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Fri, 16 May 2025 07:53:53 GMT
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Fri, 16 May 2025 11:02:38 GMT
Africa: New Africa BRICS Members Decry Preferential Treatment for South Africa
[ISS] Egypt and Ethiopia blocked a BRICS declaration backing South Africa for a United Nations Security Council seat.

Fri, 16 May 2025 10:56:35 GMT
South Africa: Supreme Court Dismisses Dr Nandipha Magudumana's Deportation Appeal
[GroundUp] One of the four judges said he would have released her

Fri, 16 May 2025 11:24:43 GMT
Malawi: Chimwendo, Mutharika Trade Blows Over Political Violence Ahead of 2025 Polls
[Nyasa Times] The political temperature is rising as Malawi heads towards the September 16 General Election, with former president Peter Mutharika and Malawi Congress Party (MCP) secretary general Richard Chimwendo Banda locked in a fiery war of word...

Fri, 16 May 2025 11:12:45 GMT
Malawi: Judge Says No Bail for Pardoned Chinese Wildlife Offender
[Nyasa Times] In a dramatic twist that has sent shockwaves through Malawi's justice and conservation circles, Principal Resident Magistrate Benjamin Chulu has ordered that Chinese wildlife crime kingpin, Lin Yun Hua, remain behind bars as he awaits t...

Fri, 16 May 2025 10:56:34 GMT
South Africa: Court Declares Asylum 'Filtering' System Unconstitutional
[GroundUp] People must be able to access asylum system even if they don't have valid transit visas

Fri, 16 May 2025 10:14:22 GMT
Malawi: Malawi Powers Up - World Bank Approves $350m Grant for Groundbreaking Mpatamanga Hydropower Project
[Nyasa Times] In a bold step toward transforming Malawi's energy future, the World Bank has approved a massive $350 million grant through the International Development Association (IDA) to support the Mpatamanga Hydropower Storage Project (MHSP)--a 3...

Fri, 09 May 2025 15:11:05 GMT
South Africa: Mpumalanga Leads Provincial Growth in Online Gambling Revenue
[InfoWire] Online gambling has rapidly expanded across South Africa, becoming a visible and pervasive presence in everyday life. From mobile apps to social media adverts, digital betting is now impossible to ignore. While nationwide digital adoptio...

Fri, 16 May 2025 04:47:37 GMT
Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Tops Human Rights Violations in April - Report
[New Zimbabwe] The ruling Zanu PF party has been identified as the main perpetrator of violence across the country in April, followed by the military and the controversial Forever Associates of Zimbabwe (FAZ).

Thu, 15 May 2025 14:59:36 GMT
Equatorial Guinea: As Equatorial Guinea Burned Through Oil Riches, Millions Were Funneled to a Company Owned By its 'Playboy Prince'
[International Consortium of Investigative Journalists] Leaked documents reveal the government awarded a Portuguese construction giant with ties to the vice president $1 billion in contracts as it splurged on a Paris-inspired capital, an empty airpor...

Fri, 16 May 2025 12:44:06 GMT
Zambia: Zambia to Name Lusaka Road After Late President Geingob
[Namibian] Kasama Road in Lusaka, Zambia, is set to be unveiled in honour of the late Namibian president Hage Geingob on Friday, according to Zambian media.

Fri, 16 May 2025 12:44:06 GMT
Namibia: 16 Namibian Companies Keen to Revive National Airline
[Namibian] A total of 16 Namibian companies have expressed interest in contributing to setting up a national airline.

Fri, 16 May 2025 12:32:40 GMT
Zimbabwe: Harare Council Set to Evict Tenants Over Unpaid Rent and Leases
[263Chat] The City of Harare has announced a debt recovery operation targeting residents, businesses, and institutions occupying council-owned properties who have failed to meet their financial obligations.

Fri, 16 May 2025 12:32:39 GMT
Zimbabwe: Prof Moyo Blasts SABC Editor Over Victoria Falls Post
[263Chat] Former Cabinet Minister Professor Jonathan Moyo has hit out at veteran South African journalist Sophie Mokoena over what he described as "divisive and misleading" commentary on the Victoria Falls.

Fri, 16 May 2025 12:21:16 GMT
South Africa: Struggle Icon, Duma Nokwe, Awarded Honorary Title of Senior Counsel
[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa has posthumously awarded struggle veteran human rights lawyer, Advocate Dumalisile (Duma) Philemon Pearce Nokwe, the honorary title of Senior Counsel (SC or Silk) for the Republic of South Africa.

