June 09
Kenya: Kenya Among Three African Nations Selected for Sh9.7bn Eye Care Initiative
Capital FM
Kenya is among three African countries selected to benefit from a $75 million (about Sh9.7 billion) global initiative by Bloomberg Philanthropies aimed at expanding access to eye… Read more »
Uganda: Police Reveal Identities of Eight Suspects in Murder of Rugby Star Sydney Gogondyo
Nile Post
Police have unveiled the identities of eight suspects so far arrested in connection with the mob killing of Uganda Rugby Cranes player, Sydney Gongodyo last week, Read more »
Kenya: Kiambu Prosecutor Arrested After Receiving Sh500,000 Bribe to Influence Case
Capital FM
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested a prosecutor attached to the Kiambu Law Courts over allegations of soliciting and receiving a Sh500,000 bribe… Read more »
Uganda: Mufti Mubaje Calls for Unity Among Bugisu Leaders Amid Rising Political Divisions
Nile Post
The Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubaje, has called for unity of purpose among political and cultural leaders in the Bugisu sub-region, urging them to abandon divisions… Read more »
South Africa: BMA Processes 168 Mozambican Nationals for Repatriation
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The Commissioner of the Border Management Authority (BMA), Dr Michael Masiapato, confirmed the successful processing and repatriation of a group of 168 Mozambican nationals through… Read more »
South Africa: Operation Shanela Cracks Down On Organised Criminal Networks
SAnews.gov.za
The South African Police Service (SAPS) has intensified its nationwide Operation Shanela crackdown on organised criminal networks involved in illicit trade, drug trafficking,… Read more »
South Africa: KZN Treasury Allocates Funds to Strengthen Governance, Municipal Support
SAnews.gov.za
KwaZulu-Natal MEC for Finance, Francois Rodgers, has allocated R6.5 million to the Provincial Supply Chain Management (SCM) Unit within the provincial Treasury department to… Read more »
South Africa: Milestones of Freedom Campaign to Commemorate Several Landmark Anniversaries in SA's History
SAnews.gov.za
Government will launch the Milestones of Freedom Campaign next week under the theme: "Honouring the Past, Delivering the Future" at the Union Buildings in Pretoria. Read more »
Namibia: Hardap Invests in Agriculture and Tourism to Drive Economic Growth
Namibian
Hardap governor Riaan McNab says agriculture and tourism remain critical pillars of the regional economy, with the government investing in farmer support programmes, climate… Read more »
Namibia: New Arts Council Boss Aims for 3 Percent GDP Contribution
Namibian
Newly appointed National Arts Council of Namibia chairperson Lot Ndamanomhata aims to double the creative sector's economic contribution to the country by addressing severe… Read more »
Namibia: MTC to Stop Free SMSs On Recharges
Namibian
The Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) has announced that it will discontinue the free SMS benefit currently offered to customers when they recharge airtime. Read more »
Nigeria: Mental Health Not Sign of Weakness, Soludo Assures Men
Vanguard
As the world observes Men's Mental Health Awareness this month, the wife of the governor of Anambra State, Dr Nonye Soludo, has assured men that it is not a sign of weakness. Read more »
Nigeria: SSB Tax Could Threaten Jobs, Affect Investments, Msmes, - Acci
Vanguard
The Abuja Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ACCI) has warned that the proposed Sugar-Sweetened Beverages (SSB) tax could threaten jobs, weaken investment and strain small… Read more »
Kenya: Witness in Shakahola Trial Detail Child Neglect and Isolation Claims
Capital FM
The Shakahola massacre trial continued at the Tononoka Law Courts where the prosecution cross-examined defence witnesses in the case against Paul Mackenzie and 39 co-accused… Read more »
Nigeria: Victim's Chance Encounter Seals Kidnapper's Fate At Supreme Court
This Day
The Supreme Court of Nigeria has affirmed the death sentence of Delta-based kidnapper, Chelynor Halim, bringing final closure to a case marked by a dramatic victim escape and an… Read more »
Ethiopia: Cabinet Forwards Record 2.34tln Birr Federal Budget Proposal to Parliament [opinion]
Reporter
The Council of Ministers has approved a proposal for a 2.34 trillion Birr budget for the 2026/27 fiscal year (EFY 2019) and forwarded it to Parliament for review, according to a… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Insecurity Crisis Needs Data, Not Just Rhetoric - Data Addicts CEO
Vanguard
The CEO of Data Addicts, Mr. John David, popularly known as the Data Guru, has called for a data-driven approach to addressing Nigeria's growing insecurity challenges. Read more »
Somalia: Hirshabelle Regional President, Aussom Commander Discuss Security Cooperation
Shabelle
The president of Somalia's Hirshabelle state, Ali Abdullahi Hussein Guudlaawe, held talks with the commander of the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia… Read more »
Nigeria: Ondo - Police Rescue Abducted Woman, Arrest Four Suspects
Vanguard
Four suspects have been arrested in connection with the abduction of 26-year-old Miss Ogechi John in Owo, Ondo State. Read more »
Tanzania: Minister Assures Farmers of Fertiliser Availability in 2026/27 Season
Daily News
THE government has assured farmers nationwide over the availability of fertiliser to meet their demand in the coming 2026/2027 farming season. Read more »
Tanzania: Dodoma to Achieve Universal Water Access By 2030, Says CCM
Daily News
THE ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) has said it is committed to ensuring that all residents of Dodoma Region have access to clean and safe water by 2030, as part of efforts to… Read more »
Tanzania: Youths Urged to Champion Fight Against Drug Abuse
Daily News
COMMISSIONER General of the Drug Control and Enforcement Authority (DCEA), Mr Aretas Lyimo has called on young people to become ambassadors in the fight against drug abuse by… Read more »
Tanzania: GCLA Stresses Stronger Control of Hazardous Chemicals
Daily News
THE government has reaffirmed the importance of effective management of industrial and household chemicals to safeguard public health and protect the environment from the misuse of… Read more »
Tanzania: Fishermen Still Struggle Despite Progress in Tanzania's Fisheries Sector
Daily News
THE fisheries sector remains one of the key pillars of Tanzania's economy, contributing significantly to employment, food security, trade and foreign exchange earnings. Read more »
Tanzania: Arraigned Ttu President, Seven Officials Face 14 Charges
Daily News
PRESIDENT of the Tanzania Teachers' Union (TTU) Suleiman Ikomba was yesterday arraigned before the Resident Magistrate's Court in Dodoma, charged with 14 offences, including… Read more »
