October 23
South Africa: Social Development Committee to Be Briefed On Alleged Weaknesses in Sassa's Social Grant Payment System [document]
Parliament of South Africa
Tomorrow, the Portfolio Committee on Social Development will spotlight allegations of fraud in the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA). Read more »
South Africa: Disability Grant Applicant Collapses in Long Queue At Sassa Office
GroundUp
SASSA's Bellville office manager blames staff shortages Read more »
Zimbabwe: Parliamentary Committee Says 'A Very Bad Precedent' Has Been Set After Finance Ministry Officials Failed to Give Zimbabwe's GDP Figure
New Zimbabwe
BUDGET and Finance Parly committee members on Monday were left dismayed after Finance ministry officials and its parastatals came to Parliament unprepared for budget consultations… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Central Bank Says ZWG Backing Gold Reserves Up U.S.$450 Million
New Zimbabwe
THE Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) says the quantum of gold backing up the ZWG has increased to US$450 million on the back of calls for citizens to be calm ahead of strengthening… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Let's Honour Honesty, Hard Work - Presidentl 'Indaba to Support, Revitalise Manufacturing Sector'
The Herald
ZANU PF must use its annual conference to locate the over-arching need to support, revitalise and recalibrate the country's manufacturing sector, with members sticking to high… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 807 Permits Issued for Maize Imports
The Herald
Government has issued 807 import permits to 420 private companies to bring in 4 131 260 tonnes of maize by March next year. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Flights Into Zim Rise 19pc in Three Months
The Herald
Zimbabwe's aviation sector recorded significant growth in the second quarter of 2024 after all of the country's airports recorded increases in the number of flights compared to the… Read more »
October 22
Botswana: Election Observers Arrive in Botswana Ahead of October 30 Poll
VOA
Observers have begun arriving in Botswana to monitor activities ahead of the Oct. 30 general election. On Tuesday, the Southern African Development Community, or SADC, officially… Read more »
South Africa: End of Coal in South Africa - What 100,000 Workers Will Need When Their Jobs Go [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
South Africa's move to renewable energy means that the coal industry will be phased out over the coming decades. This transition away from a fossil-fuel based economy will affect… Read more »
Zambia: Zambia Seeks New Mining Partnerships to Boost Copper Production
Daba Finance
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Namibia: Menstrual Leave - a Step Towards Gender Equity
Namibian
Recently, the discussion around workplace inclusivity and the development of equitable and supportive environments has evolved beyond traditional issues like gender pay gaps, equal… Read more »
Angola: Government Orders Construction of Sumbe Flood Control Project
ANGOP
The Angolan government on Tuesday, in Cuanza Sul Province, instructed the local institutions to prepare and build the Sumbe flood control project, which should include macro and… Read more »
South Africa: Hlabisa Launches Data-Driven Initiative to Improve Municipal Operations
SAnews.gov.za
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister, Velenkosini Hlabisa, has underscored the importance of local government functioning optimally and efficiently, as this has… Read more »
South Africa: More Than Half of Gauteng People Say South Africa Is a Failed State - Survey
Daily Maverick
The latest Quality of Life survey in Gauteng finds people hungrier, feeling more precarious and less happy than they have been in a long time. Trust in the government is at an… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Canadian Investors Eye Zim Opportunities
The Herald
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South Africa: Cosatu Calls On Government to Invest in Climate Resilient Infrastructure That Withstands Inclement Weather [press release]
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) calls on government to invest in climate resistant infrastructure as episodes of dangerous weather occur more frequently. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Harare Imposes New Restrictions On Public Transport to Ease Congestion
263Chat
The City of Harare has announced measures aimed at curbing traffic congestion in the capital, particularly during peak hours. Read more »
South Africa: Cosatu Gauteng Welcomes the Call for Increased Health Inspections At Spaza Shops [press release]
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) in Gauteng welcomes the call by MEC for Finance Lebogang Maile for increased health inspections of spaza shops in the province. Read more »
Namibia: Government Adopts Health and Safety Regulations for Mining
Namibian
Government officials signed a mine health and safety standard operating procedures (SOPs) document in Windhoek on Monday. Read more »
Namibia: Tensions Simmering At Kombat Over Unfair Labour Practices
Namibian
Workers at Kombat Mine near Otavi are accusing the mine's management of racism, nepotism and unfair labour practices. Read more »
Namibia: Uranium Sales Drop Due to Shortage of Shipping Vessels
Namibian
Namibia has recorded a decline in uranium exports due to a shortage of shipping vessels and containers suitable for transporting uranium. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Consumer Protection Commission On Right Track
The Herald
THE Consumer Protection Commission, a relatively new body set up under the Consumer Protection Act by the Second Republic, is now starting to flex its considerable muscle with a… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Can Machines Help People Lead More Meaningful Lives?
The Herald
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is shaking up business and society in ways that would leave even the greatest philosophers grappling for answers. Read more »
Zimbabwe: SA Automotive Industry Revamp Looms
The Herald
The government is planning some major changes to its industrial policy for the automotive industry by providing incentives and support to other new energy vehicle (NEV)… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Global Steel Magnet Praises President
The Herald
Born Dr Anton Mylnchak, who is advising on the global steel industry, has praised President Mnangagwa for the setting up of the Dinson Iron and Steel Company (Disco) in Manhize,… Read more »
