October 31
Zimbabwe: Chibadura's Ally Chemudara Speaks Out
The Herald
Rodrick "Cowboy" Chemudara's name is quite familiar in sungura circles. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Research, Innovation Anchor Uz Industrialisation Week
The Herald
The University of Zimbabwe is running its Industrialisation Week, highlighting research and innovation as key drivers for Zimbabwe's economic transformation. Read more »
October 30
Zimbabwe: Chinese Steel Plant - Zimbabwe's Economic Boon or Environmental Nightmare?
VOA
Zimbabwe is aiming to be home to Africa's largest steel plant, but disputes over the project continue even as it ramps up production. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's Fight Against Extreme Poverty Needs a New Strategy - Model Shows How Social Grants Could Work [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
South Africa has been struggling for decades to reduce poverty, inequality and unemployment and raise the rate of economic growth. Read more »
South Africa: Reforms to Attract Infrastructure Investment
SAnews.gov.za
Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana has announced reforms that will create conditions to attract greater infrastructure investment by private sector participation. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Blocks Vodacom's $745m Acquisition of Fiber Assets
Daba Finance
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South Africa: Tiger Brands in Talks With Listeriosis Class Action Attorneys to Pay for Victims' Urgent Medical Needs
Daily Maverick
While food producer Tiger Brands' liability for the listeriosis outbreak in 2017/18 has yet to be determined in court, the company is engaging with the legal team behind the class… Read more »
Namibia: Drought Relief - 'Basic Right, Not a Favour'
New Era
Popular Democratic Movement leader McHenry Venaani has cautioned against the use of drought relief food or other government interventions for political expediency. Read more »
South Africa: Mister Sweet Workers Shut Down Labour Department
GroundUp
They claim that an inspector left a Mister Sweet factory with "a lot of packets of sweets" Read more »
South Africa: Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya in Talks to Settle R6.7bn Eskom Debt
Daily Maverick
New City of Tshwane Mayor Nasiphi Moya outlined her 100-day plan on Wednesday to improve the city's finances, revitalise the economy and prioritise service delivery. Read more »
South Africa: Cape Town City Council Votes to Release Land for Affordable Housing
GroundUp
On Wednesday the City gave the green light for the release of land in Brackenfell, Wesfleur and Belhar Read more »
Zimbabwe: Diversifying Trade Key to Zim-India Relations
The Herald
Zimbabwe and India should continue working on enhancing bilateral relations through diversifying the two countries' economies, India's Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Bramha Kumar, said… Read more »
South Africa: Government to Launch Next Phase of Operation Vulindlela
SAnews.gov.za
Government is expected to launch the next phase of Operation Vulindlela, which is aimed at accelerating the implementation of structural reforms. Read more »
South Africa: Government to Establish Unit to Deal With Money Laundering
SAnews.gov.za
As part of efforts to exit the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list, government will establish a shared forensic capability within the Financial Intelligence Centre to… Read more »
South Africa: Revenue From Tax Collection to Be Lower Than Expected
SAnews.gov.za
Revenue from tax collection in 2024/25 is expected to be down by R22.3 billion from National Treasury's estimations made in February this year. Read more »
South Africa: Slow Compliance With Servicing Eskom Debt a Risk to Debt Write-Offs
SAnews.gov.za
National Treasury has warned that municipalities' slow compliance with conditions of the debt relief programme on arrears to Eskom risk delaying debt write-offs. Read more »
South Africa: Govt Must Manage R6-trillion Debt Better - Finance Minister
SAnews.gov.za
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana has told Parliament that in order for government to achieve its goals of, amongst others, inclusive growth and reducing unemployment, the country… Read more »
South Africa: Minister of Finance to Table MTBPS
SAnews.gov.za
Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana will today present the 2024 Medium Term Budget Policy Statement ("2024 MTBPS") to Parliament. Read more »
South Africa: South African Airways Mulls Heathrow Slot Sale, Echoing KQ 'Mistake'
Business Day Africa
South African Airways is considering selling its prime landing slots at London Heathrow, echoing a controversial move by Kenya Airways in 2016 as the struggling carrier seeks funds… Read more »
South Africa: Government Looks Into Insurance for Climate-Related Disaster Events
SAnews.gov.za
Government is exploring options for purchasing insurance for certain climate-related disaster events, where such a practice would not undermine budget sustainability. Read more »
South Africa: Government Non-Interest Expenditure Expected to Increase
SAnews.gov.za
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says government non-interest expenditure is expected to increase in 2024/25. Read more »
South Africa: Government Anchors Economic Growth Strategy On Four Key Areas
SAnews.gov.za
Over the medium term, government will anchor its economic growth strategy on four key areas in order to support inclusive growth. Read more »
Africa: Namibian Ballot Printing Disrupted By Power Outage in South Africa Amid Security Concerns
Namibian
The entity awarded a controversial tender to produce Namibia's ballot papers says despite a power outage during the printing process, all ballots remained secure. Read more »
South Africa: Cosatu's Reaction to 2024/25 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement [press release]
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) notes the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) tabled by government at Parliament. Whilst appreciating various… Read more »
South Africa: Shocking Non-Compliance With Provisions of Domestic Violence Act At Police Station-Level [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
The Portfolio Committee on Police is extremely dismayed by the South African Police Service's level of non-compliance with prescripts of the Domestic Violence Act The committee… Read more »
