November 20
South Africa: Government Considers Intervention in Eskom Electricity Tariff Hike Application
SAnews.gov.za
Government is preparing to present an intervention regarding Eskom's proposed tariff hike. Read more »
South Africa: As Inflationary Crisis Passes, DA Calls for Tax Relief for Poor South Africans
DA
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Ghana: President Akufo-Addo Inauguratesa 515megawatts Ghana Bridge Power Plant in Tema
GhanaToday
President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Tuesday inaugurated the Ghana Bridge Power Project (GBPP), marking a significant milestone in Ghana's commitment to expanding its power… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria On Part of True Economic Recovery - Shettima
Leadership
Vice president of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Senator Kashim Shettima, has stated that Nigeria is currently on the path of economic recovery. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Must Increase Exportation Capacity for Economy Growth - Sanwo-Olu
Leadership
Lagos State governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu has stressed the need for Nigeria to increase its exportation capacity to revamp its economy. Read more »
South Africa: Only Targeting Immigrant Spaza Shops Is Unconstitutional, Warns Human Rights Activist
GroundUp
The focus should instead be on holding government accountable for ensuring food safety at all stores Read more »
Uganda: Ssenyonyi Rallies Bukomansimbi Coffee Farmers Amid Concerns Over New Coffee Law
Nile Post
The Leader of the Opposition in Parliament, Joel Ssenyonyi, has called on coffee farmers in Bukomansimbi District to stay resilient amidst growing concerns surrounding the recently… Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Affirms Commitment to Sustain Economic Growth
Capital FM
President William Ruto has reaffirmed the government's commitment to containing inflation and driving economic growth. Read more »
Ethiopia: Japan Marks 70-Year of Dev't Cooperation With Ethiopia
Ethiopian Herald
ADDIS ABABA - The Embassy of Japan and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Ethiopia Office celebrated 70 years of Japan's development cooperation with Ethiopia which was… Read more »
Africa: AfDB Advocates Capital Market for Africa's Economic Progress
Ethiopian Herald
ADDIS ABABA- The African Development Bank (AfDB) has emphasized the critical role of establishing a capital market in fostering economic growth, particularly for capital-intensive… Read more »
Ethiopia: Govt Supports Bearing Fruits in Coffee Production - Producers
Ethiopian Herald
ADDIS ABABA - The productivity and quality of Ethiopian coffee has seen a substantial improvement amid sustainable support from the government and experts, Coffee Producers said. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Unveils 25-Year Economic Transformation Framework
Ethiopian Herald
ADDIS ABABA - Government has made public a long-term economic transformation plan that could span 25 years. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Can't Prosper Unless Every Part Thrives - Tinubu
This Day
President Bola Tinubu, yesterday, said although the North could not progress in isolation, Nigeria, too, could not prosper unless every part of her thrived. Read more »
Nigeria: Access Arm Expands Financial Literacy Campaign to 100 Nigerian Schools
Daily Trust
Access ARM Pensions has expanded its flagship corporate social responsibility initiative, Shape Your Future, to 100 schools across Nigeria, underscoring its commitment to fostering… Read more »
Nigeria: Obasanjo Should Keep Quiet, Nigeria Not a Failed State - Jimoh Ibrahim
Vanguard
Senator Jimoh Ibrahim, representing Ondo South Senatorial District, has advised former President Olusegun Obasanjo to refrain from making statements that undermine Nigeria's… Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Warns Against Fraudulent SWIFT Fund Transfer Claims
Premium Times
The CBN clarified that the SWIFT documents provided as evidence are often unverifiable and not traceable on the SWIFT platform. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Oldest Banking Institution Becomes 'First Holdco' As Shareholders Endorse New Name
Premium Times
The change applies also to the subsidiaries within the group, FBN Holdings remarked. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Governor Signs N70,000 Minimum Wage With Labour Leaders
Premium Times
According to the MoU, the new minimum wage will cover all strata of Ekiti workers, as well as pensioners. Read more »
Liberia: Senate to Conduct a Separate Hearing On the Draft National Budget
New Dawn
The Liberia Senate plenary has decided to hear and scrutinize the 2025 draft National Budget separately in the wake of an ongoing political crisis at the House of Representatives. Read more »
Africa: COP29 - Exploring Africa's Untapped Energy Potential Amid Global Energy Security Concerns
Observer
World leaders and some more than 70,000 delegates from 170 countries descended on the Azerbaijan capital, Baku, for the 29th Conference of the Parties to the Conference of the… Read more »
Africa: Andela, CNCF Partner to Train 20,000 Africans in Cloud-Native Skills
Daba Finance
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Cote d'Ivoire: Brvm-Listed Vivo Energy Net Income Jumps 63 Percent in Third-Quarter
Daba Finance
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Benin: Boa Benin Doubles Shares After Capital Increase Amid Challenges
Daba Finance
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Kenya: Kenya Power Launches Sustainability Strategy to Address Climate Change and Boost Resilience
Capital FM
Kenya Power has unveiled its Sustainability Strategy, aimed at integrating sustainable business practices into its operations. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Eyes Two Billion USD in Gold Revenue This Year, PM Abiy Announces
ENA
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has inaugurated a state-of-the-art gold exploration and mining factory in Dima Woreda, Gambella Region of Ethiopia, today. Read more »
