Three Zimbabweans, Six Others Jailed for Nearly 11,000 Years in South Africa
The Herald
The South Gauteng High Court in Pretoria, South Africa has jailed three Zimbabweans and six other people for a total of 10 939 years in prison for 391 counts of money laundering,… Read more »
Starlink Applies for Zim Licence
The Herald
THE Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) says the global satellite internet provider, Starlink, which is owned by American tycoon, Mr Elon Musk,… Read more »
Kenyans to Buy Cars in Shillings With the Launch of Japanese Auction in Naivasha
Business Day Africa
Kenyans now have the opportunity to procure Japanese automobiles using the local currency, shillings, with the inauguration of a car auction at the Naivasha Special Economic Zone… Read more »
New Minimum Wage Announcement Not Feasible On May 1 - Tuc President
Premium Times
The TUC earlier submitted N447,000 as the new minimum wage but we have harmonised our figure with the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC). Read more »
Football Scouts Uncover 'Future Stars' in Plateau, Kaduna
Premium Times
Nura Nakargo, the coordinator for Jos North LGA centre and proprietor of Ajester Football Academy, commended the programme's structure and selection criteria Read more »
Reinvigorating Tourism in Addis Ababa [opinion]
Ethiopian Herald
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia's vibrant capital city, is a destination ripe with cultural richness and historical significance yet faces challenges in attracting a steady flow of tourists.… Read more »
Heads Will Roll - Vice President Chiwenga in Stern Warning to Gold Smugglers, Illegal Forex Traders
New Zimbabwe
Vice President Constantino Chiwenga has issued a stern warning to gold dealers and black market forex traders adding that strict measures will be put in place to curb leakages and… Read more »
Position Statement On The Detention Of Kenya Airways Employees In Kinshasa
Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways (KQ) confirms that on Friday, April 19th, 2024, two of our employees at our Airport office in Kinshasa were arrested and continue to be detained by the Military… Read more »
Massive Visa Scandal Unraveled At Indian Embassy in Kenya - Somali Patients Exploited
Shabelle
In a shocking revelation, an intricate network of corruption involving Somali, Kenyan, and Indian nationals has been exposed within the Indian Embassy in Kenya. These groups are… Read more »
More Than 150 Killed in Flooding and Landslides in Tanzania
RFI
At least 155 people have died in floods and landslides in Tanzania following weeks of heavy rain that has pounded East Africa. Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa said the El Nino… Read more »
Supreme Court Dismisses Petition Challenging Public Indecency Law
New Times
The Supreme Court on Friday, April 26 dismissed a petition brought by a feminist organisation challenging the country's public indecency laws. Read more »
Africa Steps Up the Fight as Non-Communicable Diseases Rise Sharply
allAfrica
Non-communicable diseases, or NCDs, are a leading cause of death globally, with a disproportionate impact on low- and middle-income countries. NCDs are long-term conditions that… Read more »
Three More West African Countries Inaugurate Malaria Vaccination
Premium Times
The three West African countries are the latest to participate after successful rollouts of routine malaria immunisation for children in other countries. Read more »
MSF Supports Families of Shipwreck Victims in Nampula
MSF
Nearly 100 people died in the accident, including at least 55 children Read more »
Burkina Faso Suspends VOA, BBC/Africa Broadcasts
VOA
Burkina Faso has temporarily suspended the programs of Voice of America and BBC/Africa following the broadcast of news stories about a Human Rights Watch report accusing the… Read more »