October 31
Zimbabwe: Council Hunts for Finance Director
The Herald
Harare City Council is hunting for a new finance director after going for more than eight years without a substantive one due to bickering among councillors. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Chibadura's Ally Chemudara Speaks Out
The Herald
Rodrick "Cowboy" Chemudara's name is quite familiar in sungura circles. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Research, Innovation Anchor Uz Industrialisation Week
The Herald
The University of Zimbabwe is running its Industrialisation Week, highlighting research and innovation as key drivers for Zimbabwe's economic transformation. Read more »
Kenya: A New Era of Premium Tequila in Kenya - Don Julio 1942 and the Rise of Luxury Spirits
Capital FM
For years, tequila carried a reputation for harshness--a drink downed quickly at the club, often leading to regrettable hangovers the next morning. This, however, was the story of… Read more »
October 30
Zimbabwe: Chinese Steel Plant - Zimbabwe's Economic Boon or Environmental Nightmare?
VOA
Zimbabwe is aiming to be home to Africa's largest steel plant, but disputes over the project continue even as it ramps up production. Read more »
Africa: Mining Must Become More Responsible and Sustainable. Where Hi-Tech Solutions Fit in [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
If you visit a commercial mining operation anywhere in the world today, some sights and sounds - workers descending in elevators to underground shafts, the roar of truck engines -… Read more »
Africa: What Does Africa Really Want? [blog]
CFR
The continent's case for "global restructuring" is muddled. Read more »
Africa: Africa's Role in Ethical AI for Healthcare [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming healthcare systems worldwide, offering promising solutions to challenges such as patient diagnosis, disease prediction, and… Read more »
Kenya: Authorities Deny Call Monitoring Allegations
Capital FM
The Director of Criminal Investigations (DCI), Mohamed Amin, has denied allegations that detectives are colluding with mobile service providers to conduct unauthorized tracking and… Read more »
Kenya: Law Society Protests Against Supreme Court's Finance Act Ruling
Capital FM
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has expressed dissatisfaction with the Supreme Court's ruling overturning the decision by the Court of Appeal to quash the Finance Act 2023. Read more »
Uganda: What Afrobarometer's Latest Survey on Gender Reveals About Ugandans [analysis]
Independent (Kampala)
The latest survey report by Afrobarometer published in Kampala on Oct.03 has revealed several contradicting perceptions on gender issues among Ugandans. Read more »
Africa: Brics Summit 2024 - Everything, Everywhere, All At Once? [analysis]
ISS
Ushering in a multipolar order requires a streamlined and coherent political agenda - not unfocused expansion. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa's Fight Against Extreme Poverty Needs a New Strategy - Model Shows How Social Grants Could Work [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
South Africa has been struggling for decades to reduce poverty, inequality and unemployment and raise the rate of economic growth. Read more »
Kenya: Ugandans Give Kenya Ports Authority Nod of Approval
Nile Post
Uganda, which is KPA's largest transit customer, remains integral to the port's operations, with a substantial share of cargo directed towards the country. Read more »
South Africa: Reforms to Attract Infrastructure Investment
SAnews.gov.za
Minister of Finance Enoch Godongwana has announced reforms that will create conditions to attract greater infrastructure investment by private sector participation. Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Blocks Vodacom's $745m Acquisition of Fiber Assets
Daba Finance
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South Africa: Tiger Brands in Talks With Listeriosis Class Action Attorneys to Pay for Victims' Urgent Medical Needs
Daily Maverick
While food producer Tiger Brands' liability for the listeriosis outbreak in 2017/18 has yet to be determined in court, the company is engaging with the legal team behind the class… Read more »
Senegal: Senegal's President Faye Commits to Process Raw Materials
Foroyaa
Senegal's President Bassirou Diomaye Diakhar Faye has vowed to prioritise the manufacturing of the country's raw materials to enhance balance of trade. Read more »
Kenya: KPC Upgrades Nairobi-Eldoret Pipeline to Boost Fuel Supply
Capital FM
Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has completed an upgrade of the Nairobi-Eldoret pipeline to increase petroleum product transportation and meet growing demand in Kenya's western… Read more »
Kenya: Nairobi Gate Invests Sh903mn in Industrial Park Expansion
Capital FM
Nairobi Gate Industrial Park is investing Sh903 million ($7 million) to expand its capacity by adding 130,000 square feet of modular warehouse units. Read more »
Namibia: Drought Relief - 'Basic Right, Not a Favour'
New Era
Popular Democratic Movement leader McHenry Venaani has cautioned against the use of drought relief food or other government interventions for political expediency. Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Steel Giant Abyssinia Eyes $20 Million IFC Loan for East African Expansion, Green Initiatives
Addis Standard
The Board of Directors of the International Finance Corporation (IFC) is set to vote on a financing package of up to $20 million in secured loans for Abyssinia Group of Industries… Read more »
Gambia: Govt to Construct Another 150km of Roads in 2025 - Minister Sillah
The Point
Ebrima Sillah, the minister for Transportation, Works and Construction has reaffirmed the government's continued commitment in addressing road transportation challenges in the… Read more »
South Africa: Mister Sweet Workers Shut Down Labour Department
GroundUp
They claim that an inspector left a Mister Sweet factory with "a lot of packets of sweets" Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania to Host Investment Dialogue Forum
Daily News
OVER 500 participants are expected to attend the investment dialogue forum in Dar es Salaam scheduled for tomorrow. Read more »
