March 24
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 »
South Africa: Meet the Neuroscience Star Who's Using Tech to Decode the Brain
UCT
Every family has one of them: the kid who, rather than playing with their toys, takes them apart to figure out how they function. Fourth-year University of Cape Town (UCT) medical… Read more »
Malawi: Furious Gemstone Exporters Demand Immediate End to 'Reckless' Export Ban, Threaten Action
Nyasa Times
Malawi's gemstone exporters have issued a scathing ultimatum to the government, demanding the immediate lifting of what they call a crippling and "reckless" ban on mineral exports… Read more »
Malawi: Inkosi Chindi Endorses Chakwera, Applauds MCP for Transforming Mzimba
Nyasa Times
Inkosi Chindi of Mzimba has praised President Lazarus Chakwera's administration for delivering critical infrastructure developments in Mzimba district, calling for continued… Read more »
Namibia: Stricter Controls On Import, Export of Livestock Products Take Effect
Namibian
Namibians can no longer import or export dairy products, poultry, poultry meat and poultry meat products without a permit. Read more »
Malawi: Malawi's Hidden Forex Leak - the Diaspora Role in Breaking Our Financial System [opinion]
Nyasa Times
I fully support the Reserve Bank of Malawi Governor's directive to reject import payments not processed through the formal local banking system. Read more »
Malawi: Malawi's Economic Growth - the Challenge of Implementation and Investment Readiness [opinion]
Nyasa Times
For over three decades, Malawi has crafted a succession of economic blueprints--each filled with promise, each aimed at unlocking growth, tackling poverty, and attracting… Read more »
South Africa: Game Changer - Creecy Opens Door to Private Sector As Logistics Crisis Deepens
Daily Maverick
The Department of Transport has launched a formal process to involve private companies in South Africa's struggling rail and port infrastructure, a move that logistics experts say… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Legal Discussions With Vengai Madzima - Socia Media Laws
New Zimbabwe
NewZimbabwe.com has invited Mr. Vengai Madzima, the Senior Partner at Madzima Chidyausiku Museta Legal Practitioners (MCM Legal) to discuss the laws governing social media use in… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Ministers, Public Sector Officials Sign Performance Contracts Today
The Herald
All is set for the signing of performance contracts and awards ceremony at State House in Harare today, where President Mnangagwa is expected to lead the process. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimpost Targets Insuring 300 000 Vehicles This Year
The Herald
In a move to boost vehicle insurance coverage in Zimbabwe, Zimpost has launched its annual Post Insurance Promotions, aiming to insure 300 000 vehicles this year. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Proposal to Deny Drug Dealers Bail
The Herald
IN a decisive effort to combat drug peddling, Police Commissioner-General Stephen Mutamba has proposed that individuals arrested for drug-related offences should not be granted… Read more »
March 23
South Africa: Graduates Welcome EFF Proposal of Bill Aimed At Settling Student University Debt
Daily Maverick
'This Bill would be a great initiative as it would remove the financial barriers preventing graduates from getting hold of their certification and entering the workforce,' says… Read more »
Namibia: Nandi-Ndaitwah Urges Public to Support Her Cabinet
Namibian
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on Namibians to have confidence in her Cabinet, explaining that it was challenging to select ministers from a pool of qualified… Read more »
South Africa: After the Bell - Parks Tau's Terrible Transformation Fund Idea Makes a Comeback
Daily Maverick
Contrary to the simplistic notion of SA's government officials, capital is not the problem. The problem is a poor skills base, a lack of viable business ideas and, most of all,… Read more »
Angola: Diesel Price Goes Up to Akz 300 Per Liter
ANGOP
A liter of diesel in Angola increased from 200 to 300 kwanzas, as of 1 a.m. Monday, as part of the gradual adjustment of retail prices of petroleum by-products to market levels,… Read more »
March 21
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Declares National Disaster Following Deadly Car Accident
New Zimbabwe
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has declared the fatal road traffic accident that happened Wednesday morning at Dzivarasekwa turn-off, commonly known as PaMagetsi a National Disaster. Read more »
Zambia: Communities Living Near Zambian Copper Mines Take Legal Action Against Mining Giant First Quantum Minerals Over Alleged Involuntary Resettlement of Thousands of People [press release]
Leigh Day
Villagers from farming and fishing communities in Zambia are taking legal action against Canadian mining company First Quantum Minerals (FQM) claiming the company effectively… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Ranks Third in Top 10 African Countries With the Highest Diesel Prices in March 2025
New Zimbabwe
Unlike last month, when diesel prices in Africa were reported to have been fluctuating, diesel prices in the continent for the current month seems stable. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Holds Interest Rate At 7.5 Percent Amid Global Trade Uncertainty
Daba Finance
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South Africa: South Africa Has a Problem With People in the Public Service Lying About Their Qualifications - What Needs to Change [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The persistent challenge of falsified or misrepresented qualifications in South Africa exposes serious shortcomings in recruitment and appointment processes. Although the scale of… Read more »
