October 16
Nigeria: IMTO Inflows Increased By 47% to $2.33bn in Six Months - Central Bank
This Day
Data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that Inflows through International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) grew by 47 per cent to $2.33 billion in the first six… Read more »
East Africa: Comesa Probes Coca-Cola for Potential Anti-Competitive Practices
Business Day Africa
The COMESA Competition Commission (CCC) has launched an investigation into potential anti-competitive practices by The Coca-Cola Company in the Common Market. Read more »
Namibia: Electricity Regulator to Host 9th Electricity Supply Industry Forum in Otjiwarongo
Namibia Economist
The Electricity Control Board (ECB) is set to host the 9th edition of the Namibia Electricity Supply Industry (ESI) Forum on 24 October in Otjiwarongo, Otjozondjupa region. Read more »
Nigeria: Lokpobiri Directs Nmdpra to Investigate Fatal Tanker Explosion in Jigawa
Vanguard
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has instructed the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to… Read more »
Nigeria: FG Boosts Aircraft Leasing With Idera
Vanguard
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has signed the updated NCAA Procedure for IDERA, Irrevocable Deregistration and Export Request Authorisation, to ensure the safety and… Read more »
Nigeria: There's Going to Be Continuous Engagement With Labour - FG
Vanguard
The Federal Government announced plans for continuous engagement with organized labor, stating it will not wait for tensions to arise before initiating discussions. Read more »
Africa: A Staggering 2.0 Billion Women Live in Poverty With No Access to Social Protection
IPS
The growing gender gap between men and women is reflected not only in the world's highest political hierarchies but also in the daily social and economic lives--with most women… Read more »
Malawi: Chakwera Scores Another Milestone - EU Resumes Budget Support to Malawi After 10 Years
Nyasa Times
In a remarkable turnaround for Malawi's economic landscape, President Lazarus Chakwera has successfully orchestrated the resumption of budget support from the European Union (EU)… Read more »
October 15
Nigeria: Ending Extreme Poverty By 2030, No Longer Possible - World Bank
This Day
A new report by the World Bank has revealed that the United Nations' (UN) goal of ending extreme poverty by 2030 is no longer feasible due to a combination of factors, including… Read more »
Nigeria: Grid Collapse - One Nigerian State Shines At Night When Others Are in Darkness. This Is Why
Premium Times
Nigeria has been experiencing frequent power outages, partly caused by ageing infrastructure. Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Nigeria's Electricity Grid Collapses
Premium Times
The grid collapsed around 9:17 a.m. on Tuesday, with generation dropping significantly. Read more »
Africa: Conflict, Climate Change Increase Hunger and Malnutrition Across Africa
VOA
While the world's farmers produce more than enough food to feed the planet's nearly 8 billion people, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said "hunger and… Read more »
Senegal: Senegal Unveils 25-Year Development Plan Aiming for Economic Sovereignty and Sustainability
RFI
Senegal's president and prime minister unveiled the government's 25-year development plan on Monday, pledging to build the foundation for economic sovereignty by focusing on… Read more »
Mozambique: 9 Million Mozambicans Live Below the Poverty Line - What's Wrong With the National Budget and How to Fix It [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Mozambique ranks in the bottom 20 of the human development index. This measures a country's progress based on key dimensions such as a long and healthy life and a decent standard… Read more »
South Africa: Cape Town Fights Uphill Battle Against Ocean and Waterway Sewage Spills
Daily Maverick
Sewage contamination incidents around parts of Cape Town's coastline, and the City of Cape Town's marine outfalls in Camps Bay, Hout Bay and Green Point, where sewage is pumped… Read more »
Africa: Africa's Farming Future Could Include More Digital Solutions
VOA
More than 400 delegates and organizations working in Africa's farming sector are in Nairobi, Kenya, this week to discuss how digital agriculture can improve the lives of farmers… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Declares State of Disaster After Mbare Market Fire
New Zimbabwe
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has declared a state of disaster following a devastating fire that broke out at Zimbabwe's largest informal retail market, Mbare Musika last week. Read more »
Africa: Two Billion Women Without Access to Social Protection
UN News
A UN Women report reveals that policies ranging from cash benefits to healthcare and pensions are not being extended to enough women and girls, leaving them more vulnerable to… Read more »
Liberia: Govt of Liberia, World Bank Break Ground for Installation of 20mw Solar Plant
FrontPageAfrica
The Government of Liberia, in partnership with the World Bank, has officially broken ground for a 20MW solar power plant, a significant step towards enhancing the nation's… Read more »
Liberia: Arcelormittal Liberia Donates 40-Foot Container of Medical Supplies to G.W. Harley Hospital in Nimba County
FrontPageAfrica
In a continued effort to support Liberia's healthcare system, ArcelorMittal Liberia has donated a 40-foot container filled with medical supplies and equipment to the G.W. Harley… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zim Seeks More Insights Into Ai At India Meet
The Herald
Information Communication Technology, Postal and Courier Services Minister Tatenda Mavetera is in New Delhi, India, for the International Telecommunications Union (ITU) World… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zim in Rapid Growth Despite Sanctions - Minister Muswere
The Herald
Zimbabwe is experiencing rapid economic growth despite the punitive illegal sanctions imposed by the West since 2001, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Dr… Read more »
Kenya: Uganda, Kenya Strengthen Ties On Petroleum Importation
Nile Post
This meeting follows the successful start of direct petroleum products imports by Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) through Kenya's ports in Mombasa. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Asks UPDF to Focus On Agriculture, Professionalism
Nile Post
Turning his focus to agriculture, President Museveni called on the officers and local farmers to prioritize large-scale farming with irrigation, stressing crop diversification as… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Unveils New Scheme to Control Inflation, Create Jobs
Vanguard
The Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Wale Edun, has unveiled an ambitious agenda for economic reform to reduce inflation, create jobs, and foster… Read more »
