July 21
South Africa: DA-Led Departments Working Together to Deliver Improved Home Affairs Services in Kwadukuza [press release]
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South Africa: Crime Intelligence Must Stop Drugs Before They Reach Our Streets [press release]
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The seizure of drugs worth an estimated R10 million, together with seven firearms and more than 1 000 rounds of ammunition, from an apartment in Richwood, Cape Town, highlights the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chiredzi Council Boss in Court Over 'Irregular Promotions'
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The acting Town Secretary for Chiredzi Town Council has appeared in court after being arrested on allegations of abusing his office by creating managerial posts and facilitating… Read more »
Mozambique: Government to Make Over 800,000 New Household Water Connections
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The Mozambican government intends to carry out 876,335 new household water connections across the country by 2036. Read more »
Mozambique: Bar Association Calls for Independent Investigation Into Killing of Alleged Kidnapper
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Mozambique's Bar Association (OAM) calls for independent and impartial investigation into the killing of Narciso Sambo, an unarmed citizen shot dead on Saturday night by members of… Read more »
South Africa: A Sharp Fall in Gas Supplies in 2028 Threatens South Africa's Economy - How to Manage the Fallout [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
South Africans are getting used to the term "gas cliff" as pressure ramps up for action to be taken ahead of expected gas shortages. Natural gas supplies from Mozambique's Pande… Read more »
Namibia: Why Children Learn English More Easily With the Help of Their Home Language - Namibian Study [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Across Africa, millions of children grow up speaking African languages at home but are later expected to learn through English, French or Portuguese at school. This transition can… Read more »
Namibia: EIF Aids Flood-Hit Zambezi Farmers
New Era
The Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia (EIF) on Friday donated supplementary livestock feed valued at N$500 000 to the Zambezi Regional Council to assist flood affected… Read more »
Namibia: Govt Spends N$90m to Cushion Consumers ...Reducing Nampower's 8.4 Percent Request to a More Manageable 3.7 Percent
New Era
Electricity consumers will pay a smaller increase from 1 August, after the Electricity Control Board (ECB) cut NamPower's requested tariff hike and the government stepped in with… Read more »
Namibia: Mururani Demands Fully Fledged Health Facility
New Era
Community leaders at Mururani in Mankumpi constituency, Kavango West region, have called for a fully fledged health centre, saying residents are being left without adequate… Read more »
South Africa: Generations Moves Timeslot for the First Time in 32 Years
Scrolla
Generations: The Legacy moves to 8.30pm from 27 July, its first timeslot change since it began in the early 1990s. Uzalo takes over the 8pm slot, as SABC1 reshuffles its… Read more »
Africa: Soweto Marathon Outstanding Prize Money - Athletes to Receive 'Partial' Payment
Daily Maverick
Eight months after crossing the finish line, Soweto Marathon winners may finally receive some of their long-overdue prize money. Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Miss Universe Nigeria Chidimma Adetshina Appears in S/African Court to Fight Deportation
Vanguard
Former Miss Universe Nigeria 2024, Chidimma Adetshina, has appeared before the Cape Town Regional Court to challenge the Department of Home Affairs' effort to deport her from South… Read more »
South Africa: Over R1 Million Paid to Former Eastern Cape Mineworkers
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Employment and Labour has paid out more than R1 million in benefits to former mineworkers and their dependants during a week-long outreach programme in the… Read more »
South Africa: Minister Welcomes Seizure of Tembisa Hospital Corruption-Linked Assets
SAnews.gov.za
Health Minister Dr. Aaron Motsoaledi has welcomed the final court order to permanently seize luxury assets worth R325 million linked to businessman Hangwani Morgan Maumela. Read more »
South Africa: Home Affairs Launches Digitalised Trusted Employer Scheme Phase II
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Home Affairs has on Monday gazetted the launch of Phase II of its highly successful Trusted Employer Scheme (TES), marking another major step in modernising South… Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Moves to Strengthen Taxi Licence System
SAnews.gov.za
Gauteng MEC for Roads and Transport Kedibone Diale-Tlabela has reaffirmed the provincial government's commitment to working with the taxi industry, while defending a review of the… Read more »
South Africa: Operation Shanela Strikes Blow Against Organised Crime
SAnews.gov.za
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has intensified its nationwide fight against organised crime, arresting more than 17 500 suspects during its latest high-density Shanela… Read more »
South Africa: Criminals Must Be 'Deprived of Ill-Gotten Wealth' - Justice Minister
SAnews.gov.za
Justice and Constitutional Development Minister Mmamoloko Kubayi says the R326 million freezing order granted by the Gauteng High Court demonstrates government's determination to… Read more »
South Africa: South Africans Urged to Help Protect Water Resources
SAnews.gov.za
Water and Sanitation Deputy Minister, Dr Jack Bloom, has called on South Africans to play an active role in protecting and restoring the country's water resources. Read more »
South Africa: More Than One Million Cattle Vaccinated Against FMD in North West
SAnews.gov.za
The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development has vaccinated more than one million cattle against Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD), marking a significant milestone in… Read more »
South Africa: Western Cape Speeds Up Flood-Damaged Road Repairs
SAnews.gov.za
Western Cape Premier Alan Winde has assured residents and farmers that a temporary crossing at the flood-damaged Smalblaar Bridge will be in place before the end of the year, while… Read more »
South Africa: Unsafe River Crossing Stands Between Limpopo Villagers and Healthcare
Health-e
For residents of Mafarafara village outside Burgersfort, reaching the nearest clinic means crossing the Tubatse River on a makeshift bridge and then walking another 1.5km up a… Read more »
Southern Africa: Comesa Flags Transmission Fault in Select Ford Models
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The COMESA Competition and Consumer Commission (CCCC) has warned motorists about the recall of three Ford vehicle models over a transmission defect that could cause the vehicles to… Read more »
Mozambique: Tony Blair Believes Mozambique Has Sufficient Resources to Break Free From Poverty
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Former British Prime Minister Tony Blair believes that Mozambique possesses sufficient resources to break free from poverty and build a prosperous future. Read more »
