June 14
South Africa: Chikunga Welcomes Sentence Imposed On Driver in Fatal Crash
SAnews.gov.za
Transport Minister Sindisiwe Chikunga has welcomed the 10-year imprisonment sentence imposed on the driver who caused the collision that claimed the lives of her son,… Read more »
South Africa: New Members of Parliament Sworn in
SAnews.gov.za
Chief Justice Raymond Zondo has urged newly sworn-in Members of Parliament to reflect on past mistakes and commit to improving democracy in South Africa. Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'A Decade of Collective Progress'
The Herald
Zimbabweans yesterday joined the rest of the world in commemorating the International Albinism Awareness Day. Read more »
South Africa: COSATU Rejects Mercedes Benz SA Planned Job Cuts
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) calls on unions in the automotive sector to wage a relentless battle in defence of workers' jobs after Mercedes Benz South… Read more »
South Africa: Judge Mngqibisa-Thusi Cleared of Gross Misconduct Charges
GroundUp
But tribunal finds that it is gross negligence to fail to deliver 27 judgments within accepted time-frames Read more »
South Africa: PJ Morton Releases Cape Town to Cairo, New Album Created During a 30-Day Journey Across Africa
This Day
Today, with the release of an album unlike anything he has ever done before, PJ Morton takes listeners on a trip from Cape Town to Cairo. Out now via Morton Records/EMPIRE, the… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia's Green Goal Is Flourishing - Mnyupe Clarifies Structural Development Issues
New Era
NAMIBIA has been making progress in the green hydrogen sector, as government intends turning the country into a global hub for green energy production and exports. Read more »
Namibia: Appreciate Independence, Sinimbo Tells Namibians
New Era
Trade deputy minister Verna Sinimbo has urged citizens to place high value on Namibia's hard-earned independence, and its subsequent benefits. Read more »
Namibia: Oshakati Politicians Halt Taxi Registration
New Era
An attempt to crack down on illegal taxis in Oshakati was halted after the town council decided to cancel registration of taxis in accordance with the Local Authorities Act and the… Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa to Be President, DA's Annelie Lotriet to Be Deputy Speaker After Parties Reach Agreement
Daily Maverick
Live coverage of the inaugural sitting of the National Assembly after the 2024 general elections, as well as the provincial legislatures of eight provinces. Read more »
South Africa: GNU Pie Will Be Divided By Vote Share - No Cadre Deployment, Says Draft ANC Document [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The ANC has formulated a draft document which outlines the key principles of the Government of National Unity, which includes sharing positions according to the proportionality of… Read more »
South Africa: Road Closures Ahead of First Sitting of Parliament
SAnews.gov.za
The public is advised that numerous road closures will be in effect around the Cape Town International Convention Centre (CTICC) ahead of the first sittings of the two Houses of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 2024 Men's Cosafa Cup New Dates Confirmed
New Zimbabwe
The Council of Southern Africa Football Association on Thursday announced that the 2024 Men's COSAFA Cup will be held from June 26 to 7 July. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mamombe Put to Her Defence, Accomplices Freed
The Herald
HARARE Provincial magistrate, Mr Taurai Manuwere, yesterday put Joana Mamombe to her defence and acquitted her three accomplices at the close of the State case. Read more »
Zimbabwe: 13,300 Touts, Mushikashika Drivers Arrested
The Herald
MORE than 13 300 touts and mushikashika drivers have been arrested countrywide in an ongoing operation, which was launched after violence that erupted three weeks ago at a Mutare… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Scraps VAT On Gold Deliveries
The Herald
Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Minister, Professor Mthuli Ncube has scrapped the requirement for gold miners to pay 15 percent Value Added Tax (VAT) on the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Over 200,000 Hectares Now Under Irrigation
The Herald
LIKE many other nations in Southern Africa, Zimbabwe is grappling with the devastating effects of climate change, especially droughts caused by El Niño. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Has 8,000 Doses of Cabotegravir Anti-HIV Drug
The Herald
Zimbabwe has 8,000 doses of injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis drug, cabotegravir, for use in the ongoing pilot programme to establish its efficacy in preventing HIV as the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: CBZ Floats Lucrative Mortgage Finance Products for Diasporans
New Zimbabwe
THE country's largest financial services provider, CBZ Holdings Limited (CBZHL) has floated lucrative Mortgage Finance products ahead of the Zim Diaspora Property Showcase. Read more »
South Africa: Tyla and Her Team Shut Down 'Black vs Coloured' Debate During The Breakfast Club Interview
Fame Frenzy
South African songstress Tyla has been working hard to promote her debut album. Read more »
Malawi: Us Secretary of State Blinken Consoles for Chilima's Passing Through Phone Conversation With Chakwera
Nyasa Times
Despite having already offered its condolences through their Embassy in Malawi, the US President Joe Biden, in a bid to underline US shared grief to Malawi, today instructed his… Read more »
South Africa: Cyril Ramaphosa Elected as President Again
Daily Maverick
Cyril Ramaphosa has been re-elected President of South Africa. The election of the president went to the vote after the United Democratic Movement nominated EFF leader Julius… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia-China Relations Hold Great Potential - Zhao
New Era
China's ambassador to Namibia, Zhao Weiping, believes there is great potential for the development of relations between China and Namibia. Read more »
South Africa: Police in Giyani Investigate an Inquest After the Lifeless Body of an 88-Year-Old Man Discovered At a Farm in Nhlaniki Village [press release]
SAPS
The Police in Giyani are investigating an inquest case, after the lifeless body of an 88-year-old man, was discovered at a farm in Nhlaniki village at Giyani policing area, on… Read more »
Mozambique: Nyusi Challenges Judiciary On Drug Trafficking
AIM
Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi on Thursday challenged the judiciary to join forces in the fight against drug trafficking, taking into account that the phenomenon also plagues… Read more »