October 22
Zimbabwe: AfDB Extends U.S.$3,9m for Zim Youths, Women
The Herald
The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a US$3,93 million grant for Zimbabwe aimed at increasing resilience skills and entrepreneurial capacity for young people and women. Read more »
South Africa: Eastern Cape Disaster Teams On High Alert
SAnews.gov.za
Eastern Cape disaster teams continue to monitor areas that experience frequent flooding, and are ready to initiate evacuation procedures if required, says Cooperative Governance… Read more »
South Africa: Hlabisa Launches Data-Driven Initiative to Improve Municipal Operations
SAnews.gov.za
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister, Velenkosini Hlabisa, has underscored the importance of local government functioning optimally and efficiently, as this has… Read more »
South Africa: More Than Half of Gauteng People Say South Africa Is a Failed State - Survey
Daily Maverick
The latest Quality of Life survey in Gauteng finds people hungrier, feeling more precarious and less happy than they have been in a long time. Trust in the government is at an… Read more »
South Africa: History Revised - MK Party Shifts Blame for State Capture At SOEs
Daily Maverick
South African state-owned enterprises are still trying to recover from the effects of State Capture and the losses incurred during the Covid-19 lockdowns. While the government is… Read more »
South Africa: Daily Maverick and Gift of the Givers Launch 4th Annual Maverickids to Combat Child Illiteracy
Daily Maverick
The 240-page activity book - with engaging topics ranging from artificial intelligence and career exploration, to fun projects designed to stimulate critical thinking - is… Read more »
South Africa: Six Out of 10 People in Gauteng Worry That They Will Run Out of Water
Daily Maverick
A quality of life survey shows that water is a rising risk to wellbeing in the province. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Canadian Investors Eye Zim Opportunities
The Herald
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Zimbabwe: 4th Industrial Revolution Efforts Get Boost
The Herald
Zimbabwe is on the cusp of a fourth industrial revolution boost following a global leading training institution's announcement that it is finalising setting up a local campus in… Read more »
South Africa: Minister Tolashe Wishes Social Grant Beneficiaries Well in Matric Exams
SAnews.gov.za
Social Development Minister Sisisi Tolashe has sent well wishes to the beneficiaries of social grants who will be writing their National Senior Certificate (NSC) examinations. Read more »
Zimbabwe: President Calls for Responsive and Futuristic Resolutions As Zanu-PF Politburo Meets
The Herald
The 21st Zanu PF Annual People's Conference has kicked off today with a Politburo meeting held at the party headquarters with all the members in high spirits, which signifies unity… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa, Russian Presidents Meet Ahead of Significant BRICS Summit
SAnews.gov.za
Kazan, Russia: President Cyril Ramaphosa has on Tuesday afternoon held a bilateral meeting with his Russian counterpart, President Vladimir Putin. Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Arrives in Russia for BRICS Summit
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has arrived in Kazan in the Russian Federation to lead South Africa's participation in the XVI BRICS Summit. Read more »
Lesotho: There Is So Much for Us to Learn From Rwanda, Says Lesotho Deputy Prime Minister
New Times
Nthomeng Majara, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Law, Justice, and Parliamentary Affairs of the Kingdom of Lesotho, has highlighted that her delegation's visit to Rwanda… Read more »
South Africa: Cosatu Calls On Government to Invest in Climate Resilient Infrastructure That Withstands Inclement Weather [press release]
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) calls on government to invest in climate resistant infrastructure as episodes of dangerous weather occur more frequently. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Harare Imposes New Restrictions On Public Transport to Ease Congestion
263Chat
The City of Harare has announced measures aimed at curbing traffic congestion in the capital, particularly during peak hours. Read more »
South Africa: Cosatu Gauteng Welcomes the Call for Increased Health Inspections At Spaza Shops [press release]
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in Gauteng welcomes the call by MEC for Finance Lebogang Maile for increased health inspections of spaza shops in the province. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Politburo Members Sign Anti-Sanctions Petition
The Herald
Zanu PF Politburo members have signed an anti-sanctions petition meant to register the country's resentment of the illegal embargoes imposed on the country by Western countries. Read more »
South Africa: Families Evacuated From Their Flooded Homes in Nelson Mandela Bay
GroundUp
Municipality says mop up and damage assessment operations are underway Read more »
South Africa: Promised Land Is a Battleground - Inside a Cato Manor Informal Settlement
GroundUp
Murder and fear stalk eKhenana shack dwellers Read more »
Namibia: Government Adopts Health and Safety Regulations for Mining
Namibian
Government officials signed a mine health and safety standard operating procedures (SOPs) document in Windhoek on Monday. Read more »
Namibia: Underage Drinking What Are the Legal Rules?
Namibian
The problem of underage drinking has been in the news recently. What does the law say about this issue? Read more »
Zimbabwe: Victory for Businessman Ken Sharpe As Concourt Trashes Fairclot's Request
New Zimbabwe
The Constitutional Court has trashed an application by Fairclot Investments which was seeking to challenge the Supreme Court's ruling upholding an appeal by businessman Ken Sharpe… Read more »
Mozambique: Venâncio Mondlane Press Briefing Tear-gassed
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
Police this morning (Monday 21 October) broke up a small demonstration at Praça da OMM, Maputo, the site of the gunning down Saturday of Elvino Dias and Paulo Guambe. Police… Read more »
Mozambique: UN Head Condemns Assassinations
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
"UN Secretary-General António Guterres vehemently condemned the murders in Maputo of Elvino Dias, legal adviser to Mozambican presidential candidate Venâncio Mondlane, and… Read more »
