November 06
Zimbabwe: Organikks Restaurant in Drug, Substance Fight
The Herald
ORGANIKKS Restaurant has reaffirmed a zero-tolerance to drugs and substance abuse following the recent arrest of a 31-year-old suspected drug dealer, Monalisa Shamiso Mwadzira, at… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Local Boxing Primed for Success
The Herald
LOCAL boxing is in a good space but there is room for more growth, despite a tough operating environment, a top boxing official has said. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Empowering Zim's Future...Decentralising Ideology for National Unity, Development
The Herald
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Zimbabwe: Russia Seeks Labour From Zim to Boost Human Capital
The Herald
Russia is seeking labour from Zimbabwe to boost its human capital, especially in the construction sector, which is experiencing a boom as the country defies Western sanctions. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Gems Raring to Go in Celtic Netball Cup
The Herald
GEMS coach Ropafadzo Mutsauki feels his charges have fully acclimatised to conditions in the United Kingdom ahead of the Celtic International Netball Cup tournament that begins in… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimsat 2 Takes Leap Into Space
The Herald
Zimbabwe's second earth observation satellite, ZimSat-2, soared into orbit yesterday, revolutionising the country's agricultural landscape, mineral exploration and urban planning. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Construction of Mbare Market Temporary Structure Begins
The Herald
Construction of the temporary traders' market at Mbare Musika in Harare by Masimba Holdings has started. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Director's Bid to Defraud ZRP Backfires
The Herald
Preperco Investments director Langton Madara, who attempted to defraud the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) of US$1,6 million in a bond paper supply contract, has been ordered to… Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Steps Up Efforts to Preserve Natural Forests With Historical Significance
New Times
The Rwanda Forest Authority (RFA) is stepping up efforts to protect natural forests with deep historical and cultural importance. Read more »
Ethiopia: From Addis to Washington - Ethiopian-Americans Torn Between Trump, Harris in Most Hyped U.S. Election
Addis Standard
In the days leading up to the fiercely contested American election, which resulted in Donald Trump being elected as the 47th president of the United States, discussions at… Read more »
Ethiopia: Ethiopian Airlines Introduces Africa's First Airbus A350-1000 Into Its Fleet
New Times
Ethiopia's national flag carrier and largest Airbus operator in Africa, Ethiopian Airlines, has taken delivery of its first of four A350-1000 from Airbus in Toulouse, France, it is… Read more »
Sudan: Sudan Media Forum Launches '#Silence Kills - No Time to Waste for Sudan' Campaign
Dabanga
The Sudan Media Forum (SMF)*, an alliance of independent Sudanese press and media organisations, today launched a new campaign, 'Silence Kills: No Time to Waste for Sudan,' to… Read more »
Nigeria: Wife of Former Chief of Defence Staff, Aminat Dupe Ibrahim, Dies in Abuja
Vanguard
Mrs. Aminat Dupe Ibrahim, wife of former Chief of Defence Staff and former Chief of Naval Staff, Admiral Ola Sa'ad Ibrahim, has passed away in Abuja. Read more »
Uganda: Teams to Observe Minute of Silence for Ugandan Referee Who Died On Duty
Independent (Kampala)
All clubs in the Star Times Uganda Premier League have been directed to observe a moment of silence across fixtures in tribute to referee Peter Kabugo. Read more »
November 05
Mozambique: Shouts of Revolution in Maputo as Govt Shuts Down Internet
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
The night of shouts of revolution in central Maputo Read more »
Central Africa: Central African Refugees Return Home From Cameroon After a Decade in Exile
UNHCR
As the security situation improves in some areas of the Central African Republic, UNHCR has supported more than 12,000 refugees to return home from neighbouring countries this… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Police Banned From Using Cellphones On Duty
The Herald
The Zimbabwe Republic Police has, with immediate effect, banned the use of cellphones by officers on duty. Read more »
Africa: Misinformation Really Does Spread Like a Virus, Suggest Mathematical Models Drawn From Epidemiology [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
We're increasingly aware of how misinformation can influence elections. About 73% of Americans report seeing misleading election news, and about half struggle to discern what is… Read more »
Kenya: End Criminal Charges for Taking Part in Protests - HRW
HRW
Kenyan security forces abducted, arbitrarily arrested, tortured, and killed perceived leaders of the anti-Finance Bill protests between June and August 2024, Human Rights Watch… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Frees 119 People Charged With Treason Over Cost of Living Protests
RFI
A Nigerian court freed 119 people including minors on Tuesday, after the authorities dropped charges against them arising from deadly protests in August against economic hardship. Read more »
Mali: Investigation Demanded After Deadly Mali Drone Attack
AI London
The Malian authorities must carry out an effective and transparent investigation into the deaths of at least eight civilians following drone strikes that targeted a market on a… Read more »
Africa: WHO Identifies 17 Pathogens As Top Priorities for New Vaccine Development
UN News
A new study by the World Health Organization (WHO) lists 17 bacteria, viruses and parasites that regularly cause disease as top priorities for new vaccine development. Read more »
Sudan: Sudan War Keeps Reaching Across Borders, Security Council Hears
UN News
In addition to driving a regional refugee crisis, the brutal war in Sudan is exacerbating instability in the contested region of Abyei, a senior UN peacekeeping official said on… Read more »
Africa: African Countries Shouldn't Have to Borrow Money to Fix Climate Damage They Never Caused - Economist [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
As we approach the global annual climate change conference, COP29, the need for increased public finance from the global north to address climate adaptation in Africa has become… Read more »
South Africa: Harris or Trump? South Africa's AGOA Fate Hangs in the Balance [analysis]
African Arguments
Facing Washington's wrath for her perceived anti-US foreign policy positions may not be as catastrophic as previously imagined. Read more »
