October 30
South Africa: Shocking Non-Compliance With Provisions of Domestic Violence Act At Police Station-Level [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
The Portfolio Committee on Police is extremely dismayed by the South African Police Service's level of non-compliance with prescripts of the Domestic Violence Act The committee… Read more »
South Africa: Celebrating 15 Years - A Tribute to Truth, Tenacity and the Community Behind Daily Maverick
Daily Maverick
This year marks 15 years of groundbreaking journalism for independent news and investigations publisher Daily Maverick - a milestone achieved through the commitment of our… Read more »
South Africa: Desperate Plea to Godongwana for Jobs, Housing, Healthcare and Education As Cost of Living Crisis Bites
Daily Maverick
The message from the streets of Cape Town was clear on Wednesday, and somewhat desperate: unions, job seekers, and civil society groups agitated for increased spending in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Urge INEC to Relocate Its Offices From Local Govt Headquarters
Premium Times
The legislator said INEC offices must be situated in secure and neutral venues. Read more »
Uganda: Minister Commissions Dead Shs2.2bn Solar Water Pump
Nile Post
\"With the powers vested in me, I commission the solar water pump to serve the community of Kapeke Village and its neighbourhoods," declared Minister Aisha Sekindi during a recent… Read more »
Malawi: Nice Raises Alarm Over Low Voter Registration Turnout in Ntchisi
Nyasa Times
The National Initiative for Civic Education (NICE) Public Trust has expressed alarm over the low turnout at voter registration centres in Ntchisi district. NICE District Program… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Permanent Secretary Mangwana Wishes Botswana Well in Its Elections
The Herald
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Ethiopia: Tales of Expensive Senegal, Rigid Ethiopia and Depressing Mali [opinion]
Observer
Around trip from Entebbe, Uganda to Dakar, Senegal via Ethiopia takes approximately ten hours, costing around $483 (about Shs 1.7m). Read more »
Uganda: Kkids Foundation, Bafrika Creations and Eco-Warriors Win Top Prizes in Ecobank Challenge
Independent (Kampala)
Ecobank Uganda has announced the three winning organizations in their newly launched #EcobankUGExtramile Challenge in Celebration of Service Month. Read more »
South Africa: Community Health Workers Picket Outside Labour Court
GroundUp
NEHAWU has brought a case to compel the health department to give the workers permanent jobs Read more »
Malawi: Sowing the Seeds of Prosperity - Kawale Declares Agriculture Key to Foreign Exchange Boom!
Nyasa Times
Minister of Agriculture Sam Kawale has underscored the pivotal role of agriculture in generating foreign exchange for Malawi, stating that the government is committed to supporting… Read more »
South Africa: Minister Notes Competition Tribunal's Decision On Vodacom, Maziv Merger
SAnews.gov.za
Trade, Industry and Competition Minister, Parks Tau, has noted the order issued by the Competition Tribunal prohibiting the proposed merger between Vodacom (Pty) Ltd and Maziv… Read more »
Nigeria: Helicopter Crash - NCAA Dismisses Reports About Aircraft's Airworthiness
Vanguard
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority, NCAA, has debunked reports concerning the airworthiness of the helicopter that crashed in Port Harcourt last Friday. Read more »
Namibia: Unam Pumps Into Community Garden
New Era
The University of Namibia (Unam), through the Nourishing Spaces project (NCD), handed over materials worth over N$170 000 to the Evululuko community gardening project. Read more »
Namibia: 267 Days - Kudos Mr President [opinion]
New Era
It is exactly 267 days since His Excellency Dr Nangolo Mbumba took over as Namibia's fourth President, in the letter and spirit of Article 29(4) (a) and Article 34, of the… Read more »
Gambia: 1st Lady Hails Merck Foundation for Advancing Africa's Healthcare
The Point
First Lady Fatoumatta Bah Barrow recently addressed the 11th Africa Asia Luminary in Tanzania, marking the seventh anniversary of the Merck Foundation. Read more »
Sudan: Chief Justice Inaugurates His Activities in Portsudan
SNA
The Chief Justice inaugurated his duties from his office in Portsudan city early this week. Read more »
Gambia: Man Who Hypnotised Police Officer Gets 4 Years Imprisonment
The Point
One Ebou Sanneh was yesterday convicted and sentenced to a mandatory jail term of 4 years imprisonment for hypnotising a police officer, Siga Faal, and stole some items from her. Read more »
Uganda: Different but One Celebrates 27th Anniversary
Independent (Kampala)
The 27th edition of Different But One opened recently at MTSIFA art gallery and the usual energy, excitement and spirit of togetherness was visible through the artwork on display… Read more »
Kenya: Tatu City Unveils Free Outdoor Gym As Fitness Hub
Capital FM
Tatu City has launched one of Kenya's largest outdoor gyms, open to the public at no cost. Read more »
Kenya: Siaya Woman Yields Firearm of Slain Wells Fargo HR Boss in a Shootout
Capital FM
Police have arrested a woman in possession of the firearm belonging to the slain Wells Fargo Human Resources (HR) Manager, Willis Ayieko, following a shoot-out in Siaya. Read more »
Rwanda: Handball - Rwanda U20 to Face Congo in Continental Tournament Opener
New Times
Rwanda U20 will take on Congo Brazzaville in the opening match of the IHF Trophy Africa Continental phase, scheduled for November 2-6 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Read more »
Tanzania: BOT - Avoid Borrowing for Short-Term Needs
Daily News
THE Bank of Tanzania (BoT) has advised citizens to refrain from taking loans solely to address short-term financial challenges, warning that such practices can lead to… Read more »
Tanzania: Geita Gold Tops Championship League After Weekend Victory
Daily News
GEITA Gold are leading the Championship League table, following a narrow 1-0 victory over Mtibwa Sugar at Nyankumbu Stadium on the weekend. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Agricultural Symposium Set for Friday
The Herald
The Malabo Declaration on Accelerated Agricultural Growth-CAADP Symposium is scheduled for November 1, 2024, in Harare at the Harare Exhibition Park. Read more »
