June 05
Tanzania: As Global Demand for Gold Grows, UN Mercury Head Warns Toxic Fumes Put Women in a Motherhood Dilemma
IPS
Ask any woman miner in the Katoro goldfield in Tanzania's northern Geita region, and she will tell you that she touches toxic mercury with her bare hands when extracting gold from… Read more »
Ethiopia: Redefining 'Free and Fair' - Ethiopia's Election and Electoral Legitimacy [analysis]
African Arguments
"Democracy is not just a question of having a vote. It consists of strengthening each citizen's possibility and capacity to participate in the deliberations involved in life in… Read more »
Africa: Africa's Finest - Egypt Look to Heal a Century of Hurt
RFI
Egypt enter the first 48-team World Cup as Africa's fourth best side in the Fifa rankings. In the fifth of a nine-part series on African squads at the tournament, RFI looks at a… Read more »
Malawi: Malawi Has Become Dangerously Desensitised to Crisis - CCJP Warns
Nyasa Times
The Catholic Commission for Justice and Peace (CCJP) has issued a sobering warning that Malawi is becoming dangerously desensitised to repeated national crises, saying what once… Read more »
Tanzania: Govt Moves to Stop Yearly Election Wrangles
Daily News
RECURRING disputes arising from the annual election of deputy mayors and deputy chairpersons could soon be addressed after Prime Minister, Dr Mwigulu Nchemba, ordered a review of… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzania, Sweden Agree to Deepen Bilateral Ties in Trade, Investment, Education, Technology
Daily News
TANZANIA and Sweden have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, with both countries seeking to expand cooperation in trade, investment, education,… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzanians Urged to Avoid Politicians and Activists Who Incite Unrest
Daily News
Tanzanians have been urged to ignore activists and politicians who promote violence and disrupt peace in the country, as such individuals do not have the nation's best interests at… Read more »
Kenya: Taxation Tops List of Kenyans' Concerns As Negative National Mood Deepens
Capital FM
Taxation has emerged as the biggest source of public dissatisfaction in Kenya, with a new TIFA survey showing that rising taxes, healthcare challenges and security concerns are… Read more »
Kenya: Nearly Three-Quarters of Kenyans Say Country Headed in Wrong Direction, Tifa Poll Finds
Capital FM
Nearly three-quarters of Kenyans believe the country is headed in the wrong direction, with rising living costs, unemployment and taxation continuing to fuel widespread… Read more »
South Africa: Three Days in - Sizekhaya Celebrates Strong Response, First Powerball Millionaire and Wider Access
Daily Maverick
Three days after assuming responsibility for operating the National Lottery, Sizekhaya Holdings says it is encouraged by strong player participation, a positive public response to… Read more »
Rwanda: How Rusumo Power Project Is Transforming Key Sectors in Rwanda
New Times
The Rusumo Hydropower Project is already delivering benefits across Rwanda, with impacts being felt in agriculture, aviation, housing, healthcare, water supply, roads, and regional… Read more »
Nigeria: Thousands of Nigerian Girls Missing School Over Period Poverty - Theresa Moses
Vanguard
Founder of Pad Me A Girl Empowerment Foundation, Theresa Moses, has raised concern over the growing impact of period poverty on girls' education and well-being, revealing that… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Introduces New Textbook Ranking System, Mandates Fresh Assessment Nationwide
Vanguard
... publishers, authors face June 19 deadline as new approval regime takes effect Read more »
Nigeria: University Officials, Communities Alarmed As Flood Cuts JoSTUM Off Makurdi
Vanguard
..we 'll fix it in 21 days - RAAMP State Project Coordinator assures Read more »
Africa: 131 Nigerian Companies Earn Africa Quality Mark in Major Trade Boost
Vanguard
ABUJA - The Federal Government has presented the Africa Quality Mark (AQM) certification to 131 companies for 220 made-in-Nigeria products, reiterating its commitment to supporting… Read more »
South Africa: Man in Court Today Over Teen's Mossel Bay Stabbing As Family Demands Answers
Scrolla
Nhlamulo Sambo was stabbed to death in KwaNonqaba at the weekend. Police say he was killed during an attempted theft from a shack. His mother Patricia says her son was targeted… Read more »
Uganda: Museveni Already Knew What Parliament Is Only Discovering About Muganga [opinion]
Nile Post
Mr Museveni is a highly skilled and experienced political operator, a military strategist unlike many we have seen before, who often approaches politics as a true Muyekera--a trait… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Key to Regional Power Trade and Transmission - Govt
263Chat
Zimbabwe remains a critical player in Southern Africa's electricity market and transmission network with the Government pledging to strengthen the country's power infrastructure to… Read more »
Africa: Unesco-Linked NGO Flags Microplastics Threat to Africa's Oceans
Vanguard
MICRO and nano plastics penetrated seafoods are escalating health and ecological risks to Africa's oceans with the continent's exposure potentially double the global rate, a… Read more »
Nigeria: N100,000 Wage - Lagos Labour Harps On Proper Consultation, Economic Realities
Vanguard
Comrade Funmi Sesi, the chairperson, Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), Lagos State Council, has stressed the need for proper consultation and consideration of prevailing economic… Read more »
Nigeria: Court Orders Sowore to Open Defence in Defamation Trial
Leadership
A Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered the presidential candidate of the African Action Congress, Omoyele Sowore, to open his defence in the criminal defamation case instituted… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Mulls Refinancing of High-Cost Debts Amid Soaring Oil Prices
This Day
Nigeria is considering refinancing some of its expensive debt obligations and raising fresh funding to bridge its budget deficit, buoyed by improved investor confidence and… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Hlatywayo Pushes for Wider Access to Menstrual Health Products
263Chat
Harare Province legislator Gladys Hlatywayo has called for increased access to menstrual hygiene products, safe sanitation facilities and comprehensive menstrual health education… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'Consultation Is Not Consent' - MP Criticises Proposed Judicial Appointment Changes
263Chat
Ruwa legislator Thomas Muwodzeri has voiced strong opposition to key provisions contained in the proposed Constitutional Amendment Bill warning that some of the changes could… Read more »
Kenya: DCI Seeks Public Help to Identify Key Person of Interest in Reverende Julius Ngari Murder Probe
Capital FM
The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) has intensified investigations into the murder of Reverend Julius Ndumia Ngari and is now appealing to members of the public to… Read more »
