June 18
Angola: Sonangol and Chevron Sign Contracts for Oil Exploration in Lower Congo
ANGOP
Sonangol and Cabinda Gulf Oil Company Limited (CABGOC), Chevron's subsidiary in Angola, on Tuesday in Luanda signed two 'Risk Services Contracts' for the concession of blocks 49… Read more »
Angola: Angolan Govt Aims to Comply With 11 Commitments to Children
ANGOP
Zaire deputy governor for the Political, Social and Economic sector, Afonso Nzolameso, on Tuesday in this Province said that the Provincial Government is continuing to work to… Read more »
Southern Africa: SADC Summit - A Chance to Market Zim, Attract Investors
The Herald
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South Africa: Two Suspects Arrested for Dealing in Drugs At OR Tambo International Airport [press release]
SAPS
Pieter Johan Cristie (51) and Belinda Butcher (52) were arrested on Sunday, 16 June 2024 at the OR Tambo International Airport by members of the Hawks' Serious Organised Crime… Read more »
South Africa: GNU Dawn SA Could Have Better Economic Prospects Than Broken Britain [analysis]
Daily Maverick
It is arguably easier to imagine the South African economy recovering from years of load shedding and State Capture and returning to 3% GDP growth than a tired, sclerotic and… Read more »
Malawi: Mutharika's Crocodile Tears Over Chilima Is an Empty Tribute Aimed At Re-Writing History [opinion]
Nyasa Times
In a tribute posted today on his Facebook page, former president Peter Mutharika waxed lyrical about the "good relationship" he allegedly shared with his former vice president,… Read more »
Malawi: Kunkuyu Addresses 'Blackbox' Issue, Crash Site Pillar, Veep Appointment, Investigations and Chakwera RSA Trip
Nyasa Times
Government says it will not tire to provide timely answers to underlying and emerging questions at the heart of many Malawians with regards to circumstances surrounding the death… Read more »
Namibia: Muslim Communities Donate 100 Cattle to Feed the Vulnerable
Namibian
The Muslim community in Namibia donated 100 cattle to feed needy and vulnerable communities in the northern regions at Eenhana on Sunday. Read more »
Malawi: We Warned You, Tay Grin, About That Zambia Impostor - Anyway, Nyau King, She Is Useless
Nyasa Times
As one of Malawi's most celebrated urban artists, Tay Grin, real name Limbani Kalirani, has long been admired by some for his musical prowess and charismatic stage presence.… Read more »
Malawi: PAC Salutes Chakwera for Leading With Compassion and Dignity During Chilima, 8 Others Funeral
Nyasa Times
In its postmortem of the event of the past difficulties where the nation lost its veep, Dr Saulos Chilima and eight others, the Public Affairs Committee (PAC), a powerful grouping… Read more »
South Africa: New KZN Premier Thami Ntuli Announces Coalition Cabinet During Inauguration Address [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Newly inaugurated KwaZulu-Natal Premier Thami Ntuli did not waste any time on Tuesday, announcing his cabinet during his inauguration speech. Members are made up of representatives… Read more »
South Africa: KZN Battle Lines Drawn As ANC Defectors Stand for Zuma's Breakaway MK Party in Ward Polls [analysis]
Daily Maverick
There are by-elections in six wards in uMzumbe in KwaZulu-Natal's Ugu district on Wednesday, triggered by the defection of ANC councillors to the newly formed breakaway uMkhonto… Read more »
South Africa: Liberalism's Last Stand - the GNU Represents a Last Chance. Let's See If SA Liberals Grasp It [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Everything we have, every political thought was begged, borrowed or stolen from elsewhere: from warmed-over Sankarist sloganeering to anti-woke Americanisms to ecstatic… Read more »
South Africa: After the Bell - SA Mining Companies Find That the Grass Is Not Always Greener On the Other Side [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Gold Fields high-tailed it out of Dodge to greener pastures -- pastures which, high up in the Chilean Andes, turned out to not always have a green sheen. Read more »
South Africa: Beaufort West's Mayoral Chains Up for Grabs in By-Elections [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Wednesday's three by-elections in Beaufort West could lead to a new DA government or a continuation of the PA-led administration. It could also see the reintroduction into formal… Read more »
South Africa: UDM Deputy President Kwankwa Released After Ransom Paid Following Cape Town Kidnapping [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The incident, which sent shockwaves through SA's political community, involved a R10,000 ransom paid by the UDM for Kwankwa's release. Read more »
South Africa: The Kruger Park Communities That See Rhinos Getting Preferential Treatment [analysis]
Daily Maverick
We must choose our words more carefully if we are to get to grips with the illegal wildlife trade and contribute meaningfully to much-needed debates. Read more »
Nigeria: Suspected Nigerian 'Drug Dealer' Attacks Police Officer During Raid in South Africa
Vanguard
The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) has revealed that one of its officers was attacked by a suspected Nigerian drug dealer during an operation in Randburg, north… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Dashboard for VP Mohadi to Monitor Projects
The Herald
VICE President Kembo Mohadi will now be able to monitor all Government projects under the Social Services Cluster at the click of a button courtesy of a new dashboard created by… Read more »
South Africa: Inauguration Day Not a Public Holiday, Says Presidency
SAnews.gov.za
The Presidency has reminded members of the public that Wednesday, 19 June - the day of the Presidential Inauguration - is a normal working day. Read more »
South Africa: IEC Clears Results Dashboard Confusion
SAnews.gov.za
The Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) has moved to clear any confusion regarding its results dashboard update related to the National and Provincial Elections held last… Read more »
Africa: EU Provides Eur €3 Million to Support Urban Communities in Southern Africa
WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of EUR 3 million from the European Union (EU) to support the continuation of nutritional support and services… Read more »
Zimbabwe: President Leaves for Ramaphosa Inauguration
The Herald
President Mnangagwa has left the country for South Africa, where he will join other African Heads of State for the inauguration of President-elect Cyril Ramaphosa at the Union… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Loses U.S.$8 Million to Poaching
The Herald
ZIMBABWE has lost close to US$8 million since 2019 as over 420 Big Five animals have been killed by poachers from 2019 to date. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's Unity Government - 4 Crucial Factors for It to Work [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Governments of national unity built on power-sharing arrangements are common in Africa and elsewhere in the world. Now South Africa also has a unity government, following the 2024… Read more »