June 18
Zimbabwe: 'Victoria Falls Bridge Safe, Sound'
The Herald
EMERGED Railways Properties (ERP), which owns and manages the Victoria Falls Bridge, says the infrastructure remains structurally safe and sound to facilitate trade and movement of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: President's Visit to South Korea Opens New Economic Frontier
The Herald
President Mnangagwa's diplomatic charm during the just-ended South Korea-Africa Summit, including his address to the hugely subscribed business forum, is already paying dividends… Read more »
Kenya: Southern African Equity Fund to Put Up 240 Green Apartments in Kiambu
Capital FM
IHS Kenya, a Southern African private equity fund manager, has unveiled an affordable green housing development in Limuru, Kiambu County. Read more »
South Africa: Doors to Close On Media24 Print Titles - 800 Jobs Affected [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Less than a week after rumours began circulating about the potential closure of four print publications at Media24, the company has confirmed that about 800 jobs will be directly… Read more »
South Africa: Traffic Department Employee Nabbed for Fraud [press release]
SAPS
Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation (Hawks) Read more »
Namibia: Gibson-Park Ruled Out As Ireland Name Squad for SA Tour
Namibian
Injured scrum-half Jamison Gibson-Park will miss Ireland's two-Test series against world champions South Africa next month, with Jack Conan also absent from the squad announced on… Read more »
South Africa: Brutal and Disarming - Moffie Urges Us to Question Authority [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Kai Luke Brümmer shines in the stage version of the critically acclaimed film and autobiography Moffie, which tackles toxic masculinity and homophobia in the story of a gay… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Bus Licence Cancelled As 8 Anglicans Perish in Blaze
The Herald
The operating licence of Passion Link Coaches has been cancelled by Government after a blaze inside an unroadworthy bus burnt eight Anglican Diocese of Manicaland pilgrims… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Giving Title Deeds an Empowerment Move
The Herald
The speeding up of the issuance of urban title deeds this month, with most house owners in Epworth finally getting their deeds, is a major step forward in the regularisation of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zacc in Possession of More Evidence Against Chivayo
The Herald
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Zimbabwe: Naaz in Plea to Motivate Athletes
The Herald
TENDAI Tagara, the National Athletics Association of Zimbabwe president, has appealed to the corporate sector to come up with incentives for his team that is going to the African… Read more »
Southern Africa: Zimbabwe Surpasses Wheat Target
The Herald
Wheat farmers have planted 121 769 hectares, 34 percent above last season, ensuring an even greater surplus over normal consumption and allowing more wheat processed foods to be… Read more »
Zimbabwe: REA Electrifies Over 70pc of Rural Schools
The Herald
The Rural Electrification Agency (REA) has electrified over 70 percent of primary and secondary schools across the country, marking a major milestone in the country's quest for… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Beitbridge Hosts Diaspora Investment Conference
The Herald
A two-day provincial diaspora investment conference will be held in Beitbridge next month to unlock new frontiers in Matabeleland South through engaging the diaspora community. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Dembare Reject Enjoys Rebirth
The Herald
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Zimbabwe: 'Expanded Wheat Production Will Curtail Imports'
The Herald
AN increase in wheat production over the past two seasons from 375 000 tonnes in 2022 to 467 905 tonnes last year has spawned a 24 percent drop in durum wheat imports. Read more »
Zimbabwe: High Interest Rates Frustrate Tobacco Funding
The Herald
Stakeholders in the tobacco industry have described local financial institutions' interest rates as prohibitive and impeding Government's efforts to localise funding for the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mahachi, Imbayago Hog the Limelight With Centuries
The Herald
A brilliant century from Tafadzwa Mahachi was the main factor in Scorpions' two-wicket victory over Knights in their National Premier League (NPL) match at Masvingo Sports Club on… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Croc Skin Exports Rise 56pc, Increase Global Market Share
The Herald
The agriculture sector is emerging as a vital cog in the country's journey towards achieving an upper-middle income economy by 2030, with crocodile skin (unprocessed and processed)… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Councils Equipped to Respond to Fires
The Herald
Local authorities must be able to respond to all serious fires in their jurisdictions in order to save lives, infrastructure and equipment and the Government will make sure that… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 12 Newly Appointed Judges Sworn in
The Herald
The justice delivery system is expected to improve significantly as a result of the appointment of 12 High Court judges, who were sworn in yesterday in Harare by Chief Justice Luke… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Adequate January Disease Doses in Stock
The Herald
WITH winter well-known for its low tick infestations, Government has assured farmers that the 90 000 doses of January disease in stock can sustain the livestock sector until the… Read more »
South Africa: Low Scoring Affair On the Opening Day of 2024 ABC Motsepe National Playoffs
SAFA
Group B and C went top of their groups by beating their opponents by one goal each, leaving the tournament wide open. While Group A offered a scintillating ending to the match… Read more »
South Africa: Motsoaledi Welcomes 18-Year Sentence of Pakistani National Linked to Passport-Related Crimes
SAnews.gov.za
The Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Aaron Motsoaledi, has welcomed the sentencing of a Pakistani national, Arfan Ahmed, who was convicted of corruption and bribing Home Affairs… Read more »
South Africa: Make Mzansi Proud! Bryoni Govender Jets Off to Poland for Miss Supranational 2024
Fame Frenzy
Miss SA 2023 runner-up Bryoni Govender has packed her bags and is ready to report for duty at Miss Supranational 2024. The beauty contest takes place in Sącz, Poland, on July 6. Read more »