November 21
Kenya: Ruto Defends Taifa Care Health Reform, to Prioritize the Poor and Vulnerable
Capital FM
President William Ruto has defended his health reform plan under Taifa Care citing the need to cater to the poor and vulnerable through Universal Health Coverage. Read more »
South Africa: The DA's Plan to Combat Criminal Extortionists Plaguing Our Country to Be Sent to Police Minister [press release]
DA
Note to Editors: Please see attached soundbite from Ian Cameron MP Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa to Officiate National Presidential Msme and Cooperative Awards
SAnews.gov.za
The importance of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) and cooperatives' development in advancing South Africa's broader economic goals will come in to focus at the National… Read more »
South Africa: Agriculture to Conduct Inspections of Terbufos Manufacturers
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Agriculture will, in the next few days, conduct inspections at all five registered manufacturers of Terbufos to ascertain controls, and to determine if markers… Read more »
South Africa: Basic Education Department Hard At Work to Protect Learners From Foodborne Illnesses
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Basic Education is working to prevent the infiltration of industrial and agricultural pesticides into schools as part of a broader multidisciplinary effort to… Read more »
South Africa: Campaign to Raise Public Awareness of Foodborne Illnesses
SAnews.gov.za
Government will draw on lessons learnt during the country's response to the COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent vaccination programme - in its rollout of a public education and… Read more »
South Africa: Government Establishing Joint Fund to Support Township, Rural Businesses
SAnews.gov.za
Work to establish a R500 million joint fund to support township and rural businesses - including local convenience shops - is underway. Read more »
South Africa: President Appoints Interim Board for National Youth Development Agency
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed interim board members for the National Youth Development Agency (NYDA) with effect from 1 December 2024 until a new board is appointed. Read more »
South Africa: Citizens Urged to Allow Spaza Shop Owners to Register for Permits
SAnews.gov.za
Government has appealed to South Africans not to block those people who want to register their spaza shops. Read more »
South Africa: President Ramaphosa Refers Rica Amendment Bill to National Assembly
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has requested the National Assembly to consider afresh the Regulation of Interception of Communications and Provision of Communication-Related Information… Read more »
Africa: It's a Deal - Wealthy Nations Pledge Not to Build New Unabated Coal-Power Plants
IPS
Of all fossil fuels, coal has had the most serious and long-term effects on global warming. When burnt, coal releases more carbon dioxide than oil and gas, producing an estimated… Read more »
Africa: Signs of Things to Come As COP29 Presidency Releases New Draft Text
IPS
Today the COP29 Presidency released a much-awaited new draft text as the end draws near. Read more »
Nigeria: Vigilante, Police in Shootout After Mistaking Themselves for Pro-Biafra Gunmen
Premium Times
The police have confirmed the incident. Read more »
Nigeria: COP29 - New Funding Proposal for Developing Countries Sparks Debate Amidst Huge Disparity
Premium Times
With less than 48 hours to the end of the COP negotiations in Baku, Parties and delegations from Global South are gunning for a $1.3 trillion new annual climate finance target,… Read more »
Nigeria: Niger Enrols 1,000 Out-of-School Children in Health Insurance Scheme
Premium Times
The state government said the enrolment was part of its effort towards integrating out-of-school children into mainstream formal education. Read more »
Kenya: LSK Expresses Concern Over Consent Gaps in Polio Vaccination
Capital FM
The Law Society of Kenya (LSK) has raised concerns over an apparent failure to obtain consent in polio vaccination campaigns, urging immediate corrective measures to ensure… Read more »
Southern Africa: Namibia Lose Out On SADC Record Show
Namibian
A record eight SADC nations have qualified for the 2025 Afcon finals in Morocco but Namibia won't be one of them. Read more »
Nigeria: 'You Have No Power to Fire Me,' Says Sacked Unizik VC
Premium Times
Mr Odoh, a professor, who emerged as the seventh substantive vice-chancellor of the university on 29 October, had his appointment nullified by the Federal Ministry of Education on… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ministry Renews Commitment to Safeguard Children's Rights · Nation Celebrates Int'l Children's Day
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia is keen to take necessary measures to ensure the rights and interests of children to foster productive citizens having patriotic sentiments, Ministry of Women and Social… Read more »
Ghana: Road Crash Deaths in Accra Decline By 14 Percent - Ama Report
Ghanaian Times
Road crash fatalities in Accra declined by 14 per cent in 2023, marking it the third consecutive year of reduction in reported deaths, according to the 2023 Accra Road Safety… Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Recommend N500m Recapitalisation for Discos
Premium Times
The lawmakers noted that the activities of DISCOS in the country were posing a threat to the economic stability and welfare of Nigerians. Read more »
Liberia: Findley Rejects Port Autonomy Bill, Calls for Privatization
Liberian Investigator
Grand Bassa County Senator Gbehzohngar Findley has come out strongly against the Senate's recently passed Autonomy Bill, arguing that the proposed legislation fails to address… Read more »
Namibia: More Than 8,000 GBV Cases Reported in Two Years
Namibian
Namibian Police inspector general Joseph Shikongo says 8 076 gender-based violence (GBV) cases were recorded countrywide over the past two years. Read more »
Nigeria: Charting the Course - Reducing Neonatal and Under-5 Mortality By 50% in Ekiti State [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
In this week's feature, Dr. Oyebanji Filani, Commissioner for Health and Human Services in Ekiti State, reflects on his four-year tenure transforming the state's health sector.… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia On Red Alert As Angola Confirms Mpox Case
Namibian
Namibia is on high alert after neighbouring Angola confirmed a case of the infectious disease, mpox, on Wednesday. Read more »
