October 28
Botswana: Vote Splitting in Opposition Will Hand BDP Victory [editorial]
The Patriot
My attention was attracted to an opinion piece authored by my sister Ms Tumy Modise in her capacity as the BDP Secretary of International Relations and Publicity Subcommittee. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Records Progress in Exiting Grey List
SAnews.gov.za
South Africa is now deemed to have largely addressed 16 of the 22 action items in its Action Plan to exit the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list. Read more »
Africa: Presidency Asserts Stance On South Africa's Foreign Policy
SAnews.gov.za
The Presidency has reaffirmed South Africa's commitment to a foreign policy grounded in solidarity, peace, equality, human rights and sustainable development for the benefit of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Legal Discussions With Vengai Madzima - Acquisition of Mining Rights in Zimbabwe By Diaspora and Foreign Investors [interview]
New Zimbabwe
Vengai Madzima (VM) is a Senior Partner at Madzima Chidyausiku Museta Legal Practitioners (MCM Legal) and has weekly discussions with NewZimbabwe.com on legal issues that affect… Read more »
Malawi: Blantyre Derby Revenue Falls Short As Bullets' Slump Impacts Attendance
Nyasa Times
The highly anticipated TNM Super League Blantyre derby between archrivals Mighty Mukuru Wanderers and FCB Nyasa Bullets at Kamuzu Stadium drew in K55.1 million on Saturday,… Read more »
Malawi: Chilima Left UTM With K4 Billion Debt - Utm Ponders Auctioning Party to DPP to Help Settle Debts
Nyasa Times
The United Transformation Movement (UTM) is facing a significant financial crisis in the wake of the late Saulos Chilima's leadership, with party officials contending with a… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Four Bilateral Agreements Signed
The Herald
ZIMBABWE has negotiated and signed four of the nine bilateral air services agreements during the recently held International Civil Aviation Organisation Air Services Negotiation… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Emerges Stronger, Revitalised - President
The Herald
ZANU PF wrapped up its 21st Annual National People's Conference at the weekend, emerging united, revitalised, and ready to drive Zimbabwe towards Vision 2030, with a focus on… Read more »
Africa: CAF President Dr Motsepe Conveys Condolences to the Families of Late Chavuma FC Players and Zambian Football Family Following a Tragic Accident That Claimed Seven Lives
CAF
The Confédération Africaine de Football ("CAF") President Dr Patrice Motsepe is deeply saddened by the tragic news of a road accident in Zambia that claimed the lives… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Highlanders CEO Dlodlo Dies Aged 60
New Zimbabwe
Highlanders FC Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Sihlangu Dlodlo has died aged 60. Read more »
Nigeria/South Africa: Siasia Confirms Talks With South African Clubs
Leadership
Former Super Eagles head coach, Samson Siasia has revealed he is in talks with clubs in South Africa. Read more »
October 27
Mozambique: Numbers Talk, Telling Story of 170,000 Fake Votes - Report
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
CNE results show 170,000 fake votes for Frelimo and Chapo Read more »
South Africa: Home Affairs Issues First-Ever Certificates Recognising Muslim Marriages
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Home Affairs has issued the first-ever South African marriage certificates officially recognising the "type of marriage" as "Muslim". Read more »
Zimbabwe: Blood-Thirsty Rulers On Their Way Out - Says Ex-CCC President Nelson Chamisa
New Zimbabwe
FORMER Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) president, Nelson Chamisa has announced he will soon launch a major political comeback, whose form, modus operandi and timing is… Read more »
Malawi: Chakwera's Plane Crash Inquiry Disarms the Opposition for 2025
Nyasa Times
Finally, President Chakwera has commissioned the much-anticipated inquiry into the events surrounding the Chikangawa plane crash, which tragically claimed the lives of Vice… Read more »
South Africa: New Zulu King Is Finding His Voice Despite Continued Challenges to His Rule
Daily Maverick
Two years after Zulu King Misuzulu kaZwelithini's official coronation, he is still being dogged by several challenges. However, commentators believe he is coming into his own. Read more »
South Africa: EFF Is in a Tight Spot After Defections and Will Need a Tough Reinvention
Daily Maverick
The recent high-level resignations from the EFF demonstrate the consequences of mismanaging a political party. They also show what can happen when a party loses votes and momentum… Read more »
Mozambique: Podemos Appeals Against CNE Declaring Frelimo Win
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
Podemos yesterday submitted its 100-page appeal to the Constitutional Council against the Thursday (24 October) ruling of the National Elections Commission giving an overwhelming… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Batswana Protest Against Zanu-PF Interference in Their Country's Internal Politics
New Zimbabwe
SCORES of angry Umbrella for Democratic Change (UDC) supporters marched to Zimbabwe's Embassy in Botswana to register their disgruntlement over alleged Zanu PF's interference in… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Local Companies Fail to Exhaust U.S.$25 Million On the Willing Buyer and Seller Market - RBZ
New Zimbabwe
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) says local companies recently struggled to snap up US$25 million floated on the market in a development indicating limited ZWG availability in… Read more »
South Africa: Government and Industry's Efforts to Control Animal Disease Spread Must Be Lauded
SAnews.gov.za
The past three years have been challenging for South Africa's livestock and poultry industry because of the spread of animal diseases. Throughout this period, we have had various… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Gringo's Tombstone Unveiled
The Herald
The tombstone of veteran actor Lazarus Boora popularly known as Gringo was unveiled on Sunday afternoon at Rukweza Village in Nyazura by his family. Read more »
South Africa: President Welcomes Release of Preliminary Election Results in Mozambique
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has welcomed the release of the preliminary results of the general elections in Mozambique by the National Electoral Commission (CNE). Read more »
South Africa: Food Poisoning Incidents Not Related to School Nutrition Programme
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Basic Education says it is concerned at the increasing reports of food poisoning involving children of school-going age. Read more »
South Africa: DA Welcomes Move to Grant Visa-Free Access to Ukrainian Diplomats and Officials [press release]
DA
Note to editors: Please find attached soundbite by Ryan Smith MP. Read more »
