October 30
Nigeria: 'I've Never Had Sex With Male Teenager' - - Suspended RCCG Pastor
Premium Times
The famous youth pastor has been in the news in the last few days ever since a popular gossip blog alleged that he engages in same-sex relations with young men, allegedly offering… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Trade Outlook Brightens Amid Decrease in Attractiveness
Capital FM
Kenya declined slightly from fifth to sixth position on African states overall trade prospects, according to recent findings from the Stanbic Bank Africa Trade Barometer (SB ATB). Read more »
Botswana: Botswana's Stability Tested in Tough Election for President Masisi
RFI
Botswana goes to the polls this Wednesday with incumbent President Mokgweetsi Masisi facing three main challengers in what analysts are calling the country's most competitive vote… Read more »
Kenya: Court Declares Uasu Strike Unprotected, Defers Mention to November 28
Capital FM
The Employment and Labour Court has declared the lecturers' strike that began on Tuesday illegal, directing the government and lecturers to expedite negotiations pending a full… Read more »
Kenya: SRC Launches Compliance Checks On County Remuneration Guidelines
Capital FM
The Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) has launched monitoring and evaluation visits across all 47 county governments to ensure compliance with its remuneration and… Read more »
Kenya: Drama As Kisumu County Employees Shield Finance Executive From Arrest in Contempt Case
Capital FM
Drama unfolded at the Kisumu High Court on Tuesday evening after Kisumu County Executive Committee Member for Finance, George Okong'o, narrowly avoided imprisonment. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Former British Colonies Owe 'Debt of Gratitude', Says Conservative Leadership Candidate Robert Jenrick
New Zimbabwe
Britain's former colonies should be thankful for the legacy of empire, not demanding reparations, according to the Conservative leadership candidate Robert Jenrick. Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Hailed for Role in UPDF Transformation As Sfc Retires 31 Officers
Nile Post
The Commander of the Special Forces Command (SFC), Maj. Gen. David Mugisha has commended President Museveni also commander in chief of the armed forces for transforming the UPDF… Read more »
Uganda: French Investor Gives Vote of Confidence After Meeting Museveni
Nile Post
The group, organised under MEDEF International, represents the largest foreign investor presence in Uganda, with French companies currently making up 53% of the country's foreign… Read more »
Uganda: The Irony Is That UCDA's Crime Is Revamping Coffee
Observer
Mahmood Mamdani - as a side comment in Scholars in the Marketplace - tells us that when the IMF and World Bank pushed their debilitating privatisation drive across Africa - which… Read more »
Uganda: 'Nyege in the City' to Showcase Jinja's Unique Attractions
Nile Post
For its 9th edition, Nyege Nyege will offer a "Nyege in the City" itinerary that showcases various Jinja City attractions, including guided city tours, fine dining, and water… Read more »
Uganda: UPC Kisoro By-Election Descends Into Chaos
Nile Post
The primaries were intended to elect a UPC flagbearer for the upcoming Kisoro Woman Member of Parliament by-election, but disputes over voting procedures have put the selection… Read more »
Nigeria: Niger Lawmakers Raise Alarm As Bandits Take Over Nigerian Military's Largest Training Camp
Premium Times
Bandits have taken over a military cantonment hosting the largest military training camp in Nigeria, where personnel of the Nigerian Army's artillery corps undergo training Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Welcomes French Investors to Uganda
Nile Post
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has met and held discussions with a delegation of 17 French investors at State House Entebbe. Read more »
Nigeria: Lack of Maintenance Culture Affecting Nigeria's Sports Development, Says Pinnick
Premium Times
Pinnick has highlighted that Nigeria's sports development is hindered by a poor culture of infrastructure maintenance, which limits athletes' opportunities. Read more »
Nigeria: Kidnapped Nigerian Professor Escapes From Captivity
Premium Times
The professor was kidnapped on Sunday evening along Opi-Nsukka- Ugwogo-Nike Road in Igbo-Etiti Local Government Area of Enugu State. Read more »
South Africa: South African Airways Mulls Heathrow Slot Sale, Echoing KQ 'Mistake'
Business Day Africa
South African Airways is considering selling its prime landing slots at London Heathrow, echoing a controversial move by Kenya Airways in 2016 as the struggling carrier seeks funds… Read more »
Somalia: Remarks At a Third Committee Interactive Dialogue With the Independent Expert On the Situation of Human Rights in Somalia [press release]
U.S. Mission to the UN
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South Sudan: Remarks At a Third Committee Interactive Dialogue With the Commission On Human Rights in South Sudan [press release]
U.S. Mission to the UN
Ambassador Richard Bell Read more »
South Africa: Government Looks Into Insurance for Climate-Related Disaster Events
SAnews.gov.za
Government is exploring options for purchasing insurance for certain climate-related disaster events, where such a practice would not undermine budget sustainability. Read more »
South Africa: Government Non-Interest Expenditure Expected to Increase
SAnews.gov.za
Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana says government non-interest expenditure is expected to increase in 2024/25. Read more »
South Africa: Government Anchors Economic Growth Strategy On Four Key Areas
SAnews.gov.za
Over the medium term, government will anchor its economic growth strategy on four key areas in order to support inclusive growth. Read more »
South Africa: Government Assigns Funding for G20 Summit
SAnews.gov.za
With South Africa assuming the G20 Presidency later this year, government will assign additional funding to those departments that will be involved in the preparations. Read more »
Africa: Namibian Ballot Printing Disrupted By Power Outage in South Africa Amid Security Concerns
Namibian
The entity awarded a controversial tender to produce Namibia's ballot papers says despite a power outage during the printing process, all ballots remained secure. Read more »
South Africa: Cosatu's Reaction to 2024/25 Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement [press release]
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) notes the Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement (MTBPS) tabled by government at Parliament. Whilst appreciating various… Read more »
