October 22
Malawi: Friday's Ruling On Controversial Voter Registration ID Requirement Has Serious Implication On Democracy
Nyasa Times
As the High Court of Malawi prepares to deliver its ruling this Friday on the contentious National Registration Bureau (NRB) and Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) case, the stakes… Read more »
Namibia: Media Ombudsman Raises Concerns Over Ballot Tender
Namibian
The media ombudsman, John Nakuta, has raised concerns over the controversies surrounding the awarding of the ballot printing tender for the upcoming election. Read more »
Namibia: Tensions Simmering At Kombat Over Unfair Labour Practices
Namibian
Workers at Kombat Mine near Otavi are accusing the mine's management of racism, nepotism and unfair labour practices. Read more »
Namibia: Uranium Sales Drop Due to Shortage of Shipping Vessels
Namibian
Namibia has recorded a decline in uranium exports due to a shortage of shipping vessels and containers suitable for transporting uranium. Read more »
South Africa: Durban High Court Grants Preservation Order Against Money Counting Machines [press release]
SAPS
Directorate for Priority Crimes Investigation (HAWKS) Read more »
South Africa: Accused Appear in Court for Alleged Theft of National School Nutrition Program Funds [press release]
SAPS
Joint Media Statement Read more »
South Africa: Police Are On the Lookout for the Suspect Following the Rape and Murder of a Six-Year-Old in Soweto [press release]
SAPS
Media Statement Read more »
Malawi: More Judiciary Rot! Lawyers Under Investigation for Exploiting Conforzi Plantations Through Fraudulent Injury Claims
Nyasa Times
A shocking scandal involving fraudulent injury claims has erupted around Conforzi Plantations, one of Malawi's leading tea producers. An investigation has revealed how two law… Read more »
Malawi: Scorchers' Title Defense At Risk - Will They Manage Without Temwa and Tabitha Chawinga?
Nyasa Times
As the Malawi National Women's Football Team, the Scorchers, gears up for the Cosafa Women's Championship, their title defense faces a daunting challenge due to the absence of two… Read more »
South Africa: Suspect Arrested for Alleged Rape of Two Siblings At Zamani Near Memel [press release]
SAPS
Media Statement Read more »
Zimbabwe: Simba Bhora Crumble Under Pressure
The Herald
Castle Lager Premier Soccer League log leaders Simba Bhora coach Tonderai Ndiraya will be using his senior players as a trump card for their championship quest. Read more »
Zimbabwe: AU Explores Continental Convention Against GBV
The Herald
Remember Deketeke and Mutsawashe Mashandure Read more »
Zimbabwe: Consumer Protection Commission On Right Track
The Herald
THE Consumer Protection Commission, a relatively new body set up under the Consumer Protection Act by the Second Republic, is now starting to flex its considerable muscle with a… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Can Machines Help People Lead More Meaningful Lives?
The Herald
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is shaking up business and society in ways that would leave even the greatest philosophers grappling for answers. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Farmers Start Collecting Pfumvudza Inputs
The Herald
FOLLOWING the launch of the Presidential Pfumvudza/Intwasa small-scale farming scheme by President Mnangagwa in Buhera last week, the distribution of inputs has started in some… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Resilient Health Sector Antidote to Sanctions
The Herald
Over the past two decades, Zimbabwe's health sector has faced significant challenges. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Scott Dangles U.S.$10k PSL Carrot . . . Nrsl Race With Mwos Hots Up
The Herald
Head Zimpapers Sports Hub Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF People's Conference Begins
The Herald
Zanu PF's Politburo will convene today to kick-start this year's Annual People's Conference that is expected to take stock of the economy, party policies, and also tackle climate… Read more »
Zimbabwe: School of Excellence Boosts Mighty Warriors
The Herald
The National Foods School of Excellence initiative is gradually taking off as a national teams' feeder channel after three of their players made it onto the squad set to… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Plan to Set 20 Years Minimum Sentence for Murder On Course
The Herald
A person convicted of murder in aggravating circumstances shall be liable to a jail term of between 20 years and life imprisonment if amendments to the Abolition of the Death… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Model Wants Boy Child Recognised
The Herald
Victoria Falls model, Future Nyoni, who is set to represent Zimbabwe in Sierra Leone at the Mr Africa International pageant running from December 12-24, has called for the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Rukato Gains Invaluable Karting Experience in Italy
The Herald
The 2024 ROK Kart International Super Final was held at the South Garda kart track in Lonato, Italy, last weekend. Read more »
Zimbabwe: SA Automotive Industry Revamp Looms
The Herald
The government is planning some major changes to its industrial policy for the automotive industry by providing incentives and support to other new energy vehicle (NEV)… Read more »
South Africa: Residents Evacuated As Dams Overflow, Rivers Burst Banks in Latest Flooding in Kariega
Daily Maverick
Since late Monday night, ongoing rain has been wreaking havoc in Nelson Mandela Bay. More than 100mm fell in some places, flooding neighbourhoods, roads, and destroying bridges. T Read more »
South Africa: Queering the Pitch - SAPS Gets Into Gender Muddle On New Case Docket Forms
Daily Maverick
In new forms for reporting a crime, the South African Police Service asks complainants to indicate whether they are male, female -- or gay. Read more »
