April 30
Namibia: The Rise of 'Militant' Unions in Namibia
Namibian
As Namibia joins the rest of the world in celebrating Workers' Day tomorrow, most unionists in the country feel the financial situation is tough for many workers. Read more »
South Africa: Public Sector Hard Hit By Strike Action
GroundUp
In 2023 and again in 2024, about half the strikes have been in the public sector, says report Read more »
South Africa: Govt Creates Better Life During 30 Years of Democracy
SAnews.gov.za
Over the past 30 years government has empowered its citizens by implementing programmes aimed at improving their lives for the better. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Approves Salary Increase for Some Civil Servants
Premium Times
The talks between the government and labour unions, NLC and TUC, for a substantial increase in the salaries of government workers are still ongoing. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Ask NERC to Suspend Electricity Tariff Hike, to Launch Investigation
Premium Times
NERC had earlier this month announced an increment in the electricity tariff for Band A consumers. Read more »
Kenya: April Inflation Drops to 5% On Easing Food, Fuel and Electricity Prices
Capital FM
Kenya's monthly inflation dropped by 0.7 percent to 5 percent in March from 5.7 percent in March after food, fuel, electricity, and housing costs dropped. Read more »
Nigeria: Amid Fuel Scarcity, Petroleum Marketers Threaten to Shut Down Outlets
Premium Times
"We call on our members to however remain resolute and law-abiding, even as we draw close to the immediate ultimatum for our demands to be met and addressed by the NMDPRA," the… Read more »
Africa: Jobs for Young Africans - New Data Tool Reveals Trends and Red Flags [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
An estimated 23.6 million young Africans (aged 15-35) are unemployed - that's one in 22 (4.5%). With this number projected to grow to 27 million by 2030, the need for jobs is… Read more »
Gambia: GPA Announces Plans to Build Second Lander Bridge
The Point
The Gambia Port Authority (GPA) has revealed plans to build a second landing bridge for operational safety of ferries. Read more »
Tanzania: Zbar Launches Campaign to Promote Domestic Use of Seaweed Products
Daily News
ZANZIBAR has launched campaign to promote domestic use of seaweed products as part of efforts to expand the market of the spices in the country. Read more »
Tanzania: Tanga Port Sees Booming Cargo Volume After Facelift
Daily News
THE Tanga Port has registered an increase of 16.1 per cent in cargo during the first three quarters of the 2023/24 Fiscal Year (FY), as stated by the port's Manager, Mr Masoud… Read more »
Tanzania: Deputy PM Biteko Stresses Natural Gas Use
Daily News
DEPUTY Prime Minister and Minister for Energy, Dr Dotto Biteko, reiterated the importance of utilising natural gas as an alternative energy source for Tanzania to mitigate climate… Read more »
Namibia: Central Bank Broadens Financial Inclusion With Instant Payment Project
Namibia Economist
The Bank of Namibia (BoN) last week launched the Instant Payment Project with the intent of broadening financial inclusion through essential and affordable financial services to… Read more »
Nigeria: Commuters Stranded in Ogun As Fuel Scarcity Grounds Transportation Services
Premium Times
From Panseke to Iyana Mortuary, Ijaye, Sapon and other bus stops, commuters, including primary and secondary school students, were left stranded and trekking long distances. Read more »
Liberia: LRA Boss Reinforces Commitment to Combat Fraud for Revenue Growth
FrontPageAfrica
Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) Commissioner General Dorbor Jallah has reiterated his dedication to curbing illicit practices within customs operations, including false… Read more »
Nigeria: No, Nigeria's Federal Road Safety Commission Is Not Recruiting
Africa Check
No, Nigeria's Federal Road Safety Commission is not recruiting Read more »
Nigeria: Fuel Queues Will Be Cleared By Wednesday Across Nigeria - NNPCL
Premium Times
"Unfortunately, we experienced a three-day disruption in distribution due to logistical issues, which has since been resolved." Read more »
Nigeria: Shell - Nigerian Govt Develops Divestment Framework
Premium Times
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) said the framework, which consists of seven cardinal pillars, would also guide other similar investments in the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Annual Inflation Surges to 57,5% As ZiG Knocks Down Monthly Rate
New Zimbabwe
THE yearly inflation rate for April 2024 increased to 57,5% on the back of expectations that it will decline significantly going forward owing to the impact of the newly introduced… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's ZiG Currency Knocks Down Yearly Inflation to 3,2% - New Notes, Coins Released
New Zimbabwe
The recently introduced ZiG currency has exerted its impact on yearly inflation to 3,2% in a development consistent with current monetary trends, the Zimbabwe National Statistics… Read more »
Namibia: Using the Value of Diamonds for Upliftment
New Era
TaTe Diamonds, an investment holding company headquartered in Windhoek, is on a mission to become a fully vertically-integrated Namibian-owned diamond company operating… Read more »
Nigeria: Demand for Mining Marshals Shows Sector Support for Policy - Alake
Premium Times
Mr Alake revealed that processes for enacting legislations for the establishment of the Nigerian Solid Minerals Corporation are already underway in the National Assembly, through… Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Arraigns Former Kwara Finance Commissioner for N1.22 Billion Fraud
Premium Times
The former Kwara State Commissioner for Finance is being tried alongside former Governor Abdulfatah over N1.22 billion money laundering charges. Read more »
Nigeria: Jnr Pope - Sound Engineer Precious Ofurum Buried in River State
Premium Times
Precious Ofurum, alongside Jnr Pope and three others, died on 10 April in a boat mishap. Read more »
April 29
Zimbabwe: Zimbabweans Short-Changed As ZiG New Currency Resistance Grows
New Zimbabwe
DESPITE the recent launch of Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency by the Reserve Bank, many Zimbabweans are finding themselves priced out of the market yet again. Read more »