April 02
Zimbabwe: Former City of Harare Bosses Up for U.S.$465,000 Fraud in Failed Mbare Bio-Digester Project
New Zimbabwe
Two former top officials at City of Harare (CoH) have been dragged to court for allegedly awarding a US$465,290 tender to an undeserving company. Read more »
Zimbabwe: ZEC Appoints New Chief Elections Officer
New Zimbabwe
THE Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) has appointed Simbarashe Tongayi as the new substantive Chief Elections Officer. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Sacks Kyari, NNPC Board Chair
Daily Trust
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the reconstitution of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited board, removing its Group Chief Executive Officer, Mele Kyari… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt, Experts Call for Increased Investments in Maternal Health
Daily Trust
The federal government and stakeholders in the health sector have called for increased investments in women's health and empowerment to enhance their access to quality healthcare… Read more »
Nigeria: President Tinubu, Top Dignitaries Set for Opening Ceremony in Uyo - NDSF [press release]
Premium Times
The opening ceremony will showcase 40 music and comedy talents from the Niger Delta region, with Phyno and Eben headlining the musical performances Read more »
Kenya: Governors to Challenge Kenya Power in Court Over Unpaid Wayleave Fees
Capital FM
The Council of Governors is planning to challenge a law that exempts the Kenya Power Company from paying billions of shillings in wayleave fees. The county bosses argue that the… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyans to Gain More From Broadbased Govt - President Ruto
Capital FM
Kenyans stand to gain more from the broadbased government as opposed to a divided country along ethnic lines, President William Ruto has said. Read more »
Nigeria: Ekiti Airport 'Ll Run 24-Hour Flight Operations - Governor Oyebanji
Vanguard
Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State, yesterday, assured that the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport will run a 24-hour operation to give the route a… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Airline Acquires Aircraft After Suspending Flight
Daily Trust
Green Africa, one of Nigeria's domestic carriers, has acquired its very first owned aircraft. Read more »
Nigeria: Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan Defies Kogi Govt, Police Ban, Holds Homecoming Rally
Daily Trust
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan yesterday defied the Kogi State government's ban on rallies and a police directive restricting public gatherings as she held a homecoming rally in… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF Commends Citizens for Upholding Peace
The Herald
ZANU PF has applauded Zimbabweans for heeding President Mnangagwa's call for peace. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Trump Aid Cut - Zim to Unveil HIV Funding Plan
The Herald
ZIMBABWE will unveil an HIV sustainability plan expected to address funding issues following the suspension of development partner support through United States President Donald… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabweans Demonstrate Full Support for President
The Herald
Zimbabweans demonstrated their full support for President Mnangagwa and their appreciation of the peace prevailing in the country by ignoring calls to demonstrate by some… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Procures Breathalysers to Use At Roadblocks
The Herald
The Government is in the process of procuring more breathalysers for use at roadblocks to combat the rising number of accidents caused by reckless and drunk driving. Read more »
Uganda: Odur Grills DPP Over 'We're Still Investigating' Excuse in Criminal Cases
Nile Post
During the committee meeting, Odur asked DPP officials if any of them had ever been charged with a criminal offence. When none responded, he suggested this might explain why… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa's Regime Panics - Forces Police Officers to Sign Loyalty Forms
New Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE Republic Police (ZRP) officers have been forced to sign loyalty forms that declare that they will not go against any order given by Commissioner General Stephen Mutamba,… Read more »
Nigeria: Opposition Planning to Instigate Crisis in Edo, APC Alleges
Leadership
The Edo chapter of All Progressives Congress (APC) has raised an alarm that some major opposition political parties are planning to instigate crisis in the state and make it… Read more »
Nigeria: We'll Field Candidates Who Can Win Elections in C'river - APC
Leadership
The ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Cross River State has assured that it will ensure the emergence of candidates that can win elections in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Save Contributory Pensioners From Poverty, APC Chieftain Appeals to Tinubu
This Day
A Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress (APC) in Osun State, Hon. Olatunbosun Oyintiloye, has appealed to President Bola Tinubu to look into the plights of contributory… Read more »
Nigeria: National Assembly Weakening Our Democracy
Vanguard
Since the return of democracy in 1999, sleaze has always been seen as the second shadow of our National Assembly. During the tenure of former President Olusegun Obasanjo, Senators… Read more »
Nigeria: Terrorism, Tinubu's Lamentations and Demand for Justice By NEF, NGF
Vanguard
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's terse message of helplessness and abdication of his presidency came to a head over the killing of suspected kidnappers/terrorists in Edo State in a… Read more »
Nigeria: Edo Gov Poll Dispute - Anxiety As Tribunal Gives Judgement Today
Vanguard
...As Okebholo sends a message of hope Read more »
Nigeria: Kogi Central Stands Still for Akpoti-Uduaghan
Vanguard
...Says "nobody can stop me from coming home'...Accuses INEC of bias in her recalllNatasha has no respect for rules, laws -- Kogi govt Read more »
Nigeria: Use Dialogue to Resolve Rivers Crisis, N/Delta Leaders Urge Tinubu
Daily Trust
Niger Delta leaders have asked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to prevail on the warring groups in Rivers State to embrace dialogue for an amicable resolution of the political crisis… Read more »
Namibia: Budget Deadlock -- Is Actionsa the ANC's Saviour and What Does It Mean for the GNU?
Namibian
ActionSA offered the ANC crucial support to pass the fiscal framework on Tuesday as talks with the DA deadlocked. The vote heads to the National Assembly on Wednesday and could… Read more »
