January 28
Kenya: Engineers Call for Nullification of Aisha Jumwa's Appointment As KRB Chair
Capital FM
The Institution of Engineers of Kenya (IEK) has called for the nullification of Aisha Jumwa Katana's appointment as the chairperson of the Kenya Roads Board (KRB), citing lack of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Investors Show Interest in Zim's Offshore Investment Hub
The Herald
The Victoria Falls Offshore Investment Centre has seen a significant surge in investor interest, Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion Minister Prof Mthuli Ncube… Read more »
Africa: Mission 300 to Invest in New Power Generation Capacity
The Herald
Across Africa, nearly 600 million people live in energy poverty, deprived of reliable access to electricity -- a fundamental prerequisite for modern life. This staggering statistic… Read more »
Rwanda: Strengthening Rwanda's Data Protection Culture - a Call to Action Ahead of Privacy Week
New Times
It has now been almost three and a half years since the Rwandan Law No. 058/2021 of October 13, 2021, on the protection of personal data and privacy (the "Data Protection Act" or… Read more »
Namibia: PG Reveals Details of 'Pig Butchering' Online Crypto Investment Scam
Namibian
Prosecutor general Martha Imalwa has revealed details of an online investment scam, known as "pig butchering", which saw 15 people arrested in Namibia in October 2023. Read more »
Nigeria: Katsina Govt Undertakes Facility Tour At Genesis Energy's Port-Harcourt, Lagos Power Plants [press release]
Premium Times
The Radda administration's partnership with Genesis Energy represents a crucial step towards achieving sustainable power supply and energy infrastructure for Katsina State. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Charge Sowore With Cybercrime for Calling Egbetokun 'Illegal IGP'
Premium Times
The charges centre around Mr Sowore's description of Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun as an "illegal IGP" in a video clip Mr Sowore shared on social media. Read more »
Nigeria: Enugu Governor Proffers Solution to Tanker Explosions in Nigeria
Premium Times
There has been an increase in petrol tanker explosions across Nigeria in recent times. Read more »
Morocco: Mobilizing Financial Resources for Local Authorities, Major Challenge in Regionalization Process - Interior Minister
MAP
Mobilizing financial resources for local authorities is one of the main challenges to be tackled in the regionalization process that Morocco has undertaken, Interior Minister… Read more »
Liberia: 100,000 Household to Be Electrified Yearly
New Republic
The Joseph Nyuma Administration is prioritizing the electrification of thousands of homes across the country as a means of fostering development and for security purpose. Read more »
Nigeria: Band a - Soaring Electricity Bills, Blackouts Crippling Nimr's Research Activities, DG Laments
Vanguard
...Lacks meters, implements load-shedding, sends SOS to Tinubu Read more »
Liberia: Liberia Association of Medical Laboratory Technology Concludes Board Exam for Over One Hundred Students Across Liberia
FrontPageAfrica
The Liberia Association of Medical Laboratory Technology (LAMLT) has completed a Two-day annual Board exam for one hundred and twenty-two (122) students across the fifteen counties… Read more »
West Africa: Liberia Customs Marks 73rd International Customs Day With a Call for Efficiency, Security, and Prosperity
FrontPageAfrica
The Department of Customs at the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) joined customs administrations worldwide on Friday, January 24, to commemorate the 73rd International Customs Day.… Read more »
Nigeria: Failed Federal Road in Asaba - Unease As Contractor Pulls Out From Site
Vanguard
·Contractor on break, sourcing materials, says Ogar, fed works controller, Delta Read more »
Nigeria: Reducing Unrealistic Expectations From Forex Market Can Be Life-Changing Sandra Agaga [analysis]
Vanguard
Sandra Agaga, a renowned financial educator and advocate for responsible Forex trading, has issued a crucial call for aspiring traders to temper their expectations when entering… Read more »
Nigeria: AI, Nigeria, and Trump 2.0 [analysis]
Vanguard
The global race for artificial intelligence (AI) supremacy is reshaping the world's economic and technological order. Countries like the United States and China are leading the… Read more »
Liberia: Bea Mountain Rehabilitates Major Roads in Cape Mount, As Citizens Commend the Company for Development Projects
FrontPageAfrica
Bea Mountain Mining Corporation continues with the rehabilitation of major roads in project affected communities and the Grand Cape Mount County. Road rehabilitation is part of the… Read more »
West Africa: Liberia's Female Journalists Association Partners With Central Bank to Enhance Financial Literacy
FrontPageAfrica
In a groundbreaking move to foster economic empowerment, the Female Journalists Association of Liberia (FeJAL) has launched an innovative financial literacy initiative in… Read more »
Liberia: Liberian Consumers Watch Responds to Misinformation Regarding Aqua Life Mineral Water Company
FrontPageAfrica
The Liberian Consumers Watch, a coalition of nine prominent civil society organizations focused on transparency and consumer rights, has issued a statement condemning the recent… Read more »
Zimbabwe: ZCTU Blames Monetary and Fiscal Policies for Company Closures
New Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe Congress of Trade of Unions (ZCTU) has blamed misdirected Fiscal and Monetary Policy initiatives for accelerated company closures on the back of calls for authorities… Read more »
Nigeria: E-Payment Transactions Rise 59 Percent to N284.4trn in 2024
Vanguard
The value of electronic payment transactions rose by 59.3 per cent, year-on-year (YoY) to N284.4 trillion in 2024 from N178.5 trillion in the corresponding period of 2023. Read more »
Nigeria: UBA to Host Knowledge Series Webinar On New Tax Regime for SME's
Vanguard
United Bank for Africa (UBA) Plc, is set to host a Knowledge Series webinar specifically dedicated towards informing and educating Small and Medium business owners on the 2024… Read more »
Liberia: Iron Ore Tailings Deal Set to Pump $40 Million Into Grand Bassa's Economy
Liberian Investigator
Grand Bassa County is on the brink of an economic breakthrough as Senator Gbehzohngar Findley announced a near-finalized deal to develop the region's Iron Ore Tailings in Barconie,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 10 800 Drivers Arrested in Blitz
The Herald
More than 10 800 commuter omnibuses, pirate taxis, and 265 touts have been arrested under the ongoing police operation, code-named "No to Mushikashika, Pirate Taxis and Lawlessness… Read more »
Zimbabwe: New Transport Co-Op Aims to Restore Order in Bindura
The Herald
A cooperative for transporters has been launched in Bindura to curb unruly behaviour and lawlessness at CBD ranks and terminuses. Read more »
