April 02
Namibia: Eagles Off to Winning Start in Oman
Namibian
The Namibia Richelieu Eagles got their Oman tour off to a winning start when they beat Oman by four wickets in their first T20 international match at Al Amarat on Monday. Read more »
April 01
Africa: Liberating the Land - From Africa to Palestine
People's Dispatch
In Palestine and across the African continent, national liberation from colonialism is incomplete without sovereignty over the land Read more »
Africa: Undersea Cables Are the Unseen Backbone of the Global Internet [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Have you ever wondered how an email sent from New York arrives in Sydney in mere seconds, or how you can video chat with someone on the other side of the globe with barely a hint… Read more »
Nigeria: When Disability Meets Privilege [blog]
CFR
Authorities in Nigeria squander an opportunity to make a statement about human dignity and genuine social inclusion. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zim Targets U.S.$60bn Tobacco Industry
The Herald
Zimbabwe is aiming to create a US$60 billion tobacco industry by 2028 through increased value addition of the golden leaf. Read more »
Southern Africa: SADC Ministers Discuss Labour Market Issues
The Herald
Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare Minister, July Moyo last week joined his regional counterparts at a SADC Ministerial meeting held in Lubango, Angola to discuss pressing… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Motsepe Might Join U.S.$2,9bn Vivendi Bid for Multichoice
The Herald
South African billionaire, Patrice Motsepe, is in talks with Vivendi SE's Canal+ to team up for a multibillion-dollar bid for broadcaster MultiChoice Group, as per sources familiar… Read more »
Nigeria: We Welcome Ban On Foreign Trips
Daily Trust
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu struck the right chord last week when he imposed a temporary restriction on his ministers and government officials from foreign travels for one quarter.… Read more »
Nigeria: Naira Gained N350 in March, Biggest in 5 Years
Daily Trust
ABCON attributes stability to BDCs Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria Records N55.2bn Trade Imbalance With UK
Daily Trust
Backs Air Peace flight to London Read more »
Africa: After 10 Years of Work, Landmark Study Reveals New 'Tree of Life' for All Birds Living Today [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
The largest-ever study of bird genomes has produced a remarkably clear picture of the bird family tree. Published in the journal Nature today, our study shows that most of the… Read more »
Rwanda: Dj Brianne to Get a Tummy Tuck
New Times
DJ Brianne, real name Esther Brianne Gateka, known for her exceptional music mixing skills, is set to undergo abdominoplasty today, Monday, April 1. Read more »
Nigeria: Jigawa Governor Announces N1 Million Subsidy for Each Intending Pilgrim
Premium Times
Premium Times reported how the NAHCON has increased the rate for the 2024 Hajj, citing foreign exchange rate adjustment. Read more »
Nigeria: Unilorin Expels, Rusticates 19 Students
Premium Times
Their offences ranged from misconduct, theft, examination malpractice, hostel bed-space racketeering, extortion and assault to admission racketeering Read more »
Nigeria: And the Borrowings Continue...
This Day
The spate of borrowing is excessive Read more »
Nigeria: At 39.84 Percent, Nigeria's Stock Market Offers Near Best Investors' Return in Africa
This Day
At 39.84 per cent year-till-date (YtD) gain, the Nigerian stock market, in the first quarter of 2024, offered investors the second best return in Africa on the back of the economic… Read more »
Nigeria: Remi Tinubu - Getting Nigeria Back On Track Is Responsibility of All
This Day
· Says result of her husband's programmes are beginning to show Read more »
Nigeria: Banking Sector Recapitalisation - Much Ado About Retained Earnings
This Day
Behind the figures by Ijeoma Nwogwugwu Read more »
Nigeria: Obaseki, Oborevwori, Yahaya, Ododo, Others Felicitate Christians At Easter
This Day
· Obi celebrates with inmates, says 'we're all prisoners' Read more »
Nigeria: United States of Nigeria?
This Day
There were many of them, but the most interesting suggestion to come out of Nigeria in the past week was one by President of the Africa Development Bank (AfDB) Akinwumi Adesina to… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Outcry Over Pollution in Hwange
The Herald
Residents in the coal mining town of Hwange are concerned about continuous environmental pollution by firms in the area. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Northern Region Suspends School of Excellence
The Herald
Northern Region Women Soccer League has, this school holiday, deferred its National Foods School of Excellence (SOE) camp to pave the way for the setting up of an evaluation and… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Reliving Rhodesia's Protected Villages - The Keeps
The Herald
The war. War! Read more »
Zimbabwe: Kirsty Plays Down Brisbane Games Fears
The Herald
IOC Commission Chair Kirsty Coventry of Zimbabwe "poured water on the chaos engulfing" the Queensland government over the 2032 Olympic Games and its shifting venues, declaring the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'Bob Marley - One Love' Biopic Evokes a Jumble of Memories of Zim's Independence
The Herald
The release of "Bob Marley: One Love" biopic in February this year stirred up powerful emotions and memories of the reggae superstar's concert in Zimbabwe in April 1980 and the… Read more »