May 02
Nigeria: Fuel Scarcity, Queues, Only Temporary - Reps
Leadership
House of Representatives Committees on Petroleum Resources, Downstream and Midstream have confirmed the availability of petroleum products which arrived in the country since their… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Relaunches Business Ethics Code With Industry Partners
Business Day Africa
The Global Compact Network Kenya (GCNK), in collaboration with the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) and the Kenya Private Sector Alliance, has announced the renewal of the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Econet Opens First Free Remittance Corridors to Zimbabwe
263Chat
Zimbabwe's largest telecommunications and technology company, Econet Wireless, has achieved an Africa first by opening two free remittance corridors into the country, completely… Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Reaches Significant Milestone in Curbing Load Shedding
SAnews.gov.za
Minister in the Presidency for Electricity, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says the end of load shedding is "within touching distance". Read more »
East Africa: Kenya, Tanzania Resolve Poultry Trade Concerns in EAC Meeting
Business Day Africa
Kenya and the United Republic of Tanzania have successfully addressed longstanding concerns regarding the export of poultry and poultry products between them following a two-day… Read more »
Ghana: May 1 'Dumsor' Due to Flooding At Seven Substations
Accra Times
For some couple of months now, Ghanaians have been experiencing power outages popularly known as "Dumsor. Although the government has failed to admit the problem the challenges… Read more »
Nigeria: I Will Do More for You, Mbah Assures Enugu Workers
Leadership
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State has renewed his commitment to the welfare of the people and workers in the state. Read more »
May 01
Malawi: Electricity From Farm Waste - How Biogas Could Help Malawians With No Power [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
In sub-Saharan Africa, over 600 million people (more than 50% of the population) are without access to electricity. Malawi has one of the world's lowest electricity access rates -… Read more »
Senegal: Senegalese Unions Voice Demands On First Labour Day March in Four Years
RFI
After four years without a May Day parade because of Covid-19and other strategic reasons, Senegal has organised a rally for Labour Day this year. This will be President Bassirou… Read more »
South Africa: Village Activists Take Marikana Mining Company to Court
GroundUp
Tharisa Mines is trying to gag us, say Oridile Kgatea and Rodney Kotsedi Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Urges Striking Doctors to End Paralysis, Citing Financial Constraints
Capital FM
President William Ruto has called on striking doctors to end their industrial action, citing financial constraints that hinder the resolution of the remaining two out of 19 issues… Read more »
Uganda: Farmers Hire Gunmen to Guard Cocoa Farms in Uganda As Prices Soar
Accra Times
Global cocoa prices have reached their highest point in over a decade as dry weather hinders farming in Ghana and Ivory Coast, the biggest producers of cocoa in the world. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Parirenyatwa Hospital Battles Bogus Doctors, Tutors
New Zimbabwe
Parirenyatwa Hospital is plagued by increasing cases of bogus medical practitioners at the institution, with 11 offenders arrested in four months. Read more »
Nigeria: U.S., Nigeria Strengthen Ties to Fight Terrorism, Boost Trade
Leadership
The United States and Nigeria have deepened both countries' collaboration to fight the scourge of terrorism in Nigeria and in neighbouring countries troubled by the menace. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Devastating Floods Expose Decades of Poor Urban Planning and Bad Land Management [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Floods in Kenya killed at least 169 people between March and April 2024. The most catastrophic of these deaths occurred after a flash flood swept through a rural village killing 42… Read more »
Ghana: 'Greater Co-Operation Key to Safeguarding Maritime Domain' - Pres Akufo-Addo
Ghana Presidency
The President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, has called for greater levels of co-operation and collaboration amongst the broad spectrum of global maritime… Read more »
Nigeria: Why Increase in Minimum Wage Won't Worsen Inflation - Tuc
Vanguard
The Trade Union Congress, TUC said increasing the minimum wage for civil servants will not worsen inflation. Read more »
Africa: All Is Set for Africa CEO Forum 2024 in Kigali
Nile Post
Organisers have set that all is set for the forthcoming Africa CEO Forum in Kigali, Rwanda later this month. Read more »
Kenya: Murkomen Unveils Plans for New Airport Terminal At JKIA to Tackle Flooding
Capital FM
Transport Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has unveiled plans for a new terminal at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to combat future flooding. Read more »
Ghana: Surgery Cases Were Cancelled Due to Limited Space, Not 'Dumsor' - Korle Bu
Accra Times
The national referral hospital assured their patients and the general public that they will prioritize their care and will continue to work to provide excellent services to address… Read more »
Zimbabwe: New ZiG Currency Notes, Coins Hit the Market
New Zimbabwe
The new Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency circulation kicked off Tuesday as members of the public were able to withdraw the new notes and coins from banks across the country. Read more »
Nigeria: How Navy Rescued 250 Persons From Capsized Boat in Rivers
Vanguard
Gallant personnel of the Nigerian Navy Security Station, NSS 023 deployed along Cawthorne Channel in Rivers State have rescued over 250 passengers, who were onboard a capsized… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zig Notes, Coins Rollout Brings Relief
The Herald
Zimbabweans yesterday began transacting in the newly introduced Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) notes and coins in denominations ranging from ZiG1 to ZiG200, which have since gained acceptance… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mine Workers Subjected to Slave Wages, Poor Working Conditions - Union
New Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe mine workers have said there is nothing to celebrate this Workers Day as they are still working in poor, hazardous conditions and receiving meagre remuneration. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Doctors Push for Safe Working Conditions in Workers' Day Message
New Zimbabwe
AS Zimbabwe celebrated Workers' Day on Wednesday, medical professionals across the country decried the dire working conditions within the healthcare sector. Read more »