January 30
South Africa: Protest Outside Delft Community Health Centre After Baby's Death
GroundUp
The health department says the centre cannot treat patients who need specialist care and the child was referred to Tygerberg Hospital Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Economic Monitor Highlights the Need for Urgent Action On Macroeconomic Reforms and the Transformative Potential of Mining [press release]
World Bank
Malawi's economic recovery remains fragile due to lagging implementation of macroeconomic reforms and a series of exogenous shocks impacting the country according to the latest… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Applies N$2.8 Billion From Climate Fund
New Era
Namibia has applied to the Climate Investment Fund for financing to support its ambitious plan to develop a large-scale green hydrogen production sector. Read more »
Malawi: Domestic Workers to Hold Vigils At Capital Hill On Friday
Nyasa Times
Domestic workers in Malawi are preparing for a peaceful demonstration and vigil at Capital Hill in Lilongwe this Friday, January 31. Organized by the Domestic and Vulnerable… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Cluster Notes Beitbridge Border Challenges
The Herald
THE Zanu PF Economic Development Cluster yesterday visited several illegal crossing points along the Limpopo River in Beitbridge where the Government is tightening screws on… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Smear Campaigns Harm Zimbabwe's Economy - Presidential Advisor
The Herald
SPECIAL Presidential Investment Advisor to the United Arab Emirates and prominent businessman, Dr Paul Tungwarara, has strongly criticised recent attacks on President Mnangagwa by… Read more »
South Africa: Vhembe's Farmers Suffer As Roads Deteriorate
GroundUp
Farmers say their livelihoods are threatened by poor road maintenance Read more »
Namibia: Jobless Optimistic Amidst Despair
New Era
Yesterday's Labour Force Survey results sent mixed signals across the spectrum, denting the hopes of some, while others believe there is light at the end of a bleak tunnel. Read more »
South Africa: With the GNU Comes Hope, a Sense of Fresh Energy and New Talent
Daily Maverick
The greatest impact of the GNU so far has been the sense of optimism it has ignited in the people of South Africa. This is gold: economic growth, job creation and poverty… Read more »
South Africa: Eastern Cape Health Department Admits It Can't Pay Overtime to Doctors, Nurses Until New Financial Year
Daily Maverick
In an alarming letter, the head of the Eastern Cape Department of Health, Dr Rolene Wagner, has played open cards with personnel, saying the financial crisis in the department has… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Invictus Energy Promises to Deliver On Mutapa Fund's U.S.$5 Million Stake
New Zimbabwe
Invictus Energy, the company spearheading an ambitious oil and gas project in northern Zimbabwe says the Mutapa Investment Fund (MIF) recent US$5 million capital injection into the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Closing Notice, Agreement When Purchasing Businesses
The Herald
Mergers and acquisitions or acquisitions or disposals of businesses, particularly companies, are common as investors look for the dollar. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Golden Legacy of Mangezi in Zim's Mining Sector
The Herald
Mines and Mining Development Minister Winston Chitando has praised retiring Caledonia Mining Corporation vice president (for local operations), Mr Caxton Mangezi for his 55 years… Read more »
Zimbabwe: A Call to Responsible Investment in Zimbabwe
The Herald
As Zimbabwe opens its doors to foreign investment, we are reminded of the importance of responsible and sustainable investment practices. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Schweppes Prices to Hold Despite Sugar Tax Cut
The Herald
Schweppes Holdings Africa has indicated that prices of its sugary beverages are unlikely to go down despite the sugar tax reduction, citing significant cost pressures such as… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Banks Urged to Comply With Data Protection Act
The Herald
Banks have been challenged to comply with the Cyber Data Protection Act (CDPA) and other related security statutes to effectively guard against customers' personal information and… Read more »
January 29
South Africa: News24 Ordered to Apologize to Sports Minister - South African News Briefs - January 29, 2025
allAfrica
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South Africa: The Future of Mining Depends On the Industry's Ability to Finance Itself [opinion]
Daily Maverick
It is perhaps ironic that as the world moves toward a cleaner future, more mining is projected to take place to facilitate the just energy transition. Read more »
South Africa: After the Bell - Will the ANC's Throw-Money-At-It Solution Work for Transnet?
Daily Maverick
Now that Eskom has managed to keep the lights on for almost a year, a political consensus seems to be developing that the methodology used to save Eskom can just simply be… Read more »
Botswana: Boko's Charm Offensive Impressive
The Patriot
Attending the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland this week, Botswana's President Advocate Duma Gideon Boko was the life of the party, celebrated and admired from all… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia's Poverty Rate Surges - Women and Children Bear the Brunt of Economic Crisis, Report Reveals
Namibian
Selma Fillipus (28) is a fruit and vegetable vendor struggling to make ends meet. Read more »
Mozambique: Halted Again At Maputo Tollgate
AIM
Traffic once again ground to a halt on the Maputo-South Africa motorway (National Road EN4) on Wednesday morning, as motorists refused to pay the tolls at the tollgate between the… Read more »
Mozambique: Mozambique Short of 12,000 Teachers
AIM
Mozambique is short of 12,000 primary and secondary teachers, required for the 2025 school year which is due to begin on Friday. Read more »
South Africa: Villagers Block Roads in Northern Kwazulu-Natal
GroundUp
Silonjane villagers say they've been sidelined Read more »
South Africa: South African Poetry Has a New Digital Archive - What's Behind the Project [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
South African poetry, rich with history, has long been an underappreciated cornerstone of the country's cultural landscape. But a new free-to-access digital archive is helping… Read more »
