October 21
South Africa: No, Mkhwebane Cannot Replace Hlophe On the Judicial Service Commission
Daily Maverick
Can Busisiwe Mkhwebane actually be a member of the JSC? The short answer is no, she can't. Not for now, at least. The longer answer is more complicated. Read more »
South Africa: Families Demand Justice After Informal Miners Burn to Death During Police Raid
Daily Maverick
Several miners died and scores more sustained severe burns during an Operation Vala Umgodi raid in August. Read more »
South Africa: Political Accountability Crisis - - Why South African Parties Must Embrace Resignation Norms
Daily Maverick
Our political parties appear not to have embraced institutional accountability as a cardinal principle of governance. Even more worrying are the signs of a lack of internal… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Bows to Chinese Pressure to Move Taiwan Office, Analysts Say
VOA
South Africa's decision to further downgrade relations with Taiwan, comes as the dominant political party, the African National Congress, or ANC, strives to reassure longtime ally… Read more »
South Africa: DA Extends Condolences On the Passing of Princess Sibuyiselwe Buthelezi [press release]
DA
The DA in KwaZulu-Natal extends our sincere condolences to the family of Her Royal Highness Princess Sibuyiselwe Angela Buthelezi daughter to the late Zulu Prime Minister and IFP… Read more »
Malawi: To Be a Political Force, UTM Needs a Leader Like Michael Usi Who Is a Unifier [analysis]
Nyasa Times
As the UTM Party gears up for its upcoming convention, State Vice President Michael Usi has positioned himself as a unifying force, ready to lead the party while staunchly opposing… Read more »
Malawi: Mob Justice or Misguided Crusade? the Controversial Tactics of Alex Kamangila Under Fire
Nyasa Times
In a shocking display of what some are calling "mob justice," lawyer Alex Kamangila has taken to social media, leveling serious allegations against judges and fellow legal… Read more »
Malawi: DPP North Accuses MCP-Led Govt of Deceit, Urges Malawians to Give Chakwera a 'Protest Vote in 2025'
Nyasa Times
The leadership of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) in the Northern Region has accused the Malawi Congress Party (MCP)-led administration of deceiving Malawians on… Read more »
Malawi: Social Media Influential Kenani Volunteers to Collect Legal Fees for Lawyer Kamangira
Nyasa Times
Renowned social media influential Stanley Onjezani Kenani has endorsed Malawi's human rights lawyers Alexious Kamangira to collect donations which can be used in his legal suit… Read more »
Malawi: AACC's Economic Justice & Accountability Ambassador Appeals for Free and Fair 2025 General Elections
Nyasa Times
Economic Justice & Accountability Ambassador for All-African Conference of Churches (AACC) in Malawi, Rev. Buxton Maulidi has strongly appealed to Malawi Electoral Commission… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mighty Warriors Intensify Cosafa Cup Preparations
New Zimbabwe
MIGHTY Warriors coach, Sithetheliwe 'Kwinji 15' Sibanda is happy with progress so far as her team prepares for the 2024 Women's Confederation of Southern African Football (COSAFA)… Read more »
South Africa: KZN Makes Significant Strides in HIV but Males 15 and Older in KZN Urged to Circumcise
Right to Care
While the recent study by the Human Sciences Research Council (HSRC) revealed that people living with HIV in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN) has dropped from 1.99 million in… Read more »
Botswana: Climate Change Awareness in Botswana Is Low, but Informed Citizens Desire Action
Afrobarometer
Majorities call for 'a lot more' effort by the government, rich countries, and the private sector. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's State Security Agencies Take Aim At 'Political Dissidents'
New Zimbabwe
A COVERT operation to weed out dissenting voices is reportedly in full swing as Zimbabwe's political environment hots up ahead of President Emmerson Mnangagwa's power retention… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Protest Planned Against Mnangagwa Apologist Paradza Ahead of Zanu-PF Conference in Bulawayo
New Zimbabwe
AS tensions continue to rise in the ruling party ahead of the Zanu-PF Conference, a faction calling itself the General Chiwenga Voluntary Supporters Association (GCVSA) has sent a… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Ally Rebukes Chamisa for Declining Job Offer to Be Leader of Opposition in Parliament
New Zimbabwe
Former government critic turned Zanu PF sympathiser, Eddie Cross, has blamed Zimbabwe's charismatic politician, Nelson Chamisa, for missing a golden opportunity to catapult his… Read more »
Zimbabwe: War Veterans Backing Chiwenga Faction Rubbish Calls for Ed to Stay Beyond 2028, Describe Zanu-PF Elements in Support of Move As 'Misguided'
New Zimbabwe
WAR veterans who fought under the Zimbabwe People's Union (ZAPU) military wing, Zimbabwe People's Revolutionary Army (ZPRA), women and youth associations affiliated to Zanu PF have… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Social Justice Campaigner Sues ZACC, NSSA Over Opaque Land Deal
New Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption Commision (ZACC) and the National Social Security Authority (NSSA) have been dragged to court by a socio-economic campaigner, Munashe Masiyiwa, who is… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Youngest Chief Dies At 28
New Zimbabwe
ARGUABLY the youngest Chief in Zimbabwe, Oaheng Nare of Dibilashaba of Gwanda, Matabeleland South province, has died at the age of 28. Read more »
South Africa: Donkey Carts Stand Idle As Tourism Dies in Cederberg Village
GroundUp
Heuningvlei was devastated by flooding for two consecutive years but the residents are determined to keep their town alive Read more »
South Africa: Alarming Rise in HIV Among Drug Users As Government Fails to Implement Policy
GroundUp
Needle programs are officially supported, but the state often obstructs them Read more »
Zimbabwe: Braai Fest Lives to Billing
The Herald
IMBIBERS and foodies had a memorable weekend at this year's Castle Lager Braai Festival held at Old Hararians last Saturday in the capital. Read more »
Malawi: Finance Minister Chithyola Appeals to Rich Nations to Continue Supporting World Bank's Ida 21
Nyasa Times
Malawi's Finance Minister, Simplex Chithyola, has made a powerful plea for enhanced support for IDA21 at the World Bank's side event, emphasizing the crucial role it plays in… Read more »
Malawi: FCB Bullets Sail Through to Airtel Top 8 Semis
Nyasa Times
Airtel Top 8 defending champions FCB Nyasa Bullets were made to sweat for their semi-finals berth after beating Civil Service United held them to a goalless draw on Saturday at… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chitembwe Reveals Why He Stripped Murwira of Caps United Captaincy
New Zimbabwe
AFTER causing a clash between CAPS United coach Lloyd Chitembwe and national team coach Michael Nees, defender Godknows Murwira has been stripped off the armband at the Harare… Read more »
