[Thomson Reuters Foundation] Gaborone -- Botswana has begun investing in the idea of a "knowledge-based economy" - one that does not rely on a finite resource

[SAnews.gov.za] Former SABC Chief Operations Officer Hlaudi Motsoeneng has been ordered to pay back at least R11.5 million "success fee" paid to him by the broadcaster's Governance and Nominations Committee in 2016.

[SAnews.gov.za] Government has noted Fitch's decision to affirm South Africa's long-term foreign and local currency debt ratings at 'BB-' and revise the outlook from negative to stable.

[Govt of SA] The government notes Fitch's decision to affirm South Africa's long term foreign and local currency debt ratings at 'BB-' and revise the outlook to stable from negative.

[SAnews.gov.za] Police Minister General Bheki Cele has urged police to utilise use all available resources at their disposal to root out violent crime, which is anticipated to increase during the festive season.

[SAnews.gov.za] Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla has urged people to take the COVID-19 jab in their numbers during the festive season after announcing that vaccination sites will remain open over the holiday period.

[GroundUp] Call for compensation for small-scale fishers

[SAnews.gov.za] National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) Advocate Shamila Batohi says security measures must be tightened around judicial officials following the murder of KwaZulu-Natal regional prosecutor Lonwabo Booi.

[SAnews.gov.za] The European Union says it is looking forward to exploring further areas of collaboration with the Coega Development Corporation in the future, specifically around green hydrogen.

[SAnews.gov.za] Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (CoGTA) Minister, Dr Nkosazana Dlamini Zuma, has expressed deep sadness at the death of 23 initiates in the Eastern Cape.

[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) has warned the communities next to Komati River to be extra cautious, as water levels at Maguga Dam in Eswatini may increase due to dam overflowing and spilling caused by continuous rainfal...

[SAnews.gov.za] South Africa registered 24 785 new COVID-19 cases, the National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) said on Thursday.

[The Herald] VICE President Constantino Chiwenga yesterday testified against his estranged wife, Marry Mubaiwa, in the matter she allegedly lied that he had consented to the solemnisation of their wedding.

[Daily Maverick] CSA's hierarchy should carefully consider how, and if, it will implement any recommendations from the SJN report, after it was branded as flawed today by lawyers representing several respondents in the recently completed process.

[Daily Maverick] Public safety guidelines for Covid-19 are long overdue for review as we learn to live with infection. And as protocols shift to personal risk assessment and personal responsibility, a divided society is in for reality checks too.

[Govt of SA] Premier Maape urges communities to play an active role in helping government address service delivery concerns

[Nyasa Times] The Lilongwe Magistrate Court has formally charged and granted bail to the Director of Energy, Dr. Cassius Chiwambo, who was arrested on Wednesday for alleged fraud, racketeering and bribery.

[Nyasa Times] In its public statement entitled 'The Worst Christmas Holliday for Malawians, Consumers Association of Malawi (CAMA) is asking President Lazarus Chakwera to cut down government over-expenditure by, among others, trimming his huge cabine...

[New Era] Surrounded by panoramic natural scenery and with the 80km hike being a challenge to be conquered, the Namibia Wildlife Resorts' (NWR) Fish River Canyon still remains one of Namibia's main tourist attractions for both foreign and local touri...

[New Era] The National Road Safety Council (NRSC) says it will be closely monitoring and assessing travellers, mainly on the B1 and B2 roads which have been prone to many accidents, especially during the festive season.

[New Era] Walvis Bay -- Road users and visitors to the coast are urged to give their full cooperation to law-enforcement agencies and play their part when travelling on national roads.

[263Chat] Opposition MDC Alliance vice president Tendai Biti has hinted at challenging the gazetting of Statutory Instrument 273 of 2021 which set the new passport fees while also declaring the expiry dates for the current documents to pave way for n...

[New Zimbabwe] POLICE are investigating an armed robbery executed by a five-man gang that boarded a CAG bus destined for Zambia pretending to be genuine passengers but later turned out to be robbers.

[SAnews.gov.za] As the National Coronavirus Command Council (NCCC) retains the lockdown restrictions at Adjusted Alert Level 1, Health Minister Dr Joe Phaahla has called for responsible behaviour and stronger compliance with COVID-19 prevention and t...

[SAnews.gov.za] There can be no real reconciliation nor can South Africa be a nation at peace with itself, if the scourge of gender-based violence and femicide (GBVF) continues.

[SAnews.gov.za] Road traffic officers and other members of law enforcement agencies will be out in full force this festive season to ensure compliance with the law and facilitate the smooth flow of traffic on our roads.

[SAnews.gov.za] Minister in the Presidency, Mondli Gungubele has welcomed the newly appointed members of the third National Planning Commission (NPC).

[New Era] The Namibian Film Commission (NFC) has recently announced the Namibia Oscars selection committee did not submit a film to the 94th Academy Awards for the International Feature Film category, as none of the applications met the qualifying cr...

[Times of Zambia] AFRICAN Women's Collaborative for Healthy Food Systems highlights the importance of local, agroecological and equitable food systems and raises awareness of the invaluable contribution made by peasant and indigenous women to food so...

[New Zimbabwe] Zimbabwe's electricity grid collapsed Tuesday plunging most parts of the country into a blackout and worsening the already dire supply situation.