June 26
Zimbabwe: Consolidate Interventions to Stop Cotton Industry's Downward Spiral
The Herald
In 1980, farmers delivered 157 533 tonnes of seed cotton to the then sole seller and buyer of the crop, Cotton Marketing Board (CMB). Read more »
Zimbabwe: Illegal Money Changers Get Bail After 2 Months
The Herald
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Zimbabwe: AfCFTA - Competitiveness Critical for Survival, Growth
The Herald
With the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) liberalising markets across the continent, competitiveness has become an indispensable part of Zimbabwe's economic agenda,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: New Roads, Sewer Systems, Water for Informal Settlements
The Herald
The Government has partnered with the private sector to co-fund the Presidential Title Deeds and Settlement Regularisation Programme, ensuring that essential services like roads,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Liquid Unfazed By Starlink Entry Into Zim Market
The Herald
Liquid Intelligent Technologies says it is not worried about the imminent entry of billionaire Elon Musk's global internet service provider, Starlink, into the Zimbabwean market. Read more »
Zimbabwe: PPC 10 Top Managers Lose Jobs
The Herald
SOUTH African cement maker PPC has embarked on a turnaround strategy to improve its profit margins and profitability, which has already led to the retrenchment of 10 top… Read more »
Southern Africa: 'Industrialisation Pillar of SADC Development'
The Herald
The SADC industrialisation agenda is gathering momentum and presents the bloc's leaders with more opportunities to strategise on mechanisms that promote trade, job creation, women… Read more »
Mozambique: Zim Can Tap Into Mozambique Markets
The Herald
ZIMBABWE can tap into the vast potential trade opportunities offered by Mozambique's dynamic Tete province, in a move that will foster mutual economic development and prosperity… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Fiu Targets Informal Sector Currency Manipulators
The Herald
The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU), an arm of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ), has taken its war to the informal sector, which has been identified as a hot-spot of currency… Read more »
June 25
South Africa: National Health Lab Hacked, Patient Data 'Safe' - South African News Briefs - June 26, 2024
allAfrica
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Botswana: Botswana Is Africa's Top Mining Destination
The Patriot
Botswana has once again emerged as the top mining jurisdiction from both global and African perspective having ranked in the top 10 of best mining destination in the world and… Read more »
Angola: Study Approves Implementation of Cable Car in Luanda
ANGOP
A study presented Tuesday in Luanda concluded that it is possible to implement a cable car in the country's capital, with a view to offer a new solution for urban mobility in the… Read more »
South Africa: Technology Makes It Possible to Diagnose Diseases On the Spot [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Digital technology has hugely improved healthcare in many ways. Read more »
South Africa: Mining Needs More Regulation, According to South Africans - Survey [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
South Africa has large reserves of coal, gold, manganese and platinum. Read more »
Zimbabwe: 1 Dead, 7 Injured in Zimbabwe Train-Bus Collision
New Zimbabwe
One person was killed and seven others injured early Monday when a train rammed into a bus at a railway crossing in Harare, the capital of Zimbabwe, police have confirmed. Read more »
South Africa: Cosatu Is Deeply Disappointed the ANC Has Chosen to Ignore Its Step Aside Resolution With Zizi Kodwa's Swearing-in As an MP [press release]
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) is deeply disappointed that our ally, the African National Congress (ANC) has chosen to recklessly ignore its own step aside… Read more »
Malawi: Morocco, Malawi Push for Enhanced Ties Through Cooperation Between MPs
MAP
In a bid to bolster bilateral ties, Morocco's Enaam Mayara, Speaker of the House of Councilors, discussed the importance of coordination and consultation between MPs with Malawi's… Read more »
South Africa: Cosatu Dismayed By the Latest Drop in Employment
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) notes with disappointment the 0.6% decline in formal employment in the first quarter of 2024. Read more »
South Africa: Cape Town's Relocated Railway Occupiers Protest Over Water
GroundUp
The R300 was blocked for several hours in what the community say was a "last resort" to be heard Read more »
Zimbabwe: Outcry As ZimStat's Management Pockets U.S.$75 Allowance Per Day in 2025 Economic Census
New Zimbabwe
AN outcry has erupted at the country's sole statistics organ over allegations that management members will be pocketing US$75 per day while enumerators on the ground are taking… Read more »
Namibia: Namibians Prefer Netflix Over DStv
Namibian
Namibians say they prefer streaming platforms such as Netflix and Home Box Office (HBO) over Digital Satellite Television (DStv). Read more »
Malawi: Ministry of Transport Optimistic to Increase Agricultural Exports Through Satcp
Nyasa Times
Ministry of transport and public works is optimistic that through Southern Africa Trade and Connectivity Project (SATCP), the country is going to open up trade by removing barriers… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Edgars U.S.$ Business Surges By 100%
New Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE Stock Exchange (ZSE) listed clothing retailer Edgars Stores Limited says US$ transactions have grown by 100% partly reflecting the extent of dollarisation in the economy. Read more »
Namibia: Creating an Intra-African Tourism Map Is Essential for Sustainable Economic Development [opinion]
Namibian
Perceived as africa's gateway to the world and vice versa, the African tourism market remains at the epicentre of global attention, offering unique travel opportunities to many… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Westprop to Complete U.S.$4bn Project in 2025
The Herald
Listed property firm -- WestProp Holdings Limited is targeting the first quarter of 2025 to start construction works for the final phase of its US$4 billion Pomona City project in… Read more »