January 27
South Africa: Solar Project Makes Strides in W Cape
SAnews.gov.za
The Riversdale solar energy project, which is set to bring reliable, affordable and renewable energy, is making satisfactory progress, says Western Cape Premier Alan Winde. Read more »
January 26
Nigeria: Many Feared Dead As Petrol Tanker Explodes On Enugu-Onitsha Expressway
Premium Times
"The suspected petroleum-ladened tanker fell and exploded into flames at about 11:30a.m. Read more »
South Africa: South African Telescope Discovers a Giant Galaxy That's 32 Times Bigger Than Earth's [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
You may not know it, but right now there's a huge cosmic rave party happening far, far above our heads. The chief party goers are known as supermassive black holes. These… Read more »
Africa: What France Loses By Closing Its Military Bases in Africa [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Senegalese president Bassirou Diomaye Faye announced on 31 December 2024 that all foreign military bases in his country would close by 2025. On the same day, the Ivorian president… Read more »
South Africa: Building On Optimism - - Big Infrastructure Projects Return to SA in Water, Housing, Energy Sectors [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Municipalities, state-owned enterprises and private sector players are starting to open their wallets to spend money on developments that will enhance growth and create much-needed… Read more »
South Africa: G20 Working Group Commits to Tackling Financing for Development
SAnews.gov.za
The first 2025 G20 Development Working Group (DWG) meeting, which took place this week, was characterised by robust discussions aimed at tackling global development challenges. Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Champions Forward-Thinking G20 Agenda, Diverging Sharply From Trump Doctrine
Daily Maverick
While Donald Trump is at the head of the pack of global strongman leaders, President Cyril Ramaphosa has placed South Africa firmly in the camp of the diminishing progressive… Read more »
Southern Africa: Namibia Boosts Cybersecurity Efforts
Namibian
MINISTER of information and communication technology Emma Theofelus has announced that they have made notable progress in Namibian cyberspace. Read more »
Rwanda: Increasing Pension Benefits Will Offset Effects of Inflation - Retirees
New Times
Retirees have welcomed a new increase in their monthly pension benefits, saying it is an effort to counter the effect of inflation or the rising cost of living on their welfare. Read more »
Nigeria: Judiciary Workers Threaten Strike in Federal Courts, Others, Issue Ultimatum
Premium Times
Judiciary workers issued a 21 day notice to begin strike in 11 federal courts and judiciary bodies across Nigeria. Read more »
Uganda: Turkish Flight Circles Entebbe Skies for Three Hours
Nile Post
The airline has not revealed the technical problem is cited but in 2023, a bird strike forced another of its flights to go into an emergency holding pattern and land back at… Read more »
Uganda: President Museveni Directs Banks to Drop Charges On PDM Funds
Nile Post
During his speech at the 39th Liberation Day celebrations in Mubende District, President Museveni ordered banks to immediately stop deducting charges from the Parish Development… Read more »
Uganda: There Is No Doubt Change Has Happened - Museveni
Nile Post
The NRA led by Yoweri Museveni captured Kampala 39 years ago to this day and the President says there has been remarkable transformation of the country Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Backs City Cleanup Campaign, Says Nairobi Must Give Right Impression
Capital FM
President William Ruto has commended the Nairobi City County Government for its ongoing cleanup efforts. Read more »
Nigeria: Four Killed, Many Injured in Niger Mining Site Explosion
Premium Times
The explosion occurred Sunday morning as miners resumed work at the site. Read more »
South Africa: Jet Fuel Secured for or Tambo International Airport
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Transport has announced that the fuels industry and its stakeholders have in total secured the 121.1 million litres of jet fuel needed at OR Tambo International… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Advances Social Development Initiatives
Shabelle
Somalia's Second Deputy Prime Minister Abdisalan Abdi Ali chaired a significant meeting on Monday to advance the country's social service delivery, emphasizing the objectives of… Read more »
Nigeria: Troops Dismantle 13 Illegal Bunkering Sites Confiscate 300,000 Litres of Stolen Products
Vanguard
As part of its ongoing crackdown on oil theft, troops of the Nigerian Army (NA) have dismantled 13 illegal bunkering sites and confiscated over 300,000 litres of stolen crude… Read more »
Malawi: WFP, World Bank, and Malawi Unite to Combat Food Insecurity
Nyasa Times
Malawi's fight against hunger has gained momentum with a groundbreaking partnership between the World Food Programme (WFP), the Government of Malawi, and the World Bank. The… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Welcomes Moody's Positive Rating, Says 'God Healing Our Economy'
Capital FM
President William Ruto has expressed confidence in the future of Kenya's economy, citing a recent upgrade by global credit rating agency Moody's, which revised the country's… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Flaunts Trump Support for Haiti Mission, Hails Kenya-U.S. Relations As a 'Blessing'
Capital FM
President William Ruto has hailed President Donald Trump's administration for supporting the Kenyan-led Multinational Security Support Mission (MSS) in Haiti. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Urges Boda Boda Riders to Break Free From Money Lenders, Commercial Banks
Nile Post
On the final day of his PDM (Parish Development Model) zonal tours in Busoga, President Yoweri Museveni took a moment to address an audience of boda boda riders at Iganga District… Read more »
Africa: Adesina Is Africa's Optimist-in-Chief, Says Sanwo-Olu
Leadership
Lagos State governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has hailed the president of the African Development Bank (AfDB), Dr Akinwunmi Adesina, for showing exemplary leadership on the African… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chamisa Rebukes Zanu-PF for 'Baffling' Plot to Extend Mnangagwa Incumbency Amidst Service Delivery Collapse
New Zimbabwe
FORMER Citizens' Coalition for Change (CCC) leader, Nelson Chamisa has taken aim at President Emmerson Mnangagwa for plotting to use a Zanu PF faction to push his stay in office… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Finance Minister Seeks to Downplay Multinational Exits - 'Our Own People Are Stepping Up'
New Zimbabwe
AS some multinationals head for the exits in Zimbabwe, Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube says the country is not short of locals ready to take over. Read more »
