October 16
Malawi: Fuel Scarcity in Malawi - Transporters Association Blames Forex Shortage
Nyasa Times
The Transporter Association of Malawi (TAM) has shed light on the ongoing fuel scarcity affecting the nation, attributing the issue to significant foreign exchange challenges faced… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Legislator Calls for Mineral Beneficiation and Community Benefits, Criticizes Wealth Inequality
263Chat
Marondera Central Member of Parliament Caston Matewu has called for urgent reforms to ensure the country's natural resources benefit all citizens, rather than a privileged few. Read more »
South Africa: Prasa Dealt With the Foreshore Evictees in Bad Faith, Says Ndifuna Ukwazi Attorney
GroundUp
The rail agency has finally returned the group's belongings, but in poor condition, say the evictees Read more »
Zimbabwe: Localization in Zimbabwe - a Critical Look At the Grand Bargain and Charter for Change
IPS
Localization has become a buzzword in international development, aiming to shift power and resources closer to the communities directly impacted by crises. Read more »
Zambia: Zambians Endorse Taxation, Say It Is Fair to Tax the Rich At Higher Rates to Support the Poor
Afrobarometer
But most citizens say it is difficult to find out what taxes they owe and how the government uses tax revenues. Read more »
Mozambique: Mozambique's 2024 Elections - 9 Major Challenges That Will Face the Next President [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The incoming president of Mozambique faces an array of interconnected problems deeply rooted in historical, socioeconomic and political dynamics. He must balance meeting immediate… Read more »
Malawi: Unending Fuel Fiasco - Malawi Faces Crisis As Shortages Resurface
Nyasa Times
A wave of frustration swept across major cities in Malawi this week as fuel shortages resurfaced, leaving queues of over 80 vehicles snaking outside service stations in Zomba,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Civil Servants to Receive $40 Salary Increase Amidst Ongoing Economic Challenges
263Chat
Civil servants in Zimbabwe are set to receive a salary increment, raising wages by $40 from the current $324 per month to $364 for the lowest-paid employees, effective… Read more »
South Africa: Community Blocks R3-Million Park Project, Demands Public Participation
GroundUp
Tsomo residents and businesses say they were never consulted about the site Read more »
Namibia: Electricity Regulator to Host 9th Electricity Supply Industry Forum in Otjiwarongo
Namibia Economist
The Electricity Control Board (ECB) is set to host the 9th edition of the Namibia Electricity Supply Industry (ESI) Forum on 24 October in Otjiwarongo, Otjozondjupa region. Read more »
Malawi: Chakwera Scores Another Milestone - EU Resumes Budget Support to Malawi After 10 Years
Nyasa Times
In a remarkable turnaround for Malawi's economic landscape, President Lazarus Chakwera has successfully orchestrated the resumption of budget support from the European Union (EU)… Read more »
October 15
Mozambique: 9 Million Mozambicans Live Below the Poverty Line - What's Wrong With the National Budget and How to Fix It [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Mozambique ranks in the bottom 20 of the human development index. This measures a country's progress based on key dimensions such as a long and healthy life and a decent standard… Read more »
South Africa: Cape Town Fights Uphill Battle Against Ocean and Waterway Sewage Spills
Daily Maverick
Sewage contamination incidents around parts of Cape Town's coastline, and the City of Cape Town's marine outfalls in Camps Bay, Hout Bay and Green Point, where sewage is pumped… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Declares State of Disaster After Mbare Market Fire
New Zimbabwe
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has declared a state of disaster following a devastating fire that broke out at Zimbabwe's largest informal retail market, Mbare Musika last week. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zim Seeks More Insights Into Ai At India Meet
The Herald
Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services Minister Tatenda Mavetera is in New Delhi, India, for the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) World… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zim in Rapid Growth Despite Sanctions - Minister Muswere
The Herald
Zimbabwe is experiencing rapid economic growth despite the punitive illegal sanctions imposed by the West since 2001, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Dr… Read more »
Angola: Government Works to Reduce Cost of Living, Head of State Assures
ANGOP
The Head of State, João Lourenço, on Tuesday in Luanda Province, announced in the Parliament that a set of measures and actions are being done with the aim to reduce… Read more »
Africa: South Africa's 36.1% Electricity Price Hike for 2025 - Why the Power Utility Eskom's Request Is Unrealistic [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
South Africa's state-owned electricity company, Eskom, has applied to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa to approve a 36.1% electricity price hike from April 2025, a… Read more »
Namibia: Namibians Support Equal Access to Jobs but Say More Needs to Be Done to Protect Women and Girls From Discrimination and Harassment
Afrobarometer
Only half of citizens consider it likely that complaints will be believed. Read more »
Namibia: Namra Urges Public to Report Tax-Dodging Companies
New Era
The Namibia Revenue Agency has urged taxpayers to report companies which do not pay tax so that they can investigate and take action against them. Read more »
Namibia: N$5b Needed Annually for Roads Upkeep...Maintenance Strategy Required for All Roads
New Era
Namibia requires about N$5 billion annually to effectively maintain its national roads network. Read more »
Namibia: Venaani Lashes Out At Northern Tenderpreneurs ...'Blames' Shaningwa for Windswept Rally
New Era
Popular Democratic Movement president McHenry Venaani said businesspeople in the north decorate their trucks with Swapo flags, campaigning for the ruling party because they are… Read more »
Namibia: Air Botswana's Whk Route Faces Delays
New Era
Air Connect Namibia has provided an update on the imminent routes into Windhoek's Hosea Kutako International Airport that have seen a delay in Air Botswana's connection between… Read more »
Namibia: Nasria Gives Govt N$16-Million Dividend
Namibian
The Namibia Special Risks Insurance Association (Nasria) handed over a N$16-million dividend to the government in Windhoek yesterday. Read more »
Namibia: Energy Stays Relevant
Namibian
Fillipus 'Energy' Nghitumbwa thrust his name into the world-title conversation with an emphatic first-round stoppage of former world champion Yukinori Oguni of Japan in Yokohama on… Read more »
