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Mon, 26 Sep 2022 07:49:42 GMT
South Africa: President Calls on Citizens to Persevere in Power Cuts - South African News Briefs - September 26, 2022
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Mon, 26 Sep 2022 08:39:00 GMT
South Africa: No Quick Fix to Load Shedding but Progress Being Made
[SAnews.gov.za] Given the unpredictable performance of Eskom's fleet of coal-fired power stations, President Cyril Ramaphosa has admitted that the country will not be able to eliminate load shedding in the short term.

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 10:49:01 GMT
Zimbabwe: Critical Reflections On Opposition Leader Nelson Chamisa
[New Zimbabwe] The pro-democracy movement in Zimbabwe is trapped between a rock and a hard surface. The rock is the repressive ZANU PF regime who continue to use violence, intimidation and weaponize the legal and security system to punish and persecu...

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 08:48:37 GMT
South Africa: Government Determined to See SAA Grow
[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Public Enterprises and government are committed to ensuring that South African Airways (SAA) grows and that the Strategic Equity Partnership with the Takatso Consortium is finalised.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 08:43:40 GMT
South Africa: Eskom Continues to Implement Load Shedding
[SAnews.gov.za] Eskom will continue to implement load shedding this week due to constraints from its diesel suppliers that is affecting the availability of bulk diesel to the Ankerlig and Gourikwa Open Cycle Gas Turbines, which have a combined capaci...

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 08:35:28 GMT
South Africa: Here's Why Cape Town Is Clearing Invasive Plants
[GroundUp] The project is expected to save billions of litres of water a year

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 08:47:21 GMT
South Africa: State Security, Gauteng Government Pledge to Strengthen Ties
[SAnews.gov.za] State Security Deputy Minister, Zizi Kodwa, and Gauteng Premier David Makhura have pledged to strengthen ties and working relations between their two entities in tackling threats and risks that threaten the stability of the province.

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 07:31:09 GMT
Africa: COSAFA Beach Soccer Championship - Perfect Rehearsal Before Afcon in Mozambique
[CAF] Mozambique will be hoping to successfully defend their regional title when the Cosafa Beach Soccer Championship gets underway in Durban, South Africa on Sunday. The competition will see eight teams battle it out for the crown of the Southern re...

Mon, 26 Sep 2022 05:04:31 GMT
South Africa: Business Mentoring and Support - How Principals Can Improve Early Childhood Development Centres
[The Conversation Africa] Early childhood development centres, often referred to as crèches, day cares, edu-cares or preschools, are vital spaces for young children. There, they can learn and play, interacting with their peers and receiving care whi...

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 07:02:12 GMT
South Africa: 5 Xenophobic Myths About Immigrants in South Africa Debunked By Researchers
[The Conversation Africa] In South Africa, immigrants are often scapegoated as the root of socio-economic problems. In the post-apartheid landscape, Black African immigrants, mainly, from other African countries have been negatively stereotyped as "i...

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 06:31:13 GMT
Zimbabwe: Bulawayo Residents Petition Council Over Exorbitant Service Charges
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Sun, 25 Sep 2022 07:14:14 GMT
Angola: Thousands Protest Disputed Vote Result
[DW] Thousands of Angolans have taken to the streets of the country's capital to protest against alleged electoral fraud. The demonstrations were called by the main opposition party, UNITA.

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 06:59:57 GMT
South Africa: Hundreds March to Parliament, Calling for Action Against Climate Change #AfricaClimateCrisis
[GroundUp] This Heritage Day event was part of global protests against climate change

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 06:49:26 GMT
Lesotho: Gang Leader Accused of Shooting Says He Will Report to South African Authorities
[Lesotho Times] promises to surrender to SA police to clear his name

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 10:32:54 GMT
Africa: Why African Nations Are Mostly Silent On China's Rights Record
[VOA] Johannesburg, South Africa -- Most African states have stayed silent as Western nations and rights groups condemn China over a recent United Nations human rights report on China's treatment of Uyghurs and other ethnic minorities in the Xinjiang...

