November 06
Uganda: Pistol Concealed in Passenger Baggage Intercepted At Entebbe Airport
Nile Post
John Bosco Twesigye, URA's NII In-Charge at Entebbe, confirmed that the firearm was found in the luggage of a passenger who had arrived from Nairobi aboard Kenya Airways on Sunday,… Read more »
Liberia: EPA Investigates Rubber Giant Firestone for Alleged Water Pollution
FrontPageAfrica
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), through its Environmental Research & Radiation Safety (ERRS) division, is investigating Firestone Liberia for allegedly polluting… Read more »
South Africa: Durban Airport To Get New King Shaka Statue - South African News Briefs - November 6, 2024
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Africa: World Inequality Still Rising Despite Some Convergence
IPS
Despite earlier income convergence among nations, many low-income countries (LICs) and people are falling further behind. Worse, the number of poor and hungry has been increasing… Read more »
Namibia: Couple Scoops Top Farming Prize
Namibian
Farming couple Streicher and Hella Coetzee scooped the Livestock Producer of the Year 2024 award at a glittering gala dinner in Windhoek on Monday evening. Read more »
Nigeria: Afrexim Bank Commits N33bn for Cashew Processing in Nigeria
Daily Trust
The African Export-Import Bank says it is currently providing a N33 billion financing for the establishment of a cashew processing facility in Nigeria as part of efforts to boost… Read more »
Nigeria: UK, Nigeria Agree On Strategic Partnership
Daily Trust
The United Kingdom and Nigeria have agreed on a strategic partnership that will elevate the bilateral relationship between the two countries. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Major Vote of Confidence for Zimbabwe...45 Tycoons Sample Local Attractions
The Herald
ZIMBABWE has rolled out the red carpet to 45 business tycoons from Dubai and the United States of America, who are visiting the country, in a major vote of confidence for the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: President Set for Youth Empowerment Forum
The Herald
Over 10 000 young people from across the country are expected to converge at Magamba Vocational Training Centre tomorrow for the Youth Empowerment Forum where President Mnangagwa… Read more »
Africa: Why Rwanda Leads in Affordable Internet for Africa's Digital Nomads
New Times
If you're among the many people working remotely or travelling as a digital nomad, internet speed and affordability are likely at the top of your list when picking a destination. Read more »
South Africa: Murdered Cape Town Taxi Driver - Family Calls for Probe
GroundUp
Luvuyo Vimba died after a clash with police Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Calls On Ambassadors to Drive Zimbabwe's Development Agenda On the World Stage
263Chat
President Emmerson Mnangagwa has urged the nation's ambassadors to champion the country's socio-economic agenda abroad and counter negative narratives. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia in Full Swing to Launch Trade Under AfCFTA
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia is finalizing its national strategy to begin commodity trading under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreements, announced the State Minister of Trade and… Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Conduct Multi-Pronged KZN Visit
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa is expected to embark on a visit to KwaZulu-Natal over the next three days. Read more »
South Africa: Mashatile to Respond to Questions in Parliament About Township Economy and Extortion
SAnews.gov.za
Deputy President Paul Mashatile will on Thursday respond to questions in the National Council of Provinces (NCOP) relating to several critical issues impacting South Africa's… Read more »
Africa: Easing Travel Restrictions to Boost Intra-African Trade
Africa Renewal
Calls intensify for countries to ease restrictions on movement of persons to boost AfCFTA implementation and regional integration. Read more »
Africa: African Philanthropy - Reflections On Equitable Giving [analysis]
African Arguments
Western imperialism arrived in Africa, dubiously, as philanthropy. In the 21st century, what is the meaning and impact of African philanthropy? Read more »
Africa: Bipartisan Cooperation Is Vital for Effective Transitional Justice in the U.S. [analysis]
ISS
The US can draw insights from Africa and other regions to transform its fragmented efforts into a national transitional justice process. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Directs On Grow Loans
Nile Post
President Museveni has directed the Ministry of Gender to put in place a mechanism through which money paid back from GROW loans is pooled. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Records 4.6 Percent Digital Fraud Attempts in H1 - Transunion
Capital FM
Kenya saw a 4.6 percent rate of attempted digital fraud targeting transactions in the first half of 2024, according to TransUnion's latest H2 2024 'State of Omnichannel Fraud… Read more »
Liberia: Finance Minister Ngafuan Trumpets Arrest Agenda Will Improve Economic and Human Development Indicators
FrontPageAfrica
The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning at the start of the National Sectoral Validation for the ARREST Agenda for Inclusive Development (AAID) said the government of… Read more »
Liberia: Senator Nuquay Denies Budget Manipulation Claims, Speaker Koffa's Removal
FrontPageAfrica
Senator Emmanuel Nuquay has clarified his conversation in a leaked telephone conversation was against the budget manipulations carried out in the 2024 national budget by the… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Lagging in Digital Inclusiveness
Nile Post
Despite identifying digital transformation as a key driver in its National Development Plan III (NDP III), Uganda continues to fall behind Africa's tech giants in digital… Read more »
Liberia: Unprecedented Power Outage Causes Outrage in Ganta
Liberian Observer
A recent unprecedented power outage in Nimba County has raised concerns among residents, especially business people. The Liberia Electricity Corporation's Nimba Grid, operated by… Read more »
Liberia: LRA Conducts Refresher Training for Over 60 Customs Examiners
Liberian Observer
Ganta, Nimba County, Nov 5, 2024 - The Customs Department of the Liberia Revenue Authority (LRA) has completed a week-long capacity-building and refresher training for over 60… Read more »
