July 09
Zimbabwe: We Are Starving - NSSA Pensioners Petition Parliament Over Measly Pay-Outs
New Zimbabwe
NATIONAL Social Security Authority (NSSA) Pensioners Advocacy have demanded an immediate upward review of their monthly pay-outs saying they have been denied their right to life. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Financial Markets Indaba, CBZ to Woo Diaspora Investments
New Zimbabwe
FINANCIAL Markets Indaba and leading financial services provider, CBZ Holdings are set to attract investment inflows from the United Kingdom diaspora community. Read more »
Nigeria: Petrol Queues - Stations to Operate Longer Hours, Share Stock - NNPC
Premium Times
"We are getting fuel stations to run for longer hours and we are getting marketers to collaborate and share stocks..." Read more »
Nigeria: Jigawa Villagers Link Declining Farming Output, Urban Drift to Abandonment of Dam
Premium Times
The multidimensional poverty report of the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) for 2022 rated Jigawa as the third poorest state in Nigeria. Read more »
South Africa: Computicket Confirms Adele Presents: Coming to Africa Concert is A Scam
Fame Frenzy
Adele fans are crushed following an announcement on the Computicket website that the British songstress would be coming to South Africa on tour. Alas, it wasn't meant to be. Read more »
South Africa: Drake Jumps into Uncle Waffles' Comments, Says He'll be at her Toronto Show
Fame Frenzy
Amapiano star Uncle Waffles will be proudly flying the South African flag at her headline show in Canada in August. Read more »
East Africa: It's Not Too Late for EAC to Reclaim Process to Pacify DR Congo [opinion]
New Times
The recent retreat by East African Community (EAC) ministers has reignited a crucial discussion: the role of the regional bloc in tackling the persistent insecurity plaguing… Read more »
Uganda: MPs Demand Museveni Reverse Directive On Awarding Contracts to NEC
Nile Post
Legislators on the parliamentary Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (Cosase) are concerned that the President's decision of awarding all… Read more »
Nigeria: How 1xcup Changes the Lives of Its Participants, Helps People Get a Future [press release]
Premium Times
The participants of the 2023 tournament talk about their unique experiences and how they are looking forward to 1xCup 2024. Read more »
Tanzania: Brela Promotes On-Spot Business Registration At Ditf
Daily News
DAR ES SALAAM: THE Business Registration and Licensing Agency (BRELA) is encouraging Tanzanians to register their businesses quickly and conveniently during the Dar es Salaam… Read more »
South Africa: Suspects Behind Bars On Charges of Unlawful Possession of Firearms and Ammunition [press release]
SAPS
Efforts by the Western Cape police to rid our communities of prohibited firearms and ammunition turned out to be successful when several adult males were arrested on charges of… Read more »
Nigeria: Oreagba, King of Steeze At 2024 Ojude Oba Festival Named Culture Ambassador
Vanguard
The National Council for Arts and Culture (NCAC) has recognised Farooq Oreagba, who stole the show at the 2024 Ojude Oba Festival, as an Honorary Ambassador for the Council. Read more »
Liberia: Lufthansa Group and Brussels Airlines Launch Phonics and Reading Literacy Program With Rosetta Steps Education Center
Liberian Observer
Help Alliance, the corporate social arm of Lufthansa Group and Brussels Airlines, are pleased to announce the successful implementation of their joint phonics and reading literacy… Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Warn Noun Against Non-Compliance With Appropriation Act
Vanguard
The House of Representatives Committee on University Education has warned the National Open University of Nigeria against spending money not appropriated by the National Assembly. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos School Bus Driver Gets Life Sentence for Defiling 3-Year-Old Girl
Vanguard
A school bus driver, Michael Mowete, was on Tuesday sentenced to life imprisonment for defiling a three-year-old girl ( name withheld). Read more »
Zimbabwe: Acting Is Not an Extramural Activity to Me - It's a Profession - Dumisani Mbebe
The Herald
Dumisani Mbebe brings "dzaddy" energy to every role he plays and he doesn't mind such a label as long as his craft is also appreciated. Read more »
Zambia: Airtime Scratch Cards to Go?
Times of Zambia
BRIEFCASE has observed that mobile phone providers are currently sending texts to users on the intention to phase out scratch cards. Read more »
Ethiopia: Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Arrives in Port Sudan for Official Visit
Addis Standard
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has arrived in Port Sudan for an official work visit, according to state media reports. Read more »
Liberia: NPA Anchors Players Complain Management to LFA Over Termination of Contracts
FrontPageAfrica
Players of Liberia Football Association's second division team, NPA Anchors, have lodged a complaint with the LFA, alleging unfair contract termination by the club. Read more »
Kenya: Beautiful Football - New Gor Coach Neiva Promises Samba Style for Gor
Capital FM
Newly appointed Gor Mahia head coach Leo Neiva has promised the club's funs some beautiful display of football, saying he will bring with him the 'samba style' from his native… Read more »
Ghana: Government Receives Five Bids for Saglemi Housing Project Completion
Accra Times
10 companies had initially submitted the bids, but only five - Afro Arab Properties Ltd, Quarm-LMI Consortium, Dredge Masters-Titanium, Broll Ghana Ltd, and Masiltin Group) were… Read more »
Namibia: Multichoice Encourages Public Participation in Voting for Content Creators of the Year
Namibia Economist
MultiChoice Namibia has launched the nominations for the DStv Content Creator Awards 2024, alongside the unveiling of their new website, namcca.com. Read more »
Uganda: Wakooli Decision Tops Busy Day With Burora, Mawanda in Court
Nile Post
Deputy Director of Public Prosecution Samali Wakooli has her decision cut out, today, as she appears in court to learn whether she can carry on as the lead prosecutor in the… Read more »
Ethiopia: Fostering Bilateral Trust Through Joint Border Management [opinion]
Ethiopian Herald
Nations in the Horn of Africa have been trying to ensure the integrity and coexistence among themselves in economic, political and societal issues. As the region is very volatile… Read more »
Ethiopia: Entry of Foreign Banks in Ethiopia - Asset or Liability ? [opinion]
Ethiopian Herald
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