March 10
South Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa to Appear Before the National Assembly [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa is scheduled to answer Questions for Oral Reply before the National Assembly (NA) tomorrow, Tuesday, 11 March, at 14:00. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Two Die As a Chipinge Dam Bursts
The Herald
The Civil Protection Unit (CPU) has said two people died after the Bandama Farm Dam in Chipinge collapsed on Sunday. Read more »
Africa: Boosting Growth and Prosperity in South Africa [document]
IMF
Improving the business environment, strengthening governance, and reforming the labor market are among the keys to economic success Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Central Bank Confident of Gold-Backed ZIG Currency's Long-Term Stability
New Zimbabwe
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) is still pinning its hopes on the strength of the local gold-backed Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency to compete against major currencies, including… Read more »
South Africa: Here's How a Disabled Person Spent Their Grant
GroundUp
We spent time with 31-year-old Khanyo Mantshi from Khayelitsha who says his grant falls short of his needs Read more »
South Africa: People Living in Abandoned Cape Town Building Face Eviction
GroundUp
About 30 people have been living in 104 Darling Street for more than two decades Read more »
South Africa: Vala Umgodi Multidisciplinary Forces Nab Illegal Mining Suspects and, Impound Trucks [press release]
SAPS
Following a significant Operations Vala Umgodi conducted on Saturday, 08 March 2025, respectively, at Dennilton in Sekhukhune District and Thohoyandou, in Vhembe District, five… Read more »
March 09
South Africa: Eskom Suspends Loadshedding
SAnews.gov.za
After the recovery of more than 3 000MW of generation capacity and the replenishment of sufficient emergency reserves, Eskom suspended loadshedding on Sunday at 10am. Read more »
South Africa: Minister Ramokgopa to Engage North West On Electricity Challenges
SAnews.gov.za
Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, will lead an intergovernmental engagement with all municipalities in the North West province do discuss electricity… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Police Name Four Christmas Pass Accident Victims
New Zimbabwe
POLICE have identified four victims of the deadly cargo truck accident in Mutare that rammed into other vehicles before ploughing into roadside pedestrians following a suspected… Read more »
Namibia: Govt Calls for Calm, Tolerance On Dâure Daman Dispute
Namibian
The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development is appealing for calm, patience and tolerance in a dispute between the Dâure Daman Traditional Authority at Uis and its community… Read more »
Ethiopia: Botswana Sets Course for Economic Diversification Under AfCFTA
ENA
Botswana has embarked on the development of a National Implementation Strategy for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), a crucial step toward maximizing the benefits… Read more »
Mozambique: The Incredible Journey of Two Princes From Mozambique Whose Lives Were Upended By the Slave Trade [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
A new book called The Two Princes of Mpfumo tells the fascinating story of a pair of royals from Mozambique in southern Africa whose lives were thrown into chaos by the… Read more »
South Africa: Moving Graves and People for Coal Mines - the Devastating Costs of Mining in South Africa [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
About 80% of South Africa's electricity still comes from burning coal. The country's 108 coal mines have resulted in many communities being forced off their land from the 1970s to… Read more »
March 08
South Africa: Cosatu's Call to Action for Workers' Rights This International Women's Day [press release]
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) marks International Women's Day, a day commemorating the struggles and sacrifices of women around the world. Read more »
March 07
South Africa: The G20 - How It Works, Why It Matters and What Would Be Lost If It Failed [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
South Africa took over the presidency of the G20 at the end of 2024. Since then the world has become a more complex, unpredictable and dangerous place. The most powerful state in… Read more »
South Africa: Immigrant Spaza Shop Owners Battle to Meet Registration Deadline
GroundUp
Problems with documents from Home Affairs affect shop owners' ability to comply with President Ramaphosa's announcement about food outlets Read more »
Lesotho: Mahlala Forms New Party
Lesotho Times
Businessman Bothata Mahlala has confirmed he is in the process of forming a new political party after initially denying that he would do so. Read more »
Malawi: Foreign Direct Investment Surge - a Turning Point for Malawi's Economy?
Nyasa Times
Malawi's economy is set to receive a significant boost, with Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflows projected to hit $1.1 billion by the end of the current fiscal year. This… Read more »
South Africa: Committee On Planning to Consider Comments On the National State Enterprises Bill [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
The Portfolio Committee on Planning, Monitoring, and Evaluation will today consider the content support team's overview of all written comments received on the National State… Read more »
March 06
South Africa: Tshwane Court Orders Demolition of Illegal High-Rises - South African News Briefs - March 6, 2025
allAfrica
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Zimbabwe: Minister Chombo Calls for Investment in Environmental Research, Development
The Herald
There is need to invest more in environmental research and development to promote sustainable economic growth, Minister Marian Chombo has said. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zim, Russia Sign Agreement to Counter Sanctions, Deepen Economic Ties
The Herald
Zimbabwe and Russia have signed an agreement to strengthen cooperation in response to Western sanctions, further deepening their economic and political ties. Read more »
Botswana: Botswana, De Beers Sign Diamond Deal
The Patriot
Botswana and De Beers Group have renewed their long-standing diamond partnership, signing a transformative agreement that extends mining licences for another 25 years and secures a… Read more »
Malawi: Targeted Wage Policy or Racial Scapegoating? Government's Move Sparks Outrage
Nyasa Times
Minister of Labour Peter Dimba has announced that the government will introduce a special minimum wage for Asian shop workers, raising serious constitutional and ethical concerns. Read more »
