March 18
South Africa: Do South Africa's Parliamentary Cleaners Earn R30,000 Per Month?
Africa Check
Do South Africa's parliamentary cleaners earn R30,000 per month? Read more »
South Africa: Parliament's Statement on Hacking of Its Social Media Channels [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
We have identified a security breach affecting one of Parliament's 25 YouTube streaming services, which is integrated with its official social media accounts. This breach resulted… Read more »
Africa: South Africa's G20 Presidency an Opportune Time to Advocate for Investment in Africa
SAnews.gov.za
Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister, Andrew Whitfield, says South Africa's G20 Presidency is an opportune time to advocate for investments in Africa's infrastructure… Read more »
South Africa: Stilfontein Mine Tragedy Was a Consequence of SA's Porous Borders, Says Police Minister
Daily Maverick
Calling illegal immigration a 'huge problem', Senzo Mchunu told Parliament: 'The overall fundamental issue is border management'. Read more »
South Africa: Some G20 Partners Walking Away From SDGs, Joint Committee Meeting of Committees On Trade Hears [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
The Chairperson of the Select Committee on Economic Development and Trade, Ms Sonja Boshoff, has called on the Department of Trade, Industry and Cooperation to assess domestic… Read more »
South Africa: Cosatu Welcomes President Cyril Ramaphosa's Signing Into Law the Climate Change Act [press release]
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) welcomes President Cyril Ramaphosa's promulgation into law the badly needed Climate Change Act. Read more »
Zambia: High Soybean Prices in Zambia and Malawi May Make Chicken Costly Too - Lack of Competition Is to Blame [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Poultry is one of the cheapest protein sources for the growing population of the east and southern Africa region. That makes soybeans critical to food security in the region, as… Read more »
Africa: South Africa's Rising Energy Prices Spur Innovative Startups
Daba Finance
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Malawi: DPP's Ben Phiri Tears Budget Apart, Calls It 'Fraudulent Document of Deception'
Nyasa Times
Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) firebrand Ben Phiri (Thyolo Central) has unleashed a searing attack on the 2025-2026 national budget, branding it nothing short of a "fraudulent… Read more »
South Africa: Simelane Commits to Implement Recommendations Into George Building Collapse
SAnews.gov.za
Human Settlements Minister, Thembi Simelane, has undertaken to implement all recommendations contained in the final report of the National Home Builders Registration Council… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Dangerous 200km Stretch of Dilapidated Victoria Falls Highway Now Being Attended As Govt Finally Takes Action
New Zimbabwe
WORK to rehabilitate the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls highway has begun, with a dilapidated 200km stretch between the two cities being prepared for total reconstruction. Read more »
Africa: Mthuli Ncube Pins Hope On AfCFTA in the Face of Global Protectionism
New Zimbabwe
FINANCE and Economic Development Minister, Mthuli Ncube believes the Africa Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is the only buffer for economies to shield their gains in the face… Read more »
South Africa: Local Procurement Drives Progressive Change and Creates Jobs
SAnews.gov.za
Local procurement is more than a policy instrument, it is a strategic lever that drives progressive change, creates jobs and ensures that belief in South African talent and… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Begins Construction of New Provincial HQ in Masvingo
The Herald
The ruling Zanu PF party in Masvingo has commenced construction of a state-of-the-art office complex that will serve as its permanent provincial headquarters. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Posb Starts Selling Belarus Tractors With Flexible Financing Options Available to Farmers
New Zimbabwe
The People's Own Savings Bank (POSB) Zimbabwe has announced that government-procured Belarus tractors are now available for purchase by local farmers through the Bank. Read more »
March 17
South Africa: Severe Storm Warning Alert for KwaZulu-Natal - South African News Briefs - March 17, 2025
allAfrica
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South Africa: Could SA Lead a Move to Bypass the U.S. Presidency of the G20 in 2026?
Daily Maverick
The G20 could send an important message of international disapproval of Trump's cruel version of 'America First' nationalism that has already hurt many undeserving countries,… Read more »
Namibia: Central Bank Takes Chicco to Court Over N$81 000 in Unpaid Rent
Namibian
The central bank has taken businessman Erastus 'Chicco' Shapumba to the High Court for allegedly failing to pay N$81 000 in rental costs. Read more »
Zambia: Zambians Dissatisfied With Their Economy and the Country's Overall Direction
Afrobarometer
The increasing cost of living tops the list of the most important problems that Zambians want their government to address. Read more »
South Africa: Parliament and the Budget - What You Need to Know [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
The budget process in South Africa is one of the most critical functions of Parliament, ensuring government spending aligns with national priorities while maintaining… Read more »
South Africa: Proudly SA's Buy Local Summit Kicks Off
SAnews.gov.za
Proudly South African's annual Buy Local Summit and Expo is underway at the Sandton Convention Centre in Gauteng. Read more »
South Africa: SA-EU Summit a 'Watershed' Moment for Trade and Investment Relations
SAnews.gov.za
The 8th South Africa-European Union (EU) Summit held in Cape Town last week was a "watershed" moment for trade and investment relations between South Africa and the regional bloc. Read more »
South Africa: Invest in ECD to Shape the Next Generation, Says President
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has advocated for universal access to Early Childhood Development (ECD) to ensure that every child has the opportunity to learn, grow and thrive by the… Read more »
Southern Africa: Energy Minister Urges SADC Experts to Bridge Power Gap
The Herald
SADC countries have been urged to harness the expertise of their energy specialists to devise innovative solutions that guarantee a steady and dependable energy supply in the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Two Killed in Dynamites Explosion At Kwekwe Mine
New Zimbabwe
TWO miners were killed in a devastating explosion at a Kwekwe mine Saturday after one of them unknowingly placed a hot object above hidden explosives, which detonated. Read more »
