October 22
Zimbabwe: President Calls for Responsive and Futuristic Resolutions As Zanu-PF Politburo Meets
The Herald
The 21st Zanu PF Annual People's Conference has kicked off today with a Politburo meeting held at the party headquarters with all the members in high spirits, which signifies unity… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa, Russian Presidents Meet Ahead of Significant BRICS Summit
SAnews.gov.za
Kazan, Russia: President Cyril Ramaphosa has on Tuesday afternoon held a bilateral meeting with his Russian counterpart, President Vladimir Putin. Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Arrives in Russia for BRICS Summit
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Kazan in the Russian Federation to lead South Africa's participation in the XVI BRICS Summit. Read more »
Lesotho: There Is So Much for Us to Learn From Rwanda, Says Lesotho Deputy Prime Minister
New Times
Nthomeng Majara, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs of the Kingdom of Lesotho, has highlighted that her delegation's visit to Rwanda… Read more »
South Africa: Cosatu Calls On Government to Invest in Climate Resilient Infrastructure That Withstands Inclement Weather [press release]
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) calls on government to invest in climate resistant infrastructure as episodes of dangerous weather occur more frequently. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Harare Imposes New Restrictions On Public Transport to Ease Congestion
263Chat
The City of Harare has announced measures aimed at curbing traffic congestion in the capital, particularly during peak hours. Read more »
South Africa: Cosatu Gauteng Welcomes the Call for Increased Health Inspections At Spaza Shops [press release]
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in Gauteng welcomes the call by MEC for Finance Lebogang Maile for increased health inspections of spaza shops in the province. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Politburo Members Sign Anti-Sanctions Petition
The Herald
Zanu PF Politburo members have signed an anti-sanctions petition meant to register the country's resentment of the illegal embargoes imposed on the country by Western countries. Read more »
South Africa: Families Evacuated From Their Flooded Homes in Nelson Mandela Bay
GroundUp
Municipality says mop up and damage assessment operations are underway Read more »
South Africa: Promised Land Is a Battleground - Inside a Cato Manor Informal Settlement
GroundUp
Murder and fear stalk eKhenana shack dwellers Read more »
Namibia: Government Adopts Health and Safety Regulations for Mining
Namibian
Government officials signed a mine health and safety standard operating procedures (SOPs) document in Windhoek on Monday. Read more »
Namibia: Underage Drinking What Are the Legal Rules?
Namibian
The problem of underage drinking has been in the news recently. What does the law say about this issue? Read more »
Zimbabwe: Victory for Businessman Ken Sharpe As Concourt Trashes Fairclot's Request
New Zimbabwe
The Constitutional Court has trashed an application by Fairclot Investments which was seeking to challenge the Supreme Court's ruling upholding an appeal by businessman Ken Sharpe… Read more »
Mozambique: Venâncio Mondlane Press Briefing Tear-gassed
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
Police this morning (Monday 21 October) broke up a small demonstration at Praça da OMM, Maputo, the site of the gunning down Saturday of Elvino Dias and Paulo Guambe. Police… Read more »
Mozambique: UN Head Condemns Assassinations
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
"UN Secretary-General António Guterres vehemently condemned the murders in Maputo of Elvino Dias, legal adviser to Mozambican presidential candidate Venâncio Mondlane, and… Read more »
Malawi: Friday's Ruling On Controversial Voter Registration ID Requirement Has Serious Implication On Democracy
Nyasa Times
As the High Court of Malawi prepares to deliver its ruling this Friday on the contentious National Registration Bureau (NRB) and Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) case, the stakes… Read more »
Namibia: Media Ombudsman Raises Concerns Over Ballot Tender
Namibian
The media ombudsman, John Nakuta, has raised concerns over the controversies surrounding the awarding of the ballot printing tender for the upcoming election. Read more »
Namibia: Tensions Simmering At Kombat Over Unfair Labour Practices
Namibian
Workers at Kombat Mine near Otavi are accusing the mine's management of racism, nepotism and unfair labour practices. Read more »
Namibia: Uranium Sales Drop Due to Shortage of Shipping Vessels
Namibian
Namibia has recorded a decline in uranium exports due to a shortage of shipping vessels and containers suitable for transporting uranium. Read more »
South Africa: Durban High Court Grants Preservation Order Against Money Counting Machines [press release]
SAPS
Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation (HAWKS) Read more »
South Africa: Accused Appear in Court for Alleged Theft of National School Nutrition Program Funds [press release]
SAPS
Joint Media Statement Read more »
South Africa: Police Are On the Lookout for the Suspect Following the Rape and Murder of a Six-Year-Old in Soweto [press release]
SAPS
Media Statement Read more »
Malawi: More Judiciary Rot! Lawyers Under Investigation for Exploiting Conforzi Plantations Through Fraudulent Injury Claims
Nyasa Times
A shocking scandal involving fraudulent injury claims has erupted around Conforzi Plantations, one of Malawi's leading tea producers. An investigation has revealed how two law… Read more »
Malawi: Scorchers' Title Defense At Risk - Will They Manage Without Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga?
Nyasa Times
As the Malawi National Women's Football Team, the Scorchers, gears up for the Cosafa Women's Championship, their title defense faces a daunting challenge due to the absence of two… Read more »
South Africa: Suspect Arrested for Alleged Rape of Two Siblings At Zamani Near Memel [press release]
SAPS
Media Statement Read more »
