Zimbabwe: Government Says Artists Now Need Entertainment Licences
A few weeks before the second anniversary of the signing of the power sharing deal all signs are that the coalition government remains determined to control freedom of expression. Two days after jamming the frequencies of SW Radio Africa's shortwave broadcasts it's reported the country's censorship board has declared it will now be a crime for artists to perform without an entertainment licence.
Publ.Date : Mon, 06 Sep 2010 07:40:22 GMT

Namibia: Poll Challenge Ruling Due
THE Supreme Court's judgement on the legal challenge to the conduct of Namibia's National Assembly election late last year, will be delivered this morning.
Publ.Date : Mon, 06 Sep 2010 07:29:47 GMT

Namibia: Doctor Rules Out Future Pregnancies for Sterilized Women
A GYNAECOLOGIST testified in the High Court in Windhoek on Friday that two of the women suing Government after being sterilised in State hospitals face a very poor prognosis for having their ability to have children restored.
Publ.Date : Mon, 06 Sep 2010 07:29:49 GMT

Mozambique: Maputo Police Decline to Speak About Riots
The Maputo City Police Command called a press conference on Monday, but then refused to speak about the major law and order issue of the last week - the riots against price rises that rocked the city on Wednesday and Thursday.
Publ.Date : Mon, 06 Sep 2010 16:09:32 GMT

South Africa: Former Top Cop Back in Court to Appeal Jail Sentence
AUTHORITIES at the weekend denied any knowledge of former national police commissioner Jackie Selebi’s “recently discovered” information , which Selebi said suggested that the investigation and prosecution of him were improper.
Publ.Date : Mon, 06 Sep 2010 06:15:58 GMT

South Africa: Tyre Manufacturers Finally Brought to Book
The complaint against tyre industry players for contravening competition law will now be adjudicated by the Competition Tribunal, following an investigation launched over two years ago, said the Competition Commission yesterday.
Publ.Date : Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:23:49 GMT

Zimbabwe: SA Company Eyes Mining Investment
TWP Investments, a South African company, is exploring opportunities to invest in Zimbabwe's mining industry in a major boost for the sector that is crying out for funding.
Publ.Date : Mon, 06 Sep 2010 12:45:28 GMT

Zimbabwe: No Joy for Govt Workers
Finance minister Tendai Biti on Tuesday said critical sectors such as electricity supply need to be addressed before substantial increases can be made on civil servants salaries.
Publ.Date : Mon, 06 Sep 2010 13:38:26 GMT