May 14
South Africa: Analysis Reveals Polarized Views on South Africa's Electoral Process
allAfrica
A new report by the Centre for Analytics and Behavioural Change (CABC) sheds light on the polarized online conversation about South Africa's upcoming elections. The report, titled… Read more »
South Africa: President to Sign Controversial NHI Bill Into Law - South African News Briefs - May 14, 2024
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South Africa: George Building Collapse - Death Toll Reaches 32, While 20 Still Unaccounted
SAnews.gov.za
Rescue and recovery efforts are ongoing into the second week after the collapse of the George building, with the death toll standing at 32, as at 9am on Tuesday. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's Unemployment Rate Edges Up to 32.9 Percent Just Before 29 May Polls [analysis]
Daily Maverick
South Africa's jobless rate increased by 0.8 of a percentage point between the fourth quarter of last year and the first quarter of 2024. Read more »
Mozambique: Insurgent Food Raid on Macomia Was Big and Well Organised
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
The insurgent raid on Macomia town Friday morning 10 May was the largest and best organised since the insurgents took the coastal town of Mucojo, 40km east of Macomia town, on 10… Read more »
South Africa: #vote4health | What 10 Political Parties Have to Say On Spotlight's Top 7 Health Questions
spotlight
Healthcare is an issue that at some point touches everyone in South Africa. It is also an issue that will impact who people vote for on the 29th of May. To help voters understand… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Youths Urged to Solidify Zim, Russia Ties
The Herald
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Angola: Higher Education Strengthens Partnership With Ceast
ANGOP
The Ministry of Higher Education, Science, Technology and Innovation intends to strengthen partnership with the Episcopal Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST) to… Read more »
Angola: Angolan Govt Approves Family Farming Acceleration Program
ANGOP
The Economic Commission of the Cabinet Council on Tuesday approved a Program to Accelerate Family Farming and Strengthen Food Security 2023-2026, valued at more than 85 billion… Read more »
South Africa: The 'Ramaphosa Factor' Is Key in Voters' Decision On 29 May, UJ Survey Reveals [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Those who trust President Cyril Ramaphosa were 77% more likely to vote ANC, according to University of Johannesburg research on voters' choices. This finding underscores why the… Read more »
South Africa: Why South Africa's Economy Will Finally Start Growing Again [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The Industrial Policy and Strategy Review compellingly provides context for the SA economy, but many of the recommendations and policy fixes made are less convincing. Read more »
South Africa: Dozens of Shacks Demolished in Midrand
GroundUp
Shackdwellers say they'll keep rebuilding because they have nowhere else to go Read more »
Namibia: Police Confirm Discovery of Its 12 Firearms in Cape Town
Namibian
Namibian police spokesperson deputy commissioner Kauna Shikwambi said 12 firearms belonging to the Namibian Police were discovered in South Africa in October 2020. Read more »
Namibia: Govt Engages Unesco, Atomic Energy Agency On Uranium Mining in Omaheke
Namibian
The government has requested advice and technical assistance from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) and the International Atomic Energy… Read more »
Southern Africa: Namibia Ranked Second in Southern Africa for Cost of Living, According to Numbeo
Namibia Economist
Numbeo, a provider of crowd-sourced global data on quality of life indicators, recently released its cost of living index for Africa, positioning Namibia in second place for… Read more »
South Africa: 30 Years of Democracy - the Electrification of South African Households
SAnews.gov.za
Despite a myriad of challenges - both present and past - along the way, the South African government through Eskom and municipalities has made great strides towards achieving… Read more »
South Africa: ANC Jobs Bloodbath Continues [press release]
DA
The jobs bloodbath that continues everywhere that the ANC governs, is a most compelling reason to vote the ANC out in two weeks' time. Read more »
South Africa: COSATU Notes With Disappointment the Latest Unemployment Figures [press release]
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) notes with disappointment the latest unemployment figures showing a slight uptick in the unemployment rate. Whilst this is not… Read more »
Angola: Angola Invests Over U.S.$30 Million in Climate Change Adaptation Projects
ANGOP
Over the last five years the Angolan government has invested more than USD 30 million in climate change adaptation programmes to mitigate the effects of drought and more intense… Read more »
Zimbabwe: First Lady Invited to Nigeria By Her Counterpart
The Herald
Tendai Rupapa in ABUJA, Nigeria Read more »
South Africa: President Congratulates Springbok Women Team
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has congratulated the Springbok Women national rugby team on winning the Rugby Africa Women's Cup and advancing to the 2025 Rugby World Cup in England. Read more »
Southern Africa: SADC Strengthens Collection of Migration Data in the Region
Namibia Economist
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Heads of Immigration, Labour Commissioners, and Statistics held a meeting from 6 to 10 May, to report on the indicators of the… Read more »
Namibia: Namport Reaches 8 Million Tonnes Cargo Record
Namibia Economist
Preliminary figures for the financial year ended 31 March 2024 show that the Namibian Ports Authority has just set a new record by handling 8 million tonnes of cargo for the full… Read more »
Namibia: Mbumba Highlights Green Hydrogen's Role in Economic Growth At World Hydrogen Summit
Namibia Economist
The President, HE Dr. Nangolo Mbumba, in a keynote address at the World Hydrogen Summit, on Tuesday underscored the significance of green hydrogen initiatives in fostering economic… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Starts Issuing E-Passports in South Africa This Week
New Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe starts processing e-passports at its embassy in South Africa this week, with officers from the Registrar General's department deployed to train the consulate staff. Read more »