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South African President Announces Overhaul of Local Government System
President Cyril Ramaphosa stated that unqualified and politically appointed senior municipal officials would face removal as part of efforts to...
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Botswana MPs Divided Over Healthcare and Economic Reforms in Budget Debates
The 2026/27 budget deliberations in Parliament have revealed a division among lawmakers in Botswana. The government is defending its heavy...
Botswana Government Plans to Create Additional District Councils in Four Years
Parliament has heard that consultations are ongoing to create additional District Councils. These consultations are aimed at establishing the new...
Botswana Opposition Leader Calls for Financial Reforms
Dumelang Saleshando, the Leader of the Opposition and MP for Maun North, has called upon the government to break away from routine budgeting that...
Tension Escalates in Lentswelemoriti Over ZCC Land Dispute
Tension is escalating between Lentswelemoriti residents and a faction of the St. Engenas Zion Christian Church (ZCC) council. The issues involve...
South Africa to Deploy Troops to Fight Crime Gangs
President Cyril Ramaphosa has announced that the army will work with the police to combat organised crime. The deployment specifically targets...
Battle for Uganda's 12th Speakership Between Mao and Among
The article titled 'Mao vs Among: Inside the battle for Uganda’s 12th speakership' is published by the Uganda Observer. It describes a competition...
Zimbabwe's CCC Supports Constitutional Amendment Bill No. 3
The Opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has stated that its parliamentary caucus agrees to support the spirit and intent of...
Opposition MDC Accuses ZANU-PF of Plotting to Extend President's Term Beyond 2028
The Opposition MDC party has accused the ruling ZANU-PF of attempting to undermine the country's Constitution. This accusation specifically...
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