April 11
Africa: Energy Gaps: Slight, Uneven Progress Still Leaves Many Africans Without Electricity
Afrobarometer
Fewer than half of households enjoy a supply of electricity that works "most" or "all" of the time. Read more »
Rwanda: Africa's Merchandise Exports Forecast to Grow 5.3 % in 2024 [interview]
New Times
Africa is expected to record better growth in merchandise trade in 2024 with trade volume increasing by 5.3 per cent in the year from 3.1 per cent registered in 2023, the World… Read more »
Kenya: Kisumu County to Withdraw Pay for Medics On Strike
Capital FM
Kisumu Governor Anyang Nyong'o has directed the County Public Service Board to henceforth stop payment of salaries to the striking doctors. Read more »
Namibia: City of Windhoek Extends Deadline for Pensioners' Debt Relief Registration
Namibia Economist
The City of Windhoek (CoW) has extended the deadline for pensioners to register for debt relief until May 31. Read more »
Namibia: China Open to More Namibian Commodities
New Era
China has been Namibia's second-largest trading partner for many years, and bilateral trade volumes between the two countries exceeded US$1.3 billion in 2023, with year-on-year… Read more »
Nigeria: Illegal Mining and the New 'Marshals'
This Day
The marshals should restore order in place of chaos Read more »
West Africa: Liberia Losses U.S.$250.3m in Quarry Industry
New Dawn
--IWL research findings reveal Read more »
Liberia: Civil Service Extends Pan Period
New Dawn
Government extends deadline for undocumented employees to regularize their status. Read more »
Liberia: Resolution Has Good Intent but...
New Dawn
A day after senators signed a resolution supporting the establishment of a war and economic crimes court for Liberia, a renowned Liberian Lawyer, Cllr. Jonathan Massaquoi, says… Read more »
April 10
Africa: How 'Traumatic Decarbonization' Can Impact Political Stability and Peace
USIP
In fragile oil-producing states, the sudden loss of hydrocarbon revenues can undermine peace and governance. Read more »
Nigeria: Activists Urge Nigeria to Refuse Shell's Oil Selloff Plans
VOA
Environmental and human rights activists are calling on the Nigerian government to withhold approval of plans by the London-based oil giant Shell to sell off its operations in the… Read more »
Malawi: Unlocking Malawi's Trade Barriers Through One-Stop Border Posts [press release]
World Bank
The Dedza border post, situated between Malawi and Mozambique, is a busy place. On average, more than 80 trucks are cleared daily, carrying shop merchandise from South Africa to… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Consumers Upset At Electricity Rate Hike
VOA
A sudden hike in electricity rates in Africa's most populous country, Nigeria, has sparked a backlash. Read more »
Africa: Artificial Intelligence to Contribute $1.2 Trillion to Africa's Economy - Microsoft
Daily Trust
Microsoft has projected that Artificial Intelligence (AI) will add about $1.2 trillion to Africa's economy by the year 2030. Read more »
Southern Africa: Zimbabwe to Maximise On Oil Discovery
The Herald
Zimbabweans will be the primary beneficiaries of the recent oil and gas discoveries in Muzarabani and to this end, the Second Republic is in the process of establishing mechanisms… Read more »
Kenya: KeNHA Reopens Highway to Garissa After Temporary Fix At Arer
Capital FM
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) Wednesday announced the reopening of a section of the Nairobi-Garissa highway closed due to flooding. Read more »
Kenya: From 5 Bags to 36 - a Farmer's Journey With Climate-Smart Agriculture
Business Day Africa
Pauline Mugambi, once struggling to yield more than five bags per acre from her modest plot, now boasts an impressive harvest of thirty-six bags of maize. Read more »
Kenya: EPRA Reports Rise in Energy Consumption Linked to E-Mobility
Capital FM
Energy consumption in electric mobility has surged in the past year signaling increased adoption of electric mobility options in the country. Read more »
Ghana: New NSA Boss Meets Accra Staff
Ghanaian Times
The new Director General of the National Sports Authority (NSA), Mr Dodzie Numekevor, was yesterday introduced to staff of the Head Office and Greater Accra region at a… Read more »
Nigeria: With 21.8m Passengers, Lagos Woos Investors On Waterways
Daily Trust
The Lagos State government is currently wooing key investors into the vast untapped opportunities in the state water transportation sector. Read more »
Nigeria: Let Discos Operate Nationwide
Daily Trust
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) just announced a new tariff and Nigerians are taking it with a lot of feelings. To many, the new tariff has just scratched… Read more »
Nigeria: Electricity Tariff Hike Overshadows Eid Joy
Daily Trust
Eid is traditionally a time for reflection, celebration and an opportunity for people to revel in their successes. As part of humans' basic needs, electricity is needed during this… Read more »
Nigeria: UBA Grows Gross Earnings By 143 Percent, Profit Hits N757.7bn in 2023
Leadership
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc has proposed a final total dividend of N78.658 billion, representing N2.30 per share even as it recorded gross earnings growth of 143 per cent and… Read more »
Nigeria: We'll Soon Address Power Supply Deficit in Borno - Shettima
Leadership
Vice President Kashim Shettima has reiterated President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's commitment to massively boosting Nigeria's infrastructural needs, saying the President has his eyes on… Read more »
Nigeria: Computer Village Relocation Delayed As Lasg Insists On Developer's Disengagement
Daily Trust
The upgrading of the Katangua ICT Market may be delayed further as the Lagos State Government insists that it has terminated its contract with the project's consultant, Bridgeway… Read more »