June 12
Uganda: Persons With Albinism Call for Increased Employment Opportunities in Public Sector
Nile Post
Persons with albinism have called on government to take a leading role in ending discrimination by increasing employment opportunities for them in public institutions. Read more »
South Africa: SAPS Warns Against Buying or Selling Goods Through Online Platforms
SAnews.gov.za
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has warned community members to be vigilant when buying or selling goods through online platforms such as Facebook Marketplace and other… Read more »
South Africa: Chin Up, Bafana Bafana
SAnews.gov.za
While they had a disappointing start in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opening game, government has commended Bafana Bafana following their match against Mexico on Thursday night. Read more »
South Africa: Free State Health Opens New Facility, Increasing Access for Children
SAnews.gov.za
The Free State Department of Health is expanding access to minimally invasive cardiac care for children with the opening of the Paediatric Cardiology Catheterisation Laboratory at… Read more »
South Africa: Bafana Bafana Showed Resilience in Tough World Cup Fixture
SAnews.gov.za
Gauteng MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Lebogang Maile, has praised Bafana Bafana's relentless effort and attitude to never give up following their 2-0… Read more »
South Africa: BMA Officials Intercepts Nine Bangladeshi Nationals Using Fraudulent Passports
SAnews.gov.za
The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato; has commended BMA immigration officials for intercepting nine Bangladeshi nationals on Thursday… Read more »
South Africa: Abrahams to Highlight Government-Industry Drive to Boost Manufacturing
SAnews.gov.za
As part of efforts to strengthen partnerships between government and the manufacturing sector, Trade, Industry and Competition Deputy Minister Alexandra Abrahams will deliver the… Read more »
Kenya: Stakeholders Call for People-Centred Sustainability to Drive Long-Term Development
Capital FM
Stakeholders have called for a stronger focus on people in sustainability efforts, arguing that meaningful development can only be achieved when communities are empowered,… Read more »
Gambia: A Failed State in the Making [opinion]
The Point
Corruption is the biggest long term threat to national security in The Gambia Read more »
Gambia: Indonesia, Gambia Seek Deeper Cooperation After Ambassador's Visit
The Point
Relations between The Gambia and Indonesia continue to deepen following a recent two-day working visit to The Gambia by H.E. Ardian Wicaksono, Indonesia's Ambassador to Senegal,… Read more »
Africa: Gambia Makes History As First African Nation to Ratify AU Convention On Ending Violence Against Women
The Point
The Gambia has become the first African country to ratify the African Union Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls, marking a major milestone in the country's… Read more »
Nigeria: Why Nigeria Is Dancing to Opera Mini
Vanguard
For years, Opera Mini has been helping Nigerians get online. For many, it is tied to early mobile internet memories: browsing on limited bundles, reading blogs, chatting,… Read more »
Kenya: Sustainability Still Poorly Understood Despite Gains, Leaders Warn At ESG Forum
Capital FM
Sustainability and Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) discussions in Kenya are growing in frequency across corporate and media spaces, but industry leaders now warn that… Read more »
Tanzania: Zanzibar Targets 7.5pc Economic Growth in 2026
Daily News
ZANZIBAR is setting its sights on stronger economic growth in 2026, building on solid gains recorded in 2025, with a surge in tourism, improved domestic revenue and sustained… Read more »
Tanzania: Govt Taps Tobacco, Sugar Levies to Fund UHI
Daily News
THE government has proposed new levies on tobacco products and sugar to secure sustainable financing for the Universal Health Insurance (UHI) scheme and accelerate the rollout of… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania's Sporting Rise - New Era of National Achievement
Daily News
TANZANIA'S sporting sector has experienced notable growth in recent years, marked by a series of achievements across football, athletics and other disciplines. Read more »
Tanzania: Growth-Focused 62.33tri/ - Budget
Daily News
THE government yesterday unveiled a 62.33tri/- national budget for the 2026/27 financial year, designed to improve the lives of Tanzanians, strengthen the economy and lay the… Read more »
Tanzania: Analysts See Investment Gains From Tanzania-Singapore Ties
Daily News
ANALYSTS have said that the just-concluded three-day state visit by Singapore President Mr Tharman Shanmugaratnam has opened new avenues for Tanzania to enhance the skills of its… Read more »
Africa: Welcome to the FIFA World Cup 2026, Please Remove Your Boots...... [opinion]
Daily News
THE FIFA World Cup is finally upon us. THE biggest sporting spectacle on the planet has arrived with all the pomp, ceremony, and excess modern football can manufacture. Read more »
Tanzania: Vision 2050 to Take Off With 86.3tri/ - National Plan
Daily News
THE government has unveiled an 86.3tri/- National Development Plan for 2026/27, marking the first phase of implementing Tanzania's Vision 2050 through the Fourth Five-Year National… Read more »
Ghana: GWL Inaugurates G-Water Bottling Board
Ghanaian Times
Ghana Water Limited (GWL) has inaugurated a five-member Board of Directors for its subsidiary, G-Water Bottling Limited, with a charge to position the company as one of the most… Read more »
Ghana: Regulatory Authorities Urged to Enforce Building Regulations
Ghanaian Times
Regulatory authorities have been urged to strictly enforce existing building regulations to curb the increasing incidence of building collapses across the country. Read more »
Ghana: Nigerians in Ghana Urged to Register With ANC
Ghanaian Times
Nigerian residents in Ghana have been urged to register with the All Nigeria Community (ANC) to facilitate proper documentation and improve welfare services. Read more »
Ghana: Cocoa Farmers to Get 70 Percent Price Guarantee · Govt Pushes Law to Improve Earnings - President Mahama
Ghanaian Times
President John Dramani Mahama has announced that a new bill will soon be laid before Parliament to guarantee cocoa farmers at least 70 per cent of the world market price. Read more »
Namibia/South Africa: Tales of the Legends - Bidding Farewell to a Pair of a Great Men of Substance
New Era
Peddling on the name of the legendary South African football icon Ephraim 'Jomo' Sono, came at a heavy price. One was obligated by the name tag to perform at the highest level… Read more »