Fri, 16 May 2025 12:21:16 GMT
South Africa: Minister Lamola Arrives in France
[SAnews.gov.za] International Relations and Cooperation Minister Ronald Lamola has arrived in France to co-chair the Ninth Forum for Political Dialogue alongside the Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs of the French Republic, Jean-Noël Barro...

Fri, 16 May 2025 12:21:16 GMT
South Africa: Pretoria High Court Officials Placed On Precautionary Suspension
[SAnews.gov.za] Three officials from the Pretoria High Court have been placed on precautionary suspension following allegations of fraud and corruption.

Fri, 16 May 2025 12:21:15 GMT
South Africa: Respect the Rights and Humanity of LGBTQI+ Community
[SAnews.gov.za] Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Mapaseka Steve Letsike, has called on South Africans to "resist hate" and show respect to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer and Intersex+ (LGBT...

Fri, 16 May 2025 10:56:35 GMT
South Africa: Ithuba Poised to Run Lottery for Next 12 Months - Despite Legal Concerns
[GroundUp] And Goldrush-backed consortium picked for eight-year licence starting in 2026

Fri, 16 May 2025 10:53:38 GMT
Namibia: EU Signals Massive N$408-Billion Green Investment Potential in Namibia
[Namibian] The European Union (EU) has expressed interest in investing N$408 billion in Namibia's green energy sector.

Fri, 16 May 2025 10:38:27 GMT
Namibia: Govt Urged to Introduce Unemployment Social Grant
[Namibian] The National Council has recommended expanding social grants to unemployed Namibians aged 18 to 59, following a study on the basic income grant.

Fri, 16 May 2025 10:17:18 GMT
Malawi: 'No Sneaky Loans!' - Rev. Maulidi Warns Govt After IMF Suspends $175m Credit Deal
[Nyasa Times] Following the International Monetary Fund's (IMF) suspension of Malawi's US$175 million Extended Credit Facility (ECF), the government is being urged to resist the temptation of quietly securing high-interest loans from non-concessional...

Fri, 16 May 2025 10:16:36 GMT
Malawi: Ndau, Mafeni, and Partridge Win Over K14 Billion - Court Orders Immediate 70 Percent Payout By Press Corporation
[Nyasa Times] Benard Ndau (K2.68 billion), Elizabeth Mafeni (K8.26 billion), and Dr. George Partridge (K3.17 billion) are set to receive a combined compensation of K14.1 billion from Press Corporation PLC (PCL) after the Industrial Relations Court ru...

Fri, 16 May 2025 10:11:10 GMT
Malawi: Kenani Questions Chakwera's Lavish State House Spending - 'What Is He Doing With Malawians' Money?'
[Nyasa Times] Renowned writer and social commentator Onjezani Kenani has raised serious concerns about President Lazarus Chakwera's State House expenditure, questioning the moral and economic justification behind the administration's lavish spending.

Fri, 16 May 2025 09:06:19 GMT
Zimbabwe: Supreme Court Strikes Tshabangu, Parliament Speaker's Appeal Off the Roll
[New Zimbabwe] The Supreme Court has struck off the roll appeals by Sengezo Tshabangu and the Speaker of Parliament, who were challenging a High Court ruling blocking the recall of legislators from the Citizens Coalition for Coalition (CCC) faction l...

Fri, 16 May 2025 09:06:19 GMT
Zimbabwe: FBC Blames Tight Policy for Choking Transaction Volumes
[New Zimbabwe] LISTED financial powerhouse, FBC Bank, has blamed the tight policy measures employed by the Central Bank for significantly choking transaction volumes at the institution.

Fri, 16 May 2025 09:06:15 GMT
South Africa: Health Workers Traumatised After Being Hijacked On Duty
[GroundUp] One to One Africa provides critical health services to about 100 underserved villages in Ngqeleni

Fri, 16 May 2025 09:06:14 GMT
South Africa: Local Solar Panel Manufacturer Imports 99% of Its Product, Court Told
[GroundUp] In a case with implications for freedom of expression, ARTsolar gagged critics who raised concerns about how many of its solar panels are made in SA

Fri, 16 May 2025 04:47:39 GMT
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Offers Lukashenko Minerals As Opposition Raises Red Flags Over Zim's Relationship With Belarus
[New Zimbabwe] PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has offered his Belarusian counterpart, Aleksandr Lukashenko, an opportunity to explore vast mineral reserves in the country.

Fri, 16 May 2025 04:40:23 GMT
Lesotho: Most Basotho See Worsening Drought, Crop Failure, Erosion
[Afrobarometer] Many citizens report having to adapt their work and personal lives to changing weather patterns.

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