May 17
Zimbabwe: Kwekwe Poly Moves to Harness Ai Opportunities
The Herald
Universities and colleges should integrate and embrace artificial intelligence (AI) as it offers immense potential for enhancing quality, efficiency and relevance of the country's… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zim to Upscale Investment, Trade Relations
The Herald
New ambassadors from Serbia and Denmark plus the new pro-nuncio, the equivalent of an ambassador, from the Holy See, handed over their credentials to President Mnangagwa yesterday,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mashhold Pomona Project At Halfway Stage
The Herald
Listed property firm, Mashonaland Holdings (MashHold) has reached the half way stage in the development of its mega project, the Pomona Wholesale Centre, ahead of targeted… Read more »
Liberia: Lonestar Cell MTN Launches 'Momo Heroes of Change' Part II
New Dawn
Leading GSM Company Lonestar Cell MTN launches the 2nd edition of the 'MoMo Heroes of Change' campaign. Read more »
Liberia: Lmti Commits to Liberia's Economic Growth
New Dawn
On the occasion of the graduation of 24 cadets from Liberia Maritime Training Institute (LMTI), the Institute's chairman, Mr. Abraham Avi Zaidenberg, renewed the institution's… Read more »
May 16
South Africa: Rescue Efforts Enter Day 10 After Deadly Building Collapse in George
allAfrica
The rescue and recovery operation continues since the tragic building collapse incident at 75 Victoria Street in George, Western Cape. According to George Municipality, rescue… Read more »
Kenya: Employment Court Orders Counties to Engage Striking Clinicians
Capital FM
The Employment and Labour Relations Court (ELRC) Wednesday ordered the Council of Governors (CoG) to continue scheduled talks with the Kenya Union of Clinical Nurses (KUCO) in… Read more »
Nigeria: Emirates Announces Flight Resumption in Nigeria
Premium Times
Emirates says the resumption of daily flights will further bolster trade by Nigerian and Emirati businesses. Read more »
Morocco: GITEX AFRICA 2024 - Powers Cross Continental Quest for an AI Future [press release]
Gitex Africa Morocco
70 percent surge in year-on-year growth at Africa's largest tech and start-up show in Morocco supercharges the epic African race to define its own digital dynasty Read more »
Kenya: Heavy Taxation Not a Solution to Kenya's Debt Problem - Tax Experts
Capital FM
Tax and exchange control experts have called on the government to employ innovative revenue generation strategies as it seeks to settle the ballooning debt to avoid overburdening… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Suspends Move to Stop Electricity Tariff Hike
Premium Times
The Senate suspended consideration of the report of its committee on power. Read more »
Tanzania: Canada Injects 38 Billion to Support 'Smart Agriculture' in Tanzania
Daily News
Canada, through Global Affairs Canada, has injected a total of 20 million Canadian Dollars (approximately 38bn/-) to empower women and youth in the agriculture sector to combat the… Read more »
Kenya: Safaricom Restores Internet Services After Undersea Fibre Cut
Capital FM
Safaricom has restored its Internet services to full network capacity and stability following last Sunday's undersea fibre cable cut that affected and disrupted the services. Read more »
Benin: Benin Gives Green Light for Niger's Oil Exports to China
DW
Benin was blocking a pipeline exporting crude oil from Niger to China. Now the trade dispute appears to have been resolved with China's mediation. Read more »
Africa: AU Ban On Gruesome Donkey Skin Trade Is a Game-Changer [analysis]
ISS
Donkeys are an important part of life across Africa - countries must now ensure the ban is implemented. Read more »
Africa: Cable Cuts Expose Vulnerabilities in Africa's Internet Infrastructure
Business Day Africa
The vulnerability of East Africa's countries was starkly revealed once again in the aftermath of the damage inflicted upon an undersea cable, leading to widespread internet outages… Read more »
Gambia: President Barrow Tours Gambian Owned Agribusinesses
Foroyaa
G-Farms Limited, a Gambian-owned agribusiness farm in Gunjur Sambuya, was recently visited by President Adama Barrow, giving the management of the farm a chance to voice their… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Minister, Turkish Ambassador Discuss Deepening Trade Relations
ENA
Trade and Regional Integration Minister Gebremeskel Chala and Turkish Ambassador to Ethiopia Berk Baran discussed ways to strengthen trade relations between the two countries. Read more »
Rwanda: Kigali - Morocco, Under HM the King's Leadership, Has Chosen to Move Up a Gear in Renewable Energy Sector (Minister)
MAP
Under the enlightened leadership of HM King Mohammed VI, may God assist Him, Morocco has chosen to move up a gear in the field of renewable energies, in order to ensure the… Read more »
Namibia: Trade Misinvoicing Fuels Illegal Money Movement
Namibian
Businesses that deliberately misinvoice on transactions are contributing to the gap in Namibia's trade balance and illicit financial flows (IFFs). Read more »
South Africa: Pact to Provide Access for Small Fishers to Public Works Facilities
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment (DFFE), has entered into a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the Department of Public Works and Infrastructure on the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Govt to Offset N130 Billion Debt to Gas Companies
Premium Times
Mr Adelabu said in February that the indebtedness of the country's power sector to electricity generating companies (GenCos) and gas companies (GasCos) had risen to over N3… Read more »
Nigeria: Salary Arrears - ASUU Threatens 'No Pay, No Work', Issues 2-Week Ultimatum
Leadership
The Academic Staff Union of Universities (ASUU) has threatened to stop rendering services after the next two weeks if the President Bola Tinubu administration fails to pay public… Read more »
Africa: New Revenue Streams - Using Africa's Vast Renewable Energy and Natural Resources for Premium Carbon Credits
Africa Renewal
Voluntary carbon market could reach $10-$40 billion by 2030, and create up to 190 million jobs in Africa by 2050 if carbon price per tonne reaches $80 Read more »
Nigeria: No Plan to Use Workers' Pension Funds Illegally, Federal Govt Replies Atiku
Leadership
The Federal Government has clarified that it has no plan to illegally access the savings and pensions of Nigerian workers to fund infrastructure projects. Read more »