Southern Africa News

[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambique's publicly owned Ports and Rail Company (CFM) handled, in 2023, 26.6 million net tonnes.

[GroundUp] Vigil at Parliament also marked exactly 38 years since Chernobyl Disaster

[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- AU Chairperson said he is "following with deep concern the escalating tensions between local communities" and "appeals for "the respect and full implementation" of the Pretoria agreement.

[The Conversation Africa] There was a moment during the state capture years of South African president Jacob Zuma's term in office (2009 to 2018) when the veil finally slipped. There had been quiet rumblings against the country's constitution for many years. But now a senior figure in the ruling African National Congress - its chief whip in the National Assembly, Mathole Motshekga - gave public expression to the notion that when judges overturned decisions of the government they were undermining democracy by thwarting the will of

[The Herald] Zimbabwe and Iran are seeking to expedite the implementation of the economic cooperation signed last year amid rising interest from the Middle East economic powerhouse to invest in Africa, Vice President Dr Constantino Chiwenga has said.

[The Herald] The South Gauteng High Court in Pretoria, South Africa has jailed three Zimbabweans and six other people for a total of 10 939 years in prison for 391 counts of money laundering, fraud and forgery, among other offenses committed in the country.

[DA] Unemployment is the single greatest crisis facing South Africa.

[New Zimbabwe] One of the suspects accused of defrauding thousands of unsuspecting Zimbabweans of over US$1 million through the E-creator Ponzi scheme has been granted US$1 000 bail.

[MSF] Nearly 100 people died in the accident, including at least 55 children

[New Era] President Nangolo Mbumba yesterday morning travelled to attend the 60th anniversary celebration of the Union Day of the Republic of Tanzania.

[New Era] The tourism sector in Namibia is a significant industry that directly contributes 6.9% to the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP), which amounts to N$14.3 billion in monetary value

[GroundUp] We asked the ANC, DA, EFF, IFP, FF Plus, ActionSA, PA, MK Party and RISE Mzansi

[GroundUp] GroundUp and Black Sash hosted a debate on the feasibility of the Basic Income Grant (BIG) on Thursday

[GroundUp] Two township musicians have dedicated themselves to teaching children to play and read music

[New Zimbabwe] Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has issued a stern warning to gold dealers and black market forex traders adding that strict measures will be put in place to curb leakages and exchange rate manipulation.

[GroundUp] About 75 households in Khayelitsha were given solar street lights in a move to make the area safer

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[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Health says South Africa is on track to achieve malaria elimination status by 2028, as outlined in the National Malaria Elimination Strategic Plan.

[VOA] Blantyre, Malawi -- Malawi and Israel have signed a new deal for Malawi to send unskilled laborers to Israel.

[The Conversation Africa] South Africa has for many years been a strong player in several areas of world-class research. Some of the country's researchers have made major contributions in areas like the biomedical sciences, palaeontology and astronomy

[The Conversation Africa] South African president Cyril Ramaphosa recently painted a rosy picture in which the country's youth - "democracy's children" - had enormous opportunities for advancement, all thanks to successive post-apartheid governments led by the African National Congress (ANC) that he leads.

[AI London] Responding to reports of continued harassment, intimidation and threats against Phafane Nkotsi, journalist and proprietor of Lesotho Tribune and Lesotho Times, Tigere Chagutah, Amnesty International's Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, said:

[GroundUp] 1,000 residents needing help with service inquiries also went to a pop-up service hub hosted by the City

[GroundUp] We sent questions to the ANC, DA, EFF, IFP, FF Plus, ActionSA, PA, MK Party and RISE Mzansi

[New Zimbabwe] Mashonaland -- AN estimated 1 800 property owners facing eviction from Railway Farm 8 in Kadoma were granted relief after the High Court last week barred the State from ejecting them.

[Nyasa Times] Government officials say 80,000 workers are wanted in Israel to work in the construction industry in the Jewish state.

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[VOA] Harare, Zimbabwe -- The annual report released Wednesday by Amnesty International paints a dismal picture of human rights repression and international rule-breaking worldwide, all in the midst of deepening global inequality and an escalating climate crisis.

[GroundUp] Using vials and syringes instead of pens can lead to insulin dosing errors which can be fatal

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