March 04
Malawi: The Case for a 100 Percent Minimum Wage Increment [editorial]
Nyasa Times
Malawi Congress of Trade Union's (MCTU) proposal to double the minimum wage from K90,000 to K180,000 is not only justified--it is long overdue. In fact, to argue otherwise would be… Read more »
South Africa: Minister Saddened By Deaths of KZN Labour Activation Programme Beneficiaries
SAnews.gov.za
Employment and Labour Minister, Nomakhosazana Meth, has expressed shock and sadness at the tragic passing of three young beneficiaries of the Labour Activation Programme (LAP) in… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe, Cuba Celebrate 45 Years of Excellence
The Herald
Zimbabwe and Cuba celebrated 45 years of diplomatic ties yesterday at Heritage Village in Read more »
Zimbabwe: Ministry of ICT Advocates for Gender Equality
The Herald
The Ministry of Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services is committed to advocating for gender equality and addressing the stigma around reproductive… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Sir Alex Ferguson Charms Victoria Falls
The Herald
VICTORIA Falls, one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, was abuzz with excitement as the legendary former Manchester United manager, Sir Alex Ferguson, made a surprise visit… Read more »
March 03
South Africa: Is Tax Alone Enough to Pay for NHI? We Do The Sums
Bhekisisa
Healthcare doesn't come cheap, and rolling out National Health Insurance — the government's plan to give everyone the same medical service regardless of whether they can pay… Read more »
South Africa: Who's My Dad? in South Africa That's a Complex Question - Report Tracks the Rise of 'Social Fathers' [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The State of South Africa's Fathers 2024 report is published by the new Tataokhona project at Stellenbosch University. The project focuses on research and interventions related to… Read more »
South Africa: Branded Mcdonald's Desks for Schoolchildren - - Government Failing or a Corporation Overstepping?
Daily Maverick
McDonald's-branded foldable desks in a public school in Cape Town have been slammed by civil society organisations for 'turning children into walking billboards'. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Lake Kariba Poised to Transform Zim's Blue Economy
The Herald
Zimbabwe's largest water body, Lake Kariba, has the potential to contribute significantly to the country's aquaculture sector, a senior Government official has said. Read more »
South Africa: Social Development and BMA to Strengthen Social Services At Border Posts
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Social Development and the Border Management Authority (BMA) have committed to working together to address gaps in social service delivery at border crossings. Read more »
Namibia: Kawana Urges Visa Reciprocity, Denounces Maltreatment of Namibians Abroad
New Era
The mistreatment Namibians frequently endure when travelling to some countries under reciprocal visa agreements was sharply denounced by Immigration Minister Albert Kawana during… Read more »
South Africa: Cosatu to Picket in Support of Department of Health in NHI Court Case [press release]
COSATU
The Congress of the South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is set to picket outside the North Gauteng High Court in solidarity with the Department of Health, in the National Health… Read more »
Malawi: Is Black Market Forex On Its Deathbed? Chakwera's Intervention Sends Parallel Market Rates Tumbling
Nyasa Times
A major shift is underway in Malawi's foreign exchange (forex) market, as President Lazarus Chakwera's government interventions appear to have dealt a significant blow to the black… Read more »
Malawi: Who Was Fired for SONA Errors? the Silence From State House, OPC, and Kunkuyu Is Deafening
Nyasa Times
The Malawian people have once again been fed a half-truth--if not an outright lie. President Lazarus Chakwera stood before Parliament and confidently declared that five technocrats… Read more »
South Africa: Samwu Condemns the Introduction of Contracted Services and the Reduction of Overtime At Ekurhuleni [press release]
COSATU
The South African Municipal Workers' Union (SAMWU) Ekurhuleni Region strongly condemns the City of Ekurhuleni's decision to reduce overtime and acting allowances by 50% and to… Read more »
South Africa: Durban Residents Threaten to Stop Paying Rates
GroundUp
More than half of eThekwini municipality's water revenue is lost to leaks, theft and unbilled consumption Read more »
Nigeria: South Africa Investigates Google, X, Meta, Fines Google R500m for Imbalance Advertising Revenue
This Day
South Africa's Competition Commission is currently investigating Google, X and Meta platforms and has fined Google between R300 million to R500 million a year 'provisional remedy'… Read more »
March 02
South Africa: Spaza Shops Who Met Registration Deadline to Receive Support
SAnews.gov.za
Spaza shop and food handling businesses that applied to register their businesses with their local municipalities but were awaiting their registration outcomes will not be… Read more »
South Africa: The DA Stands Firm On Zero VAT Increases Regardless of Reckless ANC Gamble [press release]
DA
It is a shame that the ANC is willing to risk South Africa's economic stability in a desperate attempt to force a tone-deaf 0.75% VAT increase down the throats of South Africans. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Faces Rolling Power Blackouts As Zesa Switches Off Hwange Units for Maintenance
New Zimbabwe
THE month of March is set to bring misery to Zimbabweans, who will have to endure incessant power cuts after the country's electricity utility announced plans to shutdown two units… Read more »
South Africa: Minister Announces Fund to Support Spaza Shops
SAnews.gov.za
Small Business Development Minister Stella Ndabeni has announced the creation of a R500 million Spaza Shop Support Fund that aims to enhance market competitiveness to help spaza… Read more »
South Africa: SA and Chile Sign Trade Cooperation Agreement
SAnews.gov.za
South Africa and Chile have signed an agreement that will see the two countries cooperate in areas of trade and industry promotion, decarbonisation and critical minerals among… Read more »
March 01
South Africa: Budget Crisis Exposes the Contradictions in South Africa's Government of National Unity
People's Dispatch
South Africa's two largest parties, allied in the Government of National Unity, disagree on how to resolve the budget crisis: The ANC wants to raise taxes on the poor to continue… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Harare's Geo-Pomona Waste-to-Energy Deal Sparks Corruption Fears, Residents Allege It's a Feeding Trough
New Zimbabwe
IMPOSING deals from private companies on City of Harare (CoH) without following proper procedures and consultation creates a breeding ground for corruption, residents have said. Read more »
February 28
Southern Africa: Southern Africa Pushes for Better Energy Access
VOA
Southern Africa energy experts and political leaders pledged to improve access to energy at a summit in Botswana this week. The commitments come as most countries in the region… Read more »
