September 18
South Africa: Nelson Mandela Bay's Efforts to Combat Crime Pay Off
SAnews.gov.za
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality has demonstrated its unwavering commitment to combating crime and ensuring the safety of residents in a series of coordinated operations. Read more »
Namibia: Silver Jubilee Meeting for Traditional Leaders [document]
Namibian
I am honoured to join our esteemed members of the Council of Traditional Leaders this morning. Read more »
Angola: Official Launch of 2024 Census Takes Place Wednesday
ANGOP
The official opening of the 2024 Census takes place on Wednesday, September 18, in Luanda Province. Read more »
South Africa: Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality Pushes to Spend Funds Before December
SAnews.gov.za
The Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality says the metro is working hard to spend 40 percent of the R361 million Informal Settlements Upgrading Partnership Grant (ISUPG) in an effort to… Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa, Business Unity South Africa Meet On NHI
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has met with the leadership of Business Unity South Africa (BUSA) to discuss matters related to the National Health Insurance (NHI) Act. Read more »
South Africa: West Coast Fishers Say Fishing Policy Is Crippling Them
GroundUp
Saldanha and Langebaan fishers say they barely make a livelihood from their quotas Read more »
South Africa: Are South Africa's Dams Safe? Government Does Not Know
GroundUp
A lack of qualified inspectors and low compliance with safety reports raises concerns in Parliament Read more »
South Africa: Why the Woolies Boss Was Paid 1,300 Times As Much As a Shopfloor Worker
GroundUp
Report by Just Share exposes pay gaps in the retail and wholesale sector Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mudenda Applauds Community, Village Health Workers As New HIV Infections Are Down By 70%
New Zimbabwe
THE Speaker of Parliament Jacob Mudenda has commended community and Village health workers for their pivotal role in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Read more »
South Africa: How to Save More Mothers From Dying During Childbirth
spotlight
COVID-19 temporarily reversed South Africa's hard-won reduction in maternal mortality, but the death rate has now stabilised, and hopes are high that the downward trend will… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Exiled Former Mugabe Minister Says Mnangagwa's Regime Is Demonic After 90-Day Jailing of Examination Class Student
New Zimbabwe
FORMER cabinet minister Walter Mzembi has described Zimbabwe's jailing of Ordinary Level student Nicole Chabata as demonic, moments after she was freed from her 90-day stay in… Read more »
Mozambique: Hosts Mozambique Look to Regain U20 Title On Home Soil
Cosafa
Mozambique finally claimed their maiden COSAFA Under-20 title when they won the 2020 edition in Nelson Mandela Bay, having previously suffered disappointment as beaten finalists in… Read more »
South Africa: Meet SA's New Petroleum Company
SAnews.gov.za
A policy statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa has today resulted in the formation of a new state-owned petroleum company, the South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC). Read more »
Africa: South Africa Commits Support for South Sudan
SAnews.gov.za
South Africa will continue to support the Republic of South Sudan in its efforts for peace, democracy and development. Read more »
South Africa: Deputy Minister Morolong Calls On Media to Adapt to Digital Era to Survive
SAnews.gov.za
The Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Kenny Morolong, has emphasised the media's necessity for long-term self-sustainability strategies as many traditional publications struggle… Read more »
South Africa: Digital Platforms Crucial to Keeping Citizens Connected
SAnews.gov.za
Deputy Minister in the Presidency, Kenny Morolong, has emphasised the significance of digital platforms like Meta in connecting citizens and empowering them through educational… Read more »
South Africa: Call for Urgent Action On North West Stalled Projects
SAnews.gov.za
The North West's permanent delegates to the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) have called for urgent intervention that will lead to tangible results on stalled infrastructure… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Vice President Mohadi Arrives At Pan African Parliament
The Herald
VICE PRESIDENT Kembo Mohadi has arrived at the Pan African Parliament in Midrand, South Africa where he will deliver a keynote speech at the 12th Annual Conference of Speakers of… Read more »
South Africa: Corrupt Traffic Officers Arrested in Mpumalanga
SAnews.gov.za
Law enforcement agencies have arrested a further 13 traffic officers in different towns in Mpumalanga in a clean-up anti-corruption operation aimed at restoring discipline and… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Rights Lawyers Representing Jailed CCC Activists Bemoan Harassment By Police At Court
New Zimbabwe
Human rights lawyers representing jailed Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Jameson Timba and 65 party activists have raised concerns over the conduct of anti-riot police… Read more »
Zimbabwe: ZCTU Confers Medals of Honour to Police Brutality Victims
New Zimbabwe
THE Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) conferred medals of honour to victims who suffered the wrath of police brutality during a worker's demonstration 18 years ago. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Bucket Seat Installations Stall National Sports Stadium Renovations
New Zimbabwe
THE government says renovations at the National Sports Stadium are halfway complete, with the installation of bucket seats causing delays. Read more »
September 17
South Africa: Stellenbosch Shuts Down Controversial Wilgenhof Residence - South African News Briefs - September 17, 2024
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Zimbabwe: Water Project Offers a Garden of Hope in Drought-Stricken Region
IFRC
In the heart of Zimbabwe's arid Mwenezi district, where the land has been scorched by the relentless grip of El Niño, the story of Patience Makuya stands as a testament to… Read more »
Zambia: 'That's No Joke' - Hichilema Gears Up to Change Zambia's Constitution [analysis]
African Arguments
Zambia's increasingly authoritarian president has spuriously warned that elections could be delayed for 8-9 years unless the constitution is amended. Read more »