July 09
Nigeria: Economic Hardship - Hanks Anuku Stages Protest Over Hunger in Nigeria
Premium Times
In a video that has since gone viral, the actor passionately addressed the widespread hunger and hardship in the country. Read more »
Kenya: World Bank Youth Job Program Ends in Kenya
Capital FM
The Kenya Youth Employment and Opportunities Project (KYEOP) has ended since it was started in 2016. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Economic Journey, 30 Years On
New Times
Rwanda has moved from obscurity to one of the fastest growing economies in Africa since the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, which left over a million lives lost and totally… Read more »
Liberia: Sinoe Port Acting Manager Outlines Challenges
Liberian Observer
Sinoe County acting Port Manager Rupert D. Smith has decried the poor condition of the port. Read more »
Ethiopia: Expediting Ethiopia's Investment Voyage [editorial]
Ethiopian Herald
The preeminent instance to invest in Ethiopia is now as a number of catchy scenarios like a luring investment atmosphere, capable human power and apt ground for doing business are… Read more »
Ethiopia: Local Manufacturing Industry Boosts Capacity With Smart Poles Production
Ethiopian Herald
The production of smart poles marks a significant milestone for Ethiopia's local manufacturing industry, which has seen growth from 30% to 40%, according to the Ministry of… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Debt-to-GDP Within World Bank/IMF Ceiling - DMO
Vanguard
The Debt Management Office (DMO) said Nigeria's debt-to- Gross Domestic Product (GDP) ratio is within the specifications of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) for… Read more »
Kenya: High Court to Hear Petition On Nomad Energy Limited Liquidation
Capital FM
The Nairobi High Court is set to hear a petition for the liquidation of Nomad Energy Limited in October this year, following a three-year delay. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Committed to Workers' Rights, Decent Wage - Labour Minister
Leadership
Minister of State for Labour and Employment, Hon. Nkeiruka Onyejeocha, has sought collaboration efforts to create a conducive working environment and productivity in the country's… Read more »
Nigeria: Global Food Prices Steady in June, Cereal Production Hit Record High - FAO
This Day
The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) has stated that the benchmark for world food commodity prices remained stable in June. Read more »
Uganda: Con Men Swarm Hoima Stadium Project
Nile Post
Job is the name of their offering and in a country with half the population being youthful or younger, a job offer is appealing. Read more »
Kenya: Moody's Downgrades Kenya Over Fiscal Strategy Concerns
Business Day Africa
Moody's has downgraded Kenya's sovereign rating deeper into junk territory, citing a diminished capacity to implement a fiscal consolidation strategy after the government dropped… Read more »
Uganda: FINCA Commits to Championing Financial Independence in Refugee Settlements
Nile Post
FINCA Uganda has expressed commitment to integrating refugees into the Ugandan economy and promote self-reliance. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Police Crackdown On Illegal Miners in Mazowe
New Zimbabwe
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has issued a stern warning to illegal miners operating in Mazowe Mine Lease 35, ordering them to leave the premises by July 13. Read more »
Zimbabwe: We Are Starving - NSSA Pensioners Petition Parliament Over Measly Pay-Outs
New Zimbabwe
NATIONAL Social Security Authority (NSSA) Pensioners Advocacy have demanded an immediate upward review of their monthly pay-outs saying they have been denied their right to life. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Financial Markets Indaba, CBZ to Woo Diaspora Investments
New Zimbabwe
FINANCIAL Markets Indaba and leading financial services provider, CBZ Holdings are set to attract investment inflows from the United Kingdom diaspora community. Read more »
Nigeria: Petrol Queues - Stations to Operate Longer Hours, Share Stock - NNPC
Premium Times
"We are getting fuel stations to run for longer hours and we are getting marketers to collaborate and share stocks..." Read more »
Liberia: Lufthansa Group and Brussels Airlines Launch Phonics and Reading Literacy Program With Rosetta Steps Education Center
Liberian Observer
Help Alliance, the corporate social arm of Lufthansa Group and Brussels Airlines, are pleased to announce the successful implementation of their joint phonics and reading literacy… Read more »
Zambia: Airtime Scratch Cards to Go?
Times of Zambia
BRIEFCASE has observed that mobile phone providers are currently sending texts to users on the intention to phase out scratch cards. Read more »
Ghana: Government Receives Five Bids for Saglemi Housing Project Completion
Accra Times
10 companies had initially submitted the bids, but only five - Afro Arab Properties Ltd, Quarm-LMI Consortium, Dredge Masters-Titanium, Broll Ghana Ltd, and Masiltin Group) were… Read more »
Namibia: Multichoice Encourages Public Participation in Voting for Content Creators of the Year
Namibia Economist
MultiChoice Namibia has launched the nominations for the DStv Content Creator Awards 2024, alongside the unveiling of their new website, namcca.com. Read more »
Ethiopia: Entry of Foreign Banks in Ethiopia - Asset or Liability ? [opinion]
Ethiopian Herald
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Rwanda: Introducing Maltona: the New Refreshing Non-Alcoholic Beverage for Everyone
New Times
Skol Brewery Ltd is excited to announce the launch of Maltona, a new non-alcoholic malted beverage hitting shelves everywhere now. Crafted with premium natural ingredients, Maltona… Read more »
July 08
Africa: Power-Hungry AI Is Driving a Surge in Tech Giant Carbon Emissions. Nobody Knows What to Do About It [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Since the release of ChatGPT in November 2022, the world has seen an incredible surge in investment, development and use of artificial intelligence (AI) applications. According to… Read more »
South Africa: Municipalities' R78 Billion Eskom Debt an 'Urgent Task' - Ramokgopa
SAnews.gov.za
The R78 billion debt owed to Eskom by municipalities must be urgently addressed to protect the ability of the power utility to fulfil its mandate. Read more »