November 05
South Africa: Govt, Private Sector Urged to Prioritise Education and Employment Opportunities for Persons With Disabilities
SAnews.gov.za
As various government departments work around the clock to put final touches to the Medium-Term Development Plan (2024-2029), individuals and organisations representing persons… Read more »
Kenya: Kindiki Urges Religious-Affiliated Universities to Counter Cults
Capital FM
NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 5 - Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has urged religious-affiliated universities to take a more active role in countering misaligned religious doctrines and… Read more »
South Africa: Magudumana to Appeal Her Extradition On Thursday
GroundUp
Nandipha Magudumana was arrested in Tanzania with convicted murderer and rapist and prison escapee Thabo Bester in April 2023 Read more »
Kenya: Homa Bay County Targets to Register 1mn People in SHA
Capital FM
Homa Bay County Commissioner Moses Lilan has set a target of registering 1 million into the new Social Health Authority (SHA) in the next 10 days. Read more »
Nigeria: Lagos Targets 8,000 Individuals for 2025 HIV/Aids Survey
Premium Times
In 2018, Lagos State reported a prevalence rate of 1.4 per cent, with more than 170,000 residents living with HIV. Read more »
Africa: South Africa's Pargo Expands to Egypt With $4m Investment
Daba Finance
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Kenya: Universities Must Uphold the High Standard of Academic Excellence - Ruto
Capital FM
Universities must uphold the highest standards of academic excellence as they are the engine of Kenya's human capital development, President William Ruto has said. Read more »
Kenya: Govt to Launch Safe Spaces Campaign to Address Gender Disparity, GBV
Capital FM
The government is set to launch safe space campaigns geared towards addressing the gender disparity and increasing femicide cases including Gender-Based Violence (GBV). Read more »
Nigeria: 'Legal Proceedings a Violation of Children's Fundamental Human Rights'
VOA
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu ordered the immediate release Monday of some 29 minors detained during anti-government protests in August after their court trial sparked outrage and… Read more »
Nigeria: MTN Nigeria Plans N50 Billion Commercial Paper
Premium Times
MTN Nigeria hopes to use the cash to bridge the working capital gap in the short term. Read more »
Kenya: 8 Teachers in Homa Bay Arrested for Exam Malpractice
Capital FM
Eight teachers of a secondary school in Homa Bay are being held by the police over exam malpractice in the ongoing Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE). Read more »
Kenya: UK Mobilises Further Finance to Lower Cost of Borrowing for Kenyan SMEs
Capital FM
The British High Commission Nairobi has announced USD $5.2 million fund (KSH 667 million) to support Micro, Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) in Kenya, in another example of the… Read more »
Kenya: Light to Moderate Rainfall Expected in Parts of Nairobi - Met Department
Capital FM
Light to moderate rainfall is expected over parts of the Nairobi metropolitan region, the Kenya Meteorological Department has stated. Read more »
Kenya: Duale Urges Businesses to Embrace Sustainable Practices As Bio Foods Leads By Example
Capital FM
Environment Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has called on businesses to adopt sustainable practices to protect the environment for present and future generations. Read more »
Sudan: Statement of the African Union Special Envoy On the Prevention of Genocide On the Situation in Sudan, 29 October 2024 [press release]
African Union
The African Union Special Envoy on the Prevention of Genocide and Mass Atrocities, H.E. Adama Dieng, is deeply concerned by the escalating violence and tragic loss of life in… Read more »
Morocco: World Urban Forum - Morocco's Housing Secretary of State Holds Talks With Malian Peer
MAP
Secretary of State to the Minister of National Land Planning, Urban Development, Housing and City Policy, in charge of Housing Adib Benbrahim held talks in Cairo on Tuesday with… Read more »
Africa: Bishop Graham Usher's Call for Unity in Biodiversity and Climate Action
ACNS
The Bishop of Norwich, Graham Usher, has reflected on the COP 16 Biodiversity Conference, and looks ahead to the COP 29 Climate Conference. Read more »
South Africa: Condolences for Prof Noel Chabani Manganyi
SAnews.gov.za
The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, has expressed his shock and great sadness at the news of the passing of Professor Noel Chabani… Read more »
Kenya: MOH Moves to Evaluate Sha-Accredited Hospitals Amid Mounting Concerns
Capital FM
NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 5 - The Ministry of Health has launched a multidisciplinary evaluation to assess the effectiveness and competence of public health facilities, while also… Read more »
Nigeria: One Killed As Gunmen Attempt to Free Detainees in Police Facility
Premium Times
"The assailants used dynamite to blow off our roof." Read more »
Nigeria: 'If My Wife Has an Affair, That's Her Business' - Peter Obi
Premium Times
"It is a sealed matter. As long as I am alive, she is my wife, and I won't have anything to do with another woman." Read more »
Morocco: Moroccan Logistics Startup Colis.Ma Secures $300k Pre-Seed Funding
Daba Finance
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Kenya: Bio Foods Champions Sustainability With Innovative Initiatives
Capital FM
Bio Foods, a leading company in the agricultural sector, is making significant strides in sustainability, establishing itself as a benchmark for environmentally responsible… Read more »
Nigeria: Kano APC Crisis - Letter to President Tinubu [document]
Vanguard
I hope this letter finds you well Your Excellency. As Nigeria stands at a critical crossroads, I write to you today as a concerned and dedicated member of the All Progressives… Read more »
Nigeria: Leadway Assurance Emerges Insurance Company of the Year
Vanguard
Leadway Assurance has reaffirmed its leadership position as the company emerged Insurance Company of the Year at the 2024 Businessday Banks and Other Financial Institutions (BAFI)… Read more »
