June 17
Zimbabwe: Redefined Concert Lives Up to Billing
The Herald
SUPREME! This aptly sums up the much-hyped "Redefined Concert" held at the Harare International Conference Centre last Saturday. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Airways to Lead IATA's SAF Registry
Business Day Africa
Kenya Airways has been selected as the sole African airline to lead the International Air Transport Association's (IATA) Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Registry, a key milestone… Read more »
Zambia: Authorities Must Immediately End Escalating Crackdown On Human Rights [press release]
AI London
Amnesty International and Chapter One Foundation are calling on the Zambian authorities to immediately end the escalating crackdown on civic space and repression of human rights… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia-Germany Partnership to Lead High-Level UN Summit
Namibian
Namibia and Germany have been appointed co-facilitators for the upcoming Summit of the Future (SOTF) at the United Nations. Read more »
Nigeria: Police Declare Fleeing Father Wanted for Allegedly Killing Daughter
Premium Times
The police are searching for the suspect, an official said. Read more »
Nigeria: NDLEA Arrests Suspected Drug Barons, Seizes N4.7 Billion Worth Cocaine
Premium Times
The NDLEA said the suspects were arrested during operations from 13 to 14 June in Abia State. Read more »
Tunisia: Dams Filling Rate No Higher Than 31.5 Percent On June 14, 2024 (Onagri)
Tunis Afrique Presse
The filling rate of all Tunisian dams did not exceed 31.5% on June 14, 2024, i.e. water reserves of around 738.3 million m3, compared with 847.5 million m3 a year earlier, down… Read more »
Somalia: Atmis Joins Muslims in Marking Eid - Adha
Radio Dalsan
On Sunday , ATMIS Muslim peacekeepers joined the global community in marking Eid al-Adha at the Force HQs Mosque in Mogadishu. Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Premier League - Hearts of Oak Beat Bechem United 3-2 to Escape Relegation
Accra Times
Hearts of Oak (Phobians) finished the season in 14th place with 45 points from 34 matches, whereas Bechem United secured 9th place, and finished with 48 points. Read more »
South Africa: All Eyes On Who Ramaphosa Will Elect in His New Cabinet
Namibian
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, re-elected for a second term after his weakened ANC lost its outright majority, will announce an "inclusive" cabinet, the party said… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Arrest Three Over Alleged Stealing
Premium Times
The police in Enugu State, South-east Nigeria, have arrested three persons for allegedly stealing vehicle batteries. Read more »
Namibia: Khomas Sent Back Over Schoolboy Errors - We Were Not Consulted - Residents
New Era
The fifth Boundaries Delimitation and Demarcation Commission has dismissed the Khomas regional boundaries' delimitation and demarcation report, citing poor constituency… Read more »
Ghana: I Want to Die Empty - Pk Amoabeng
Accra Times
The founder of the PK Amoabeng Leadership Foundation, Captain Prince Kofi Amoabeng (Rtd), has made a heartfelt declaration: "I want to die empty, giving all my experience to the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Complacent Highlanders Share Spoils With Bikita Minerals
New Zimbabwe
A COMPLACENT Highlanders side will only have themselves to blame for failing to overcome Bikita Minerals at Barbourfields Stadium in a Saturday match that ended as a 1-1 draw. Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Breaks Grounds for New Bethesda Christian Mission School
New Dawn
President Joseph Nyuma Boakai performed the official ground-breaking ceremony for New Bethesda Christian Mission School in Margibi County on Saturday, June 15, 2024. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Hard Work, Determination Pay for Welder
The Herald
The story of Rutendo Muzanenhamo of Gadzema, Chinhoyi, is of determination and hard work. Read more »
Zimbabwe: 18,000 to Get Title Deeds in Epworth
The Herald
The Presidential title deeds programme has intensified with at least 18 000 title deeds being issued in Epworth this month, with processes currently underway to roll out the… Read more »
Tunisia: Tunisian Nada Mezni Hafaiedh's Take My Breath Wins Gold Fifog
Tunis Afrique Presse
Tunisian Nada Mezni Hafaiedh's Take my breath bagged the Gold FIFOG in the international competition of the 19th edition of the Geneva International Oriental Film Festival (June… Read more »
South Africa: Sugarcane Growers Stand By Claims of Job Losses Linked to Sugar Tax [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The South African Canegrowers Association is questioning a report on job losses in the sector, which suggests the sugar tax has not caused a significant decline in employment. Read more »
South Africa: Glyn Hall - The Unbeatable Fastness of Being [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Glyn Hall has spent three decades building up South Africa's most successful motorsport team and export. Last month, in parallel with Red Bull's design guru, Adrian Newey, Hall… Read more »
Nigeria: The Case for Routine Immunisation
This Day
The authorities must do more to ensure that all children are immunised and protected Read more »
Nigeria: Phillips Consulting Launches 'Talent Management Report 2.0'
This Day
Phillips Consulting (pcl.) has launched the 'Talent Management Report 2.0', a comprehensive guide to optimizing talent strategy in today's competitive business landscape. Read more »
Nigeria: Oyetola Projects Blue Economy Ministry to Achieve Top 3 Ranking On Pebec
This Day
The Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, over the weekend in Lagos, outlined ambitious plans to elevate Nigeria's maritime sector to global standards. Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-Vice President Osinbajo Stresses Gospel Principles As Key to National Prosperity
This Day
Former Vice President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo, weekend, stressed the need for Christians in government to give voice to the principles of the gospel that will make the country great. Read more »
Nigeria: Opeyemi Bamidele - 25 Years of Uninterrupted Democracy Worth Commemorating in Nigeria
This Day
Senator Michael Opeyemi Bamidele, a lawyer, human rights activist, and politician, is the Senate Majority Leader and a member of the ruling All Progressives Congress. He is an… Read more »