especially among those living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) --… Read more »
South Africa: Safa Well Represented in the Nomination List for the 2024 CAF Awards
SAFA
Bafana Bafana captain and goalkeeper Ronwen Williams leads the list after he was nominated in the Player of the Year (Men) category, Goalkeeper of the Year (Men) and Interclub… Read more »
South Africa: Suspect Facing Murder and Attempted Murder Charges to Appear in Mahwelereng Magistrate's Court [press release]
SAPS
A 44-year-old male suspect is scheduled to appear in Mahwelereng Magistrate's Court for a bail application on Friday, 25 October 2024 on charges of murder and attempted murder. Read more »
South Africa: Facebook Serial Rapist Sentenced to Two Life Terms Imprisonment Plus 60 Years' [press release]
SAPS
Thohoyandou High Court in Vhembe District sentenced a 35-year-old Mikovhe Vincent Makhavhu to two life terms imprisonment and an additional 60 years' for rape, compelled sexual… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe, India to Exploit Vast Trade Opportunities
The Herald
VICE President Kembo Mohadi has said Zimbabwe and India, which enjoy pleasant relations, have vast trade opportunities that should be exploited for the benefit of both nations. Read more »
South Africa: Trio, Nabbed for Rhino Poaching, Remanded in Custody [press release]
SAPS
Three alleged rhino poachers appeared before the Polokwane Magistrate's Court on Wednesday 23 October 2024, facing an additional charge of possession of an unlicensed firearm and… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe, South Africa to Meet Over Road Traffic Accidents
The Herald
Officials from Zimbabwe and South Africa are set to meet next week to discuss how to deal with the scourge of road traffic accidents and the movement of dangerous goods between the… Read more »
Malawi: Bushiri Honored With Global Visionary Award for Goshen Smart City Transformation
Nyasa Times
In a dazzling ceremony that celebrated innovation and leadership in urban development, Dr. Shepherd Bushiri, President of Goshen City, received the prestigious Global Visionary and… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Fight to Mitigate Drought, Boost Food Security Turns Digital
The Herald
The country's plot to boost food security is thickening with Government adopting a Food and Nutrition Security Information System that generates critical data to influence both… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chiwandire Primed for Come-Back Fight
The Herald
Kudakwashe Chiwandire is tying the loose ends ahead of her come-back fight against Tanzanian Flora Machela in Lilongwe, Malawi on Sunday. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Byo Centre of Attention As It Hosts Zanu-PF Conference
The Herald
The Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF), an annual event held in Bulawayo in April, is a vital component of the city's economic landscape. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Rabbit Farmers Unite for a Common Cause
The Herald
Rabbit farmers in some Harare suburbs have joined forces to find ways of saving their herds from a 'mysterious' disease that appears capable of inflicting huge losses if not… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Legends Academy Duo Reunite At Warriors
The Herald
As Zimbabwe's home-based Warriors begin preparations for their 2025 Africa Nations Championships (CHAN) qualifier against Eswatini, their training camp has provided a platform for… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Wills and Administration of Deceased Estates
The Herald
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