June 10
Namibia: Hartlief & Bistro Closes
New Era
Wednesday, 15 July 2026, will be the final day of operations for the famous Hartlief Shop & Bistro in Windhoek's Northern Industrial Area. Read more »
June 09
Namibia: Central Bank Warns Against Rising Public Debt
Namibian
Namibia's public debt could rise to 70% of gross domestic product (GDP) by the end of the current financial year if the government fails to implement spending reforms. Read more »
South Africa: SA Mining Sector Jolted By Government Chrome Tax, Beneficiation Proposals
Daily Maverick
'Beneficiation' is the artless term that speaks to the processing of raw minerals and metals into finished, industrial products. And a tax on chrome exports is seen as one way of… Read more »
South Africa: GDP Increases By 0,5 Percent in the First Quarter of 2026
SAnews.gov.za
Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) says the gross domestic product (GDP) increased by 0,5% in the first quarter of 2026, indicating that the economy has maintained its positive… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mutapa Brokered Deal Revives Air Zimbabwe's Harare-London Flights
New Zimbabwe
Air Zimbabwe will resume direct flights between Harare and London on July 1, 2026, ending a 14-year absence from the United Kingdom market. Read more »
Southern Africa: Angola Seeks Strengthened Strategic Position in African Logistics Corridors
ANGOP
Angola intends to reinforce its strategic position in African logistics corridors and create conditions for the development of new industrial chains linked to the energy… Read more »
South Africa: Nelson Mandela Bay - a Rubbish Budget for One of the 'Dirtiest Cities in the World'
Daily Maverick
The budget includes a refuse tariff increase of 6.5%, effective from 1 July 2026. Households and businesses across Gqeberha, Kariega and Despatch will pay more on their monthly… Read more »
Zimbabwe: The Science of Sharing Land - How Cattle and Wildlife Thrive Side-By-Side in Zimbabwe
Daily Maverick
Inside Zimbabwe's Shangani Holistic, a 65,000-hectare 'living laboratory', scientists and farmers are exploring how cattle, wildlife and people can coexist on the same land. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Cannot Afford to Lock 165,000 Graduates Out of the Economy
Daily Maverick
Student debt is creating a vicious circle where graduates are unable to secure employment without certificates and universities are unable to recover outstanding fees. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Economy Grew Just 0.5% in Q1 Before Detonation of Iran War Impact
Daily Maverick
Nine out of 10 sectors grew during the quarter, lead by agriculture which sprouted 3.9%. But the eight other sectors that grew all expanded by less than 1.0%, while manufacturing… Read more »
Namibia: Nekundi Grilled Over Windhoek Highway Speed Humps
Namibian
The installation of speed humps on Windhoek's Western Bypass highway has come under scrutiny, with Landless People's Movement chief whip Dawid Eigub questioning whether engineering… Read more »
South Africa: Government Welcomes 0.5 Percent GDP Growth
SAnews.gov.za
Government says the 0.5% growth in gross domestic product (GDP) in the first quarter of this year demonstrates the resilience of the South African economy amid a challenging global… Read more »
South Africa: Springs Residents March to Local Factories, Demand Jobs
GroundUp
The protest was part of a campaign against unemployment, economic exclusion and challenges experienced by local communities Read more »
South Africa: Prasa Rail Theft Case - Virtual Testimony Accepted
GroundUp
A key witness will testify from Dubai in the case of over 40km of rail fraudulently uplifted for sale as scrap Read more »
South Africa: Cabinet Closes the e-Toll Historical Debt Chapter
SAnews.gov.za
The Minister of Transport, Barbara Creecy, and the Deputy Minister, Mkhuleko Hlengwa, have welcomed Cabinet's decision to approve the closure of the Gauteng Freeway Improvement… Read more »
South Africa: SA Records R15.2 Billion Trade Surplus in April 2026
SAnews.gov.za
South Africa's growing export performance is helping to drive economic growth, support jobs and create new opportunities for producers, as government continues its efforts to build… Read more »
Africa: Informal Apprenticeships Remain Africa's Largest Skills Development System
Namibian
Informal apprenticeships remain Africa's largest skills development system, providing training opportunities to millions of young people and workers who would otherwise lack access… Read more »
South Africa: SA's Skills Gap Leaves Millions Unemployed Despite Job Vacancies
Daily Maverick
Millions of young people are out of work, but many employers still cannot find candidates with the practical, technical and operational skills required in today's factory or office… Read more »
Namibia: Road Experts Slam Windhoek Speed Humps
Namibian
Road transport experts have criticised the installation of speed humps on major highways around Windhoek, warning that the measure could increase accidents and congestion rather… Read more »
South Africa: Everything You Need to Know About Offshore Wind Energy in SA
Daily Maverick
Offshore wind has become an attractive energy source across the globe, but in South Africa there are challenges. Read more »
South Africa: How a Classroom Programme Is Tackling Maths Gaps and Youth Unemployment in SA
Daily Maverick
As youth unemployment scales new heights and foundational literacy falters, the JumpStart Foundation's dual-intervention model turns jobless school-leavers into academic lifelines. Read more »
Namibia: Hardap Invests in Agriculture and Tourism to Drive Economic Growth
Namibian
Hardap governor Riaan McNab says agriculture and tourism remain critical pillars of the regional economy, with the government investing in farmer support programmes, climate… Read more »
Namibia: New Arts Council Boss Aims for 3 Percent GDP Contribution
Namibian
Newly appointed National Arts Council of Namibia chairperson Lot Ndamanomhata aims to double the creative sector's economic contribution to the country by addressing severe… Read more »
Namibia: MTC to Stop Free SMSs On Recharges
Namibian
The Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) has announced that it will discontinue the free SMS benefit currently offered to customers when they recharge airtime. Read more »
Angola: Livestock and Technology Fair a New Feature At Expo-Bié
ANGOP
The Provincial Government of Bié launched this Tuesday the third edition of Expo-Bié, with a more comprehensive and innovative dimension, introducing, for the first… Read more »
