April 25
Africa: Price of Key DR-TB Medicine Drops 25% as TB Alliance's Multi-Manufacturer Strategy Expands Access
allAfrica
TB Alliance's third licensed manufacturer makes pretomanid available through the Global Drug Facility, further improving affordability and… Read more »
South Africa: Power Utility Eskom Suspends Power Cuts - South African News Briefs - April 25, 2025
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South Africa: Sassa Gold Cards to Continue Working Beyond 31 May 2025
SAnews.gov.za
The Postbank has confirmed that South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) Gold Cards will continue to work beyond 31 May 2025. Read more »
Ghana: Provide Security for Journalists in Galamsey Fight - GJA Pres
Ghanaian Times
The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has called for the provision of adequate security for journalists who reported on illegal small-scale mining related issues from mining… Read more »
Africa: Zaumu Unveils Africa's First Creator-First Digital Marketplace in Nairobi
Capital FM
A new digital platform designed to transform the influencer economy in Africa has been launched in Nairobi. Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Settles 2025 IMO Dues in Full
Liberian Investigator
The Republic of Liberia has once again demonstrated its leadership at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) by fully settling its 2025 contributions, totaling £5.5… Read more »
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Africa: The Digital Economy: Empowering African Entrepreneurs
InfoWire
Africa is undergoing a digital transformation that is changing how people work, do business, and connect with the world. With growing internet access and mobile technology, more… Read more »
Nigeria: Chriced Slams N10bn Aso Villa Solar Project - Says 'Nigerians Are Suffering'
Vanguard
The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has raised concerns over the Federal Government's handling of the ongoing energy crisis, particularly questioning… Read more »
Africa: Stakes High As G20 Ministers Miss Opportunity to Pursue Solidarity, Wealth Tax [press release]
Greenpeace
Washington, D.C. - A meeting of G20 Finance Ministers has failed to deliver a key signal of solidarity as ongoing economic turmoil led to difficult talks in Washington D.C. and… Read more »
Nigeria: What Nigeria Needs to Resolve Electricity Grid Challenges - Nemsa Boss
Premium Times
Over time, these electricity network or grid has become outdated, inefficient, and prone to power outages. Read more »
Nigeria: NCDMB Visits Mt Group's Facilities, Pledges Support for Firm's Valves Manufacturing Plans [press release]
Premium Times
The investment plans include sourcing some raw materials from the local supply chain, creation of employment opportunities, actively engaging Nigerian partners and training… Read more »
Nigeria: Governor Radda Secures Digital Skills Training Opportunity for 5,000 Katsina Youths With Wema Bank [press release]
Premium Times
The MoU signing ceremony was attended by representatives from Wema Bank, the Federal Government's Digital Innovation team, and key stakeholders from the enterprise development… Read more »
Nigeria: Nimet Workers Suspend Strike After Meeting With Aviation Minister, Others
Premium Times
The decision provides the federal government with an opportunity to address the concerns raised by the aggrieved workers. Read more »
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South Africa: Financing Growth: The Critical Role of Business Loans in South Africa's Economic Development
InfoWire
Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of Africa’s private sector, accounting for over 90% of businesses and about 60% of employment across the continent.… Read more »
Kenya: Terre Des Hommes Netherlands Launches 'Also Online' Campaign to Tackle Online Child Exploitation
Capital FM
Terre des Hommes Netherlands has launched the 'Also Online' campaign in Kenya to raise awareness among parents and caregivers about the risks children face online and how to better… Read more »
Central Africa: ICGLR Conferences in Nairobi Aim to Advance Trade in Great Lakes Region
Capital FM
The International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) has convened two high-level meetings in Nairobi aimed at strengthening regional cooperation, promoting responsible… Read more »
Nigeria: FG Bans Waivers for Threaded Pipes, As Monarch Alloys Opens Factory
Premium Times
The plant has an annual external capacity coating capacity of two million square meters and an internal square meters coating capacity of one million square meters. Read more »
Nigeria: VAT, Stamp Duties to Be Exempted From Property Rent - Oyedele
Daily Trust
Chairman, Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele has announced that Value Added Tax and Stamp duties will be exempted from property rent and… Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Experts Reinforce Calls for Establishment of Aircraft Leasing Company in Nigeria
This Day
Aviation industry experts and airline operators have again stressed the need for Nigeria to establish an aircraft leasing company in order to put an end to the protracted low… Read more »
Namibia: 'We Do What We Say' ... Nandi-Ndaitwah Ushers in an Era of Hope
New Era
"We do what we say" is a catchphrase commonly associated with local businessman David 'Kambwa' Sheehama as a guarantee to his clients that they will always deliver the services… Read more »
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Namibia: NIPDB at the Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC)
NIPDB
Let’s meet at the Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) | The 7th edition of the NIEC is underway at the Windhoek Country Club, convening global energy leaders,… Read more »
Nigeria: A Small Pill With Big Impact - Multiple Micronutrient Supplements Redefine Maternal Outcomes in Bauchi [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
Hajara Abdullahi, a mother of five in Bauchi State, noted that her health had improved since she started taking Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation (MMS), a supplementary drug… Read more »
Nigeria: CBN's Policy Reforms Improved Fx Liquidity, Stabilised Naira - World Bank
Premium Times
"As a result of these policies, improved foreign exchange liquidity and reduced volatility have led to a more stable naira so far this year," the World Bank said. Read more »
Africa: AI Policies in Africa - Lessons From Ghana and Rwanda [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasing productivity and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. It powers self-driving cars, social media feeds, fraud detection and medical… Read more »
Kenya: Energy Ministry Ordered to Release Certified Marsabit Power Project List
Capital FM
The High Court has ordered the Ministry of Energy to publicly release a certified and accurate list of all approved power projects in Marsabit County as of December 31, 2021. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia Will Produce First Oil Soonest - Nandi-Ndaitwah
Namibian
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says her administration will focus on ensuring Namibia produces its first oil "within the shortest timeframe". Read more »
Nigeria: Air Peace Announces Flight Resumption
Premium Times
The management of Air Peace said it will resume operations fully on Friday. Read more »
Kenya: MPs Approves Release of Sh42 Billion to Counties to Boost Service Delivery
Capital FM
The National Assembly has finally approved the release of an additional allocation of 42 billion Shillings to the 47 counties to cater for the expenses of crucial projects. Read more »
