April 25
South Africa: Oudtshoorn Ward 9 Residents Vote in ANC-Pa By-Election Contest With Top Priority Being Jobs [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Residents of Dysselsdorp in Oudtshoorn came out in their numbers on Wednesday during a by-election for the municipality's Ward 9. They were clear about their number one need: jobs. Read more »
South Africa: Coca-Cola Beverages Vs Competition Commission Proved Problems in Judiciary Persist [analysis]
Daily Maverick
There has been much debate concerning both the efficiency of the Constitutional Court and its present ability to produce judgments of the highest quality. As an example, Tim Cohen… Read more »
Liberia: Up Candidate Nya Leads Polls in Nimba
New Dawn
-As NEC announces preliminary results Read more »
Liberia: Mayor Blames Liberia's Waste Dilemma On Failure
New Dawn
Liberia's city Mayor-designate has come to town with blame, arguing that the Government's failure to allocate funding has left the oldest West African city in flit. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zim Riders Ready for SA Moto X Champs
The Herald
As the 2024 South African National Motocross Championship series heads into its third round at BORC in Bloemfontein, the spotlight will once again fall on four Zimbabwean riders,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Agency Necessary to Curb Drugs Scourge
The Herald
SO serious is the menace of drug abuse in Zimbabwe, and so multi-faceted is the need for a response, that a specialist Drug and Substance Abuse Agency, now proposed by Cabinet,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Sex Offenders Won't Benefit From Amnesty
The Herald
People convicted of sexual crimes and offences against morality will not benefit from the amnesty granted to over 4 000 prisoners by President Mnangagwa last week. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Unki First Quarter Output Remains Flat
The Herald
Platinum Group Metals production at Anglo American Platinum Limited's local unit, Unki Mine, remained flat at 62 800 ounces during the first quarter of 2024, as overal group… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Village Head's Wife Jailed for Rape
The Herald
A woman from Jambezi in Hwange District who is married to a local village head has been jailed for 15 years for raping a 28-year-old mentally-challenged man. Read more »
Nigeria: Football Scouts Uncover 'Future Stars' in Plateau, Kaduna
Premium Times
Nura Nakargo, the coordinator for Jos North LGA centre and proprietor of Ajester Football Academy, commended the programme's structure and selection criteria Read more »
Nigeria: Sugar in Infant Formulas - NAFDAC Speaks On Nestle Products in Nigeria
Premium Times
NAFDAC said unlike Cerelac, Nido, the follow-up milk formula by Nestle, was not registered in Nigeria and is not in the country's market. Read more »
Africa: Kenya's UK High Commissioner Manoah Esipisu Voted Africa's Diplomat of the Year
Capital FM
Kenya's High Commissioner to the United Kingdom Manoah Esipisu, has been voted the 2024 Diplomat of the Year from Africa at the 2024 Diplomat of the Year Awards held this week on… Read more »
Kenya: KDF Plane Crash Victim to Be Buried Next Friday
Capital FM
The late sergeant Cliphonce Omondi who died in a helicopter crash that also claimed the life of chief of defence forces, General Francis Ogolla will be buried on 3rd may this year… Read more »
Rwanda: Basketball - Rwanda Welcomes 'Historic' World Cup Pre-Qualifiers
New Times
Rwanda's basketball governing body (FERWABA) president Désiré Mugwiza has emphasized on the historic significance of bringing the FIBA Women's Basketball World Cup… Read more »
South Africa: Ramaphosa Approves $95m Military Extension in Mozambique, DR Congo
New Times
South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa on Wednesday, April 25 approved the extension of the military deployment in DR Congo and Mozambique, according to his office. Earlier, on… Read more »
South Africa: Amajimbos Fall Short of Colombia in Second International Friendly
SAFA
Amajimbos dominated the match but failed to find the win in an entertaining game of football at Estadio Francisco Rivera Escobar. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Starlink Applies for Zim Licence
The Herald
THE Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe (Potraz) says the global satellite internet provider, Starlink, which is owned by American tycoon, Mr Elon Musk,… Read more »
April 24
Africa: Innovations at the AllAfrica Media Leaders' Summit [announcement]
allAfrica
AllAfrica Global Media is launching the AllAfrica Media Leaders' Summit from May 8-10 in Nairobi, Kenya. The Summit will feature innovations to leverage the ever-changing media… Read more »
South Africa: Nearly Half of South Africans Can't Afford Basics - Survey - South African News Briefs - April 24, 2024
allAfrica
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Africa: Conflict, Climate Change Driving Hundreds of Millions Into Hunger - UN
VOA
A new analysis of the state of global hunger finds conflict, climate change, and economic shocks are driving an increasing number of people into acute hunger, jeopardizing gains… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Amnesty International Voices Concern About Repression, Abuse in Zimbabwe
VOA
The annual report released Wednesday by Amnesty International paints a dismal picture of human rights repression and international rule-breaking worldwide, all in the midst of… Read more »
Kenya: Kenyan Govt Threatens to Halt Salaries of Striking Doctors
VOA
The Kenyan government is threatening to withhold the salaries and union remittances of striking doctors after failing to reach an agreement with doctors' union. Read more »
Nigeria: Civil Aviation Authority Suspends Dana Airline Operations
Premium Times
The NCAA says the suspension of the airline's license is based on elevated safety concerns. Read more »
Nigeria: Germany Arrests Suspected Members of Nigerian Dating Mafia
DW
The alleged gang members, using fake identities online, extorted money from victims after gaining their trust and promising marriage. The suspected criminals were Nigerians who had… Read more »
Africa: Over 50 Million Lives Saved in Africa Through Expanded Immunization Programme
WHO-AFRO
An estimated 51.2 million lives have been saved through vaccines in the African region over the past 50 years. For every infant life saved over that period, close to 60 years of… Read more »