April 03
South Africa: Democratic Alliance Opposes Proposed Amendments to Private Security Regulations, Disarming Security Guards [press release]
DA
The DA calls for the withdrawal of proposed amendments that restrict armed security officers in public spaces. Read more »
Angola: Vice-President Assesses Works At Luau Photovoltaic Plant
ANGOP
The Vice-President of Angola, Esperança da Costa, assessed on Thursday, the construction works of the Luau Hybrid Photovoltaic Plant, located in the eastern province of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: New e-Passport Centres Set to Enhance Service Delivery
The Herald
The Mutare e-passport enrolment centre has been completed and is poised to open to the public shortly. Read more »
April 02
South Africa: Gunmen Raid Mpumalanga Church, Rob Worshippers - South African News Briefs - April 2, 2025
allAfrica
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South Africa: The Budget Brouhaha and You - - Wallet Pressure, Service Strain and the Price of Political Paralysis
Daily Maverick
While our eyes will be glued to goings-on in the National Assembly, the real impact is on the rand in your pocket, the reliability of your local clinic and the size of your next… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia's 2025/26 Budget Outlook - Risks, Realities, and Market Sentiment
Namibia Economist
In the intricate process of budget formulation and the balance between projected revenues, expenditures, and borrowing costs is often treated as a precise science. However, beneath… Read more »
South Africa: Still No Compensation for Victims of George Building Collapse
GroundUp
Dysfunction at the Compensation Commission means some victims may never receive payment Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's Civil Servants Are Missing Skills, Especially When It Comes to Technology - Report [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
South Africa's goal since 2012 has been to build a capable and developmental state to address the twin challenges of poverty and inequality. The country's National Development Plan… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Needs a Fresh Start, Says New Book - but Does the Argument Hold Up? [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Eddy Maloka, the South African historian, diplomat and academic, argues in his latest book the case for South Africa to forge a "second republic". What is meant by this is left… Read more »
South Africa: Deputy President Appoints Gadija Brown As Special Economic Advisor
SAnews.gov.za
The Office of the Deputy President, Paul Mashatile, has announced the appointment of Gadija Brown, the former MEC for Finance in the Free State, as his Special Economic Advisor. Read more »
South Africa: Minister Welcomes Decline in Coal Share, Growth in Renewables
SAnews.gov.za
The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Dr Dion George, has welcomed the latest estimates from the Ember Electricity Data Explorer, which shows that coal accounted… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimtrade Courts China for Agricultural Exports
The Herald
China represents a pontentially lucrative market for Zimbabwe's agricultural exports, national trade promotion and development body ZimTrade said, ahead of a visit by a team of… Read more »
Malawi: Government Must Come Clean - Release the Mining Agreement With Lotus Resources Now! - Rev. Maulidi
Nyasa Times
The Malawian government's secretive handling of the Mining Development Agreement (MDA) with Australian mining giant Lotus Resources Limited is nothing short of scandalous. The All… Read more »
Africa: $5bn Africa Energy Bank Gains Momentum With Contributions From Nigeria, Angola, Ghana
This Day
·Lokpobiri to IOCs: Nigeria has created right conditions, it's time to invest Read more »
Zimbabwe: ZETDC Announces Mandatory Generator Inspection Fees
The Herald
The Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) has announced new mandatory inspection fees for electrical installations and generators. Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'Social Media Noise Won't Divide Zanu-PF'
The Herald
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Zimbabwe: High Salaries At Council Must Match Service Delivery [editorial]
The Herald
HARARE City Council is still paying its top officials, and in particular the town clerk and departmental heads, far above the pay scales approved by the Local Government Board,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Big Smiles in Gokwe-Nembudziya . . . 600 Employed for Independence Day Preps - MP Buka
The Herald
Preparations for the forthcoming Independence Day celebrations at Nembudziya Growth Point in Gokwe North are progressing smoothly, with the district poised to host dignitaries and… Read more »
April 01
South Africa: Minister Simelane Rejects Eskom Corruption Allegations - South African News Briefs - April 1, 2025
allAfrica
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Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Economy Crashed - So How Do Citizens Still Cling to Myths of Urban and Economic Success? [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
It is common for nations to have myths, or narratives, that form the basis of their nationalism, or their ideas of themselves as a political community. Such popular narratives are… Read more »
Malawi: Munthali Reflects On Malawi's Development Path As He Exits National Planning Commission
Nyasa Times
As Malawi pushes towards its 2063 development agenda, there remains significant work to be done, outgoing National Planning Commission (NPC) Director General Dr. Thomas… Read more »
South Africa: SARS Records Historic R2.3 Trillion in Gross Revenue Collection
SAnews.gov.za
The South African Revenue Service (SARS) has announced preliminary gross revenue collection of some R2.3 trillion as at the end of March, representing a year-on-year growth of… Read more »
South Africa: BMA Reflects On Progress Made Since Its Establishment
SAnews.gov.za
While challenges remain, progress has been made in strengthening South Africa's border management systems, Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael… Read more »
South Africa: Relief At the Pumps As Fuel Prices Set to Come Down
SAnews.gov.za
Motorists will breathe a sigh of relief from Wednesday as fuel prices are set to come down. Read more »
South Africa: Ramokgopa Announces Independent Transmission Programme
SAnews.gov.za
Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, has announced that government will pursue private investment for the construction of transmission lines through the… Read more »
