March 05
South Africa: Minister Welcomes Engagement With His Majesty King Misuzulu
SAnews.gov.za
Land Reform and Rural Development Minister, Mzwanele Nyhontso, has expressed satisfaction with the outcome of the engagements with His Majesty King Misuzulu KaZwelithini. Read more »
South Africa: Limpopo Premier Raises Concern Over Student Safety
SAnews.gov.za
Limpopo Premier, Dr Phophi Ramathuba, has emphasised the need to enhance student safety, following the rape of four students at the Tlharihani TVET Campus in Mamaila. Read more »
South Africa: Whistleblowers a Cornerstone in Fighting Corruption
SAnews.gov.za
The South African government will introduce the Whistleblower Protection Bill in Parliament this year in a demonstration of support for those who speak out against the scourge of… Read more »
South Africa: North West Launches Agri-Hub to Empower Local Farmers
SAnews.gov.za
The North West Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (DARD), in collaboration with North West University (NWU) Mahikeng campus, has officially launched a new agricultural… Read more »
South Africa: Macpherson to Outline Public Works Progress, Challenges in Presentation to Parliamentary Committee
SAnews.gov.za
Key achievements and challenges within the Public Works and Infrastructure space will come to the fore this morning, as Minister Dean Macpherson is set to brief the parliamentary… Read more »
South Africa: Prasa Sends Condolences After Fatal Free State Crash
SAnews.gov.za
The Passenger Rail Agency of South Africa (PRASA) says it is working closely with the authorities to gather more information and provide support following the crash that claimed 10… Read more »
South Africa: Criminality Will Be 'Dealt With Decisively' - Eskom
SAnews.gov.za
Eskom, in collaboration with the National Joint Operational and Intelligence Structure (NATJOINTS) Energy Safety and Security Priority Committee, is continuing its crackdown on… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Needs R440 Billion for Transmission Development
SAnews.gov.za
South Africa requires upwards of R440 billion in the next 10 years to expand its transmission infrastructure, says Minister of Electricity and Energy, Dr Kgosientsho Ramokgopa. Read more »
South Africa: Video of Bullying Incident At Nqabakazulu High School Condemned
SAnews.gov.za
The KwaZulu-Natal Department of Education has condemned a video circulating on social media showing an alleged incident of bullying at Nqabakazulu High School in KwaMashu, north of… Read more »
South Africa: DA Concludes Working Visit to the United States [press release]
DA
The Democratic Alliance (DA) has concluded a week-long working visit to Washington, D.C., aimed at stabilising diplomatic relations between South Africa and the United States… Read more »
Nigeria: Lassa Fever Resurgence - Nigeria Struggles As Fatality Rates Soar
Leadership
Lassa fever, a highly infectious viral hemorrhagic illness, has continued its deadly grip on Nigeria, straining the country's fragile healthcare system. Read more »
Kenya: CS Mbadi Says No Legal Basis to Pay Councilors' Gratuity
Capital FM
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi says there is no legal basis to pay gratuity to former councilors. Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania to Halt Steel Imports Following Growth in Local Production
New Times
Tanzania is set to officially cease the importation of steel, following massive growth in local production which marks a major achievement in the industrialisation agenda. Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Needs Over 26,000 New Classrooms to End Double Shifts
New Times
The government needs more than 26,500 new classrooms to reduce overcrowding and phase out double shifts in primary schools for improved learning outcomes, according to the Minister… Read more »
Nigeria: Southern Kaduna to Submit Proposal for Creation of Gurara State
Daily Trust
The Southern Kaduna Peoples Union (SOKAPU) has increased its consultation and lobbying efforts for the creation of Gurara State following the House of Representatives' decision to… Read more »
Nigeria: After 5 Years, Makinde Reappoints Oyo Monarch Deposed By Supreme Court
Daily Trust
Oyo State Governor, Seyi Makinde, yesterday , approved the appointment of Prince Adebayo Adegbola as the new Eleruwa of Eruwaland. Read more »
Nigeria: Fubara Denies Receipt of Amaewhule's Letter of 48-Hour Ultimatum
Vanguard
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara has denied receiving any letter from the Martin Amaewhule-led state House of Assembly which gave him 48 hours ultimatum to present the 2025… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopia and Somalia Destined to Prosper Together
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia and Somalia are two big neighboring countries that occupy a large part of the Horn of Africa region, which is known globally as the most unstable part of the continent.… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Wheat Demand Exceeds Local Supply By 92% - AFA
Capital FM
The Agricultural Food Authority (AFA) has said that Kenya only produces 8 percent of its wheat demand, which is 2.2 to 2.4 million metric tonnes annually, relying on 92 per cent in… Read more »
Ghana: I Will Work With MMDCDs Towards Dev't - N/Regional Minister
Ghanaian Times
The Northern Regional Minister, Mr Ali Adolf John Nburidiba, on Monday pledged to work with government officials at the local level to ensure the development of the area. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Criticizes Germany for Politicizing Development, Slams Canada for Ignoring Its Security Concerns in DRC Conflict
Capital FM
The Rwandan government has strongly criticized Germany and Canada over their recent positions regarding the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), accusing them of… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Calls for Patronage of 'Made-in-Nigeria' Products to Grow Economy
Vanguard
The National Agency for Science and Engineering Infrastructure (NASENI), a Federal Government agency, has called on Nigerians to patronise and promote 'Made-in-Nigeria' goods and… Read more »
South Africa: Hawks Granted Preservation Order for Rubber Duck Tail Worth R150 000 [press release]
SAPS
The Gqeberha High Court successfully granted Hawks Priority Crime Specialised Investigation (PCSI) and National Prosecuting Authority's Asset Forfeiture Unit (AFU) preservation… Read more »
Africa: The 1986 Harare 'Berlinesque' Conference, the 'Other Native Question' and the Scramble for and Partition of African Being and Knowing [analysis]
African Arguments
Debating Ideas reflects the values and editorial ethos of the African Arguments book series, publishing engaged, often radical, scholarship, original and activist writing from… Read more »
Nigeria: Despite Minister's Directive, Nigerian University Insists On Controversial VC Appointment
Premium Times
The university claimed that it followed all laid-down guidelines as contained in its establishment act in the selection process of the vice-chancellor. Read more »
