September 02
Mozambique: Zim Firms Leave Lasting Impressions in Maputo
The Herald
Zimbabwean companies have left an indelible mark at the Maputo International Trade Fair (FACIM) after attracting strong interest from potential buyers willing to import their… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Public Urged to Tighten Security
The Herald
Businesspeople and individuals have been urged to continue beefing up security at their premises to curb criminal activities such as robberies and housebreakings. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Harris Plans to Tax Unrealised Stock Gains
The Herald
Vice President Kamala Harris' endorsement of a Biden administration plan that includes a tax on stock holdings that have grown in value has emerged in recent weeks as a talking… Read more »
Namibia: Bank Windhoek Maintains High Customer Satisfaction Standards
Namibian
A Bank Windhoek Customer Satisfaction Survey shows an increase in overall satisfaction score and ease of doing business rating from 76% last year to 77% in 2024. Read more »
Malawi: Chakwera Gets Straight to Business in China - Holds Bilateral Talks With Chinese VP, Han Zheng
Nyasa Times
President Lazarus Chakwera arrived Monday in China and went straight to business with his first assignment being holding bilateral talks with the country's vice president Han… Read more »
Malawi: Ministry of Labour Takes Crucial Step in Reviewing Malawi's Labour Laws
Nyasa Times
In a quest to strengthen the country's labour laws as well as addressing gaps in the current legislation, Ministry of Labour is conducting a two-day Labour Laws Review Consultative… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Five Zimbabweans Killed in Another South Africa Accident
The Herald
Five Zimbabweans died on Sunday when a Tamuka coaches bus they were travelling in was involved in a road accident in South Africa's Limpopo province. Read more »
South Africa: Transport Department Announces Preferred Bidder to Print New Driving Licence Card
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Transport has announced the appointment of IDEMIA Identity and Security - South Africa as the preferred bidder to produce new smart driving licence cards. Read more »
Zimbabwe: RBZ Puts Two More Pillars to Stabilise ZiG Currency
New Zimbabwe
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) has erected two more structures, which will work towards stabilising the new Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency. Read more »
September 01
Zambia: Zambia's Crippling Drought Creates Chance for Solar Power to Shine
RFI
With a prolonged drought affecting the supply of hydroelectricity all over southern Africa, a growing number of people are turning to solar to fill the energy gap. Read more »
Lesotho: Mining Industry in Trouble
Lesotho Times
...as massive job losses loom Read more »
Lesotho: Textile Factory Liquidator Questions Debts
Lesotho Times
THE legal battle over the ownership of the liquidated textile giant, Presitex Enterprise, has taken a new twist. The newly appointed liquidator, Kenneth Hlasa, is now challenging… Read more »
Angola: Sovereign Wealth Fund Achieves Historic Results of USD 199.35 Million
ANGOP
The Angolan Sovereign Fund (FSDEA) reached a historic milestone by achieving net results of US$199.35 million in 2023, recording a growth of 201% compared to the previous year. Read more »
Namibia: Namibians Poorer Ahead of Elections
Namibian
Namibians are for the first time poorer on average during an election year than they were during 2015. Read more »
August 30
Zambia: Zambian Youth Want the Govt to Prioritise Management of the Economy
Afrobarometer
Majority say country's economic condition is bad, but two-thirds expect things to get better in the near future. Read more »
August 29
South Africa: South African Companies Can Create Shared Value Through Employee Ownership
Daily Maverick
Employee share ownership plans have been underused as a strategy to galvanise economic growth in South Africa. They can be a mechanism to drive inclusive economic growth while… Read more »
August 28
Angola: Digital Press Briefing: Lobito Corridor Expansion and U.S. Infrastructure on the African Continent [document]
State Department
Special BriefingHelaina R. Matza, Acting Special CoordinatorOffice of the U.S. Special Coordinator for the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment Read more »
August 20
South Africa: Farmers Need Support After Devastating Riverlands Flood [opinion]
GroundUp
A lack of security of tenure and of agricultural support from government has compounded the disaster Read more »