May 15
South Africa: Ramaphosa Signs the Death Certificate for South Africa's Failing Health System [press release]
DA
The DA firmly believes in the constitutional provision of quality healthcare for all South Africans. Section 27 of the Constitution is clear about government's responsibility. Read more »
South Africa: Cosatu Applauds President Cyril Ramaphosa's Signing of the Long Overdue National Health Insurance Bill [press release]
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) applauds President Cyril Ramaphosa's signing the long overdue National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill. The Federation is heartened… Read more »
Kenya: Harare Hails Kenya's Move to Exempt Zimbabweans From eTA Fee
Capital FM
Kenya has exempted Zimbabweans from the USD30 fee paid by foreigners seeking Electronic Travel Authorization (eTA) to enter the country. Read more »
South Africa: Govt Supports Caster Semenya in Legal Battle
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Sport, Arts and Culture (DSAC) has expressed that it stands in solidarity, with unwavering commitment, to seek justice for Caster Mokgadi Semenya as she is back… Read more »
South Africa: 400 Junior Border Guards to Be Deployed to Country's Ports of Entry
SAnews.gov.za
The Border Management Authority (BMA) will on Thursday host a pass out parade for 400 new recruits who have completed their training at the South African Police Training College in… Read more »
South Africa: Denosa Welcomes the Signing of NHI Bill By President [press release]
COSATU
The Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (DENOSA) warmly welcomes the signing of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa today,… Read more »
Malawi: Chakwera's Popularity Dwindles, Potential Defeat Looms in 2025 Elections [opinion]
Nyasa Times
As the 2025 presidential elections approach, there is a growing sentiment among Malawians that incumbent President Lazarus Chakwera may not be able to secure a second term in… Read more »
Malawi: CSOs Strategize On How to Avert Voter Apathy, Violence in 2025 Elections
Nyasa Times
Leaders of civil society organizations (CSOs) advancing electoral justice and good governance on Monday converged in Lilongwe to reflect on potential factors that would cause voter… Read more »
Malawi: Presidential Hopeful Tobias Milward Says Govt Will Settle for Exchange Rate Based On Technically Sound Assessment
Nyasa Times
Nzika Coalition leader and presidential aspirant, Milward Tobias, has disclosed that, if voted into power in the 2025 General Elections, his government will settle for an exchange… Read more »
South Africa: Victims of 2022 Kwazulu-Natal Floods March to Demand Housing
GroundUp
Hundreds come to central Durban to hand over memo to Premier's office Read more »
Southern Africa: In Southern Africa, El Niño Drought Leaves a Trail of Scorched Harvests and Hunger
WFP
World Food Programme calls for urgent funds to respond after Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe declare national emergencies sparked by the natural weather phenomenon from NASA's… Read more »
Namibia: De Beers Operations Safe Amid Separation, Parent Company Says
Namibian
De Beers operations in Namibia will not be affected by the planned separation from its parent company, Anglo American. Read more »
Namibia: EU Ambassador Marks Europe Day in Namibia, Emphasises Green Hydrogen Partnership
Namibian
European Union (EU) ambassador to Namibia Ana Beatriz Martins hosted a reception at the union's residence in Windhoek to celebrate Europe Day on Tuesday. Read more »
Namibia: Swapo Company Denies Bankruptcy Claims
Namibian
The managing director of Gendev Fishing Resources, a fishing company partially owned by Swapo, says allegations that the company is on the brink of bankruptcy circulating on social… Read more »
South Africa: SA Poultry Industry Warns of Imminent Breakout of Avian Flu [analysis]
Daily Maverick
State vets call for a coordinated approach between farmers and the government to effectively manage future animal disease outbreaks. Read more »
South Africa: Scientists Worry About SA's Collapsing Air Pollution Monitoring Stations [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Fewer than 20% of government air pollution monitoring stations were capturing reliable data last year, partly due to rolling blackouts. Adding to these problems, dozens of… Read more »
Southern Africa: SADC Mission in the Democratic Republic of Congo Senior Leadership Conducts Operational Visits [document]
SADC
To ensure proper operational effectiveness and efficiency, the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Mission to the Democratic Republic of Congo (SAMIDRC) Force Senior… Read more »
South Africa: Unpaid Contractors Block Central Gqeberha With Garbage Trucks and Water Tankers
GroundUp
The municipality agreed to pay service providers by next week Read more »
Zimbabwe: George Building Collapse - South Africa Appeals to Embassies for Money to Repatriate Foreign Workers
New Zimbabwe
The Department of International Relations and Cooperation (Dirco) said it is working with embassies and high commissions of countries including Malawi, Zimbabwe and Mozambique to… Read more »
Zimbabwe: AFDIS Records One Percent Growth As Cheap Imports Floods Market
New Zimbabwe
WINES, spirits and ciders maker, African Distillers Limited (AfDIS) has bemoaned the influx of cheaper imports which have seen sales volumes plummet to 1%. Read more »
Zimbabwe: We Have Nothing to Hide - Says Mayor Mafume After Mnangagwa Appoints Harare Commission of Inquiry
New Zimbabwe
Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume has said they have "nothing to hide" after President Mnangagwa regarding the recently established a Commission of Inquiry to investigate governance issues… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Critical Minerals an Opportunity for Zim to Increase Trade With China
New Zimbabwe
Over the past year, Chinese companies which invested billions of dollars in the southern African nation of Zimbabwe have begun production and exports of lithium. Read more »
South Africa: The Legacy of Nelson Mandela 30 Years After His Election As President
RFI
Nelson Mandela became South Africa's first black president in May 1994. His election ended more than three centuries of white rule in South Africa. Read more »
South Africa: Guidance Note Aims to Protect Personal Information of Voters
SAnews.gov.za
The Information Regulator (South Africa) has launched a guidance note to guide how political parties and independent candidates use the personal information of voters for… Read more »
South Africa: Mashamba Traditional Council Set to Benefit From 71.92 Hectare Plantation
SAnews.gov.za
Deputy Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE) Makhotso Sotyu has handed over the management of the Mabama plantation to the beneficiary communities of Mashamba… Read more »