June 14
Nigeria: World Bank, WTO, NITDA Move to Enhance Digital Trade
Daily Trust
The National Information Technology Development Agency (NITDA), the World Bank and the World Trade Organisation (WTO) have teamed up to accelerate diversification through… Read more »
Zimbabwe: CBZ Floats Lucrative Mortgage Finance Products for Diasporans
New Zimbabwe
THE country's largest financial services provider, CBZ Holdings Limited (CBZHL) has floated lucrative Mortgage Finance products ahead of the Zim Diaspora Property Showcase. Read more »
South Africa: Tyla and Her Team Shut Down 'Black vs Coloured' Debate During The Breakfast Club Interview
Fame Frenzy
South African songstress Tyla has been working hard to promote her debut album. Read more »
Rwanda: Breaking Barriers - the Remarkable Journey of a Trailblazing Female Engineer
New Times
Celine Uwimana, one of the only two women who graduated from University of Rwanda in a class of hundred men in 2000, is currently among prominent engineers behind Kigali's skylines… Read more »
Africa: How Can Africa Navigate Increasing Polycrises?
New Times
Never has the world experienced a plethora of complex challenges as it is experiencing today. The world is suffering from the after-mass effects of the Covid-19 pandemic, two wars… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Praises Longest Serving Finance Minister Kasaija
Nile Post
Finance and Economic Planning minister Matia Kasaija read his eighth Budget on Thursday, projecting a positive outlook of the economy and earning his boss President Museveni's… Read more »
Nigeria: Zamfara Govt Begins Payment of Minimum Wage, Pays June Salary Ahead of Eid Celebration [press release]
Premium Times
"Before now, civil servants in Zamfara received a minimum wage as low as seven thousand naira." Read more »
Malawi: Us Secretary of State Blinken Consoles for Chilima's Passing Through Phone Conversation With Chakwera
Nyasa Times
Despite having already offered its condolences through their Embassy in Malawi, the US President Joe Biden, in a bid to underline US shared grief to Malawi, today instructed his… Read more »
Rwanda: Final List - Kagame, Habineza, Mpayimana to Vie for Presidency
New Times
Incumbent President Paul Kagame, Frank Habineza, and Philippe Mpayimana are the only candidates to run for President in the July polls, according to a final list published by the… Read more »
Nigeria: 15 People Injured in Lagos Multiple Accident - Lasema
Vanguard
About 15 passengers sustained injuries in a multiple accident that occurred at Ketu, inward Ojota, in Lagos State. Read more »
South Africa: Cyril Ramaphosa Elected as President Again
Daily Maverick
Cyril Ramaphosa has been re-elected President of South Africa. The election of the president went to the vote after the United Democratic Movement nominated EFF leader Julius… Read more »
Kenya: Jijenge Credit - Transforming Lives One Loan At a Time
Capital FM
For the past 10 years, credit-only microfinance institution, Jijenge Credit limited has been at the forefront of cultivating a vibrant financial ecosystem across the country. Read more »
Kenya: Beatrice Goes 'Beast' Mode in Training in Quest for Olympic Gold
Capital FM
World 3000m steeplechase silver medalist Beatrice Chepkoech says she is putting in a double shift in training ahead of the Paris Olympics next month. Read more »
Namibia: Namibia-China Relations Hold Great Potential - Zhao
New Era
China's ambassador to Namibia, Zhao Weiping, believes there is great potential for the development of relations between China and Namibia. Read more »
South Africa: Police in Giyani Investigate an Inquest After the Lifeless Body of an 88-Year-Old Man Discovered At a Farm in Nhlaniki Village [press release]
SAPS
The Police in Giyani are investigating an inquest case, after the lifeless body of an 88-year-old man, was discovered at a farm in Nhlaniki village at Giyani policing area, on… Read more »
Mozambique: Nyusi Challenges Judiciary On Drug Trafficking
AIM
Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi on Thursday challenged the judiciary to join forces in the fight against drug trafficking, taking into account that the phenomenon also plagues… Read more »
Mauritius: World Blood Donor Day 2024 - a Call to Encourage Youngsters to Donate Blood
Government of Mauritius
In his message on the occasion of World Blood Donor Day 2024, the Minister of Health and Wellness, Dr Kailesh Kumar Singh Jagutpal, encouraged young people, 18 years and above, to… Read more »
Africa: Zeroing in On Purposive Targeting in Oral Cholera Vaccination Campaign [press release]
WHO-AFRO
In the midst of a raging cholera outbreak in Sorgin, Nsanje, Kaombe Sugar Company finds itself at the epicenter of a public health crisis. Field workers, including long-time… Read more »
Eritrea: Message of Condolences
Shabait
Asmara, 14 June 2024 - President Isaias Afwerki has extended his deepest condolences to Mr. Lazarus Chakwera, President of the Republic of Malawi. This follows the tragic plane… Read more »
Tanzania: Relief to Over 12,000 Residents As SBL Funded Water Project Launched in Magu
Daily News
Serengeti Breweries Limited (SBL) in partnership with the African Community Advancement Initiative (AFRIcai), have launched a water project worth 220m/- at Kabila Village, Magu… Read more »
Liberia: Global Tracking Solutions Is in Compliance
New Dawn
Following the Liberian Senate's recent decision to summon the management of the Global Tracking Maritime Solutions, the Liberia Revenue Authority, Public Procurement and Concession… Read more »
Sudan: Armed Forces Issues Statement On RSF Attack On El-Fashir [press release]
SNA
The General Command of the Armed Forces issued a statement Friday on the attack launched by the terrorist rebel Rapid Support Forces (RSF) militia against El-Fashir. Hereunder the… Read more »
South Africa: Accused Persons Get Life Sentences Each for the Brutal of Murder Kagiso Mongale [press release]
SAPS
The Provincial Police Commissioner, Lieutenant General Sello Kwena and the Director of Public Prosecution, Dr Rachel Makhari welcomed life sentences handed down to three accused… Read more »
South Africa: Letlhabile Police Request Community Assistance in Locating Missing Man - Elliott Jiyane (54) [press release]
SAPS
The police in Letlhabile request the community's assistance in locating 54-year-old Mr Elliott Jiyane, who went missing from Boikhuco Old age home in Letlhabile, outside Brits. In… Read more »
Nigeria: The Legacy Man and His Baby Steps [opinion]
Premium Times
Tinubu knew that to reset the economy and build renewed confidence locally and internationally, there must be a policy somersault. Read more »