July 02
Zimbabwe: Highway Robbery Kingpin Sentenced to 86 Years
The Herald
Three serial armed robbers preying on motorists along three highways were each jailed for up to 86 years last week for robbery and attempted murder. Read more »
Nigeria: How Nigeria's House of Reps Fared Under Tajudeen Abbas in One Year
Premium Times
The House set an agenda for itself and indicated the objectives it seeks to achieve after one year. Read more »
Nigeria: Auditor General Assures of Timely Submission of Reports to NASS
Premium Times
The AuGF said he has initiated a series of reforms since assuming duties, aimed at repositioning the OAuGF for efficient service delivery. Read more »
South Africa: X Users Can't Help but Make Fun of John Steenhuisen's New Portfolio
Fame Frenzy
DA leader John Steenhuisen has found himself the target of unwanted attention lately. If it's not his education credentials that are called into question, it's whether he can help… Read more »
South Africa: The Discord Continues as Miss SA Announces the Top 16 Finalists
Fame Frenzy
As soon as the Miss SA Organisation announced its Top 16 finalists for the converted beauty pageant, online users had much to say. Read more »
Nigeria: No Evidence Video Shows Nigerian Soldiers in Armoured Tanks Heading for an Operation in Abia State
Africa Check
No evidence video shows Nigerian soldiers in armoured tanks heading for an operation in Abia state Read more »
Nigeria: No, the Nigerian Government Has Not Banned Nollywood Films From Showing Smoking and Ritual Scenes
Africa Check
No, the Nigerian government has not banned Nollywood films from showing smoking and ritual scenes Read more »
North Africa: Royal Air Maroc Named Top Regional Carrier - Qatar Best Globally
Business Day Africa
Royal Air Maroc has been named the best regional carrier in Africa in this year's Skytrax ranking, while Ethiopia Airlines was voted the best continental company. Read more »
Tunisia: Bill Approving Syndicated Loan Agreement to Fund State Budget Adopted
Tunis Afrique Presse
The Assembly of People's Representatives ( ARP) adopted Tuesday in a plenary session draft law n° 2024/053 which provides for the approval of a financing agreement signed on… Read more »
Tanzania: Dse Turnover Rises 42pc Pushed By TCC
Daily News
DURING the trading week ending on June 28th, the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE) saw an increase in turnover compared to the prior week. Read more »
Africa: Security Challenges - Cds Seeks Stronger Ties With South Africa Defence Forces
Vanguard
The Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Gen. Christopher Musa, has called for reinforcement of ties between the Armed Forces of Nigeria and the South African National Defence Force… Read more »
Kenya: Carepay Taps M-Tiba Boss As New CEO
Capital FM
Health payments provider CarePay International has picked Pieter Prickaerts as the new Managing Director to spearhead global expansion. Read more »
Ghana: The Creative Industry and Partisan Politics - a New Deal? [opinion]
Accra Times
Creatives participating in politics, as I have amply demonstrated, is certainly not a novel phenomenon and not a bad thing per se. Read more »
Nigeria: Oil Communities Lament Quality of East-West Road
Vanguard
The Community Development Committees of Niger-Delta Oil and Gas Producing Areas (CDC-NDOGPA) and other stakeholders have expressed disappointment with the quality of construction… Read more »
Namibia: Teen in Court Over Rape of Younger Boy
Namibian
A boy (14) appeared in the Ondangwa Magistrate's Court on Monday after he allegedly raped an 11-year-old boy on Saturday afternoon. Read more »
South Africa: Mkhalele Proud of His Players After Cosafa Cup Journey
SAFA
The team led by Bafana Bafana assistant coach Helman Mkhalele won 1-0 courtesy of an early goal from Thabang Sibanyoni in the third minute, but missed out on a spot in the knockout… Read more »
Zimbabwe/Kenya: Warriors Booted Out of Cosafa By Kenya
New Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE blew its chance of progressing to the semi-finals of the COSAFA Cup tournament after losing 2-0 to Kenya in their final Group B match. Read more »
Kenya/Zimbabwe: Kenya Beat Zimbabwe in Cosafa, but Semi-Final Hopes On Hold
Capital FM
Second half goals from the dynamic Gor Mahia duo of Austin Odhiambo and Benson Omalla saw Kenya's U23 team, the Emerging Stars, beat Zimbabwe 2-0 in Port Elizabeth on Tuesday… Read more »
Nigeria: What Happened Between Finidi George and Osimhen Victor?
Leadership
Finidi George currently mentains the record for serving the shortest time as head coach of the Super Eagles of Nigeria. Read more »
Rwanda: Infantino Congratulates Kagame As Amahoro Stadium Officially Opens
New Times
World football governing body (FIFA) president Gianni Infantino has heaped praise on President Paul Kagame for his consistent support of football development in Rwanda. Read more »
South Africa: Outcry Over Loss of Sports Field to Make Way for a Hospital in Gugulethu
GroundUp
The site is a poor choice and the impact on the community was not considered, say residents Read more »
Nigeria: Kogi Records 2 Confirmed Cholera Cases
Vanguard
Kogi seems to be among the six states in Nigeria that have mild cases of cholera, recording only two confirmed cases. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Madhevere, Mavuta Return As Zimbabwe Names T20 Squad to Face India
New Zimbabwe
ZIMBABWE Cricket on Monday named the Chevrons squad which will face India for a five-match T20I series. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Seedco Decries Post-Elections Liquidity Crunch
New Zimbabwe
SEED manufacturing giant SeedCo has bemoaned the liquidity dry spell which characterized the country's economy post-2023 elections on the back of tough operating conditions. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Coventry Happy With Progress of Bills
The Herald
Sports, Arts and Recreation Minister Kirsty Coventry believes all is on track for the finalisation of the Sport, Leisure and Recreation Bill as well as the Sport Integrity Bill. Read more »