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 09:01:13 GMT
Zimbabwe: Teachers' Union Vows Full Blown Strike, Dismisses $25 Pay Hike As Insult
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Sun, 25 Sep 2022 06:31:14 GMT
Zimbabwe: First Mutual Life Assets Separation Forensic Audit Reaches a Crescendo
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Sat, 24 Sep 2022 09:20:22 GMT
Malawi: Law Commission Recommends People Pay in Public Hospitals
[Nyasa Times] Government is yet to comment on recommendation from Special Law Commission that people should be paying a small nominal fee to access services in public health facilities.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 09:18:23 GMT
Zimbabwe: MPs Express Concern Over Youth Mental Health Crisis Due to Drug Abuse
[New Zimbabwe] MEMBERS of Parliament this week expressed concern over the worsening mental health crisis among the youth countrywide due to drug abuse.

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 06:56:33 GMT
South Africa: Cabinet Briefed On Eskom's Plans to Avoid Load Shedding
[SAnews.gov.za] Public Enterprises Minister Pravin Gordhan has briefed Cabinet on the capacity of Eskom to mitigate the intermittent load shedding.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 18:44:42 GMT
Namibia: Suspected Mumps Outbreak in Erongo Region
[Namibian] The Erongo regional health directorate on Friday issued a warning of a suspected outbreak of mumps in the Swakopmund district.

Sun, 25 Sep 2022 06:22:56 GMT
Malawi: Nsanje District Council Rejects DC Removal
[Nyasa Times] A full council meeting in Nsanje has agreed to veto central government decision to remove district commissioner Dr. Medson Matchaya.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 09:42:18 GMT
South Africa/Sierra Leone: Sierra Leone Stars Want to Keep Their Unbeaten Record Against Bafana Bafana
[SAFA] The training session took place just hours before the visitors face Bafana Bafana in a friendly international at the Johannesburg venue (kick off is at 3pm) on Saturday 24 September 2022, but Keister maintains this has not caused any instabili...

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 09:22:12 GMT
Malawi: Malawians Welcome Government's U.S.$50m Credit From Arab Bank for Fuel Importation
[Nyasa Times] Malawians have taken up on various social media platforms to applaud the government for successfully securing a US$50 million credit from the Arab Bank for Economic Development in Africa (Badea) for fuel purchase and importation, saying...

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 14:05:51 GMT
Malawi: Is There a Media Clampdown in Malawi?
[DW] A complex debate on media freedom is underway in Malawi, with opinions strongly divided. It comes after authorities revoked the licenses of several independent broadcasters over unpaid fees.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 09:26:00 GMT
Malawi: Chakwera Gets Rare Praise From Biden Administration On the Fight Against Corruption
[Nyasa Times] President Dr Lazarus Maccathy Chakwera has received rare praise from the Biden administration for his relentless efforts to stem graft in the country.

Fri, 23 Sep 2022 08:16:14 GMT
South Africa: Eskom Employs Engineers on Solidarity's List - South African News Briefs - September 23, 2022
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Sat, 24 Sep 2022 09:58:46 GMT
South Africa: Beware of Jobs Advertised By Facebook Page Jobs Updates
[Africa Check] IN SHORT: A Facebook page lists dozens of employment opportunities across South Africa. But it's not authorised to advertise the jobs and job seekers should be careful of job scams which may be attempting to steal personal information.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 09:40:23 GMT
Namibia: Union Accuses Charcoal Company of Exploitation ... Namchar Rubbishes Claims, Engages Lawyer
[Namibian] A WORKERS' union has accused a charcoal production company, situated at Witvlei near Gobabis, of exploiting its employees.

Sat, 24 Sep 2022 09:40:23 GMT
Namibia: Walvis Bay Writes Off Pensioners' Debts
[Namibian] WALVIS Bay residents can breathe a sigh of relief after the town council resolved to write off the outstanding debt of pensioners, the interest on debt of other residents, as well as extend the amnesty period for businesses.



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