October 22
Zimbabwe: Business Units Panacea to Rural Industrialisation, Modernisation
The Herald
The establishment of village business units (VBUs) by the Government has demonstrated that it is the panacea to President Mnangagwa's rural industrialisation and modernisation… Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Calls On Prepaid Customers to Update Meters Before 24 November Deadline
SAnews.gov.za
Eskom has urged prepaid electricity customers to recode their meters by 24 November 2024 as required by the Standard Transfer Specification Association (STSA). Read more »
October 21
South Africa: Former Joburg Mayor Arrested in Funeral Policy Scam - South African News Briefs - October 21, 2024
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Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's ZiG - Devaluations Won't Fix a Currency That's in Trouble Because of Government Overspending [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe devalued the ZiG by 43% on 27 September 2024. This weakened the official exchange rate from 13.9 ZiG per US dollar to 24.4 ZiG per US dollar. Read more »
South Africa: Informal Miners Burnt to Death During Police Raid - Families Demand Justice
GroundUp
Several miners died and scores more sustained severe burns during an Operation Vala Umgodi raid in August Read more »
Zimbabwe: French Investments Sign of Good Times [editorial]
The Herald
The growing investor interest in Zimbabwe under the Second Republic, and following a swathe of reforms to make investment easier and more streamlined, with as much as possible a… Read more »
South Africa: New Laboratories to Ignite a Passion for Science and Technology in South Africa's Rural Classrooms
Daily Maverick
Ford South Africa and its partners have donated 100 containerised maths and science laboratories to underprivileged schools over the past year. These facilities will immediately… Read more »
South Africa: Families Demand Justice After Informal Miners Burn to Death During Police Raid
Daily Maverick
Several miners died and scores more sustained severe burns during an Operation Vala Umgodi raid in August. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Ally Rebukes Chamisa for Declining Job Offer to Be Leader of Opposition in Parliament
New Zimbabwe
Former government critic turned Zanu PF sympathiser, Eddie Cross, has blamed Zimbabwe's charismatic politician, Nelson Chamisa, for missing a golden opportunity to catapult his… Read more »
South Africa: Donkey Carts Stand Idle As Tourism Dies in Cederberg Village
GroundUp
Heuningvlei was devastated by flooding for two consecutive years but the residents are determined to keep their town alive Read more »
Zimbabwe: Financial Inclusion Critical for Stability - RBZ
The Herald
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) says financial inclusion is a significant catalyst and essential contributor to financial sector stability and inclusive economic growth. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Tigere Reit in Solid Q3 Performance
The Herald
Tigere Real Estate Investment Trust (REIT) maintained solid performance during the third quarter of 2024, driven by strong occupancy across its properties. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Dams to Anchor Rural Industrialisation
The Herald
Dam construction projects being implemented by the Government countrywide will anchor the rural industrialisation policy in line with Vision 2030, Zimbabwe National Water Authority… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Two Byo Men Up for Stealing Car
The Herald
TWO Bulawayo men have been arrested in connection with the theft of a motor vehicle in Harare early this month. Read more »
October 19
South Africa: Reflecting On Dr Tito Mboweni's Life
SAnews.gov.za
Former Minister of Finance and Governor of the South African Reserve Bank (SARB), Tito Mboweni has been remembered for his culinary skills, humour and as someone who was kind. Read more »
October 18
South Africa: Tension High in Sharpeville Following Violent Protests - South African News Briefs - October 18, 2024
allAfrica
Tension High in Sharpeville Following Violent Protests Read more »
Namibia: Central Bank Takes Steps to Promote Green Finance
Namibia Economist
The Bank of Namibia took the first steps to integrating sustainability into the country's financial system by hosting a thought leadership event themed "Leveraging Innovation for… Read more »
Malawi: Is Govt Planning to Raise Fuel Prices Again?
Nyasa Times
The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has announced that it is reviewing fuel pump prices to better align them with the actual landing costs of petroleum products. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Pledges Urgent Support, State-of-the-Art Market for Mbare Musika Traders Following Fire Disaster
New Zimbabwe
The government says it has started assessing how best it can assist traders from Zimbabwe's largest retail market, Mbare Musika who lost wares worth millions of dollars in a recent… Read more »
Zimbabwe: This Will Clean Up Civic Space - Says Justice Minister As Pvo Amendment Bill Sails Through in Senate
New Zimbabwe
THE Private Voluntary Organisations (PVO) bill sailed through in the Senate this Thursday. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Pushes for Mandatory Herbert Chitepo Ideology for MPs, Councillors
New Zimbabwe
MINISTER of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Ziyambi Ziyambi has endorsed the proposal for elected councillors and legislators to attend ZANU PF's Herbert Chitepo School of… Read more »
Namibia: Tax Amnesty Programme Generates N$4.3 Billion
Namibia Economist
The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) has announced that the tax amnesty programme, which was launched in April 2023, has generated N$4.3 billion in revenue, Commissioner Sam Shivute… Read more »
South Africa: Court Interdicts Are Being Used to Stifle Protest
GroundUp
Mining companies are especially guilty Read more »
October 17
Africa: Joe Biden in Africa - U.S. President Has Ignored the Continent for His Entire Term - Why He's Visiting Angola [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
US president Joe Biden chose to visit Africa in the final weeks of his presidency. It would be his first trip to the continent since taking office in January 2021. Read more »
South Africa: Lanseria Smart City Takes Off with Water Treatment Plant - South African News Briefs - October 17, 2024
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