November 17
Namibia: Govt Increases Funding to New Era and Nampa By N$30m Amid State Interference Concerns
Namibian
Executive director of information and communication technology Audrin Mathe has failed to explain why the government has increased funding to its media agencies with millions. Read more »
Namibia: The Cloud - A File Storage Option for SMEs and Individuals
Namibian
On 2 June, A burglar broke through the physical security measures in place at my workplace in broad daylight, stole my laptop and fled the scene. Read more »
Nigeria: Celebration Times for Billionaire Businessman, Scott Tommey
This Day
Scott Tommey, the billionaire with the "oyinbo" name, is once again the centre of attention in Nigeria's elite circles as he marks another year. Read more »
Nigeria: Appraising CBN's Monetary Policy Accomplishments Under Cardoso
This Day
Though some of the recent monetary policy directions of the Central Bank of Nigeria may have brought hardship to the ordinary Nigerian, they have nonetheless, helped to reposition… Read more »
Nigeria: Borno Billionaire, Mohammed Indimi's New Portfolio
This Day
Indimi's appointment is promising for Julius Berger, Nigeria's premier engineering and construction firm. Read more »
Nigeria: Qnet, Transblue Showcase Promising Ventures for Nigerian Entrepreneurs
This Day
The collaborative partnership between QNET and Transblue took center stage at a highly anticipated exhibition and workshop aimed at redefining opportunities for entrepreneurship… Read more »
Nigeria: Power Restored in Akwa Ibom After Three Days of Outage
Premium Times
While the outage lasted, Akwa Ibom residents and entrepreneurs suffered losses as they resorted to powering their homes and businesses with power-generating sets. Read more »
November 16
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Appoints Presidential Economic Advisory Council For The 7th Administration [press release]
South Africa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed members of the Presidential Economic Advisory Council who will play an important role in guiding the 7th Administration in its pursuit of… Read more »
Africa: Climate Finance Loans a Disaster for Climate-Burdened African Communities
IPS
African environmental activists at the ongoing climate summit (COP29) in Baku have called on climate financiers to stop suffocating poor countries with unbearable loans in the name… Read more »
Africa: G20 Social Discusses Goal of Lifting 600 Million People Out of Poverty By 2030
VOA
As Brazil prepares to welcome leaders from the world's 20 largest economies for the Group of 20 summit, another event is taking place in Rio de Janeiro, one that brings global… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwean Government Shields Foreign Mining Companies Accused of Exploiting Rural Communities
New Zimbabwe
GOVERNMENT of Zimbabwe has defended foreign mining companies operating in the country saying they are adhering to the law despite growing accusations of exploitation in rural… Read more »
South Africa: SA's G20 Presidency Will Be Inclusive and Represent Different Voices - Lamola
SAnews.gov.za
To make South Africa's Group of 20 (G20) Presidency more inclusive, a vibrant and dynamic African leadership style that emphasises participation, consultation and the common good… Read more »
South Africa: Fatal Fentanyl Hits SA - Mexican Cartels Among Drug Trafficking Gangs and Money Launderers 'Active' in Mzansi
Daily Maverick
Drug cartels based in Mexico are accused of fuelling the fentanyl overdose crisis in the US. Now the names of notorious cartels are starting to crop up in South Africa cases.… Read more »
November 15
Africa: COP29 - Why Africa's $1.3 Trillion Climate Goal Makes Perfect Sense [analysis]
African Arguments
Global leaders should keep in mind that the benefits of climate financing far outweigh the costs of implementing them. Read more »
South Africa: City Power Cuts Power to Defaulters in Lenasia - South African News Briefs - November 15, 2024
allAfrica
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Sudan: Economist - 'New Central Bank of Sudan Measure Encourages Illegal Currency Trade'
Dabanga
Last week, the Central Bank of Sudan (CBoS) announced the issuance of a new banknote of SDG1,000 as part of its efforts to improve the security standards for banknotes and achieve… Read more »
Uganda: Tayebwa Urges Swift Legislation for AI and Data Governance
Nile Post
The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has underscored the urgent need for legislation on artificial intelligence (AI) and data governance to protect Ugandans and keep… Read more »
Ethiopia: Macroeconomic Reforms Scale Up Remittance Inflow - Economists
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia's recent macroeconomic reform measures have increased remittance inflow to the country while narrowing the gap between official and parallel markets, Economic Experts… Read more »
South Africa: In Photos - Families of Miners Underground Plea for Help
GroundUp
About a thousand Zama zamas have already been brought to the surface Read more »
South Africa: Public Works Minister - Telkom Towers Police HQ a 'Monument to Inefficient Management'
GroundUp
A billion rand later, the department will either repurpose the complex or get rid of it Read more »
South Africa: Hundreds of South African Illegal Miners, Police Continue Standoff
VOA
Hundreds of illegal gold miners remained stuck underground Friday at an unused mine in South Africa that police have surrounded. South African authorities are refusing to allow… Read more »
South Africa: South Africans Embrace Diversity, but Trust Between Citizens Is Lacking
Afrobarometer
Tolerance is high for religious, ethnic, political, and sexual differences, but lower for immigrants. Read more »
Africa: Africa Leading in Next-Gen Drone Technology Trials
Africa Renewal
Rwanda and Kenya are emerging as key hubs for testing drone technology that could revolutionize internet connectivity, disaster response, border control, healthcare and… Read more »
Kenya: CS Mutua Announces Nationwide Recruitment Drive for Kenyans Seeking Jobs Abroad
Capital FM
Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary, Alfred Mutua, has announced an ambitious nationwide recruitment program targeting Kenyans interested in overseas employment. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Temporary Reprieve for Residents As Crowhill Road Reopened
263Chat
Residents of Crowhill Views and representatives of the Mt Breezes Borrowdale Brooke Owners Association have reached a temporary resolution to a heated dispute over the closure of a… Read more »
