By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Lusaka Times
The International Conference on the Great Lakes Region is calling for strict audits of mineral supply chains. The measure is intended to prevent illicit minerals from entering the legal market and strengthen the credibility of the regional certification mechanism, according to officials meeting in Lusaka.
Zambia has split the Ministry of Energy into two administrations responsible for oil and electricity respectively. Energy expert Bornface Zulu believes the reorganisation should strengthen specialisation, accountability and the conduct of public policy, reports the Lusaka Times.
🇿🇲 Zambia · Source: Lusaka Times ·
Lesotho’s Water and Sewage Company is deploying a three-phase plan in Mafeteng to tackle water shortages, with 29 tanks, borehole drilling and dredging at Rasebale Dam. The measures are intended to strengthen the district’s reserves after severe shortages in 2015 and 2024, according to the company.
🇱🇸 Lesotho · Source: Sunday Express ·
Japan and Cape Verde are due to sign a €1.4 million food aid agreement to strengthen supplies to the archipelago. The assistance comes as severe food insecurity rose from 5.6% in 2022 to 8.3% in 2024, according to Cape Verde’s foreign ministry and National Statistics Institute.
🇨🇻 Cape Verde · Source: Expresso das Ilhas ·
Paul Thole, Permanent Secretary of Zambia’s Eastern Province, has called on civil servants and partners to help deliver President Hakainde Hichilema’s Grow Zambia development agenda. He was speaking at a provincial coordination meeting in Chipata, according to Lusaka Times.
🇿🇲 Zambia · Source: Lusaka Times ·
Zambia: lawyer stands by criticism of Archbishop BandaA Zambian lawyer close to the ruling party says he does not regret his post criticising Archbishop Alick Banda over his disputes with the government. He says he was removed from his parish Men’s League commissioning programme after the post, according to a statement published by the Zambian Observer.
South Africa allocates 10 billion rand to cut fuel leviesThe South African government is allocating 10 billion rand for a temporary reduction in fuel levies despite rising global prices. From 4 November to 1 December, the diesel levy will be cut by 3 rand per litre and the petrol levy by 1.50 rand, according to Business Day.The week in Africa
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