September 19
Africa: Women in Low-Income Countries Bear the Brunt of Ovarian Cancer
allAfrica
"But conversely, when it comes to healthcare dollars spent per capita on ovarian cancer, middle- to lower-income countries spend significantly more." Read more »
South Africa: 25 Injured in Cape Town Train Derailment - South African News Briefs - September 19, 2024
allAfrica
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South Africa: South Africa's Central Bank Cuts Rates for First Time in Four Years
Daba Finance
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Africa: AGOA, Agoing, Agoner? Risks of U.S. Trade Policy for Africa [analysis]
ISS
AGOA expires in 2025, and Washington's political climate suggests a 'business-as-usual' approach is unlikely to suffice. Read more »
Kenya: Employment Court Halts Strike By University Staff in Urgent Suit By Councils
Capital FM
The Employment and Labour Court has suspended a strike called by the University staff under the Universities Academic Staff Union (UASU) and Kenya Universities Staff Union (KUSU)… Read more »
South Africa: Prasa Corruption Investigations Get Pushback From MK Party MPs
GroundUp
The Special Investigating Unit presented its findings to Parliament on Wednesday Read more »
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Africa: Vice President Quaynor Leads African Development Bank Mission to India to Strengthen Business Ties
African Development Bank (AfDB)
An African Development Bank delegation led by Vice President Solomon Quaynor has concluded a four-day official visit to India to explore investment and trade opportunities and… Read more »
South Africa: Only 20 Percent of Public Works Targets Were Met in 2022/23
GroundUp
The Auditor-General's office on Wednesday told MPs that 107 projects were significantly delayed Read more »
South Africa: Scam - Be Wary of 'R6,000' Vacancies for Capitec Advertised in Unverified Social Media Posts
Africa Check
IN SHORT: South African bank Capitec is hiring for several positions via an unverified link, according to a number of social media posts. But it's a scam - Capitec advertises jobs… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda to Export Milk, Coffee to Nigeria
Nile Post
Uganda is set to start exporting coffee and milk to Uganda. Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Depreciates to N1,645/$ in Parallel Market
Vanguard
The Naira yesterday depreciated to N1,645 per dollar from N1,640 per dollar on Tuesday. Read more »
Africa: Making Africa Technology Hub
This Day
Raheem Akingbolu writes on how Cavista Holdings is living up to its promise to groom more software engineers in Africa and impact the continent's economy with technology Read more »
Nigeria: Nitra - Stakeholders Give Imperatives for Ai Adoption in Nigeria
This Day
Nigeria, Africa's largest economy, is rapidly transitioning into a knowledge-based economy with the prospects of adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI), which is an enabler of… Read more »
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Africa: Gender Parity Will Unlock $287b for Africa's Economy By 2030 - Mastercard Foundation Report
Mastercard Foundation
Tackling systemic barriers towards the participation of young women in Africa's workforce will drive an estimated $287 billion to its economy by 2030, boosting GDP by five percent,… Read more »
Nigeria: Jaiz Wins 2024 Global Most Promising Islamic Bank Award
Daily Trust
Jaiz Bank, Nigeria's pioneer Non-Interest Bank, has emerged the global Most Promising Islamic Bank in 2024. Read more »
Cote d'Ivoire: Jpmorgan CEO Jamie Dimon to Visit Ivory Coast As Part of African Tour
Daba Finance
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Nigeria: How to Free Workers From Economic Crisis - - Nasu
Vanguard
As the economic crisis confronting Nigeria worsens, the Non-Academic Staff Union of Educational and Associated Institutions, NASU, has given insight into how workers can be… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zim Blueberries Hog Limelight in Malaysia
The Herald
The Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) is in full swing, and for Zimbabwean companies like Eden Chase, the event is proving to be a valuable platform to showcase their… Read more »
Nigeria: Ongoing Devt Between NNPC, Dangote Refinery Fraudulent - NLC
Vanguard
Nigeria Labour Congress, NLC, Wednesday, described the ongoing development between the Nigeria National Petroleum Corporation Limited, NNPCL, and Dangote refinery as fraudulent. Read more »
Liberia: Lerc Nominee Pledges Stable, Affordable Electricity for Liberia
Liberian Investigator
The Commissioner-designate of the Liberia Electricity Regulatory Commission (LERC), Mr. Claude Katta, has vowed to ensure an adequate, safe, and stable electricity supply across… Read more »
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Africa: African Development Bank Group Calls for Increased Investment and Innovation for Sustainable Agriculture
African Development Bank (AfDB)
The African Development Bank has urged greater financing of sustainable agricultural policies, practices and innovation. Bank officials made the call at three events hosted by the… Read more »
Liberia: Legislature Seeks One-Week Extension to Finalize Recast Budget
Liberian Investigator
The National Legislature is seeking a one-week extension to its extraordinary session, originally set to end on September 19, 2024, in order to finalize the delayed recast national… Read more »
Liberia: Road Fund 'Diverted', No Road Maintenance in Last Six Years - Public Works Minister Alleges
Liberian Investigator
Public Works Minister Roland Lafayette Giddings has accused the former Weah-Taylor administration of wrongfully diverting 60 percent of the National Road Fund (NRF) to community… Read more »
Uganda: IMF Gives Uganda's Economy Thumbs-Up
Observer
The International Monetary Fund has applauded Uganda's intervention policies in the recovery of the economy after the Covid-19 pandemic, saying some of the parameters that are used… Read more »
Uganda: Youth Unemployment Is a Genuine Concern, Nakalema Tells Academics
Nile Post
Col Nakalema stressed the importance of collective action to address the country's high youth unemployment rates. Read more »
Uganda: MPs Warn Shs6.5bn Budget Shortfall Is Threatening Lower Secondary Curriculum Implementation
Nile Post
The Chairperson of the Parliamentary Committee on Education and Sports, James Kubekiteriya, highlighted a significant shortfall of Shs6.5 billion, which is hindering efforts to… Read more »
South Africa: Mining Companies Join SAPS in the Fight Against Illicit Mining in the Northern Cape [press release]
SAPS
The Operation Vala Umgodi multi-disciplinary team in the Northern Cape, has welcomed the support from mining companies within the Francis Baard and Namakwa districts. Read more »
Namibia: Japan and WFP Support Drought Affected Communities in Namibia
WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of US$ 500,000 (N$ 9 million) from the Government of Japan to strengthen the humanitarian emergency drought… Read more »