November 19
Botswana: Anti-Corruption Protesters in Botswana Demand Action From New Government
VOA
Botswana's new leader, President Duma Boko, has promised zero tolerance for graft in his administration. The pledge comes as scores of Botswana residents join in youth-led… Read more »
Zambia: Zambia, Zimbabwe Seek Move to Wind, Solar to Avert Power Shortages
VOA
Zimbabwe and Zambia are holding a summit this week in Victoria Falls to identify ways to attract investors for energy projects and development. Read more »
South Africa: Linen Crisis Hits Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital - South African News Briefs - November 19, 2024
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South Africa: SA's Leadership of G20 Will Not Succeed 'Without Engagement With Ukraine', Says Ambassador
Daily Maverick
Ukraine's ambassador to SA, Liubov Abravitova, also said that Ukraine was keenly awaiting an invitation from President Cyril Ramaphosa to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to… Read more »
South Africa: Elsies River Residents Want Urgent Measures to Prevent Gang Violence After Learner Is Fatally Shot
Daily Maverick
A 14-year-old schoolboy was killed in a suspected gang shootout in Elsies River, Cape Town, on Tuesday. Residents are terrified that the violence could escalate. Read more »
South Africa: Durban Summit Declares War On Construction Mafia's Reign of Terror
Daily Maverick
Police Minister Senzo Mchunu and Public Works Minister Dean Macpherson described the Durban Declaration as a historic commitment to confront the construction mafia. This article is… Read more »
Zimbabwe/Cameroon: Warriors Anticipate Tough Clash Against Cameroon
New Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's senior men's football team face an uphill task as they play against continental soccer giants Cameroon on Tuesday afternoon. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's Electricity Company Faces Backlash Amidst Proposed Tariff Hike
Premium Times
Eskom wants a tariff increase but many South Africans oppose it. Read more »
Africa: Africa Calls for Funding of Just Transition
SAnews.gov.za
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has called for urgent action to reduce the cost of capital to fund pathways towards a just transition. Read more »
South Africa: Spaza Shop Re-Registration - Capacity Fears As Gauteng Government Outlines Steps for Mammoth Task
Daily Maverick
The Gauteng government has unveiled its plan to re-register spaza shops within 21 days, but significant capacity constraints add to store owners' concerns. Read more »
South Africa: After the Bell - Why the SA Post Office's 'Day Zero' and Insolvency Threats Were Empty
Daily Maverick
Without a taxpayer-funded bailout, the SA Post Office management warned that the state-owned enterprise (SOE) would run out of money by 31 October 2024, a situation labelled as… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Heavy Rains - Govt Begins Reconstruction
The Herald
Heavy rains have brought widespread destruction across the country, prompting the Civil Protection Unit (CPU) to swing into action to rescue families, school children and… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Ex-Minister's House Theft Exposes Deeds Office
The Herald
The theft of the title deeds for the home of the former Minister of Education, Dr Dzingai Mutumbuka, in Chisipite suburb of Harare has exposed a critical vulnerability in the… Read more »
Southern Africa: All Set for SADC Extraordinary Summit...Bloc's Industrialisation On Agenda
The Herald
President Mnangagwa will tomorrow chair the SADC Extraordinary Summit that will look into regional peace and also discuss the bloc's industrialisation agenda. Read more »
Southern Africa: Zim to Host Regional Construction Summit
The Herald
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Africa: South Africa Needs to Take Advantage of the Cape Sea Route's Resurgence in the Wake of Red Sea Route Instability
Daily Maverick
The country needs more than infrastructure upgrades to capitalise on the increased shipping activity along the Cape Sea Route. Read more »
South Africa: Pretoria Girls' School Governing Body Launches Legal Battle Against Education Department Over Racism Claims
Daily Maverick
The Pretoria High School for Girls SGB has filed a court application against the Gauteng Department of Education following a controversial investigation into alleged racism at the… Read more »
South Africa: Cosatu Welcomes Excellent Progress in Rolling Out the Long Sought Two Pot Pension Reforms [press release]
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) welcomes the excellent progress rolling out the long sought Two Pot Pension Reforms since 1 September. We have been heartened by… Read more »
Southern Africa: Deputy President to Attend SADC Extraordinary Summit
SAnews.gov.za
Deputy President Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile is expected participate in the Extraordinary Meeting of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads of State and Government… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Appoints Matuke New Security Minister After Parliament Flagged Constitutional Breach
New Zimbabwe
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed Zanu PF Politburo secretary for security, Lovemore Matuke, as Minister of State for National Security, a position which oversees the… Read more »
Angola: President Calls On Rich Nations to Contribute More to Climate Change
ANGOP
The Angolan Head of State, João Lourenço, warned on Tuesday in Brazil of greater sensitivity of international partners with recognized financial, technological and… Read more »
Namibia: Police Chief Denies 'Ganja' Protest Due to Involvement of Foreigners
Namibian
The Ganja Users of Namibia (GUN) claim they have been denied their right to a peaceful protest by the police due to the involvement of foreign nationals. Read more »
Angola: G20 - President João Lourenço Addresses On Energy Transitions
ANGOP
The Angolan Head of State João Lourenço speaks Tuesday on the last day of the G20 Summit, in the segment "Sustainable Development and Energy Transitions". Read more »
Malawi: DPP MP Noel Lipipa Justifies Why Peter Mutharika Should Return to the Presidency
Nyasa Times
Noel Lipipa, Member of Parliament (MP) for the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP), has strongly defended calls for the return of former President Peter Mutharika to the presidency,… Read more »
Malawi: Govt Secures Foreign Exchange to Ensure Immediate Fuel Procurement Amidst Supply Crisis
Nyasa Times
The government of Malawi has announced the successful securing of essential foreign exchange facilities to facilitate the immediate procurement of fuel, as part of its ongoing… Read more »
