November 14
South Africa: Why Wage Inequality Matters
GroundUp
New legislation empowers shareholders to limit outrageous CEO remuneration Read more »
Namibia: Over N$60 Million in Tax Refunds On Hold
New Era
Despite the Namibia Revenue Agency's (NamRA's) efforts to clear a longstanding tax refund backlog, more than N$60 million in refunds for over 31000 individuals are currently on… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Harare City Council Approves U.S.$548,1 Million Budget for 2025
New Zimbabwe
THE Harare City Council (HCC) has approved a US$548,1 million budget for the year 2025 with water and sanitation and road rehabilitation receiving the biggest shares. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mineral-Rich Countries Must Not Remain Poor - President
The Herald
THE Government has warned against smuggling of seed, fertiliser and agrochemicals to guard against spread of pests and diseases. Read more »
Malawi: Msomo Village Awaits Relief With Dyke Construction
Nyasa Times
Communities in Msomo Village, under Traditional Authority (T/A) Ngabu in Chikwawa district, are cautiously optimistic about the ongoing construction of a dyke along the Namikalango… Read more »
South Africa: A New Era for Stargazing and Science in Joburg As Wits Reimagines Iconic Planetarium
Daily Maverick
The iconic Johannesburg Planetarium has been transformed into the Wits Anglo American Digital Dome, marking a new chapter for science, humanities and education in South Africa. The… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Training of Staff to Operate Air Ambulances Begins
The Herald
The training of local pilots and medics who will be manning air ambulances, has started as part of efforts to transfer knowledge to Zimbabweans. Read more »
Zimbabwe: ZESA Holdings Assures Nation On Load Shedding
The Herald
ZESA Holdings has assured the nation that it is actively working on the technical faults at the Hwange Power Station that have resulted in power outages countrywide. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Treasury to Clear Zig57m Beam Arrears
The Herald
The Government has pledged to clear ZiG57 million in arrears it owes the Basic Education Assistance Module (BEAM), after a recent directive by the ruling Zanu PF to settle arrears. Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'New Products, Listings to Spur Vfex Activity'
The Herald
New products and listings expected to onboard the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX) this will improve trading activity and liquidity, which has been an area of concern, market… Read more »
November 13
Zimbabwe: Govt Has Nothing to Do With Demolitions, Says Minister
New Zimbabwe
GOVERNMENT has distanced itself from the recent demolitions in Ridgeview, Belvedere saying it has ordered the Harare City Council to stop bulldozing houses built illegally in the… Read more »
South Africa: SA to Play Key Role At Upcoming G20 Summit
SAnews.gov.za
South Africa is set to play a pivotal role at the upcoming G20 Summit next week in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, as it prepares to assume the G20 presidency in December. Read more »
South Africa: Is South Africa One of the Most Politically Polarised Countries in the World? No, It's Not - Sociologist [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
A number of reports have called South Africa a politically polarised society. This may seem uncontroversial, given the country's history of dispossession and discrimination during… Read more »
Mozambique: Mozambique in Post-Election Turmoil - Economic Policies That Could Make a Difference [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Turmoil following presidential and parliamentary elections in Mozambique has been severe. Preliminary official results from the 2024 elections indicated a landslide win by the… Read more »
Malawi: Working Together to Support Electoral Integrity in Malawi [analysis]
Democracy Works
A multi-stakeholder dialogue to reflect on and draw lessons from past elections to improve the 2025 electoral process Read more »
Zimbabwe: Government Denounces Belvedere House Demolitions
263Chat
Government has distanced itself from a recent wave of house demolitions in Harare's Ridgeview and Belvedere neighborhoods, where the City of Harare claimed the land was illegally… Read more »
Malawi: MEC Resists Political Pressure and Commits to Transparent 2025 Polls
Nyasa Times
Amid rising political tensions, the Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) has rejected demands from four major political parties to overhaul its leadership and alter the electoral… Read more »
Malawi: Kabambe Says Malawi's Economy Is 'Shambolic and in Disaster'
Nyasa Times
Former Reserve Bank of Malawi Governor, Dr. Dalitso Kabambe, has harshly criticized the current state of Malawi's economy, calling it "shambolic and a disaster," and arguing that… Read more »
South Africa: Nelson Mandela Bay Mayor Targets Immigrant-Owned Spaza Shops
GroundUp
"These are politically motivated actions against us. There are many more pressing issues facing this city." Read more »
South Africa: Suspended Lotteries Company Secretary Loses Again in Court
GroundUp
Nompumelo Nene is facing disciplinary proceedings and has launched several applications in an attempt to stop them Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zesa Says Increased Power Outages Due to Technical Fault At Hwange, Low Generation At Kariba
New Zimbabwe
THE Zimbabwe Electricity Supply Authority (ZESA) has announced that the increase in power outages is due to a technical fault at the Hwange Thermal Power Station. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe to Create More Green Jobs - President
The Herald
ZIMBABWE aspires to transition from a mere supplier of raw minerals to a key player in the global renewable energy sector and create green jobs as it industrialises, President… Read more »
Angola: Diplomat Invites Foreign Businesspeople to Invest in Angola
ANGOP
Angola's ambassador to Morocco Baltazar Diogo Cristóvão has called for foreign investment in the country in the areas of agriculture, agro-food, mining,… Read more »
South Africa: Government Races to Address Gauteng's Spaza Shop Crisis, but Capacity and Feasibility Concerns Remain
Daily Maverick
The Gauteng government's plan to act on new by-laws and enforce stricter regulations for spaza shops has been welcomed in the wake of recent food poisoning incidents. While the… Read more »
South Africa: Suspended Lotto Secretary Nene On a 'Fishing Expedition', Loses Again in Court
Daily Maverick
Nompumelelo Nene is facing disciplinary proceedings and has launched several applications in an attempt to stop them. Read more »
