July 18
South Africa: Vandals and Gangs Have Ruined Cape Town Sports Field
GroundUp
The City says it spent more than R2.5-million on repairs and maintenance for Avonwood Sports Ground in the 2023/24 financial year Read more »
Nigeria: US Advisory Council Ends Nigeria Visit, Signs Student Exchange Deal
VOA
Members of a U.S. presidential advisory council have approved a student exchange deal between an American college and a Nigerian university as part of the council's effort to… Read more »
Angola: Rui Falcão Presents the Comprehensive Youth Development Plan in Benguela
ANGOP
Angola's Minister of Youth and Sports, Rui Falcão, presented, on Thursday, to the student and sports class of the province of Benguela, the Strategic Plan for the Integral… Read more »
South Africa: Ordinary Whites in Apartheid Society - Dark Secrets and Active Forgetting
Daily Maverick
There is no room for apologia when writing the histories of a racist society like apartheid South Africa. The histories I relate in 'Ordinary Whites' remind us of the… Read more »
Tunisia: Maddouri, WB's Arrobbio Discuss Money Transfers to Children Under Amen Social Programme
Tunis Afrique Presse
Supporting money transfers to children under the AMEN social programme took centre stage at a meeting held Thursday between Social Affairs Minister Kamel Maddouri and World Bank… Read more »
Mauritius: Minister Bholah Confers Award to Graduates of the Director Development Program
Government of Mauritius
The Mauritius Institute of Directors (MIoD) in collaboration with the Open University of Mauritius, held its Convocation Ceremony to confer awards to its graduates who completed… Read more »
Malawi: Nyasa Times Takes Issue With Nation Newspaper's Afrobarometer Report [opinion]
Nyasa Times
In today's front-page article, the Nation Newspaper reported on the Afrobarometer report "Africa Insights 2024: Democracy at Risk, The People's Perspective," claiming that "89%… Read more »
South Africa: Security Measures in Place for Opening of Parliament Address
SAnews.gov.za
The National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) is satisfied with the security measures that have been put in place for the Opening of Parliament Address… Read more »
Kenya: Sh6bn Needed for Low-Income Households' Health Insurance
Capital FM
The State Department of Medical Services has requested Parliament to allocate it Sh6 billion for low-income households' health insurance. Read more »
Malawi: Foundation Donates Sewing Machines, Briquette Making Equipment to Women Groups in Lilongwe
Nyasa Times
Shaping Our Future Foundation (SOFF) an organization founded by First Lady Madam Monica Chakwera has donated sewing machines and briquette-making equipment to Amayankha and Chisomo… Read more »
Nigeria: NGOs Demand 10 Percent of Mining Revenue for Host Communities in Re-Enacted Mining Bill [press release]
Premium Times
The groups also encouraged the federal government to formalise artisanal and small scale miners so that they can have access to loan facilities and start operating within accepted… Read more »
Uganda: Forged Document Hamper Sustainability of Microfinance Industry - Ggoobi
Nile Post
The Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury , Mr Ramathan Ggoobi, says lack of genuine collateral security and forged documents are the major bottlenecks to access to… Read more »
Uganda: Next Media to Host State of Digital Economy Conference
Nile Post
Uganda's financial sector is continuing to grapple with cyber attacks, according to technology experts. Read more »
Liberia/South Africa: Liberian Duo Sieh and Konneh Complete Ts Galaxy Move
FrontPageAfrica
As the international transfer market heats up, many players are switching clubs in search of more playing time, new challenges, or better career opportunities. Two rising Liberian… Read more »
Liberia: Lerc Gave Energicity Liberia Corp 25 Years License for Electricity Distributions in Gbarpolu County
FrontPageAfrica
The Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC), through its Board of Commissioners headed by Dr. Lawrence D. Sekajipo, has provided a 25-year license to Energicity Liberia… Read more »
Liberia: CDC Lawmaker Hails Boakai's Road Efforts
New Dawn
Opposition Congress for Democratic Change (CDC) Senator Mr. Zoe Emmanuel Pennue has commended the government's improvement of the road corridor in his county, Grand Gedeh, saying… Read more »
Liberia: 'Ronaldo Inspires Me to Play Football', - Says Jessica Quachie
FrontPageAfrica
Newly signed Determine Girls FC winger, Jessica Quachie, says Cristiano Ronaldo inspired her to play football. Jessica, who joined Determine Girls from Real Muja, spoke to the… Read more »
Kenya: Several Key Players Exit As Tusker FC Announce Release of 11
Capital FM
Eric Kapaito, Brian Bwire and Daniel Sakari are among the key Tusker FC players who are departing the club, after the 12-time FKF Premier League champions announced the release of… Read more »
Nigeria: Actor Chinedu Ikedieze Confirms Split From Nneoma Nwaijah, Unveils Wife
Premium Times
Chinedu Ikedieze and his wife recently welcomed a son. Read more »
South Africa: Train Commuters Receive Blankets On Mandela Day
SAnews.gov.za
Christmas came early for train commuters at the Cape Town train station this morning, when Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni handed over blankets to them. Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania Beach Soccer Team Intensify Drill Ahead Bsafcon
Daily News
THE Tanzania national beach soccer team is gearing up for the upcoming Beach Soccer Africa Cup of Nations (BSAFCON) finals in Egypt this July. Read more »
Liberia: Sen. Kpehe to Win Golden Image Award 2024
FrontPageAfrica
Bong County senator, Johnny Kpehe, will on Thursday, July 18, 2024 receive the prestigious Golden Image award. Read more »
Nigeria: New Look National Theatre - Bankers' Committee Restores National Pride [press release]
Premium Times
By restoring the glory of an iconic asset, the Bankers' Committee aims to unlock opportunities for the youth in the creative sector, leading to job creation, income generation,… Read more »
Nigeria: LG Autonomy - Ondo Govt Yet to Receive Ctc of Supreme Court Judgement - Official
Premium Times
Mr Ajulo said the Ondo State government will carefully examine the judgement and set the necessary mechanisms in motion. Read more »
Mauritius: Workshop Raises Awareness of Young People On the Need to Protect Personal Data
Government of Mauritius
The Ministry of Information Technology, Communication and Innovation, in collaboration with the Data Protection Office, organised a half-day workshop, today, on data protection for… Read more »