October 16
Nigeria: WTO Members Need to Remain Constructive to Achieve Outcomes - Okonjo-Iweala
This Day
The Director-General of the World Trade Organisation (WTO), Dr. Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala, yesterday, urged members of the global trade body to, "continue to be constructive" in… Read more »
Nigeria: Shell's $1.3bn Oil Assets' Sale Not in 'Waiting Room' As Govt Rejects Renaissance's Bid
This Day
Contrary to a report that the plan by Shell to sell its onshore oil assets to Renaissance Consortium was in the 'waiting room', THISDAY has learnt that the proposed $1.3 billion… Read more »
Nigeria: After Momentary Relief, Inflation Hits 32.70% Amid Higher Food, Energy Prices
This Day
Following two consecutive months of marginal decline, the Consumer Price Index (CPI) which measures the rate of change in prices of goods and commodities shot up to 32.70 per cent… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Civil Servants to Receive $40 Salary Increase Amidst Ongoing Economic Challenges
263Chat
Civil servants in Zimbabwe are set to receive a salary increment, raising wages by $40 from the current $324 per month to $364 for the lowest-paid employees, effective… Read more »
South Africa: Community Blocks R3-Million Park Project, Demands Public Participation
GroundUp
Tsomo residents and businesses say they were never consulted about the site Read more »
Ghana: 328 Apprentices Receive Start-Up Kits in Yendi
Ghanaian Times
A total of 328 apprentices, mainly young women, received business start-up kits at the weekend, after undergoing six months apprenticeship training in the Yendi municipality of the… Read more »
Kenya: KETRACO to Compensate Individuals Affected By Adani Power Project
Capital FM
The Kenya Electricity Transmission Company Limited (KETRACO) has assured that any person affected by the Adani Energy Solutions Limited (AESL) power project will be compensated. Read more »
Africa: Naira Among Worst-Performing Currencies in Africa, Depreciates By 43% - World Bank
Vanguard
The Nigerian naira has been listed as one of the worst-performing currencies in Sub-Saharan Africa in 2024, according to the World Bank's latest Africa's Pulse report. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Says On Right Truck On Implementing Northern Corridor Projects
Nile Post
Northern Corridor partner states have been told Uganda is on the right track in implementing several projects. Read more »
Nigeria: CPPE Speaks On Latest Increase in Nigeria's Inflation
Premium Times
The think tank said the resurgence of high inflationary pressures is troubling, despite monetary policy measures to tame it. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Oil Exploration Drops 6.7% Due to Limited Investment - Report
Vanguard
THERE were indications, yesterday, that oil exploration dropped year-on-year, YoY, by 6.7 per cent in September 2024, due to limited investment in the upstream sector of the… Read more »
Nigeria: IMTO Inflows Increased By 47% to $2.33bn in Six Months - Central Bank
This Day
Data released by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) showed that Inflows through International Money Transfer Operators (IMTOs) grew by 47 per cent to $2.33 billion in the first six… Read more »
East Africa: Comesa Probes Coca-Cola for Potential Anti-Competitive Practices
Business Day Africa
The COMESA Competition Commission (CCC) has launched an investigation into potential anti-competitive practices by The Coca-Cola Company in the Common Market. Read more »
Namibia: Electricity Regulator to Host 9th Electricity Supply Industry Forum in Otjiwarongo
Namibia Economist
The Electricity Control Board (ECB) is set to host the 9th edition of the Namibia Electricity Supply Industry (ESI) Forum on 24 October in Otjiwarongo, Otjozondjupa region. Read more »
Nigeria: Lokpobiri Directs Nmdpra to Investigate Fatal Tanker Explosion in Jigawa
Vanguard
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Senator Heineken Lokpobiri, has instructed the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) to… Read more »
Nigeria: FG Boosts Aircraft Leasing With Idera
Vanguard
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has signed the updated NCAA Procedure for IDERA, Irrevocable Deregistration and Export Request Authorisation, to ensure the safety and… Read more »
Nigeria: There's Going to Be Continuous Engagement With Labour - FG
Vanguard
The Federal Government announced plans for continuous engagement with organized labor, stating it will not wait for tensions to arise before initiating discussions. Read more »
Africa: A Staggering 2.0 Billion Women Live in Poverty With No Access to Social Protection
IPS
The growing gender gap between men and women is reflected not only in the world's highest political hierarchies but also in the daily social and economic lives--with most women… Read more »
Malawi: Chakwera Scores Another Milestone - EU Resumes Budget Support to Malawi After 10 Years
Nyasa Times
In a remarkable turnaround for Malawi's economic landscape, President Lazarus Chakwera has successfully orchestrated the resumption of budget support from the European Union (EU)… Read more »
October 15
Nigeria: Ending Extreme Poverty By 2030, No Longer Possible - World Bank
This Day
A new report by the World Bank has revealed that the United Nations' (UN) goal of ending extreme poverty by 2030 is no longer feasible due to a combination of factors, including… Read more »
Nigeria: Grid Collapse - One Nigerian State Shines At Night When Others Are in Darkness. This Is Why
Premium Times
Nigeria has been experiencing frequent power outages, partly caused by ageing infrastructure. Read more »
Nigeria: Again, Nigeria's Electricity Grid Collapses
Premium Times
The grid collapsed around 9:17 a.m. on Tuesday, with generation dropping significantly. Read more »
Africa: Conflict, Climate Change Increase Hunger and Malnutrition Across Africa
VOA
While the world's farmers produce more than enough food to feed the planet's nearly 8 billion people, United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said "hunger and… Read more »
Senegal: Senegal Unveils 25-Year Development Plan Aiming for Economic Sovereignty and Sustainability
RFI
Senegal's president and prime minister unveiled the government's 25-year development plan on Monday, pledging to build the foundation for economic sovereignty by focusing on… Read more »
Mozambique: 9 Million Mozambicans Live Below the Poverty Line - What's Wrong With the National Budget and How to Fix It [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Mozambique ranks in the bottom 20 of the human development index. This measures a country's progress based on key dimensions such as a long and healthy life and a decent standard… Read more »
