May 21
Uganda: Two Notorious Brothers Arrested Over Terrorising Jinja
Nile Post
Police in Jinja district have arrested two notorious siblings for terrorising Buwenge Town Council and its surroundings in Jinja. Read more »
Uganda: Jinja Teacher Arrested Over Pouring Acid On Lover
Nile Post
What was a romantic relationship has turned toxic after a man orchestrated a deadly acid attack on his wife and step children. Read more »
Liberia: UP, Alliances Reject Boakai's Appointments in Margibi
New Dawn
The mainstream leadership of the ruling Unity Party and several of its alliances, including institutions and individuals in Margibi County, have rejected President Joseph Nyuma… Read more »
Liberia: The Real Story About the Jacob Town Riot
New Dawn
Angry rioters overwhelmed officers of the Liberia National Police (LNP) in their attempt to prevent the Police from enforcing an eviction order issued by the court on Saturday,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Exciting Times for Tobacco Industry
The Herald
THIS past week was quite eventful for the tobacco industry as Zimbabwe hosted the first World Tobacco Africa Expo (WTAE), while farmers pocketed US$489 million after selling 138… Read more »
Southern Africa: SADC Launches U.S.$5.5 Billion Regional Humanitarian Appeal to Support People Affected By the El Niño Induced Drought and Floods [document]
SADC
The Chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), His Excellency João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola on 20… Read more »
Ghana: Alan Sends Condolences After Presidential Convoy Accident
Accra Times
In a statement on Monday, Mr. Kyerematen expressed condolences to the family of the deceased driver and several other members of President Akufo-Addo's security detail who got… Read more »
Ghana: SSNIT Faces Heightened Opposition to Planned Sale of Hotel Stakes
Accra Times
Organized labour, which has four representatives on SSNIT's Board of Trustees, held a press conference on Monday, May 2, to voice their objections. Read more »
Ghana: Oliver Barker Slams Chief Justice's Political Posture, Accuses GBA of Govt Ties
Accra Times
When asked about the Ghana Bar Association's (GBA) role, Oliver characterized the current Ghana Bar Association as a silent accomplice, prioritizing the interests of the current… Read more »
Ghana: Bank of Ghana Mounts Second Defence of Its Inflation Targeting Policy Amid Criticism
Accra Times
While the BoG has not explicitly stated that its infographics respond to these critiques, the timing suggests a connection. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Soldiers Arrest Suspected Kidnappers, Reject N2m Bribe - Official
Premium Times
The Nigerian Army says suspects offered the bribe in their bid to escape arrest Read more »
Kenya: Passport Issuance Down 5.2% in 2023 Amid Printer Problems
Capital FM
Passport issuance in Kenya last year dropped by 5.2 percent, coming on the back of printing machine breakdowns that impacted production. Read more »
South Africa: South Africans Urged to Adopt and Foster Children to Ensure the Protection of Youngsters
SAnews.gov.za
With the Child Protection Week campaign in full swing, the Department of Social Development (DSD) has encouraged South Africans to seek alternative care for their children if they… Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa, EU Council President Hold Bilateral Call
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has held a bilateral telephone conversation with the President of the European Council, Charles Michel. Read more »
South Africa: Govt Welcomes ICC Arrest Warrants Application
SAnews.gov.za
Government has welcomed the decision by the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC), Karim Kahn KC, on the application for arrest warrants that include Israeli Prime… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Airlines A320
Independent (Kampala)
As Uganda's national carrier, Uganda Airlines, celebrates a shortterm wet lease agreement of an Airbus A320 airliner with Global Airlines of Johannesburg, South Africa, some… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimasco Ordered to Halt Illegal Retrenchment Exercise
New Zimbabwe
AILING Kwekwe based ferrochrome producer, Zimbabwe Mining and Steel Company (ZIMASCO) has been issued with an ultimatum to abandon the illegal retrenchment exercise and to pay… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chombo Loses Court Challenge Against Subdivision of 3,000-Hectare Farm
New Zimbabwe
Former cabinet minister, Ignatius Chombo has lost a bid to block Agriculture minister, Anxious Masuka from subdividing his Allan Grange Farm in Zvimba, measuring over 3000 hectares… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Parliament Raises Red Flags On Proposed Victoria Falls Cricket Stadium
New Zimbabwe
CONCERNS have been raised over the proposed construction of a multipurpose sporting facility in Victoria Falls, with fears that it may disrupt the area's biodiversity. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe to Boost Gold Production for New Gold-Backed ZiG Currency
New Zimbabwe
GOVERNMENT has deployed thirteen mobilization groups across the country in a bid to increase production of gold which is backing the recently introduced Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG)… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Too Hot to Handle - Court Declines to Hear Case Between Central Intelligence Organisation and Employee
New Zimbabwe
Labour Court judge Justice Bridget Tapiwa Chivizhe has declined jurisdiction in a matter involving the Central Intelligence Organisation (CIO) and an employee who was fired after… Read more »
Zimbabwe: NMBZ Optimistic On New ZiG Inflation Easing Potential
New Zimbabwe
LISTED financial services provider, NMBZ Holdings Limited has expressed optimism over the new Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency's inflation-easing impact on the back of a 209% revenue… Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers Crisis - Jonathan Calls for Ceasefire Between Fubara, Wike
Premium Times
The former president says the political crisis in Rivers has the potential to destabilise Nigeria's Niger Delta region. Read more »
Nigeria: Abuja Light Rail Ready for Commissioning - Wike
Premium Times
Mr Wike expressed satisfaction with the quality of work and the facilities at the train stations. Read more »
Malawi: Chakwera Hails Iceland for Prioritizing Malawi in Its Foreign Development Policies
Nyasa Times
Malawi President Dr. Lazarus McCarthy Chakwera has saluted the Government of Iceland for giving Malawi top priority in its foreign development programs. Read more »