November 08
Nigeria: Incessant Grid Collapses - Minister Orders Immediate Implementation of Committee's Report
Premium Times
Mr Tunji said that the committee was set up to address the incessant grid collapses in the power sector. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Equity Market Rebounds With N217 Billion Gain
Premium Times
Japaul Gold led the activity chart in volume with 100.93 million, while Julius Berger led in value of deals worth N4.55 billion. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu's Economic Policies Yielding Positive Results - Minister
Premium Times
"You see, we are not seeing it physically but in terms of indices ... you will see that the economy is performing." Read more »
Nigeria: Blackout - Why National Grid Collapse'll Not End Soon - Experts
Vanguard
Nigeria's weak electricity grid system collapsed again yesterday barely 24 hours after a committee set up by the Federal Government to end the national power grid incessant… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians Use 336 Gigabytes Per Second - Report
Vanguard
The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) has announced a significant surge in daily data usage, with a 39% increase from last year, averaging 336 gigabytes per second. Read more »
Nigeria: Dangote, Pinnacle Oil Signed Deal for Product Distribution Facility
Vanguard
At the backdrop of the recent controversy between Dangote Refinery and Pinnacle Oil & Gas Limited over petroleum products imports and distribution, it is now revealed that the… Read more »
Nigeria: NUPENG Threatens Nationwide Strike As Naval Officers Invade Oil Platform
Vanguard
Nigeria Union of Petroleum and Natural Gas Workers, NUPENG, has threatened a nationwide strike as Naval Special force stormed the Oritsetimeyin oil drilling rig to eject workers Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Onion Farmers, Marketers Record 50% Post-Harvest Losses - Association
Premium Times
Rising production costs, post-harvest losses, inflation, and climate change are major challenges confronting onion farmers nationwide. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Debuts New Coffee Brands, Honey On Chinese Market
New Times
Rwanda' organic honey and new specialty coffee made their debut on the Chinese market at the seventh China International Import Expo (CIIE) in Shanghai, opening doors for Rwandan… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Loses $300m to Disasters Annually - Report
New Times
The government aims to bolster its disaster resilience from the current 46% to 60% by 2030 as disaster-related losses cost the country between $200 million and $300 million each… Read more »
Liberia: AfDB Project Affected Residents Receive Resettlement Package in Maryland
Liberian Observer
Residents affected by the ongoing African Development Bank (AfDB) US$15 million bridge construction and joint border post initiative between Liberia and Côte d'Ivoire have… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Why Zanu-PF's Local Currency, Anti-Corruption Resolutions Matter
The Herald
Zimbabwe stands at a critical juncture in its economic history and the resolutions from the recent ZANU PF 21st Annual National People's Conference reflect a proactive approach… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Parliament Pushes for Construction of Emmerson Mnangagwa Stadium - Says NSS Is Too Old
New Zimbabwe
THE Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Sports, Arts and Recreation has recommended the construction of a new stadium in Mt Hampden to address the ongoing stadia crisis. Read more »
Nigeria: Concerns Rise Over 'Borrow-Me-Credit' Service in Nigerian Telecom Sector
This Day
The Association of Telecom Entrepreneurs, representing Nigeria's airtime distribution sector, has raised concerns over what it describes as excessive costs and a troubling lack of… Read more »
Nigeria: Economic Hardship, the Climate Crisis and Violence in the Northeast Projected to Push 33.1 Million Nigerians Into Food Insecurity in 2025
WFP
A new assessment has found that a staggering 33 million people will face acute food insecurity in Nigeria in 2025, with the number of people facing emergency levels of need… Read more »
Nigeria: National Grid - 5 Alternative Power Sources for Nigerians
Vanguard
These frequent national grid collapses call for a need for reliable alternative power sources as unforeseen blackouts have become a hard reality in the country. Read more »
Egypt: Agricultural Exports Increase By 32% As Fertile Plots Expand
Egypt Online
Egypt's agricultural exports increased by 32% during the first 10 months of 2024, according to a report issued by the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reclamation. Read more »
November 07
Kenya: A Conversation with Charlot Magayi - How Mukuru Clean Stoves Combats Air Pollution and Malaria in Africa [interview]
allAfrica
Earlier this week, former Earthshot Prize winner Charlot Magayi appeared at Earthshot, offering her support and inspiring the next generation. Read more »
Zimbabwe: WhatsApp Group Admins to Obtain Potraz License or Risk Penalties - ICT Minister
New Zimbabwe
Administrators of WhatsApp groups operating within Zimbabwe's borders are now compelled to register and secure a license from the Post and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority… Read more »
Africa: Smart Gamble or Foolish Risk? the Case for and Against Nuclear in Africa [analysis]
African Arguments
Nuclear energy is low carbon, high intensity and consistent, but also expensive, hazardous, and perhaps simply unnecessary. Read more »
Africa: Electric Vehicles in Africa - What's Needed to Grow the Sector [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
In sub-Saharan Africa, high levels of particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution from vehicle tailpipe emissions cause poor health, developmental stunting, and even death. Vehicle… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'Zimbabwe Ready to Work With Trump'
The Herald
ZIMBABWE stands ready to work with the United States of America and its people to build a better, more prosperous and more peaceful world, President Mnangagwa has said. Read more »
Nigeria: Reckless Driving Kills More Passengers Than Drivers - FRSC
Premium Times
"Crashes do not discriminate, and we must all take responsibility for creating safer roads." Read more »
South Africa: Pensioner Loses Everything On Banxso
GroundUp
The investment platform under scrutiny since April has had its license suspended Read more »
Kenya: KRA Surpasses Revenue Targets in Oct for First Time Since 2021
Capital FM
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) exceeded its monthly revenue targets in October, marking the first time since December 2021. Read more »
