October 22
Mozambique: Latest Elections Widen Mozambique's Democratic Deficit [analysis]
ISS
SADC remains silent as electoral fraud, post-election violence and the murder of opposition figures undermine democracy. Read more »
South Africa: Eastern Cape Village Still Without Water 30 Years Since Democracy
GroundUp
Residents in Lugada walk far distances to collect water from a wellpoint Read more »
South Africa: Crime Statistics - Who Are We to Believe?
GroundUp
SAPS and Stats SA figures are wildly different Read more »
Malawi: Malawians Urged to Register for 2025 General Elections
Nyasa Times
Renowned Governance and Human Rights Advocate Undule Mwakasungula and the National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) Public Trust have pleaded with eligible Malawians to… Read more »
South Africa: End of Coal in South Africa - What 100,000 Workers Will Need When Their Jobs Go [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
South Africa's move to renewable energy means that the coal industry will be phased out over the coming decades. This transition away from a fossil-fuel based economy will affect… Read more »
Zambia: Zambia Seeks New Mining Partnerships to Boost Copper Production
Daba Finance
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Namibia: Menstrual Leave - a Step Towards Gender Equity
Namibian
Recently, the discussion around workplace inclusivity and the development of equitable and supportive environments has evolved beyond traditional issues like gender pay gaps, equal… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Needs N$9.9 Billion Annually to Finance Green Growth
Namibian
Namibia will need N$9.9 billion annually to meet its green growth objectives. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwean Filmmaker, Activist Chosen for Spendlove Prize
New Zimbabwe
Tsitsi Dangarembga, a renowned Zimbabwean filmmaker, novelist and cultural activist, was selected as the 16th recipient of the Alice and Clifford Spendlove Prize in Social Justice,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Planned 2017 Coup to Avoid Prosecution for Gukurahundi Massacres - Former CIO Director Says
New Zimbabwe
A FORMER deputy director general in the Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) has made sensational claims that President Emmerson Mnangagwa, his deputy Constantino Chiwenga and… Read more »
Malawi: High Court to Hear K30bn Financial Crimes Case Involving Mulli Brothers, Muhara, Chiunda
Nyasa Times
The High Court in Lilongwe is set to hear a significant case involving allegations of financial misconduct against Leston Mulli of Mulli Brothers Limited (MBL), former Secretary to… Read more »
Malawi: With No Home to Go Back to, Over 7000 Flood Survivors in Nsanje Face Harsh Reality After Relocation
Nyasa Times
Over 7,000 flood survivors in Nsanje District are grappling with dire living conditions after being relocated due to the devastating impacts of recent cyclones. Many, like… Read more »
South Africa: People Wait Months to Be Verified for R370 SRD Grant
GroundUp
SASSA blames the Home Affairs online system Read more »
South Africa: Simelane - How Much More Time Does the President Need? [press release]
DA
How much more time does President Cyril Ramaphosa need to address the scandal surrounding Justice Minister Thembi Simelane? Read more »
Angola: Government Orders Construction of Sumbe Flood Control Project
ANGOP
The Angolan government on Tuesday, in Cuanza Sul Province, instructed the local institutions to prepare and build the Sumbe flood control project, which should include macro and… Read more »
Zimbabwe: AfDB Extends U.S.$3,9m for Zim Youths, Women
The Herald
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a US$3,93 million grant for Zimbabwe aimed at increasing resilience skills and entrepreneurial capacity for young people and women. Read more »
South Africa: Eastern Cape Disaster Teams On High Alert
SAnews.gov.za
Eastern Cape disaster teams continue to monitor areas that experience frequent flooding, and are ready to initiate evacuation procedures if required, says Cooperative Governance… Read more »
South Africa: Hlabisa Launches Data-Driven Initiative to Improve Municipal Operations
SAnews.gov.za
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister, Velenkosini Hlabisa, has underscored the importance of local government functioning optimally and efficiently, as this has… Read more »
South Africa: More Than Half of Gauteng People Say South Africa Is a Failed State - Survey
Daily Maverick
The latest Quality of Life survey in Gauteng finds people hungrier, feeling more precarious and less happy than they have been in a long time. Trust in the government is at an… Read more »
South Africa: History Revised - MK Party Shifts Blame for State Capture At SOEs
Daily Maverick
South African state-owned enterprises are still trying to recover from the effects of State Capture and the losses incurred during the Covid-19 lockdowns. While the government is… Read more »
South Africa: Daily Maverick and Gift of the Givers Launch 4th Annual Maverickids to Combat Child Illiteracy
Daily Maverick
The 240-page activity book - with engaging topics ranging from artificial intelligence and career exploration, to fun projects designed to stimulate critical thinking - is… Read more »
South Africa: Six Out of 10 People in Gauteng Worry That They Will Run Out of Water
Daily Maverick
A quality of life survey shows that water is a rising risk to wellbeing in the province. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Canadian Investors Eye Zim Opportunities
The Herald
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Zimbabwe: 4th Industrial Revolution Efforts Get Boost
The Herald
Zimbabwe is on the cusp of a fourth industrial revolution boost following a global leading training institution's announcement that it is finalising setting up a local campus in… Read more »
South Africa: Minister Tolashe Wishes Social Grant Beneficiaries Well in Matric Exams
SAnews.gov.za
Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe has sent well wishes to the beneficiaries of social grants who will be writing their National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations. Read more »
