November 07
Namibia: Namibia Records 28 Malaria Deaths in 2024
New Era
The health ministry says the country recorded 28 deaths from 12 286 malaria cases in 2024 with the Zambezi, Ohangwena, Kavango East, Kavango West and Oshikoto regions reporting the… Read more »
Ethiopia: Safaricom to Open Regional Office in Jigjiga
Reporter
Safaricom Telecommunications Ethiopia is readying to open a regional office in Jigjiga, seat of the Somali regional administration. Read more »
Kenya: M-Kopa Assembles 1.5mn Smartphones in Kenya, Targets 10mn By 2027
Capital FM
M-Kopa has announced that it has assembled over 1.5 million smartphones at its Nairobi-based facility, East Africa Device Assembly Kenya (EADAK). Read more »
Uganda: Headteacher Arrested in Kayunga Over Ple Exam Malpractice
Nile Post
The Territorial Police in Kayunga District have arrested Annette Namakula, headteacher of Lion of Judah Elementary School, on allegations of involvement in malpractice during the… Read more »
Uganda: Court Threatens to Dismiss Charges Against Man Accused of Forging First Lady's Signature
Nile Post
Chief Magistrate Ronald Kayizzi showed his growing frustration with the prosecution led by Lydia Nakato, who on Thursday again failed to produce witnesses to testify against the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Bulawayo Teen Arrested for Abortion, Burying Foetus in Shallow Grave
New Zimbabwe
POLICE have arrested an 18-year-old Bulawayo woman, Celine Ngwenya, for allegedly illegally terminating her pregnancy using abortion pills. Read more »
Rwanda: South African Choir Joyous Celebration to Perform in Kigali
New Times
Renowned South African gospel group Joyous Celebration is set to perform live in Kigali on December 29. Read more »
Malawi: 'Grain From Ukraine' Maize Arrives in Malawi to Support Drought-Stricken Communities
WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), together with the Government of Malawi's Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA), welcomes 19,200 metric tons of maize… Read more »
Nigeria: Enugu Revenue Agency Hires 200 Staff for IGR Collection
Daily Trust
The Enugu State government has announced a N1bn fund to construct smart green schools in all the 260 wards in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: We're Satisfied With FIRS' Progress, Says Reps Committee
Daily Trust
The House of Representatives Committee on Finance says it is satisfied with the level of progress and achievements being made by the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS). Read more »
Nigeria: IBB, Marwa, Others Pay Tributes to Late Ex-NDLEA Boss Kwajafa
Daily Trust
Former Military President General Ibrahim Badamasi Babangida, current Chairman of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), Brigadier-General Mohammed Buba Marwa, and… Read more »
Nigeria: Don't Sell Land to Others, Demolished Lugbe Estate Claimants Beg FCT Minister
Daily Trust
Claimants of houses recently demolished in an Abuja estate have cried out over ongoing moves to sell their land to other investors. Read more »
Nigeria: Jos Community Laments Power Outage
Daily Trust
Despite the restoration of power in the northern part of the country by the Transmission Company of Nigeria (TCN), Babale community of Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau… Read more »
Nigeria: 'Trade Agreements With African Countries Will Benefit Nigerians'
Daily Trust
State governments in Nigeria have been urged to enter into trade and investment partnerships with African nations to boost intra-African trade and improve the welfare and… Read more »
Nigeria: APC, PDP Trade Words Over Okowa's Arrest
Daily Trust
The Delta State chapter of the All Progressives Congress (APC) has praised the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) for arresting former Delta State Governor Ifeanyi… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest 5 Suspected Cultists, Recover Vehicles in Delta
Daily Trust
The Delta State Police Command has arrested five suspected members of cult groups in Oton community and Sapele town in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Academy of Education Calls for State of Emergency On Education
Daily Trust
The Nigerian Academy of Education (NAE) has called for the declaration of state of emergency in the education sector because it affects all other sectors. Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu, World Leaders Congratulate Trump On Election Victory
Daily Trust
President Bola Tinubu and other top world leaders have congratulated President Donald Trump on his re-election as the 47th president of the United States of America. Read more »
Nigeria: 'Nigeria Needs Divine Intervention for Economic Stability'
Daily Trust
The Disciples of Jagaban, a support group backing President Bola Tinubu, has defended the upcoming national prayers aimed at seeking divine intervention to address the country's… Read more »
Nigeria: Delta Assembly Suspends Lawmaker Over 'Gross Misconduct'
Daily Trust
The Delta State House of Assembly has suspended Hon. Chukudi Dafe, the lawmaker representing the Ukwuani Constituency, for alleged gross misconduct. Read more »
Nigeria: Hunters Discover 2 Bandits' Corpses in Kaduna
Daily Trust
Hunters have reportedly discovered two corpses suspected to be those of the bandits that fled soldiers' onslaught at Kurmin-Kare forest in Kachia LGA of Kaduna State. Read more »
Nigeria: Herder Cuts Farmer's Hand in Kogi Community
Daily Trust
A man suspected to be herdsman has reportedly chopped off the hand of a young farmer in Ikoyi, Ijumu Local Government Area of Kogi State. Read more »
Nigeria: NSC Chair, Dikko, Emphasises School Sports, Plans Excellence Centres
Daily Trust
The Chairman of the National Sports Commission (NSC), Shehu Dikko has highlighted the pivotal role of schools and universities in Nigeria's sports development. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagbaja's Death - Top Generals for Redeployment
Daily Trust
A major redeployment of top generals in the Nigerian Army is imminent, following the death of the Chief of Army Staff, Lt.-Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Nigeria Must Utilise More Arable Land
Daily Trust
Stakeholders have said Nigeria must use 60% of the arable land that is currently underutilised to generate significant output in order to deal with the nation's present food… Read more »
