July 08
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 »
Kenya: High Court Suspends Ruto's Taskforce On Public Debt Audit
Capital FM
The High Court has suspended the Presidential Taskforce on the forensic audit of public debt pending the determination of the petition. Read more »
Kenya: Speaker Wetangula Rejects MP's Bid to Repeal Finance Bill 2024
Capital FM
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetangula has rejected Rarieda MP Otiende Amollo's attempt to repeal the withdrawn Finance Bill 2024, stating that only an Act of Parliament can be… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Acquits Nigerian Publisher of Cybercrime
Premium Times
He was previously arrested in August 2019 and incarcerated for about 179 days, charged with terrorism, treasonable felony, and cybercrime for accusing a Nigerian governor of… Read more »
Ethiopia: Making Economic Sense of Addis Abeba's Corridor Development [opinion]
Addis Standard
The historical capital of Ethiopia is seeing a facelift. Extending in at least three directions from the old city center - Piassa - the urban redevelopment project, named the… Read more »
Uganda: Private Sector Explains Why Manufacturing Should Top Govt Priority
Nile Post
The Executive Director of the Private Sector Foundation Uganda, Mr Stephen Asiimwe, says the manufacturing sector should top government priorities in the Financial Year 2024/25. Read more »
Kenya: Medical Interns Demand Immediate Posting As They Occupy Ministry's HQ
Capital FM
Hundreds of medical, dental, and pharmacy interns have taken a stand against the Ministry of Health (MoH) refusing to back down until their demands are met. Read more »
Morocco: Morocco's Economic Growth Improves to 3.2 Percent for Q3-2024 (Hcp)
MAP
Morocco's national economic growth is estimated to have reached 3.2% in the third quarter of 2024 (Q3-2024), compared to 2.9% in the previous quarter, due to increasing support… Read more »
Nigeria: Two Dead, 18 Rescued in Boat Mishap in Jigawa
Premium Times
Preliminary investigation revealed that the accident was primarily caused by powerful waves and overloading to the extent that the driver was unable to steer the canoe. Read more »
South Africa: 100 Days of No Load Shedding Presents a Moment for Reflection
SAnews.gov.za
Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, says while it is commendable that the 100 day milestone of no load shedding has been achieved in the country; it is… Read more »
Ghana: VRA Issues Notice Over Possible Akosombo Dam Spillage
Accra Times
Last October, the dam spillage caused enormous havoc for communities living around the Volta and Eastern Regions. 88,000 people were affected, although no deaths were recorded Read more »
Kenya: Dennis Maina Spotlights the Future of African Igaming At the Sbea+ Summit
Capital FM
JULY 8 - Dennis Maina, Managing Partner at Suss Ads, a leading Marketing and Communications (MarTech) agency headquartered in Kenya, delivered a compelling keynote address at the… Read more »
South Africa: Ramokgopa Pledges to Be 'Ultra-Aggressive' With Roll-Out of Renewable Energy [analysis]
Daily Maverick
'Let's show the country and the rest of the world that we can do it. We are going to be the leaders on this continent in relation to renewable energy,' said Kgosientsho Ramokgopa… Read more »
South Africa: 'Excessive' New EU Regulations Threaten South Africa's Citrus Export Industry [analysis]
Daily Maverick
These historic cases now in front of the World Trade Organisation's dispute settlement body are matters of serious concern for South African agriculture. We are the second biggest… Read more »
South Africa: As Load Shedding Goes Local, the Power Gap Between Rich and Poor Widens [analysis]
Daily Maverick
While some in SA celebrated more than 100 days without load shedding, our electricity problems are not over. The lived experience of many people, particularly in townships, has not… Read more »
South Africa: Discontent Grows in South Africa's Steel Industry Over Recently Concluded Pay Rise Offer Agreement [analysis]
Daily Maverick
From 1 July, SA steel and engineering workers received a pay increase of about 7%, which will be followed by a 6% increase in 2025 and another 6% in 2026. However, a trade union… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Business Community Mourns 'Flawless Leader' Sternford Moyo
New Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE's business community has described the late lawyer and iconic business leader as a rare breed whose departure has left a huge void in several companies and the economy at… Read more »
Nigeria: Fuel Scarcity - What We Are Doing to Restore Normalcy - Minister
Premium Times
Last Thursday, long queues resurfaced at filling stations across Abuja, Nigeria's capital city, as motorists struggle to purchase petrol Read more »
South Africa: Houses of Parliament to Elect Office Bearers and Receive Briefings On Budget Votes [document]
Parliament of South Africa
Members of both Houses of Parliament - the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) and the National Assembly (NA) - will tomorrow elect office bearers of their respective Houses and… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Low Water Levels At Kariba Dam Threaten Power Generation
The Herald
WITH the continuous decrease in water levels at Kariba Dam, the Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) is monitoring the use of the remaining water for power generation until the next rainy… Read more »
Nigeria: Resolve Minimum Wage Now to Avert Violent Protest, Govt Warned
Daily Trust
The Centre for Crisis Communication (CCC), on Monday, called on the federal government to avert Kenya-like violent protest in Nigeria by resolving the pending minimum wage issue… Read more »
Africa: Africa-Caribbean Trade Poised to Hit $1.8 Billion By 2028
Independent (Kampala)
Trade between Africa and the Caribbean could soar to $1.8 billion annually by 2028, provided that value addition, trade facilitation, and enhanced logistics are prioritized,… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote Refinery Capable of Solving Nigeria's Forex Problems - S&P Global
Daily Trust
International financial analytics corporation, S&P Global, has described the 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) Dangote Oil Refinery and Petrochemicals company as capable of… Read more »
South Africa: Energy Minister Jumping the Gun On New Nuclear Power Plan [press release]
DA
The Democratic Alliance notes with concern statements by Minister of Energy and Electricity, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, that the procurement of 2500MW of new nuclear power was "at an… Read more »
Liberia: LRA Real Estate Expansion Project Nets Over 20,000 Registered Properties in Bassa, Margibi
FrontPageAfrica
The Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) has registered and documented at least 20,000 real properties under its ongoing real estate decentralization project in Margibi and Grand Bassa… Read more »