November 07
Ghana: 'We Want to Empower the Youth to Succeed in Digital Economy'
Ghanaian Times
Telecel Ghana Foundation has launched the Telecel Digitech Academy at St. Cecilia RC School, Hodome in the Volta Region, to equip young students across Ghana with the essential… Read more »
Ghana: Donewell Insurance, Happy FM Organise Blood Donation Exercise
Ghanaian Times
Donewell Insurance Ltd partnered with Happy FM to organise the 2024 edition of the annual blood donation exercise. Read more »
Ghana: Best Bags Gh¢ 881m Profit Over 4 Years - Dr Provencal
Ghanaian Times
The Bulk Energy Storage and Transportation (BEST) has over the last four years recorded a cummulative profit after tax of about GH¢881million, the Managing Director of the… Read more »
Namibia: Small Businesses Want Support for EU Due Diligence Compliance
Namibian
Small and medium-sized Namibian businesses are concerned about additional costs associated with compliance with the European Union's (EU) Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence… Read more »
Namibia: Schlettwein Calls for Water Funding to Be Prioritised
Namibian
Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform Calle Schlettwein has called on African governments to resolve the freshwater crisis. Read more »
Namibia: Samherji's Board Informed Often and in Detail
Namibian
In the audit reports of Arnar Árnason, Samherji Group's auditor, it can be seen that Samherji's management was informed about "Samherji's African activities in Namibia"… Read more »
Nigeria: Prof Kailani Condemns Calls to Remove NNPCL Chief Mele Kyari
Leadership
Director General of the Confederation of All Progressive Congress (APC) Support Groups, Engr. Prof. Muhammad Kailani criticised calls for removing Nigerian National Petroleum… Read more »
Nigeria: Asset Providers Increase Meter Prices for Discos
Leadership
Meter Asset Providers (MAP) have increased the prices of prepaid electricity meters, marking the second price increase in barely four months. Read more »
Nigeria: Sen Natasha Tasks African Leaders On Energy
Leadership
The lawmaker representing Kogi Central at the National Assembly, Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan, has called on African leaders to prioritise financing technical innovation and… Read more »
Nigeria: For a Sustainable Tomorrow, Azura Power to Unveil Solar Car Park At UNN
This Day
Azura Power West Africa will on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, unveil a 240 KW installation of state-of-the-art Solar Car Park at the University of Nigeria Nsuka UNN, Tuesday,… Read more »
Nigeria: Empowering Nigerians for Economic, Social Change Through 'The Blueprint of How'
This Day
Precious Ugwuzor writes that to tackle the prevailing economic crises, Mfon Ekpo, a renowned leadership expert and development strategist, is set to return The Blueprint of How… Read more »
Nigeria: BIC Bolsters Operations, Appoint New General Manager
This Day
BIC, a global-leading manufacturer of stationery, lighters, and shavers, has announced the appointment of Anthony Amahwe as the General Manager to lead its Nigerian operations.… Read more »
Nigeria: CJN Calls for Improved Strategies, Innovation to Protect Telecoms Consumers' Data
This Day
Worried about the continuous misuse of personal data of telecoms consumers, which has exposed them to increased risk of identity theft, coupled with the frequent hacking of… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerians and Social Media Usage
This Day
The advent of social media has been no doubt life transforming and life defining for many people around the globe. Nigerians are no exceptions. Read more »
November 06
Africa: African Innovators Poised to Heal the Planet and Drive Local Economies, Says Wanjira Mathai [interview]
allAfrica
"We are gathering to celebrate African innovators who are developing innovations that heal our planet, create local jobs, and safeguard our communities." Read more »
South Africa: 'Young Leaders No Longer Waiting For Seats But Creating Their Own' - Climate Leader at Earthshot
allAfrica
Despite Africa contributing minimally to global emissions and global warming, this continent is most susceptible to the consequences of climate change. However, African… Read more »
Mozambique: Post-Election Internet Restrictions Hinder Rights
HRW
The Mozambican authorities should immediately end internet restrictions imposed since October 25, 2024, and restore full access to social media platforms, Human Rights Watch said… Read more »
Africa: African Presidents Congratulate Trump On U.S. Election Victory
VOA
Donald Trump's victory over Democratic candidate Vice President Kamala Harris dominated the news cycle across Africa on Wednesday, with coverage reflecting the anxiety being felt… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Becomes First African Carrier to Own Airbus A350-1000
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopian Airlines has become the first African carrier to receive the Airbus A350-1000, marking a historic milestone in African aviation. The airline received the advanced… Read more »
Botswana: Botswana's New President - Who Is Duma Boko and What Does He Stand For? [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The electoral defeat delivered to the Botswana Democratic Party led by Mokgweetsi Masisi was met with incredulity in neighbouring states. Not many expected the party that had run… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia Poised to Be Primary Beneficiary Within Brics Bloc
ENA
Ethiopia is poised to be a primary beneficiary within the BRICS bloc, Russian Ambassador to Ethiopia Evgeny Terekhin remarked. Read more »
Africa: Trump Win Could Jeopardise Agoa Renewal, Putting Africa At a Crossroads
Business Day Africa
A potential victory for former U.S. President Donald Trump in this election could leave African countries at a critical moment, as the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is… Read more »
Mauritius: Mauritius' Social Media Shutdown - a Worrying Sign That Civil Rights Are Slipping [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Mauritius' communications regulator recently shut down access to social media platforms until a day after the upcoming general election, due to be held on 10 November 2024. The… Read more »
Somalia: U.S. Forgives $1.14 Billion Debt to Somalia's Economic Recovery
Radio Dalsan
In a move to bolster Somalia's economic recovery and stability, the United States has forgiven $1.14 billion in debt owed by Somalia. The debt cancellation, announced by US… Read more »
Nigeria: National Grid Collapses 9th Time in 10 Months
Leadership
The National grid has suffered yet another collapse, plunging the country into another round of darkness. Read more »
