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  • November 27
  • Vanguard Nigeria: USAID/Markets to Assist Goods Movement in Country

    NIGERIA, which has been hit hardest by collapse in movement of goods around as a result of inefficient transport system, poor road governance, delays, corruption or bribery, etc. will soon say bye to cargo delays, courtesy of USAID/MARKETS.

  • Vanguard Nigeria: FG Awards Nkalagu-Nsukka Road Contract

    THE long awaited award of contract for reconstruction of Nkalagu-Ikem-Nsukka F117 Road, has been approved for award by the Federal Executive Council in Abuja.

  • Vanguard Nigeria: FRSC Apprehends 1,350 Traffic Offenders in Imo

    Imo State Sector Command of the Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC) says it apprehended 1,350 road traffic offenders for committing 1,411 offences this year.

  • Vanguard Nigeria: Nulge Backs Obi for Anambra Guber Election

    MEMBERS of the Nigeria Union of Local Government Employees (NULGE) in Anambra State, have said in Awka, that they will work hard to ensure that the incumbent Governor, Mr. Peter Obi, is reelected in next year's election in view of his achievements since assuming office in 2006.

  • Nation Kenya: Firm Launches New Trucks in Market

    An Indian vehicle manufacturer has launched its brands in the Kenyan market in a move that is bound to intensify competition.

  • Nation Kenya: Ferry Firm Seeks Tenders for Expansion of Jetty

    Kenya Ferry Services Limited has requested tenders for the expansion of its Peleleza mooring jetty to accommodate the two 70-metre new ferries.

  • Nation Kenya: Malindi Tries to Rein in the Sand Harvesters

    Sand quarry owners in Magarini District must from now on sell their sand to the Magarini Sand Harvesters Cooperative Society.

  • Nation Kenya: Draft - Employers Against Strike Clause

    Employers are opposed to a section of the draft constitution, but have generally termed it as a good document for Kenya.

  • Zimbabwe Independent Zimbabwe: Diamonds Auctioned for a Song

    ZIMBABWE could have lost millions of dollars in a diamond sale after Minerals Marketing Corporation of Zimbabwe (MMCZ) authorised Sabi Gold Mine to auction gems for a song, businessdigest can reveal. Documents in our possession show that Sabi sold gemstones weighing 31,5 kg (157 968,71 carats) for US$3,50 per carat and realised US$553 890,49 on March 6 this year.

  • Zimbabwe Independent Zimbabwe: Staff Shortages Hit Tertiary Education Sector

    ALL state-owned tertiary education institutions in the country are understaffed with the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) and the Harare Institute of Technology (HIT) being the hardest hit, a report by the Ministry of Higher and Tertiary Education has shown.

  • Zimbabwe Independent Zimbabwe: Govt Set to Begin Payroll, Skills Audit

    PUBLIC Service minister Elphas Mukonoweshuro on Wednesday said a national civil service payroll and skills audit will begin on November 30, but will exclude soldiers and other security personnel.

  • Leadership Nigeria: Judicial Workers Suspend Strike in Minna

    The judiciary Staff Union of Nigeria (JUSUN), Niger State chapter on Thursday suspended its three-week industrial action following a memorandum of understanding between the state government and the union.Speaking at the signing of the agreement, the state Attorney- General and Commissioner of Justice, Adamu Usman, said this became necessary so as to avert further industrial dispute in the sector ...

  • Leadership Nigeria: NARTO, Ptd Chide Works Minister

    The National Association of Road Transport Owners (NARTO), and the Petroleum Tanker Drivers (PTD) Unit of the National Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers (NUPENG) have described the frequent outbursts by the Minister of Works and Urban Development, Dr Hassan Lawal, over poor state of infrastructure nothing short of playing to the gallery.

  • BuaNews South Africa: Alternative Power Sources Pay Off in the Long Run

    With soaring electricity prices making many South Africans cringe, people could soon switch to alternative power in their homes, writes Neo Semono.

  • BuaNews South Africa: Petrol to Go Up By 27 Cents a Litre

    Holidaymakers who will be driving to their destinations might be disappointed about a 27 cent fuel increase expected ahead of the festive season.

  • Africa Renewal Africa: Africa Watch

    GROUP OF 20: Africa gets seat at policy table

  • Business Daily East Africa: EAC States to Open Up Labour Markets As Part of Protocol

    East African governments hope to open up all job opportunities for fair competition among the region's citizens even as concern rises that retaining national immigration laws in the signed common market protocol could restrict movement of labour.

  • Business Daily Kenya: Improved Pastures Revive Nation's Livestock Exports

    Exporters of live animals to Mauritius are preparing to resume the business following the recent rainfall that has improved pasture in Coast province.

  • Business Daily Kenya: Rise of Chinese Currency to Take Time

    China is making a big push to encourage greater international use of its currency, the renminbi.

  • Business Daily Kenya: Refinery Stand-Off Poses Supply Shortage Risk in Petroleum Market

    According to oil marketers, the Kenyan refinery is holding some 300, 000 tonnes of crude belonging to marketers.

  • Foroyaa Gambia: Council of Ministers Approves Release of Funds for Regional Logistic Depot in Sierra Leone

    The ECOWAS Council of Ministers on Saturday, 21st November 2009 in Abuja authorized the release of two million US dollars during the first quarter of 2010 for the commencement of the regional logistics project in Sierra Leone as ECOWAS' contribution to the project which would bolster the capacity of the region to undertake Peace Support Operations (PSOs).

  • Argus South Africa: Screams As Passengers Burn to Death

    At least 10 people were killed last night when a bus collided head-on with a truck transporting grapes on the notorious Moloto Road.

  • Daily Observer Gambia: Tailors, Textile Dealers Speak - As Tobaski Approaches

    Tailors and textile dealers, have expressed optimism of having much profit in their respective business, as preparation for the Muslim feast of Eid-ul-Adha commonly called Tobaski intensifies.

  • Daily Observer Gambia: UN Africa Industrialisation Day Observed

    The Gambia on Friday joined the rest of Africa to observe the 20th anniversary of UN Africa Industrialisation Day, at a ceremony held at the conference hall of the Independence Stadium in Bakau. This yearÂ's theme is: Industrialisation for integration.

  • Daily Observer West Africa: EC, Ecowas Hold Trade Liberalization Forum

    The ministries of Trade, Industry and Employment and Finance and Economic Affairs in collaboration with the European Commission ((EC) office in The Gambia, last Saturday November 21st held an open forum on the update of the negotiation of economic partnership agreement between West Africa and the European Commission, at the Independence Stadium in Bakau.



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