May 01
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 Time
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 »
Nigeria: Death Toll Rises to 17 in Enugu-Nsukka Lone Accident - FRSC
Premium Times
"The remaining surviving passenger, who had 64 per cent fire burn injury, is stable and responding to treatment." Read more »
Rwanda: Job Creation Up 60% in Last Ten Years - Labour Ministry
New Times
The number of jobs created in Rwanda increased from 146,000 in 2014 to 235,332 in 2023, implying a 61 per cent rise within the last decade, according to data from the Ministry of… Read more »
Cameroon: Cameroon Workers Want Job Security, Better Pay Amid Price Hikes
VOA
Hundreds of thousands of workers across Cameroon are observing International Labor Day on May 1 by marching against abuses they say include illegal dismissals and failure to pay… Read more »
Rwanda: Mine Workers' Written Contracts Increase, Safety Still Key Concern
New Times
As Rwanda celebrates Labour Day on May 1, the mine workers' union said that currently, 34 per cent of mine workers in Rwanda have written contracts, although they are still facing… Read more »
Uganda: Jobs Are There but People Lack Vision - Museveni
Nile Post
President Museveni has revealed that the current problem in Uganda is not jobs but rather attitude and a lack of vision among citizens who don't listen to the National Resistance… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Salutes Nigerian Workers On May Day [press release]
Premium Times
President Tinubu assured Nigerian workers of his dedication to not only improving their welfare but also enhancing their working conditions and providing the necessary tools for… Read more »
Tunisia: Tunisia, ISDB Sign $60 Million Joint Financing Agreement
Tunis Afrique Presse
A joint financing agreement worth $60 million was signed on Tuesday by Minister of Economy and Planning, Feriel Ouerghi Sebai, and President of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB),… Read more »
Kenya: Top Officials Arrested Over Fake Fertilizer
Capital FM
Top officials of the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) are set to face charges Thursday in the fake fertiliser scandal. Read more »
Rwanda: Labour Union Appeals for Pay Rise Amid High Cost of Living
New Times
The high cost of living is making low-income earning employees unable to meet their basic needs, an issue that must be addressed by raising wages and tax-free income, the Rwanda… Read more »
Liberia: President Boakai Threatens Closure of Western Cluster Limited Over Road Damage and Broken Promises
FrontPageAfrica
Western Cluster Limited has fallen out of favor not only with the Senators of its operational counties, but also with the President, who has threatened to close the mining company… Read more »
Liberia: World Bank Delegation Discusses Policy to Strengthen Liberia's State-Owned Enterprises
FrontPageAfrica
A World Bank Delegation has paid a courtesy call on the Director General of the Bureau of State Enterprises, Hon. Arthur S. Massaquoi at his Capital Bye Pass office in Monrovia. Read more »
Uganda: Chinese Factories Change Fortunes for Mbale Locals
Nile Post
The life of a number of Mbale locals has changed for the better, thanks to Chinese factories under in Sino-Uganda Mbale Industrial Park. Read more »
Liberia: CBL Sets May 15 As Expiration Date for Old Bank Notes
Liberian Observer
The Central Bank of Liberia has set May 15, 2024, as the expiration date for the old Liberian Dollar banknotes, SL1 and SL2, printed during the administrations of former Presidents… Read more »
Liberia: Senate Places 'Mining Cartel Ringleader' On Its Radar
Liberian Observer
Gao Feng, a Chinese national, dubbed the "Real Minister", due to his significant sway within the mining sector of the country, has come under the radar of the Liberian Senate, with… Read more »
Kenya: Woman Dead As Building Under Construction Collapses in Kirinyaga
Capital FM
Tragedy struck in Karia area, Kirinyaga County, on Wednesday morning when a 4-storey building under construction collapsed, killing one person. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Airlines Raises Concern Over Price Gouging On Parts
Business Day Africa
Ethiopian Airlines has grounded three aircraft due to a shortage of spare parts even as it raises concerns over price gouging . Read more »
Zimbabwe: Police On High Alert As Workers Celebrate Labour Day, Warns Unions Against Toyi Toying
New Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE Republic Police (ZRP) has issued a chilling warning to agitated workers and unions against using the May 1st gatherings for protests. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Workers Day - Surging Poverty, Waning Labour Rights in Zimbabwe Dampen May
New Zimbabwe
For Tempson Sajeni burning the midnight oil to attain high grades was an act of wisdom imparted to him by his widowed mother. He did more than enough to pass his Advanced Level… Read more »