October 23
Zimbabwe: Govt to Develop an Energy Efficiency Act, Appropriate Regulations
The Herald
Cabinet considered and approved the National Energy Efficiency Policy as presented by the Minister of Finance and Economic Development, Honourable Professor Mthuli Ncube, as… Read more »
South Africa: DA Welcomes Report On Extortion, Calls for Urgent and Decisive Action [press release]
DA
Note to editors: Please find attached English and Afrikaans soundbite by Lisa Schickerling MP. Read more »
Malawi: Chisale's Unexplained Wealth Case Referred to Financial Crimes Court for Trial
Nyasa Times
The criminal case of unexplained wealth involving Norman Chisale, former bodyguard to ex-President Peter Mutharika, is taking shape with the High Court, today, committing the case… Read more »
South Africa: Concourt Showdown On Copyright Bill
GroundUp
The court will hear two applications relating to copyright and the rights of blind people to convert works into accessible formats Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Withdraws From Cape Town Informal Settlement After Second Attack in Two Weeks
GroundUp
On Monday a security vehicle escorting the power utility's workers into the area was hijacked. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Water Supply Is in Crisis - How Political Interference and Underfunding Did the Damage [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
In Zimbabwe, control over water is supposed to be decentralised. In other words, the seven regions in the country have the authority to govern their own water resources in the way… Read more »
South Africa: Quality of Life Continues to Slide in South Africa's Key Economic Province, Gauteng - New Survey [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The Gauteng City-Region, which has long been South Africa's economic engine, is in decline. The region contributes about 35% of the country's total economic output, and is home to… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's Massive Sasol Petrochemical Plant Faces Serious Challenges - New Report [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The giant Secunda complex of Sasol, South Africa's biggest chemicals and energy company, provides the fundamental ingredients to South Africa's petrochemical sector. It produces… Read more »
South Africa: Press Council Expels Independent Media Group for Failing to Obey Rulings
GroundUp
Independent Media initially withdrew from the Press Council in 2016 and rejoined the Council in January this year. Read more »
South Africa: Minister Says Social Grant Flaws Found By Students Will Be Investigated Within 30 Days
GroundUp
Stellenbosch teenaged students present their findings to Parliament Read more »
Africa: Angola Proposes Integrated Energy Action Plan for Africa
ANGOP
The Angolan Government advocates that the World Bank (WB) develop an Integrated Electricity Action Plan for Africa, over a period of five years (2025-2029), with a view to reducing… Read more »
South Africa: Eight Suspects Arrested On an Alleged Diamond Investment Scam [press release]
SAPS
A mutli- disciplinary operation led by Northern Cape Hawks' Serious Organised Crime Investigation unit resulted to the arrest of eight suspects who are alleged to have been… Read more »
South Africa: Police Probe Shooting Incident, Five Men Found Dead Inside a Shack in New Brighton [press release]
SAPS
Police are investigating a case of murder (five counts), after the recovery of five bodies (men) with gunshot wounds inside a shack at Chris Hani informal settlement in New… Read more »
South Africa: Select Committee On Security and Justice On Oversight Visit to Border Management Authority At Beitbridge [document]
Parliament of South Africa
The Select Committee on Security and Justice yesterday commenced with its oversight programme in Limpopo by visiting the Border Management Authority at the Beitbridge facility. Read more »
South Africa: Social Development Committee to Be Briefed On Alleged Weaknesses in Sassa's Social Grant Payment System [document]
Parliament of South Africa
Tomorrow, the Portfolio Committee on Social Development will spotlight allegations of fraud in the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA). Read more »
South Africa: Former Minister Mdladlana to Be Honoured With Special Official Funeral Category 2
SAnews.gov.za
Acting President Paul Mashatile has declared a Special Official Funeral Category 2 to honour former Minister of Labour and High Commissioner to Canada, Membathisi Mphumzi Shepherd… Read more »
South Africa: Stop the Killing and Intimidation of Whistleblowers, Demand Activists
GroundUp
Hundreds of people gathered at the Union Buildings four years to the day since environmental activist Fikile Ntshangase was murdered Read more »
South Africa: Disability Grant Applicant Collapses in Long Queue At Sassa Office
GroundUp
SASSA's Bellville office manager blames staff shortages Read more »
South Africa: Municipalities Remain the Achilles Heel in Gauteng's Water-Related Issues [document]
Parliament of South Africa
The Portfolio Committee on Water and Sanitation is concerned that municipalities' inability to perform their water conservation and advocacy roles, along with their inability to… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Opposition Demonstrates Against Ballots Contract
VOA
As Namibia prepares to hold a general election next month, the country's main opposition party has objected to the South African company hired to print the ballots. Read more »
Zimbabwe: High Court Strikes Down Outdated Demolition Law
The Herald
The High Court has delivered a significant blow to local authorities across the country, declaring a key provision of the Regional, Town and Country Planning Act unconstitutional. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Harare City Holds Open Streets Workshop, Pledges Future Improvements
The Herald
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Malawi: MEC Chair Speaks Out - 'I Am Not MCP, I Was Appointed Because of My Qualifications.'
Nyasa Times
Chairperson of Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) Anabella Mtalimanja has challenged Malawians that her appointment was based on her qualifications as the High Court not affiliation… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimparks Launches Investigation After Three Lions Are Beheaded
New Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe Parks and Wildlife Management Authority (ZimParks) is investigating a case of poaching after three lions were found beheaded in Hwange National Park. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Parliamentary Committee Says 'A Very Bad Precedent' Has Been Set After Finance Ministry Officials Failed to Give Zimbabwe's GDP Figure
New Zimbabwe
BUDGET and Finance Parly committee members on Monday were left dismayed after Finance ministry officials and its parastatals came to Parliament unprepared for budget consultations… Read more »
