October 15
Nigeria: Many Nigerian Lawmakers Consume, Trade in Hard Drugs - Senator
Premium Times
The Kano senator also recommended drug tests for politicians before contesting elections and assuming political positions. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Targets Inflation Relief Through Agriculture
Premium Times
"We are looking to food production to help bring down inflation." Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Red Rail Will Transport Up to 500,000 Commuters Daily - Sanwo-Olu
Premium Times
The governor said the Red Rail Line solidifies his administration's transportation legacy. Read more »
Nigeria: Interest Rate Hike in September Done in Anticipation of Fuel Price Increase - Cardoso
Premium Times
Mr Cardoso explained that CBN anticipated the price increase and used the interest rate hike to cushion its inflationary impact. Read more »
Nigeria: Air Peace, Festus Keyamo and the Sad Reality of Nigeria's Aviation Sector [opinion]
Premium Times
The frustration and anger I feel towards Air Peace is overwhelming. The airline's constant disregard for its customers and audacity in offering solutions that, in essence, put more… Read more »
Nigeria: Danjuma Launches Own Airport, Hotel As Nigeria Govt Hands Over Kashimbila Power Dam to Firm
Premium Times
The 40-megawatt hydroelectricity power Dam in Taraba State was initiated by the Goodluck Jonathan administration but concessioned to Mr Danjuma's firm, KP Hydro Limited. Read more »
Nigeria: Building Permits - Fashola Wants Lagos to Reduce Charges, As Sanwo-Olu Extends Amnesty to Building Owners
Premium Times
This is as Mr Sanwo-olu announced an extension of amnesty to owners and developers of existing buildings without planning approvals in the state to 31 December. Read more »
Nigeria: Grid Collapse a 'National Shame' - Peter Obi
Premium Times
"This recurring disaster is a national shame and a glaring testament to the failure of leadership and policy implementation at the highest levels," Mr Obi said. Read more »
East Africa: Rwanda, EAC Vow to Promote Trade Ties
New Times
The East African Business Council (EABC), East African Community (EAC) Secretariat and the Government of Rwanda have declared a commitment to boost intra-EAC trade as well as trade… Read more »
Rwanda: Investors Look to Exploit Rwanda's Popular Twin Lakes
New Times
Investors are increasingly eyeing tourism and hospitality projects along Rwanda's twin lakes of Ruhondo and Burera, aiming to transform the area into a vibrant tourism hub, The New… Read more »
Rwanda: Medics Praise Starlink Internet for Enhancing Service Delivery in Health Centres
New Times
Healthcare providers in various parts of Rwanda have lauded the impact of Starlink internet, introduced on a pilot basis in June 2023, for improving service delivery and easing… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Tomato Exports Surge As Agricultural Innovations Take Root
New Times
Rwanda's tomato exports for the fiscal year 2023-2024 reached 13.7 million kilograms, generating an impressive revenue of $13.8 million, according to the National Agricultural… Read more »
Africa: South Africa's 36.1% Electricity Price Hike for 2025 - Why the Power Utility Eskom's Request Is Unrealistic [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
South Africa's state-owned electricity company, Eskom, has applied to the National Energy Regulator of South Africa to approve a 36.1% electricity price hike from April 2025, a… Read more »
Namibia: Namibians Support Equal Access to Jobs but Say More Needs to Be Done to Protect Women and Girls From Discrimination and Harassment
Afrobarometer
Only half of citizens consider it likely that complaints will be believed. Read more »
Namibia: Namra Urges Public to Report Tax-Dodging Companies
New Era
The Namibia Revenue Agency has urged taxpayers to report companies which do not pay tax so that they can investigate and take action against them. Read more »
Namibia: N$5b Needed Annually for Roads Upkeep...Maintenance Strategy Required for All Roads
New Era
Namibia requires about N$5 billion annually to effectively maintain its national roads network. Read more »
Namibia: Venaani Lashes Out At Northern Tenderpreneurs ...'Blames' Shaningwa for Windswept Rally
New Era
Popular Democratic Movement president McHenry Venaani said businesspeople in the north decorate their trucks with Swapo flags, campaigning for the ruling party because they are… Read more »
Namibia: Air Botswana's Whk Route Faces Delays
New Era
Air Connect Namibia has provided an update on the imminent routes into Windhoek's Hosea Kutako International Airport that have seen a delay in Air Botswana's connection between… Read more »
Liberia: Labor Ministry Nabs 19 Chinese Workers At China Union Without Permits
FrontPageAfrica
The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Labor, has apprehended 19 Chinese immigrants working without valid work permits at TXT Mineral Resources Limited, a subcontractor… Read more »
Liberia: Stop the Killing
FrontPageAfrica
Our Community is in a state of sadness because a speeding motor bike killed a cat this morning. All of the five children of the cat are in tears grieving for their Mother. The… Read more »
Liberia: Central Bank of Liberia Holds Strategic Stakeholders Engagement in Ganta
FrontPageAfrica
The Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) recently concluded a one-day external stakeholders' engagement in Ganta, Nimba County. The event, which brought together participants from all 15… Read more »
Liberia: Presidential Committee Begins Interviewing Applicants for Head of War and Economic Crimes Courts Office, Amid Renewed Criticism of Lack of Transparency
FrontPageAfrica
A whirl of speculation has again clouded the work of the special presidential committee tasked with shortlisting candidates for the position of Executive Director of Office of War… Read more »
Namibia: Nasria Gives Govt N$16-Million Dividend
Namibian
The Namibia Special Risks Insurance Association (Nasria) handed over a N$16-million dividend to the government in Windhoek yesterday. Read more »
Namibia: Energy Stays Relevant
Namibian
Fillipus 'Energy' Nghitumbwa thrust his name into the world-title conversation with an emphatic first-round stoppage of former world champion Yukinori Oguni of Japan in Yokohama on… Read more »
Namibia: Miller, Krugel-Greef Claim National Crowns
Namibian
Alex Miller and Anri Krugel-Greef were crowned the 2024 Nedbank Namibia National XCM Champions at Swakopmund on Saturday. Read more »
