November 07
Kenya: Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre At Kenyatta University Wins Tourism Resilience Award in London
Capital FM
The Global Tourism Resilience and Crisis Management Centre - Eastern Africa (GTRCMC-EA), based at Kenyatta University, has been honoured with the prestigious Tourism Resilience… Read more »
Namibia: More Investment in Hydrogen Required
Namibian
Energy demand from the production of hydrogen could strain Namibia's supply of renewable energy and may not address the high cost of energy in the foreseeable future. Read more »
Namibia: Minister //Hoëbes Invites /Khomanin Landless Communities to State House Over Land Concerns
Namibian
Minister in the Presidency Christine //Hoëbes has invited the landless /Khomanin community to State House to discuss land concerns. Read more »
Kenya: CS Duale Unveils Sh620mn Project to Restore Mt Elgon Forest
Capital FM
Environment, Climate Change and Forestry Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale today unveiled a Sh620 million project to restore the Mt. Elgon Forest ecosystem in Bungoma and Trans-Nzoia… Read more »
Ghana: Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs Congratulates Shirley Ayorkor Botchway
Ghanaian Times
The Greater Accra Regional House of Chiefs has congratulated the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Regional Integration, Shirley Ayorkor Botchway, for her election as the Secretary… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Sets Out Climate Action Plan for COP29
Nile Post
Our vision now is clear: a dual-energy approach that allows Uganda to harness renewable energy sources while ensuring a just, balanced transition that considers the well-being of… Read more »
Uganda: Phase II of Mass Polio Vaccination Kicks Off
Nile Post
The Ministry of Health has today launched the second round of the Polio Vaccination campaign in 49 districts. Read more »
Uganda: Closure of Zero-Grazing Cattle Project in Kampala
Nile Post
The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) has officially closed down a zero-grazing cattle project located on Plot 9, Elgon Terrace, in the affluent Upper Kololo… Read more »
Ghana: Inflation in October Increases Marginally to 22.1 Percent
Ghanaian Times
The country's year-on-year inflation rate rose marginally to 22.1 per cent in October 2024 from 21.5 per cent in September, 2024. Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Launches 2 Sickle Cell Policies in Accra
Ghanaian Times
Two national policies that seek to strengthen sickle cell disease (SCD) care and advance Ghana's quest for vaccine self-reliance for a healthier population have been launched in… Read more »
Ghana: We Cannot Win Galamsey War Without Commitment - Ken Ashigbey
Ghanaian Times
The fight against illegal mining, also known as galamsey will never be won if Ghanaians fail to show strong commitment against it, Dr Kenneth Ashigbey, the Convenor of Ghana… Read more »
Africa: Cities Will Be Hit Hardest By Climate Change, UN Report Warns
IPS
Cities are in a unique position, simultaneously the biggest emitters of greenhouse gasses and the most affected areas of the greenhouse effect. As a new UN report shows that rapid… Read more »
Malawi: 14,000 of 19,200 Metric Tonnes of Maize From Ukraine Arrives and Being Distributed to Vulnerable Communities
Nyasa Times
Bought from Ukraine with funding from France, Korea, Sweden and The Netherlands -- under the 'Grain from Ukraine' initiative -- the World Food Programme (WFP) has received 14,000… Read more »
Malawi: Gomulira Villagers Demand Govt Intervention in Lin's Dubious Land Occupation
Nyasa Times
In a dramatic turn of events a Chinese wildlife convict Lin Yunhua's daughter has allegedly come in the limelight to process formal registration of her father's controversial big… Read more »
Nigeria: DHQ Confirms Emergence of New Terrorists' Group in Northwest
Vanguard
The Defence Headquarters has confirmed the emergence of a new terrorists group known as 'Lukarawas', exacerbating insecurity in the northwestern part of Nigeria. Read more »
Sudan: Ministerial Delegation Reviews Humanitarian Conditions in River Nile State
SNA
A federal ministerial delegation, accompanied by the Commissioner of Humanitarian Aid (HAC), Salwa Adam Beniya, reviewed the overall humanitarian conditions in River Nile State,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: VP in Bulawayo for Continental Construction Conference
The Herald
Vice President Dr Constantino Chiwenga has arrived at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair grounds in Bulawayo where he is expected to deliver the keynote address at this year's… Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Govt to Reward Compliant Firms for Sustainable Environment
Vanguard
The Lagos State Government has concluded plans to hold industrial pollution abatement award ceremony among industries for ensuring and promoting public safety in the State. Read more »
South Africa: SAWS Warns of Severe Thunderstorms
SAnews.gov.za
The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a yellow level 2 warning for severe thunderstorms in Gauteng, and the western and southern parts of Mpumalanga on Thursday. Read more »
South Africa: DCs Working to Apprehend Escaped Convict
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Correctional Services (DCS) is working with other law enforcement agencies to re-apprehend an inmate who escaped from the Boksburg Correctional Centre. Read more »
South Africa: Memorial Lecture Series to Honour Past and Present Leaders
SAnews.gov.za
The National House of Traditional and Khoisan Leaders (NHTKL), as the custodian of culture and tradition and the anchor of societal moral values, will launch a series of memorial… Read more »
South Africa: Treasury Publishes Operating Budgets for Municipalities
SAnews.gov.za
National Treasury has published on its website the operating and capital budgets of municipalities, as adopted by their respective councils. Read more »
Kenya: First Ladies Endorse Fossil Fuels Non-Proliferation Treaty, Champion for Renewable Energy Transition
Capital FM
The County First Ladies Association (CFA) has endorsed the Fossil Fuels Non-proliferation treaty in supporting an urgent need for action towards an equitable transition from fossil… Read more »
Equatorial Guinea: Baltasar Engonga Dismissed As Equatorial Guinea Financial Investigation Agency DG, First Lady Reacts
Premium Times
Mr Engonga's sex tapes were leaked when he was remanded in custody at Malabo's infamous Black Beach prison over embezzlement of public funds. Read more »
Kenya: IG Kanja Denies Police Involved in Abductions
Capital FM
Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja has denied assertions that the National Police Service (NPS) is involved in increased kidnapping and abduction cases witnessed since June… Read more »
