June 09
Namibia: Ministry Installs EV Stations
New Era
Transport minister Veikko Nekundi announced that the ministry has installed electric vehicle (EV) charging stations at its headquarters in Windhoek as part of efforts to support… Read more »
June 08
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Ranked Among Worst Labour Rights Violators, Placed On 'Watch List'
New Zimbabwe
The International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) has released the 13th edition of the global rights index, the only comprehensive, global annual survey of the violation of… Read more »
South Africa: As SA's Public Services Falter, Emergency Response Industry Faces a Privatisation Moment
Daily Maverick
In the face of failing public services, South Africans are increasingly turning to private emergency response options, with tech platforms like Aura leading the charge. Read more »
Namibia: Telecom Given Four Months to Fix Network Problems
New Era
Following months of complaints from customers over poor network service, dropped calls and internet outages, the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has ordered… Read more »
South Africa: DA Ramps Up Fight to Scrap the RAF, As Creecy Seeks New Tax On Cars [press release]
DA
The Democratic Alliance (DA) is ramping up our fight against plans being considered by Transport Minister Barbara Creecy to make motorists pay even more to prop up the failing Road… Read more »
Botswana: Botswana Strives to Excel in Global Economy
Botswana Daily News
The groundbreaking of the highly anticipated New Botswana City underscores Botswana's intent to compete and participate meaningfully in the evolving global economy. Read more »
Botswana: New Botswana City to Unlock Economic Diversification
Botswana Daily News
Botswana's proposed multi-billion Pula World Trade Centre (WTC) is pivotal to recalibrating the nation's economy. Read more »
Namibia: Over 15,000 Pensioners' Grants Suspended
New Era
At least 15 825 old-age grant beneficiaries have been suspended after their details could not be verified in the National Population Registry System. Read more »
South Africa: Newly Built Limpopo Building Demonstrates Government's Commitment to Infrastructure Investment
SAnews.gov.za
As infrastructure investment remains key to government's developmental agenda, Limpopo Premier Phophi Ramathuba says the newly built Cost Centre in Marble Hall demonstrates the… Read more »
Namibia: Mineworker Underscores Media's Crucial Role ...Reflects On 40-Year Journey
New Era
Mineworkers Union of Namibia (MUN) president Poco-Key Mberiuana says the role the media play in advancing workers' rights cannot be overemphasised. Read more »
South Africa: Pensioners Use Their Social Grants to Fix Road
GroundUp
King Sabata Dalindyebo Local Municipality says it will now consider including this road in its maintenance budget Read more »
Namibia: Over 600 Seek Review of Cran's Starlink Decision
Namibian
The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran) has received 624 applications from the public and interested stakeholders requesting it to reconsider its decision on the… Read more »
South Africa: Zama Zama - Graham Coetzer Digs Into the Illicit Mining Underworld
Daily Maverick
Through exclusive interviews with zama zamas, syndicate insiders, intelligence operatives, and law enforcement officials, Zama Zama sheds light on the hidden mechanics of this… Read more »
Malawi: Brace for More Blackouts As Key Nkula B Power Unit Remains Offline
Nyasa Times
Malawians should prepare for continued electricity rationing and prolonged power outages after a crucial 20-megawatt generating unit at Nkula B Hydro Power Station remained out of… Read more »
Namibia: Goreangab Mall Creates 400 Permanent Jobs
New Era
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has hailed the newly opened N$270 million Goreangab Mall as a massive driver for job creation and economic growth, positioning the development as a… Read more »
Zimbabwe: High Court Rejects Musarara Bid to Halt Grain Levies
263Chat
The Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe (GMAZ), led by chairman Tafadzwa Musarara, has lost its urgent bid to stop Government's grain import levy framework after the High Court… Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Ramps Up Load Reduction Elimination Efforts
SAnews.gov.za
More than 700 000 households have now been removed from Eskom's load reduction. Read more »
South Africa: Twenty Entrepreneurs Selected for Ethekwini's Project 10x
SAnews.gov.za
Twenty emerging entrepreneurs from across eThekwini in KwaZulu-Natal have secured places in the prestigious Project 10X Unicorn Programme which is designed to accelerate business… Read more »
South Africa: Government Ramps Up Support to Help Spaza Shops Access R500 Million Fund
SAnews.gov.za
Government is stepping up efforts to help thousands of spaza shop owners formalise their businesses, meet compliance requirements and access financial support through the R500… Read more »
South Africa: Youth Uprising Legacy Incomplete Without Economic Opportunities for Youth With Disabilities
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has reiterated its call for the inclusion of young people with disabilities in the economy to advance the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: New Look, Same Taste As Spuds Unveils Modern Packaging
263Chat
One of Zimbabwe's most recognisable snack brands is set for a major makeover with Cairns Foods Limited announcing the rollout of newly redesigned packaging for its popular Spuds… Read more »
South Africa: Aions Ventures Launches $6.1m South Africa Seed Fund
Daba Finance
South African venture capital firm Aions Ventures launched Aions Seed Fund I, a ZAR100 million fund to back early-stage technology startups. The fund is designed to help local… Read more »
South Africa: Kloset Klub Raises Seed Funding for Circular Fashion Growth
Daba Finance
South African circular fashion platform Kloset Klub raised seed funding to expand its resale and wardrobe-management business. Read more »
South Africa: Redpoint Advisors Buys South African Intelligence Firm Voxcroft
Daba Finance
South African open-source intelligence company VoxCroft Analytics has been acquired by US-based Redpoint Advisors in a deal aimed at strengthening intelligence and risk-analysis… Read more »
June 07
Africa: Mozambique's Bold Move Signals a New Era for African Resource Sovereignty [guest column]
allAfrica
For generations, Africa has exported its wealth and imported its future. Read more »
