March 24
Rwanda: Treasury Chief Kabera Defends New 3 Per Cent Tourism Levy
New Times
A new tourism levy that was introduced recently by the government is set to benefit the sector, Godfrey Kabera, Minister of State for National Treasury at the Ministry of Finance… Read more »
Uganda: Head of Public Services, Nakyobe Commends Ursb for Transforming Registration Services
Nile Post
The Head of Public Service and Secretary to the Cabinet, Ms. Lucy Nakyobe Mbonye, has praised Read more »
South Africa: Media Alert - Public Service Committee Assessing Public Services in Mahikeng and Rustenburg [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
The Portfolio Committee on Public Service and Administration will tomorrow (Monday) receive a briefing at the North West Premier's Offices on the state of the provincial… Read more »
South Africa: Media Alert - Committee to Assess Implementation of the Department's Strategic Plans and Provision of Housing Opportunities [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
The Portfolio Committee on Human Settlements will this week undertake an oversight visit to Free State to assess the implementation of the Department of Human Settlements'… Read more »
South Africa: Higher Education Committee to Conduct Oversight Visits to Free State Post-School Education Institutions [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
Parliament, Sunday, 23 March 2025 - The Portfolio Committee on Higher Education will embark on a week-long oversight visit to post-school education and training (PSET) institutions… Read more »
West Africa: Sensitivity in Politics Uplifting Governance in Nigeria
Vanguard
Sensitivity is the vibe and inspiration that lies within each and every created being. Most times we choose to mull or numb the promptings to address a particular challenge or… Read more »
Liberia: The Government of Liberia Should Create a National Presidents Day As National Holiday
Liberian Investigator
Saturday, 15th March was the celebration of former President Joseph Jekins Roberts birthday. His birthday, like that of former President Tubman, is celebrated as a National… Read more »
Liberia: Naymote Trains Local Officials to Boost Local Governance
Liberian Investigator
In a bid to strengthen local governance and promote decentralization in Liberia, NAYMOTE Partners for Democratic Development on Friday hosted a one-day county-level… Read more »
Nigeria: Dangers of Political Betrayal and Unconstitutional Interventions
This Day
I am one of those who strongly disapprove Governor Siminalayi Fubara's betrayal of his political godfather. Fubara entered the political arena without established structures,… Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers of Sixteen Ironies [column]
This Day
A rough tabulation of those who objected to the declaration of a state of emergency in Rivers State, in particular the suspension of the Governor, Deputy Governor and State… Read more »
Nigeria: Imagine Rivers State Without a State of Emergency
This Day
Imagine a Rivers State where President Bola Ahmed Tinubu hesitated to declare a state of emergency. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Pledges Full Support for Triumphant Kirsty Coventry
The Herald
The Government has pledged full support for Sport, Recreation, Arts and Culture Minister Kirsty Coventry as she prepares to assume the presidency of the International Olympic… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Celebrating Zim@45 - Embracing Devolution for Inclusive Growth
The Herald
Innocent Mujeri, Herald Correspondent Read more »
Namibia: Response to Malicious Claims Circulating On WhatsApp Regarding Ministerial Appointments - Monica Geingos
Namibian
It has come to my attention that there is an anonymous WhatsApp message in wide circulation titled, "Intelligence Agency Misleads Namibians and the President-Elect in Candidate… Read more »
March 23
Nigeria: Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan's Suspension - Was Senate Action Legal?
Premium Times
There is a raging debate over the legality of the Senate's decision to suspend the Kogi Central senator for six months. Read more »
Kenya: The Devil Can Be Angry, but We'll Build Churches - Ruto
Capital FM
President William Ruto has reaffirmed his commitment to supporting the construction of churches across Kenya, dismissing criticism from opponents. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Kirsty Coventry Deserves IOC Presidency - Mnangagwa
New Zimbabwe
President Emmerson Mnangagwa says Kirsty Coventry deserves to be International Olympics Committee (IOC) president following her election last Thursday to the world most influential… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's Capital Contaminated Its Water. Now, Residents Must Pay to Use It.
Global Press Journal
Residents spend as much as 20% of their income on water, yet what comes from their taps is green, dirty and undrinkable. Now, privatization looms, threatening even higher costs. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Offers Free Caesareans to Save Mothers' Lives - but It's Not Enough [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Nigeria's government launched an initiative in 2024 offering free emergency caesarean sections to poor and vulnerable women, in a plan to bring down the high number of mothers… Read more »
Kenya: Kalonzo Raises Red Flag Over IEBC Reconstitution
Capital FM
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has raised concerns over the transparency and fairness in the reconstitution of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), following… Read more »
Nigeria: In Rivers State, a Republic of Anomaly Renews Its Methods [opinion]
Premium Times
From the get-go, the invention of Nigeria was about the exploitation of resources and property. Rivers State is at the centre of these resources. Read more »
Somalia: Somali President Meets African Union Chairperson, Discusses Strengthening Bilateral Cooperation
Shabelle
Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud today met with African Union (AU) Chairperson Mahamoud Ali Youssouf in Mogadishu, where they agreed to bolster bilateral relations and… Read more »
Nigeria: Ill-Treatment of Nigerians Unacceptable - NCAA to Delta Air Lines
Vanguard
Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, weekend, warned a United States airline, Delta Air Lines, that it would not tolerate ill-treatment of Nigerian passengers. Read more »
Nigeria: 'You Need Periodic Drug Test' - Senator Akpoti-Uduaghan Replies Karimi
Vanguard
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan has fired back at her colleague from Kogi West Senator Sunday Karimi, calling for the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to conduct… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Reviews National Culture Policy After 37 Years
Premium Times
"...The document was last reviewed in 1988 and has remained in draft form for over 37 years despite its significance in shaping Nigeria's cultural and creative industries". Read more »
