March 21
Kenya: Govt Development Projects Key to Economic Turnaround, President Ruto Says
Capital FM
The Government is implementing crucial development programmes that are facilitating a radical economic turnaround, President William Ruto has said. Read more »
Liberia: Fiscal Transparency, Public Participation Attracts Foreign Investment
New Republic
Geroge Akl, the Chief of the Party for the USAID-Local Empowerment for Accountability and Democracy says embracing fiscal transparency and public participation can strengthen… Read more »
Nigeria: FG Moves to Address Under-Utilization of Ports
Daily Trust
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Chief Adegboyega Oyetola said that the federal government should give the Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) all the backing necessary to… Read more »
Nigeria: Language, Parenthood, and Online Culture
Daily Trust
Someone recently sent me a clip that has gone viral on Facebook: two children (my estimate is that they are 7 and 10) whose mother is scolding them for some misbehaviour. Read more »
Nigeria: Kwara - Igbo Traders Lock Shops As Truce With Revenue Agency Collapses
Daily Trust
The agreement reached between Igbo traders and the Kwara Internal Revenue Service (KWIRS) over tax remittances appears to have suffered a setback. Read more »
Nigeria: Harmonise Efforts At Tackling Inflation - Lcci
Daily Trust
The Lagos Chamber of Commerce and Industry (LCCI) yesterday expressed grave concerns over the persistent rise in inflation, saying the inflationary surge poses a "Significant… Read more »
South Africa: JSE Finally Sees Its IPO Crisis Easing
The Herald
The Johannesburg Stock Exchange, is slowly turning the tide from a wave of delistings to companies once again considering initial public offerings. Read more »
Zimbabwe: SA Inflation Rate At Four-Month High
The Herald
South Africa's inflation rate climbed to a four-month high, likely cementing the central bank's resolve to keep borrowing costs on hold when it meets next week. Read more »
Zimbabwe: 60 Faulty Boreholes Rehabilitated in Masvingo
The Herald
More than 60 boreholes have been rehabilitated in Masvingo Central constituency with several schools and homes connected to electricity as the Second Republic walks the talk in… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Unilever to Separate Ice Cream Unit, Cut Jobs
The Herald
Unilever plans to separate its ice cream business that includes brands such as Ben & Jerry's and Magnum as chief executive officer Hein Schumacher streamlines the UK… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zncc Boss Bags Award
The Herald
Zimbabwe National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) president Mr Mike Kamungeremu has been awarded the prestigious Business Leadership Commendation Award at the 12th African Leadership… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Rescue Manager Suspended Over Conflict of Interest
The Herald
The corporate rescue practitioner for troubled Westwood Industrial (Private) Limited has been suspended due to his past involvement with the company. Read more »
Liberia: Govt. to Address Prison Congestion
New Dawn
Prison congestions across Liberia have drawn attention of the new Minister of Justice and Attorney General, Cllr. Natu Oswald Tweh, who has revealed plans to address the problem. Read more »
Uganda: Civil Society Asks Govt to Honour Promise On Tax Waiver On Sanitary Pads
Nile Post
Civil society organisations have asked government to honour its promise to waive off tax on sanitary pads to support menstrual hygiene for women. Read more »
March 20
Africa: The AfDB's $61bn Initiative Will Transform Agriculture but for Whom? [analysis]
African Arguments
The one-size-fits-all Dakar II plan risks sacrificing biodiversity and smallholders for the sake of private interests. There is an alternative. Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Oil Fields Crippled By 'Large-Scale Sabotage'
Dabanga
Engineers in the oil fields of West Kordofan have confirmed "large-scale sabotage operations" in the Dafra field, near the Heglig oil field, situated on the border between Sudan… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Gold Mafia Boss Rushwaya Busted for $1.5M Fraud, Name Drops 'Uncle' Mnangagwa
New Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe Mining Federation president Henrietta Rushwaya has been arrested after allegedly duping Indian investors US$1 million in a botched mining transaction. Read more »
Africa: The Supermajors' Plans Could Kill 11.5 Million People [press release]
Global Witness
The emissions from burning oil and gas produced by Shell, BP, TotalEnergies, ExxonMobil and Chevron until 2050 could cause an estimated 11.5 million additional premature deaths due… Read more »
Madagascar: First Person - Water Key to Cultivating Financial Independence in Southern Madagascar
UN News
Women in one of the poorest parts of rural Madagascar are growing their financial independence from men by cultivating village land and selling their produce. Read more »
Nigeria: Central Bank Clears All 'Valid' Forex Backlog
Premium Times
The CBN recently completed the payment of $1.5 billion Read more »
South Africa: Can South African Airways Soar After Sale Falls Through?
DW
South African Airways' future hangs in the balance after a deal to keep it in business failed. The Takatso Consortium wanted to buy a controlling stake in the airline -- but… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Henrietta Rushwaya Arrested
The Herald
Zimbabwe Miners' Federation president Henrietta Rushwaya has been arrested on allegations involving an undisclosed mining transaction. Read more »
Africa: Industrial Policy, East or West, for Development or War? [opinion]
IPS
Developing countries wanting to pursue industrial policy were severely reprimanded by advocates of the 'neoliberal' Washington Consensus. Now, it is being deployed as a weapon in… Read more »
Nigeria: Senate Extends Implementation of 2023 Budget Till June
Premium Times
The extension of the 2023 budget and the 2023 supplementary budget followed a request by President Bola Tinubu. Read more »
Kenya: MOA Faults Govt On Traffic Crackdown Following Increased Accidents
Capital FM
The Matatu Owners Association has faulted the government for initiating a countrywide traffic crackdown following increased accidents. Read more »