July 05
Zimbabwe: Burglars Break Into Supermarket, Steal U.S.$50k Cash
New Zimbabwe
A LOCAL supermarket is counting losses after burglars sneaked through the roof before breaking safes containing US$50 000 and making good their escape. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Says He Is Serving His Last Presidential Term
New Zimbabwe
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has allayed widespread fears he wants to extend his presidency beyond the constitutionally permissible two-term limit and stay in power beyond 2028. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chiwenga in Soup for Diverting Presidential Drought Relief Programme Food Aid
New Zimbabwe
TWO Zanu PF activists from Mashonaland West province are in trouble for allegedly diverting drought relief food rations meant for Nyabira villagers. Read more »
South Africa: La Colombe in Cape Town Named Africa's Best Restaurant, 2024
Capital FM
La Colombe, a contemporary French-meets-Asian fine dining restaurant located in Constantia, Cape Town, has been named the best restaurant in Africa for 2024. This prestigious… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Receives U.S.$32 Million Drought Insurance Payout
New Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe has received a direct drought insurance payout of US$16.8 million from the Africa Risk Capacity (ARC) Group to mitigate hunger. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Reprieve for South African Migrant Workers
The Herald
South Africa's new Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, has extended to December 31, 2024, the temporary concession for migrant workers who are currently awaiting the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zesa Holdings, Workers Clash Over Unpaid Allowances
The Herald
ZESA Holdings is involved in a dispute with workers over non-payment of Covid-19 and Cost of Living Adjustment Allowances (COLA) to more than 6 000 workers. Read more »
Malawi: Illovo Sugar Half Year Net Profit Down By K11 Billion Against Last Year's Performance
Nyasa Times
At its Investors' Forum on Wednesday, Illovo Sugar Malawi Plc disclosed that they have recorded a 2024 half year net profit of K22 billion, which is down by K11 billion against… Read more »
Namibia: Battle for Semi Spots Intensifies
Namibian
While log leaders FNB Unam are strong favourites to increase their lead in the Windhoek Lager Rugby Premier League when they host bottom-of-the-log Simonis Storm Dolphins at Unam… Read more »
Namibia: IPC Trashes 'British-Funded Party' Social Media Claims
Namibian
The Independent Patriots For Change (IPC) has rubbished a letter circulating on social media that claims the party is British funded. Read more »
Namibia: NBL Still Behind Brave Warriors
Namibian
Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) says it still supports the Brave Warriors and that talks for a new sponsorship deal with the Namibia Football Association (NFA) are underway. Read more »
South Africa: Parliament Congratulates Newly Elected Leadership of the PGA [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
Parliament extends its heartfelt congratulations to the newly elected leadership of the Parliamentary Press Gallery Association (PGA). We congratulate Ms Andisiwe Makinana on her… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Two Swimmers Qualify for 2024 Paris Olympics
New Zimbabwe
Swimmers Denilson Cyprianos and Paige van der Weisthuizen have qualified for the 2024 Paris Olympics. Read more »
Zimbabwe/Cameroon: Warriors Drawn Against Cameroon in 2025 Afcon Qualifiers
New Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE was drawn in Group J of the 2025 AFCON Qualifiers, together with Namibia, Kenya and Cameroon. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mabvuku Stadium Upgrade Begins
The Herald
ZIFA Northern Region Soccer League title chasers, Scottland Football Club have embarked on an ambitious project to rehabilitate Mabvuku Stadium. Read more »
July 04
South Africa: Public Health Lab Struggles After Ransomware Hit - South African News Briefs - July 04, 2024
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Botswana: Local Beef Set for EU Market Dominance
The Patriot
The Botswana beef is poised for dominance in the lucrative European Union (EU) market bolstered by the availability of sophisticated equipment used for testing chemical residuals… Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Made Practical Choices for South Africa's Multi-Party Cabinet - How This Will Help Him Down the Line [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
South African president Cyril Ramaphosa's multi-party cabinet of national unity has been sworn in. Much of the attention leading up to the announcement of ministerial portfolios… Read more »
Mozambique: Mozambique and Tanzania to Introduce Coastal Shipping Services
AIM
Mozambique and Tanzania intend to introduce coastal shipping services in order to boost trade between the two countries, undertaken by small and medium-sized enterprises. Read more »
Mozambique: Authorities Concerned At Child Marriage in Cabo Delgado
AIM
Cases of child marriage, which are related to high levels of poverty and Islamist terrorism in the northern Mozambican province of Cabo Delgado, increased by 10 per cent in 2023… Read more »
South Africa: Statement By President Cyril Ramaphosa On the Appointment of Members of the National Executive [document]
SANF
STATEMENT BY PRESIDENT CYRIL RAMAPHOSA ON THE APPOINTMENT Read more »
South Africa: Home Affairs Extends Temporary Visa Concession
SAnews.gov.za
Just a day after being sworn in, the new Minister of Home Affairs, Dr Leon Schreiber, has extended the temporary concession for foreign nationals who are currently awaiting the… Read more »
South Africa: A 20-Year-Old Female Nabbed for Murder and Attempted Murder in a Love Triangle Tiff At Mankweng [press release]
SAPS
The South African Police Service in Mankweng under Capricorn District have apprehended a 20 year-old female suspect in connection with a murder and attempted murder incident that… Read more »
Angola: Angola Returns to Full Membership of WADA
ANGOP
Angola has once again been recognized as a member of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), in accordance with the statutes of the organization based in Montreal (Canada). Read more »
South Africa: The GNU Leaves South Africa Without a Credible Political Opposition [analysis]
Daily Maverick
An effective opposition must oppose those policies and approaches which hinder the development of society. To this end, credit must be given to the coalition government where… Read more »