May 07
Nigeria: World Bank, Partners Plan $500m to Bridge Agric Data Gap in Nigeria, Others
Daily Trust
A global multi-institutional collaboration has concluded plans to deploy a US$500 million fund for engendering smartness in agricultural development and policy conceptualization… Read more »
Kenya: KQ Resumes DRC Flights Following Staff Release
Business Day Africa
Kenya Airways has swiftly resumed its flights to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a day after the release of two of its employees who were detained over a week ago in… Read more »
May 06
Nigeria: Nigeria Cuts Electricity Supplies to Benin Republic, Togo, Niger to Boost Domestic Supply
Vanguard
The Federal Government has decided to improve the domestic power supply by cutting the sales to cross-border in the Niger Republic, Niger Republic and Togo. Read more »
South Africa: Building Collapses in George - Dozens Trapped
GroundUp
An apartment block still under construction collapsed in George on Monday afternoon, trapping about 46 people under the rubble. Read more »
Africa: U.S.-Africa Trade Deal Turns 25 Next Year - Agoa's Winners, Losers and What Should Come Next [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The African Growth and Opportunity Act (Agoa) is a landmark piece of trade legislation enacted by the United States in 2000. Its goal is to promote economic growth, development and… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Selling, Growing Genetically Modified Maize Seed Is Illegal- - Agriculture Deputy Minister
New Zimbabwe
DEPUTY Minister of Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, Vangelis Haritatos, has warned that those illegally selling genetically modified organism (GMO) maize… Read more »
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Mali: Mali's CIF-Funded Investment Plan - A Beacon of Hope for Renewable Energy
African Development Bank (AfDB)
Like most West African countries, Mali relies heavily on fossil fuels but has significant potential in solar and wind energy. Mali's strategy is oriented towards fostering the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Motorists Now Able to Buy Petrol, Diesel Using New ZiG Currency
New Zimbabwe
IN a major climbdown, Zimbabwean authorities, initially jittery to force petroleum dealers to accept the new ZiG currency, have announced motorists can now buy petrol and diesel… Read more »
Africa: African Region's First-Ever Health Workforce Investment Charter Launched [press release]
WHO-AFRO
The World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Office for Africa and partner organizations today launched the region's first-ever health investment charter that aims to align and… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Names 'Sweet Spots' for National Digital Currency
New Times
The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) says it has completed an initial feasibility study that is expected to serve as a basis for deploying its Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC), a… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos-Calabar Highway - Stop Distorting Facts, Applaud Tinubu, Presidency Replies Atiku
Vanguard
Presidency has on Monday replied former vice president and People's Democratic Party Presidential Candidate in the 2023 election, Alhaji Atiku Abubakar. Read more »
South Africa: Government Notes Strides Made in Energy Plan Delivery
SAnews.gov.za
Minister in the Presidency responsible for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says government is making strides in the delivery of the energy plan unveiled by President Cyril… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Kombi Overturns Three Times Near Chivhu, School Children Injured
New Zimbabwe
SOME Mutero High School learners were seriously injured this morning when a kombi they were travelling in from Harare to Gutu lost control and overturned three times. Read more »
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Africa: Access to Financing Crucial for the Future of Agriculture in West Africa
Mastercard Foundation
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Africa: Global Fund Hails Launch of Africa Health Workforce Investment Charter
Global Fund
The Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (the Global Fund), warmly welcomes the launch of the Africa Health Workforce Investment Charter, which was signed today in… Read more »
Gambia: Smart Agriculture or Family Farm Agriculture?
Foroyaa
The term smart agriculture may be utilized to show how few people are given loans to take over the family farms of many areas to establish large plantations of farming and employ… Read more »
Ghana: Elections 2024 - Traders in Ashanti Region Vow to Campaign Against NPP Over Incomplete Markets
Accra Time
Meanwhile, the trader groups have petitioned the overlord of the Asanteman, Otumfour Osei Tutu and the Ashanti Queen Mother, Nana Konadu Yiadom to intercede on their on their… Read more »
Africa: Opening Remarks By H.E. Dr. Jean Kaseya At the Launching of the Africa Health Workforce Investment Charter [document]
Africa CDC
Honorables and dear colleagues, please let me first thank the Government of Namibia for hosting this Forum and welcoming us. Read more »
Nigeria: Discos Announce Tariff Reduction for Band a Customers
Premium Times
The distribution companies said customers in Band A will now pay N206.80/kwh from N225/kwh. Read more »
Uganda: Speaker Among Presses for Expedited Repair On Karuma Bridge
Nile Post
Parliament has urged the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) to prioritise and expedite the repair work on Karuma Bridge to minimize delays faced by road users during the… Read more »
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Ethiopia: Mastercard Foundation and Kifiya Financial Technology PLC to Enable More Than 477,800 MSMEs to Access Uncollateralized Digital Credit Products
Mastercard Foundation
The partnership creates the opportunity for 425,000 Women to Access Smartphones Through Device Financing Read more »
Africa: Industry Engagement Forum in Lagos Aims to Increase Health Product Manufacturing in Africa
UNITAID
The 2024 Industry Engagement Forum, themed "Unlocking Healthcare Value Chains and Driving Investment through Partnerships: Accelerating Equitable Access to Quality-Assured… Read more »
South Africa: Load Shedding Remains Suspended
SAnews.gov.za
Eskom says load shedding remains suspended due to the continued sustained improvement in generation performance and a 4 400MW reduction in unplanned outages. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Leap Into Central Bank Digital Currency
New Times
Central Bank Digital currencies, which are a digital form of central bank-issued money, are being studied globally for their potential benefits ranging from preserving monetary… Read more »
Liberia: EU Head of Delegation, Amb. Nona Deprez Emphasizes EU's Commitment to Liberia's Energy Sector [press release]
FrontPageAfrica
At the groundbreaking ceremony for the construction of three 33-kilovolt distribution networks and customer connections to the cities of Buchanan, Greenville and Barclayville, the… Read more »
Namibia: Concerns Raised Over G7 Diamond Routing Through Belgium
Namibian
Namibia Diamond Trading Company (NDTC) has shared president Nangolo Mbumba's concerns over the implications of new G7 regulations requiring all non-Russian diamonds destined for G7… Read more »
Ghana: Government Treasury Bills Experience Slight Over-Subscription
Accra Time
Government borrowing through treasury bills has slowed down since the beginning of the second quarter, yet demand for the bills seems to have also decreased. Read more »
Liberia: RREA, LEC Launch World Bank U.S.$16m Lessap Project Phase Two
New Dawn
Rural Renewable Energy Agency (RREA) and the Liberia Electricity Corporation (LEC) have officially launched the second phase of the World Bank-funded US$16 million Liberia… Read more »