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The City of Johannesburg is completing final preparations to host the 2025 G20 Leaders’ Summit at the Nasrec Expo Centre, marking the event's first occurrence on the African continent. Officials anticipate significant economic benefits from the gathering, including heightened international...

The Dube Cargo Terminal at King Shaka International Airport reported a 7% annual increase in airfreight volumes, handling 15,429 tonnes in the recent financial year. A spokesperson for Dube TradePort Special Economic Zone attributed this growth to rising perishable exports, including fruit and...

South African municipalities owe the power utility Eskom R94.6 billion, a figure that has grown significantly despite a national debt relief program. The National Treasury, in its recent policy statement, attributed this escalating debt to poor revenue collection, high utility losses from...

Public sector economist Tiisetso Makhele has urged the Free State province to adopt a strategy of local processing and beneficiation for its raw materials, citing the need for sustainable job creation. He made this argument following the release of national labor statistics showing the Free...

South Africa's Basic Education Minister, Siviwe Gwarube, has invited public commentary on proposed amendments to create a single, unified school calendar for all public schools. The draft policy, published in the Government Gazette, aims to eliminate the traditional distinctions between coastal...

A public discourse has emerged in Malawi regarding the value of local manufacturing seminars, specifically those led by Kondwani Kachamba Ngwira. This follows his recent lectures, including one held at the Bingu International Conference Center in Lilongwe, which drew a large attendance. The...

The musician Shebeshxt, whose legal name is Lehlogonolo Katlego Chauke, appeared in the Polokwane Magistrate’s Court facing charges of attempted murder, malicious property damage, and unlawful firearm possession. These charges stem from an alleged road rage incident last month, where he...

A formal complaint filed with the broadcasting regulatory body has placed Radio 2000's Big Breakfast Show and its hosts, DJ Sbu and his co-hosts Nathi Ndamase and Lelo Mzaca, under scrutiny. The complaint alleges the presenters promoted personal religious beliefs and demonstrated political bias...

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa characterized the United States' decision to boycott the G20 Leaders Summit as a loss for Washington, asserting that the gathering in Johannesburg would proceed effectively without American participation. He stated that the United States was forfeiting its...

Police in KwaZulu-Natal will hold a media briefing concerning investigations related to the Madlanga Commission, specifically addressing James Stuart Scharnick's criminal record and firearm license. This follows Scharnick's filing of perjury and defamation complaints against Crime Intelligence...

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has stated that Zimbabwe's creative industry possesses a significant capacity to unify the nation and drive socio-economic development. He made these remarks during a meeting with several Chimurenga choir groups at State House in Harare. The President noted that...

The outgoing Japanese Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Shinichi Yamanaka, has reaffirmed his country's commitment to supporting Zimbabwe's economic development. Following a farewell meeting with President Emmerson Mnangagwa, the ambassador stated that Japan would maintain its level of development...

A two-day netball and soccer tournament honoring Vice President Kembo Mohadi will commence in Beitbridge, drawing hundreds of youths from across Matabeleland South. The event, organized by the Zanu-PF provincial youth league, involves 420 participants representing all twelve constituencies in...

Zimbabwe's timber industry is facing a severe shortage of domestic supply, forcing companies to import wood from neighboring countries like South Africa. Timber expert Dr. Joseph Kanyekanye identified the core issues as a failure by local producers to replant harvested areas and a lack of...

The decentralization of passport services to rural districts is proving highly successful, with over 32,000 e-passports issued from the Chipinge civil registry office since 2023. Presidential advisor Jorum Gumbo described the initiative as a masterstroke during a monitoring visit, noting the...

A senior Zanu PF official has announced plans to build modern industrial complexes in two Harare suburbs. Kudakwashe Regimond Tagwirei stated that the developments in Gazaland and Glen View Area 8 will consolidate markets, malls, and food outlets under one roof. He also pledged to construct five...

The Government of Zimbabwe is implementing measures to enhance the circulation of its Zimbabwe Gold currency in response to public demand for more physical cash. Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube stated that the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe has a program to increase the amount of ZiG cash available. He...

A delegation from the African Peer Review Mechanism has expressed strong approval for Zimbabwe's Presidential Rural Development Programme following a visit to Gwanda District. Professor Masibo Lumala, an international consultant with the group, suggested that the initiative's circular economy...

A government official has commended Marymount Teachers’ College for establishing two high schools and planning a third, an initiative that strengthens teacher training and expands educational access. Minister Frederick Shava, represented by Chief Director Willie Davison Ganda, praised the...

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has stated that Zimbabwe’s creative industry possesses a unique capacity to unify and mobilize the nation, serving as a vital driver for socio-economic development. He made these comments during an address to several Chimurenga choir groups at State House in Harare...