October 17
Tanzania: Tanzania's External Sector Sees Impressive Recovery
Daily News
TANZANIA'S external sector has shown remarkable improvement, driven by strong export growth and slowed import costs, as the global economy continues its recovery. Read more »
East Africa: Ethiopia's Macroeconomic Reforms Leading to a More Resilient Economy
Ethiopian Herald
It is abundantly clear that the freshly applied macroeconomic reform policy beyond a shadow of a doubt plays a huge role in taking the country's economy to new frontiers through… Read more »
Nigeria: Tragedy in Jigawa - Petrol Tanker Explosion Kills 147
Vanguard
·Police conduct mass burial for victims Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote As Nigeria's Most Valuable Brand
This Day
In the midst of the debate over the operations of Dangote Refineries and the expectation that it would be the messiah for Nigerians as the market contends with fluctuating prices… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Policies Hurting Us Severel - Maritime Workers
Vanguard
President-General of Maritime Workers Union of Nigeria, MWUN, Prince Adewale Adeyanju, in this interface, gives insight into how the government policies are impacting negatively on… Read more »
Liberia: Tightening Budget Screws, Auditing House - Why Lawmakers Want Speaker Koffa Ousted
Liberian Investigator
A brewing coup in the Capitol? House Speaker, Cllr. J. Fonati Koffa, faces potential ouster as lawmakers are reportedly rallying signatures secretly. Amidst undisclosed motives,… Read more »
Kenya: Bread, Milk, and Maize Flour Firms to Lose Tax Refunds in Proposal
Capital FM
Companies producing bread, maize flour, and milk could soon stop receiving tax refunds from the National Government, following a new proposal by the Treasury to shift these goods… Read more »
Liberia: Chief Justice Seeks Power to Appoint Magistrates
Liberian Observer
Chief Justice Sie-A-Nyene Yuoh is seeking support from the Liberia National Bar Association (LNBA) to play a significant role in the appointment of Stipendiary and Associate… Read more »
Liberia: EU, IMF Delegations Hold Talks With LRA Boss to Boost Revenue Growth
Liberian Observer
The Commissioner General of the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA), James Dorbor Jallah, along with senior LRA officials, on Wednesday hosted key discussions with a delegation from… Read more »
Liberia: Supreme Court Issues Caveat to Magistrates On Case Timelines
Liberian Investigator
The Supreme Court of Liberia, on Monday, October 14, 2024, issued a stern warning to magisterial courts, urging strict adherence to the prescribed time limits for resolving cases.… Read more »
Liberia: Liberian Senate Launches Official Website for Greater Public Access
Liberian Investigator
As members of the Liberian Senate reconvened for the final sitting of the 1st session of the 55th Legislature, Senate Pro-Tempore Nyonblee Karnga-Lawrence commended Senator Nya D.… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Labour Petitions Public Service Minister Over RBZ's Poverty Inducing Policies - Calls for Dollarisation
New Zimbabwe
THE country's two labour federations, Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) and Zimbabwe Federation of Trade Unions (ZFTU) have petitioned Public Service Minister July Moyo over… Read more »
Nigeria: Sanwo-Olu Announces New Minimum Wage, Promises Another Increase in January
Premium Times
The governor said the increment is not to outdo his colleagues but a function of affordability. Read more »
Tanzania: Zanzibar Expands Access to Affordable Homes - Mwinyi
Daily News
ZANZIBAR is significantly addressing the housing demands of its growing population, with a firm focus on affordability and sustainability, President Hussein Mwinyi said on… Read more »
Africa: Tanzania Commits to Universal Electricity Access in Africa By 2030
Daily News
DEPUTY Prime Minister and Minister for Energy, Dr Doto Biteko on Wednesday assured that Tanzania is fully committed to supporting realisation of universal electricity access in… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt, Labour Agree On How to Crash Transport Fares, Food Prices
Vanguard
*Labour to be incorporated into economic council *FG to meet govs on full implementation of minimum wage this October Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Has No Laws to Tax Cryptocurrencies - FIRS Chairman
Premium Times
The FIRS explained that the existing laws do not include provisions for taxing gains from cryptocurrencies and other digital assets. Read more »
Kenya: Barry Otieno Pledges to Empower FKF Branches If Elected FKF Boss
Capital FM
Football Kenya Federation (FKF) presidential candidate Barry Otieno has pledged to strengthen the federation's governance structure by empowering FKF branches and committees to… Read more »
South Africa: KZN Villagers Use Social Grants to Fix Broken Taps, Pipes and Pumps
GroundUp
Ndatshana residents say they were without running water for seven years Read more »
Ethiopia: Sale of Ethio Telecom's Share Opens New Chapter for Ethiopians to Invest in Their Country - PM Abiy
ENA
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed remarked that the sale of 10 percent of Ethio Telecom's shares not only improves the company's competitiveness, but also opens a new chapter for many… Read more »
Liberia: 'Court Documents Must Be Digitized'
Liberian Observer
A renowned criminal justice reform group, Prison Fellowship-Liberia, has recommended to Liberia's Chief Justice, Sie-A-Nyene Yuoh for the digitization (e-judiciary) of court… Read more »
Liberia: Addressing Liberia's Rice Quagmire
Liberian Observer
Getting rice right is solving over a quarter of Liberia's problem, a prominent diplomat told Executive Mansion reporters during a county tour with former President Ellen Johnson… Read more »
East Africa: East African Coffee Exporters to Gain As Brazil's Output Drops
Business Day Africa
East African coffee producers are poised to reap even greater rewards as Brazil, the world's largest coffee supplier, faces a worsening drought that is set to further slash its… Read more »
Nigeria: Oloyede Calls for Regulations On Usage of Ai in Academics
Leadership
The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB), Prof. Is-haq Oloyede, has called for more regulations on the usage of simulated human intelligence processes… Read more »
Nigeria: Parents Groan As Academic Expenses Soar
Leadership
As students at primary and secondary levels resumes for first term of 2024/25 academic session across the country, parents are faced with challenges occasioned by high cost of… Read more »
