October 23
Zimbabwe: Immigration Upgrades Automated Services
The Herald
The Department of Immigration has started upgrading its automated services as part of plans to match improved service delivery at the modernised Beitbridge Border Post. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Flights Into Zim Rise 19pc in Three Months
The Herald
Zimbabwe's aviation sector recorded significant growth in the second quarter of 2024 after all of the country's airports recorded increases in the number of flights compared to the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'Semen Processing Plant to Stimulate Livestock Sector Growth'
The Herald
Stakeholders in the livestock industry have projected an upward growth in livestock numbers, thanks to the commissioning of the country's largest semen processing and… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Nobukhosi Ncube's Clarion Call
The Herald
Mighty Warriors captain Nobukhosi Ncube expects the balance in the squad to carry them over the line in the COSAFA Women's Championships in Gqeberha, South Africa. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chimombe, Mpofu Assessors Hearing Deferred
The Herald
THE High Court yesterday started hearing the application by businessmen Mike Chimombe and Moses Mpofu for a formal referral to the Constitutional Court the question of their… Read more »
October 22
South Africa: Taiwan - South Africa's Newest Can of Diplomatic Worms
Daily Maverick
The location of Taiwan's liaison office threatens to once more land it in an awkward diplomatic situation that will eat at South Africa's credibility. Read more »
Botswana: Election Observers Arrive in Botswana Ahead of October 30 Poll
VOA
Observers have begun arriving in Botswana to monitor activities ahead of the Oct. 30 general election. On Tuesday, the Southern African Development Community, or SADC, officially… Read more »
Mozambique: Latest Elections Widen Mozambique's Democratic Deficit [analysis]
ISS
SADC remains silent as electoral fraud, post-election violence and the murder of opposition figures undermine democracy. Read more »
South Africa: Eastern Cape Village Still Without Water 30 Years Since Democracy
GroundUp
Residents in Lugada walk far distances to collect water from a wellpoint Read more »
South Africa: Crime Statistics - Who Are We to Believe?
GroundUp
SAPS and Stats SA figures are wildly different Read more »
Malawi: Malawians Urged to Register for 2025 General Elections
Nyasa Times
Renowned Governance and Human Rights Advocate Undule Mwakasungula and the National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) Public Trust have pleaded with eligible Malawians to… Read more »
South Africa: End of Coal in South Africa - What 100,000 Workers Will Need When Their Jobs Go [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
South Africa's move to renewable energy means that the coal industry will be phased out over the coming decades. This transition away from a fossil-fuel based economy will affect… Read more »
Zambia: Zambia Seeks New Mining Partnerships to Boost Copper Production
Daba Finance
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Namibia: Menstrual Leave - a Step Towards Gender Equity
Namibian
Recently, the discussion around workplace inclusivity and the development of equitable and supportive environments has evolved beyond traditional issues like gender pay gaps, equal… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Needs N$9.9 Billion Annually to Finance Green Growth
Namibian
Namibia will need N$9.9 billion annually to meet its green growth objectives. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwean Filmmaker, Activist Chosen for Spendlove Prize
New Zimbabwe
Tsitsi Dangarembga, a renowned Zimbabwean filmmaker, novelist and cultural activist, was selected as the 16th recipient of the Alice and Clifford Spendlove Prize in Social Justice,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Planned 2017 Coup to Avoid Prosecution for Gukurahundi Massacres - Former CIO Director Says
New Zimbabwe
A FORMER deputy director general in the Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) has made sensational claims that President Emmerson Mnangagwa, his deputy Constantino Chiwenga and… Read more »
Malawi: High Court to Hear K30bn Financial Crimes Case Involving Mulli Brothers, Muhara, Chiunda
Nyasa Times
The High Court in Lilongwe is set to hear a significant case involving allegations of financial misconduct against Leston Mulli of Mulli Brothers Limited (MBL), former Secretary to… Read more »
Malawi: With No Home to Go Back to, Over 7000 Flood Survivors in Nsanje Face Harsh Reality After Relocation
Nyasa Times
Over 7,000 flood survivors in Nsanje District are grappling with dire living conditions after being relocated due to the devastating impacts of recent cyclones. Many, like… Read more »
South Africa: People Wait Months to Be Verified for R370 SRD Grant
GroundUp
SASSA blames the Home Affairs online system Read more »
South Africa: Simelane - How Much More Time Does the President Need? [press release]
DA
How much more time does President Cyril Ramaphosa need to address the scandal surrounding Justice Minister Thembi Simelane? Read more »
Angola: Government Orders Construction of Sumbe Flood Control Project
ANGOP
The Angolan government on Tuesday, in Cuanza Sul Province, instructed the local institutions to prepare and build the Sumbe flood control project, which should include macro and… Read more »
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 »