June 16
Zimbabwe/Zambia: Zimbabwe, Zambia Renew Rivalry in Cosafa Cup Draw
New Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE and Zambia will renew their rivalry at the 2024 Confederation of Southern African Football (COSAFA) Cup after they were both bunched in Group B alongside Comoros. Read more »
South Africa: Coach Hugo Broos Is Rebuilding the Bafana Bafana Squad's Fighting Spirit [analysis]
Daily Maverick
They might not be the Springboks or Real Madrid on the 'mentality monsters' scale, but Bafana Bafana have regained their resilience. Read more »
June 15
Lesotho: Nearly 16 000 Jobs Lost in the Textile Sector
Lesotho Times
LESOTHO has lost nearly 16 000 jobs in its textile and apparel industry in the period between March 2018 and March 2024. Read more »
South Africa: Mpox Cases Rise to Seven As New Infection Recorded in Western Cape
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Health has advised people on medication for any health condition to adhere to their treatment, as the number of Mpox cases has risen to seven. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Denies 'Mystery Flu' is Covid-19
263Chat
As the winter chill has settled across Zimbabwe in recent months, the country has been gripped by a concerning outbreak of flu-like illnesses. Reports have emerged of surging cases… Read more »
South Africa: All Set for President Ramaphosa's Inauguration On Wednesday
SAnews.gov.za
Government is all set for the Presidential inauguration, which will take place on Wednesday, 19 June 2024, at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. Read more »
Mozambique: CAD Accuses CNE of Conspiring With Notarial Offices
AIM
The Democratic Alliance Coalition (CAD), a grouping of nine Mozambican extra-parliamentary parties, has claimed that the National Elections Commission (CNE) is conspiring with the… Read more »
South Africa: Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane Elected Unopposed As Chair of NCOP
SAnews.gov.za
The African National Congress's Refilwe Mtsweni-Tsipane was elected unopposed as the Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) on Saturday. Read more »
Mozambique: Convinced That Terrorists Will Be Defeated
AIM
Daniel Chapo, the candidate of Mozambique's ruling Frelimo Party for the presidential election scheduled for 9 October, has declared he is convinced that the islamist terrorists… Read more »
Southern Africa: SADC Chairperson Calls for Sustained Progress for a Stronger and Fully Integrated SADC [document]
SADC
His Excellency João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola and Chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) has… Read more »
June 14
South Africa: This is an Era of Hope - Newly Elected President Ramaphosa
allAfrica
Cyril Ramaphosa, leader of the African National Congress (ANC), was re-elected as president of South Africa after a National Assembly sitting that started at 10am on Friday morning… Read more »
South Africa: African National Congress, Democratic Alliance Agree to Govt of National Unity
allAfrica
Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen has confirmed that a deal has been reached with the African National Congress (ANC) after "intense but very mature… Read more »
Zimbabwe: No Child Will Be Denied Education Due to Financial Constraints - Govt
263Chat
Deputy Minister of Primary and Secondary Education Angelline Gata addressed concerns regarding the reimbursement of school fees for parents or guardians of students covered under… Read more »
Lesotho: 'Frequent Court Challenges Hampering the Work of Parliament' [interview]
Lesotho Times
Tṧepang Tṧita-Mosena, the deputy leader of the Movement for Economic Change (MEC) is one of influential female politicians who have careered to the pinnacle of politics. She… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Hunger in Zimbabwe - for One Peanut Butter Producer, El Niño Crushes Trade but Not Hope
WFP
Spoiled harvests spell disaster for businesses - one woman's experience highlights the need to strengthen the World Food Programme's ability to act ahead of extreme weather events Read more »
South Africa: Father's Rights - - the Complex Web Many Are Forced to Navigate to Access Their Children [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Beyond the deadbeat and absent father phenomenon are some fathers who want to contribute effectively and be present in their children's lives. Read more »
Angola: Reforms in Angolan Electricity Sector Call for Private Companies
ANGOP
With the construction of network infrastructure, expansion of transmission system lines and interconnection with neighbouring countries, private entrepreneurs will lead the reforms… Read more »
Malawi: Advocating for Inclusive Education for Deaf Children in Malawi
Africa Renewal
Why Maria Chale is fighting for the many deaf children struggling in mainstream classrooms with no specialized instructors Read more »
Namibia: Nujoma Family Mourns Founding President's Sister
Namibian
Founding president Sam Nujoma's sister Frieda Daniel has died aged 91, family spokesperson Justina Shingenge confirmed. Read more »
South Africa: Cyril Ramaphosa - From Anti-Apartheid Activist to Leader of South Africa's Coalition Government
RFI
Cyril Ramaphosa, the former trade unionist and key participant in the fight against apartheid, is set to be given a second mandate as South Africa's president, albeit without an… Read more »
Angola: Angola Becomes First Country to Join African Criminal Court
HRW
Malabo Protocol Presents Opportunities, Risks for Human Rights and Justice in Africa Read more »
South Africa: I Will Work With All Parties, Says Newly Elected Speaker Didiza
SAnews.gov.za
The newly elected Speaker of the National Assembly (NA) of the seventh administration, Thoko Didiza, has committed to ensure that Parliamentary debates are conducted within the… Read more »
South Africa: 138 Boys Rescued From Illegal 'Initiation Schools'
Agenzia Fides
A total of 138 boys were rescued by the police after they were kidnapped from illegal initiation schools in several locations in the province of Gauteng, according to local press… Read more »
Mozambique: Policemen Arrested for Torturing Alleged Thieves
AIM
The provincial attorney's office in the southern Mozambican province of Inhambane has detained five police officers who were caught on camera brutally torturing a couple accused of… Read more »
Lesotho: Local Businesses Go to Court to Force the Govt to Ban Foreigners
Lesotho Times
THE fight by local businesspeople for the government to implement the controversial Business Licensing Registration Regulations (2020) without amending them has been escalated to… Read more »