October 19
Angola: Angolan President Holds Talks With DRC and Rwanda Leaders
ANGOP
President João Lourenço held a telephone conversation on Saturday, with presidents Félix Tshisekedi, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Paul Kagame from… Read more »
Angola: Over 2,350 Liters of Fuel Heading to DRC Seized in Northern Cabinda
ANGOP
A total of 2,350 liters of fuel heading to neighboring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) were seized on Friday by the customs tax police in Angola's northern Cabinda province, the… Read more »
Africa: AU Gives Positive Grade On Women's High-Level Forum of Great Lakes Region
ANGOP
The special envoy of the chairperson of the African Union Commission for Women, Peace and Security, Bineta Diop, made a positive assessment of the high-level forum of women in the… Read more »
South Africa: Reflecting On Dr Tito Mboweni's Life
SAnews.gov.za
Former Minister of Finance and Governor of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), Tito Mboweni has been remembered for his culinary skills, humour and as someone who was kind. Read more »
October 18
South Africa: Tension High in Sharpeville Following Violent Protests - South African News Briefs - October 18, 2024
allAfrica
Tension High in Sharpeville Following Violent Protests Read more »
Mozambique: 'Stop Shooting At Peaceful Political Rallies' - Rights Group Urges Govt [press release]
AI London
Responding to reports that police in Mozambique's Nampula city fired at and detained supporters of opposition presidential candidate Venâncio Mondlane at a rally following… Read more »
South Africa: Count Your Blessings - Johannesburg Is Crumbling, but It Still (Sort Of) Works
Daily Maverick
Be thankful we have escaped the ravages that afflict our neighbours for they are worse than those that afflict us, though Panyaza Lesufi is smoothing the path for more affliction,… Read more »
Mozambique: Secret Counting, Illegal Polling Officials - Opposition Calls for National Strike
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
Caia court says 29 polling station chairs were in their posts illegally; criminal trials now possible Read more »
Zambia: Zambian Journalist Thomas Zgambo Arrested for Third Time in a Year
CPJ
The Committee to Protect Journalists calls on Zambian authorities to immediately and unconditionally release investigative journalist Thomas Allan Zgambo who has been held at a… Read more »
Namibia: Cabinet Approves Drought Recommendations, Allocates N$16.8 Million for Emergency Relief
Namibia Economist
The Cabinet has approved recommendations from the National Drought Platform on issues such as governance, beneficiaries, transport and logistics, funding, warehousing, urban water… Read more »
Angola: Census 2024 - Over 100 Communes Covered
ANGOP
The director-general of the National Statistics Institute (INE), José Calengi on Friday said at least 112 communes in the country, out of the total of 518 planned, have… Read more »
Zambia: Authorities Must Immediately Release Arrested Journalist Thomas Allan Zgambo
AI London
Responding to the arrest of Zambian journalist Thomas Allan Zgambo in Lusaka, Amnesty International's Deputy Director for East and Southern Africa, Vongai Chikwanda, said: Read more »
Africa: Angola Committed to Secure Stability in Africa
ANGOP
Angola has said it is committed to prevent and aid sort out conflicts through diplomatic initiatives, with international and regional partners to guarantee security, stability and… Read more »
Eswatini: Eswatini University Steps Up Inclusion Efforts With the Opening of Disability Support Center
VOA
The University of Eswatini moved early this month to increase access for students with disabilities through the establishment of a Disability Support Resource Centre. Read more »
Namibia: Central Bank Takes Steps to Promote Green Finance
Namibia Economist
The Bank of Namibia took the first steps to integrating sustainability into the country's financial system by hosting a thought leadership event themed "Leveraging Innovation for… Read more »
South Africa: Government Losing 1,800 Firearms a Year to Criminals
GroundUp
Firearm-related murders in South Africa have risen to 34 per day Read more »
Malawi: Is Govt Planning to Raise Fuel Prices Again?
Nyasa Times
The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has announced that it is reviewing fuel pump prices to better align them with the actual landing costs of petroleum products. Read more »
Malawi: Is UDF Shifting Towards MCP? Analyzing Political Implications Ahead of 2025 Elections
Nyasa Times
As Malawi gears up for the 2025 General Elections, the United Democratic Front (UDF) appears to be reconsidering its political alliances, with analysts suggesting a potential… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zifa Constitution Must Not Be Weaponised
New Zimbabwe
As the ZIFA Annual General Meeting (AGM) kicks off Friday, football stakeholders are being encouraged to safeguard the constitution review and amendment processes in all fairness. Read more »
South Africa: Minister, Learners Sign Matric Exam Pledge for Class of 2024
SAnews.gov.za
Basic Education Minister Siviwe Gwarube will formally sign the Matric Exam Pledge alongside learners at Pretoria Central High School on Friday. Read more »
South Africa: Wupperthal - the Town Where You Can Sleep Outside On Your Stoep
GroundUp
But jobs are scarce in this small Cederberg mission town Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Pledges Urgent Support, State-of-the-Art Market for Mbare Musika Traders Following Fire Disaster
New Zimbabwe
The government says it has started assessing how best it can assist traders from Zimbabwe's largest retail market, Mbare Musika who lost wares worth millions of dollars in a recent… Read more »
Zimbabwe: This Will Clean Up Civic Space - Says Justice Minister As Pvo Amendment Bill Sails Through in Senate
New Zimbabwe
THE Private Voluntary Organisations (PVO) bill sailed through in the Senate this Thursday. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Pushes for Mandatory Herbert Chitepo Ideology for MPs, Councillors
New Zimbabwe
MINISTER of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Ziyambi Ziyambi has endorsed the proposal for elected councillors and legislators to attend ZANU PF's Herbert Chitepo School of… Read more »
Namibia: Tax Amnesty Programme Generates N$4.3 Billion
Namibia Economist
The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) has announced that the tax amnesty programme, which was launched in April 2023, has generated N$4.3 billion in revenue, Commissioner Sam Shivute… Read more »
