June 13
Zimbabwe: Media Diversity Cornerstone in Corruption Fight
The Herald
Media plurality and diversity is a cornerstone in the fight against corruption as it helps ensure the message reaches hitherto forgotten audiences, Zimbabwe Anti-Corruption… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Concourt to Decide Definition of Rural Land
The Herald
The Constitutional Court will have to decide whether a farm on the outskirts of Bulawayo and incorporated into the area of the Bulawayo City Council in 1999 still qualifies as… Read more »
South Africa: Stellenbosch University to Shut Down Wilgenhof Residence - South African News Briefs - June 13, 2024
allAfrica
Stellenbosch University to Shut Down Wilgenhof Residence Read more »
Tanzania: 'It Should Be People-Centred Budget'
Daily News
A cross section of citizens have expressed their optimism on the forthcoming 2024/25 national budget to be tabled today in the National Assembly in Dodoma, but stressed that it… Read more »
Tanzania: What Nation Anticipates in 2024/25 Budget [column]
Daily News
Tanzanians will once again receive formal information today regarding the type of budget they will have for 2024/25 from Dr Mwigulu Lameck Nchemba, the Minister for Finance. Read more »
Kenya: UAE Firm B Commodities Granted Exemption On Limuru Tea Takeover
Capital FM
The Capital Markets Authority has granted B Commodities ME (FZE), a firm incorporated in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), exemption from the requirements to make a takeover offer… Read more »
Africa: New UNHCR Approach Aims to Cut Refugee and Migrant Deaths On Risky Routes
Thomson Reuters Foundation
UN refugee agency says forced displacement hits record 120 million, fuelled by conflicts from Sudan to Gaza and Myanmar Read more »
Mauritius: NHDC 10 Percent Scheme - Handing Over Keys to 18 Families Under the Social Register of Mauritius
Government of Mauritius
The National Empowerment Foundation (NEF), operating under the Ministry of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity, organised, today in Port Louis, a ceremony… Read more »
Gambia: Energy Minister Renews Call for Liberalisation of Electricity Sector
Foroyaa
Minister of Petroleum and Energy (MoPE), Mr Nani Juwara, has called for further liberalisation of the Gambia's electricity market. Read more »
West Africa: Laboratory Experts Discuss Ways to Protect West Africa From Deadly Diseases
Foroyaa
Scores of health experts, scientists, and administrators in West Africa are currently discussing a way forward on how best they could tackle and protect the region from outbreak of… Read more »
Angola: Over 500,000 People Benefit From Digital Literacy Training
ANGOP
More than 500,000 young people Luanda and Benguela provinces have benefited in the last two years from digital literacy training under the "Digital Citizen" project, ANGOP learned… Read more »
Angola: Vice-President of Angola Meets Vatican Secretary of State
ANGOP
The Vice-President of Angola, Esperança da Costa, and the Vatican Secretary of State, Cardinal Pietro Parolin on Wednesday in Dushanbe, Tajikistan, discussed issues related… Read more »
Angola: President João Lourenço Expresses Dismay By França Van-Dúnem's Death
ANGOP
Angolan president João Lourenço, on Thursday expressed dismay at the death of renowned nationalist, intellectual, politician and diplomat, Fernando José de… Read more »
Nigeria: 1 of 4 Substance Abusers, a Woman - NDLEA
Vanguard
The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) says one out of every four users of illicit drugs is a woman. Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Emirate Crisis - Police Ban Durbar Procession During Eid-El-Kabir Celebration
Premium Times
The police say the decision was taken after indication of possible breakdown of law and order. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Lawmakers Want Urgent Purchase of New Aircraft for Tinubu, Shettima
Premium Times
The lawmakers say the cost of maintaining the 19-year-old aircraft used by Mr Tinubu is high, leading to longer aircraft downtime and higher fleet running costs. Read more »
Nigeria: Governor Eno Receives Report On Controversial Traditional Rulers Council Law
Premium Times
The committee blamed the disagreement over the amended law on inadequate consultations, adding that the committee had taken time to engage and accommodate all interests in their… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Military Kill Terrorism Kingpin, 36 Other Terrorists - Official
Premium Times
A Kaduna official describes Yadi as "one of the deadliest bandit leaders terrorising Northern Nigeria in the last decade" Read more »
South Africa: Operation Shanela Continues to Yield Success in Ekurhuleni District
SAPS
Two hundred and sixty nine (269) suspects were arrested for various crimes in Ekurhuleni District from Wednesday afternoon, 12 June 2024 until Thursday morning, 13 June 2024. Read more »
Nigeria: Why Corruption Persists in Nigeria - ICPC
Vanguard
The Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC) has identified lack of collective effort and individual capacity to demand accountability as major reasons why corruption… Read more »
Nigeria: Okonjo-Iweala Is Brilliant Woman, Worthy Nigerian Ambassador - Tinubu
Vanguard
President Bola Tinubu has described the Director General of the World Trade Organization, Ngozi Okonjo-Iweala as a brilliant woman, who is worthy to be Nigerian ambassador. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's Economy to Grow By 6% - Kasaija
Nile Post
The Minister for Finance, Matia Kasaija has said Uganda's economy is projected to grow at 6 percent in the financial year 2024/ 2025. Read more »
Uganda: How Govt Plans to Use Shs2.9tn to Fix Ailing Health Sector
Nile Post
Health sector allocated 2.946 trillion for 2024/2025 financial year. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Health Facilities to Be Within 5km Radius Countrywide - VP Mohadi
The Herald
All health facilities should be easily accessible to citizens, with no one travelling beyond five kilometres to seek medical attention, Vice President Kembo Mohadi has said. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Robbers Steal R121,000
The Herald
The police are investigating two robbery cases that occurred in Gwanda and Chipinge yesterday and on Tuesday respectively. Read more »