June 25
Nigeria: Otedola Increases Stake in First Bank With N17.2bn Share
Daily Trust
Popular Nigerian billionaire and Chairman of First Bank, Mr. Femi Otedola has increased his shares in the bank with an additional 2.22 per cent stake. Read more »
Nigeria: SEC Urges Businesses to Adopt Sustainable, Climate-Friendly Solutions
Daily Trust
The Director General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Dr. Emomotimi Agama, has stated that the principles of sustainable finance, opens a new vista for all market… Read more »
Nigeria: Flutterwave Lays Off 3 Percent of Its Workforce
Daily Trust
African payments giant Flutterwave has laid off about 30 people--around 3% of its workforce--three months after it spoke about repositioning its business to focus on remittance and… Read more »
Nigeria: Trailer Crushes Hairdresser in Lokoja
Daily Trust
An articulated vehicle reportedly crushed a 34-year-old hairdresser to death at Ganaja village, a suburb of Lokoja, the capital of Kogi State. Read more »
Nigeria: Varsities Groan Under Heavy Electricity Bill
Daily Trust
Students may pay additional N80,000 to support bill payment Read more »
Nigeria: APM Terminals Recycles Used Tyres Into Footwear
Daily Trust
Determined to reduce the volume of used tyres littering the Lagos metropolis, transport and logistics giant, APM Terminals, have started recycling its discarded tyres into casual… Read more »
Nigeria: Flood Submerges Trademore Estate in Abuja
Daily Trust
Panic yesterday gripped residents of Trademore Estate in Lugbe after a heavy rainfall in the nation's capital which flooded many parts of the estate. Read more »
Nigeria: Annual Report - NGX Slams N76.8m Fine On 9 Firms
Daily Trust
The Nigerian Exchange Limited (NGX) has imposed a N76.8 million fine on nine quoted companies for failure to file their audited financial statements after the regulatory due date. Read more »
Zimbabwe: China Pledges Support for Zim Farmers
The Herald
CORDIAL relations between Zimbabwe and China continue to firm with the giant Asian nation recently committing to support small-scale farmers through climate-smart agriculture and… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Jewel Unleashed At Correctional Queens
The Herald
For a high riding goal shooter, who has bagged virtually all Golden Hand recognitions in her team's 18 matches, one would expect Tafadzwa Mawango to be bragging about her record so… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'Include Organic Fertiliser in Pfumvudza Package'
The Herald
As Government continues to consolidate gains made through the Pfumvudza/Intwasa programme, stakeholders say more can be achieved by incorporating organic fertilisers in the… Read more »
Southern Africa: Celebrating Mozambique First Independence in Style
The Herald
Having joined the liberation war in Mozambique on March 23, 1975, I was one among a few hundreds of early fighters privileged to witness their Independence on June 25, only three… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'Nyika Inovakwa Nevene Vayo' Philosophy - Citizen's Guide to Supporting Vision 2030
The Herald
Since assuming office in 2017, President Mnangagwa has been championing the "Nyika inovakwa nevene vayo" (Zimbabwe is built by its citizens) philosophy. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mapaya Confident of Olympic Qualification
The Herald
Ellina Mhlanga in Douala, Cameroon Read more »
Zimbabwe: Gill to Lead India Against Zimbabwe
The Herald
Opening batsman Shubman Gill will lead a second-string Indian cricket team for their tour of Zimbabwe for five T20 internationals in July. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Agama Shock Title Contenders Mwos
The Herald
AGAMA continued with their fine form in the ZIFA Northern Region Division One Soccer League, when they got the better of title contenders MWOS, with a 3-2 victory at Pfura Stadium… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Strikers Claim Maiden NPL Victory
The Herald
Villan Changa scored the only century of the day and Strikers their only score of over 200, on Sunday, as they recorded their maiden National Premier League (NPL) victory after… Read more »
Southern Africa: SADC Nudges Aquaculture As It Seeks Economic Development
The Herald
The Southern African Development Community (Sadc) is vigorously embarking on fisheries and aquaculture projects in member states to champion economic development. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Upgrade of Airport's Domestic Terminal Nears Completion
The Herald
The rehabilitation of the domestic terminal at the new-look Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport in Harare, which started in January this year, is now 70 percent complete… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Ending Drug, Substance Abuse Vital for Zim's Fight Against HIV
The Herald
Imagine groups of young people from different neighbourhoods participating in a competition. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Condition of Wheat Crop Impressive Countrywide
The Herald
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Zimbabwe: President to Launch Drug and Substance Abuse Action Plan
The Herald
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Zimbabwe: Plans Afoot to Address Malnutrition
The Herald
The Government is rolling out a community-based screening programme to identify and manage cases of malnutrition in communities across the country to ensure a healthier future for… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'Memo' Hitmaker Changa Homeless
The Herald
Fusion musician, Changa Nyamatsatse, has fallen on hard times. Read more »
Southern Africa: Key Infrastructure Rehab Takes Shape Ahead of SADC Summit
The Herald
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