March 25
South Africa: For SA Investors - Earn an 11 Percent USD Return With Private Credit
Daily Maverick
Everyday South African investors have long faced the same frustrating challenge -- how do you earn a solid return in hard currency without taking on outsized risk or tying up your… Read more »
South Africa: Grocery Bills Soar As the Alarming Impact of Food Inflation Hits South African Households
Daily Maverick
The latest Bureau for Food and Agricultural Policy food inflation report paints a worrying picture for South African households, with prices for staples such as fruit, beverages… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Operation Vala Umgodi - SAPS Arrest Undocumented Zimbabweans, Seize Illegal Mining Equipment
New Zimbabwe
A large group of undocumented foreign nationals Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Malawi are expected to appear in the Bafokeng Magistrate's Court in Tlhabane in the North West. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Public Officials Called to Service, Excellence
The Herald
Those serving in the country's public sector must resist the temptation of complacency and comfort and never betray the sacred trust and confidence bestowed on Government and other… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Job Offers Turn Into Nightmares
The Herald
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Zimbabwe: Innscor's Diesel Usage Drops As Zesa Power Supply Increases
The Herald
Diversified group Innscor Africa Limited says electricity usage by its business units increased by 18,97 percent to 119 493 megawatt hours (MWh), leading to a 28 percent drop in… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zim to Expand Walvis Bay Dry Port Capacity
The Herald
National trade development and promotion body, ZimTrade has said the Walvis Bay Dry Port is strategically located near important trading routes and is expected to enhance… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zim Leads Region in FATF Financial Compliance, Boosts Investor Confidence
The Herald
Zimbabwe's economic reforms under President Mnangagwa have propelled the country to the forefront of regional financial compliance, making it a beacon for foreign direct investment… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mhona Comes Out Tops
The Herald
The Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development, Felix Mhona, is the best performing Minister in President Mnangagwa's Cabinet for 2024, having been rewarded for his… Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire/Namibia: Ivory Coast Labour to Victory
Namibian
Africa Cup of Nations title-holders Ivory Coast had to settle for a laboured 1-0 win over The Gambia in their African 2026 World Cup qualifying group match in Abidjan on Monday… Read more »
March 24
South Africa: Key Witness Returns to Court in the Joshlin Smith Trial - South African News Briefs - March 24, 2025
allAfrica
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Namibia: Nandi-Ndaitwah's Cabinet Takes Shape With a Bold New Direction
Namibian
In Tanzania, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is known as 'Mama Swapo', a title bestowed upon her by the late president Julius Nyerere, who instilled in her the belief that corruption is… Read more »
South Africa: Quick Explainer - What VAT Means for You
GroundUp
If Parliament passes the 2025/6 budget, the VAT rate will go from 15% to 15.5% on 1 May this year. This means that the price of all but a few goods and services will go up, and… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Deaths, Cover-Ups and Bribes At Zimbabwe's Lawless Redwing Mine
GroundUp
Thousands of artisanal gold miners toil in the dirt in a mine controlled by political elites Read more »
Africa: African Leaders Eye $30bn for Water Crisis At High-Level Talks in Cape Town
Daily Maverick
Summits, meetings, panels and other talk shops are all good and well, but without concrete action, Africa's water crisis will persist, continuing to leave millions without access… Read more »
Africa: More Than 300 Arrests As African Countries Clamp Down on Cyber Threats [press release]
Interpol
Authorities in seven African countries have arrested 306 suspects and seized 1,842 devices in an international operation targeting cyber attacks and cyber-enabled scams. Read more »
South Africa: Electricity Hike Hits Hard As South Africans Face Increased Cost Of Living
Earthlife
Only one week left before the electricity prices go up by 12.7% on 1 April 2025 –– Fossil Fools' Day –– and South Africans are grappling to come to terms… Read more »
Zimbabwe: The Bar Is Very Low - Zimbabweans React to Transport Minister Scooping 'Best Performing' Award Amid Road Network Fury
New Zimbabwe
Eyebrows have been raised after Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Mhona was named "Best Performing Minister of 2024", given the dilapidated state of key… Read more »
Namibia: H.E. Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Vows to Diversify Economy, Promote Good Governance
Namibia Economist
As a board member of the African Council on Foreign Relations, a Pan-African economic think tank, and an independent economic and business researcher, I extend my congratulations… Read more »
Malawi: Nkhota Kota Chiefs Endorses Chakwera's Second-Term Bid, Applauds M5 Road Rehabilitation
Nyasa Times
Traditional leaders from Nkhotakota have overwhelmingly endorsed His Excellency, Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera's bid for re-election, praising his unwavering dedication to the… Read more »
South Africa: Home Affairs Upgrades Digital Verification System
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Home Affairs has announced a comprehensive upgrade to its digital verification system, a crucial component of national security, as well as both public and… Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng High Court Proposes Mandatory Mediation for Civil Cases
GroundUp
Judges Matter welcomes the move but says more judges are needed Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Eyes Exit From Financial Task Force Greylist
Namibian
Namibia has a good chance of exiting the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) greylist through international technical assistance. Read more »
Malawi: Good News - Mzuzu & Karonga Airports Set to Resume Flights in 3wks, Boosting Northern Malawi's Growth
Nyasa Times
The long-awaited reopening of Mzuzu and Karonga airports is just three weeks away, marking a significant milestone for northern Malawi. Deputy Minister of Transport Steven… Read more »
South Africa: Kusile's Unit 6 to Boost Grid Capacity
SAnews.gov.za
Unit 6 of Eskom's Kusile Power Station has been successfully added to the national grid. Read more »
