June 05
South Africa: Launch of Lenacapavir a Game-Changer
SAnews.gov.za
It is often said that health is wealth and South Africa's launch of the game changing Lenacapavir injectable today, Friday, 5 June 2026, provides a shot in the arm that will boost… Read more »
Kenya: Government Targets Herbal and Flavored Shisha in Expanded Tobacco Crackdown
Capital FM
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 5-The Ministry of Health has initiated a fresh push to tighten Kenya's tobacco control framework with proposed rules that would completely ban shisha smoking… Read more »
Kenya: NSSF Defends Pension System After Court Refuses Stay Bid
Capital FM
NAIROBI, Kenya, June 5 - The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has moved to reassure employers that current pension contribution rates remain in force, dismissing calls to… Read more »
Kenya: Raila Odinga Mausoleum - Circular Core, Green Grounds Revealed in Design Review
Capital FM
Architectural concepts for the proposed Raila Odinga Mausoleum emerged on Thursday during a design review meeting attended by Raila Odinga Jr, senior government officials, and… Read more »
Africa: Ruto Urges African Businesses to Prioritise Intra-Africa Trade At Kenya-South Africa Business Forum
Capital FM
President William Ruto has challenged African businesses and entrepreneurs to stop looking overseas for markets and begin trading more aggressively in Africa. Read more »
Kenya: Europe Must Not Turn Its Back On Rural Women's Empowerment
IPS
In the hard-to-reach rural community of West Pokot, Kenya, 156 young women crossed a threshold that once seemed out of reach. Their graduation from HER Lab, a workforce skills… Read more »
Zimbabwe: America Congratulates Zimbabwe On UN Security Council Election
New Zimbabwe
The American Embassy in Harare has congratulated Zimbabwe on its recent election into the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) as a non-permanent member. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Court Dismisses New Claim Over Property Already Decided in UK Divorce Case
New Zimbabwe
The High Court has dismissed a bid by a Bulawayo man to reopen a property dispute that was already determined by a United Kingdom court during divorce proceedings, ruling that the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Cimas Says Zimbabwe's Health Sector Should Not Be Left Behind - Announces U.S.$7,000 Innovation Competition
New Zimbabwe
CIMAS Health Group has announced a US$7,000 Healthathon that seeks to incubate local technological innovations that address challenges within Zimbabwe's health care sector. Read more »
South Africa: Belhar Residents Demand Halt to Housing Project
GroundUp
The community of Pentech say they instead want a school built on the land Read more »
South Africa: Government Spending Has Stagnated Since Covid
GroundUp
Budgets are not keeping up with the growth in the population Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Vows to Crush Kidnappers, Rescue Abducted Pupils in Oyo, Borno
Vanguard
Abuja -The Federal Government, yesterday, launched a renewed offensive against terrorism and kidnapping, declaring that no effort will be spared to rescue abducted schoolchildren… Read more »
Kenya: Don't Force Exams At the Expense of School Stability, Bitok Tells Teachers
Capital FM
Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok has cautioned teachers and school administrators against forcing students to sit examinations when they express anxiety or indicate… Read more »
East Africa: Danish Chamber Taps Kepsa Network to Expand Business Footprint in East Africa
Capital FM
Kenyan businesses are set to gain stronger links with Danish investors and firms following a strategic cooperation agreement between the Danish Chamber of Commerce (DCC) and the… Read more »
Nigeria: IATA, ICAO Deepen Cooperation On Sustainable Aviation Fuel
This Day
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), have announced enhanced cooperation at ICAO Aviation Climate Week to… Read more »
Uganda: Ebola Cases Rise to 19 As Surveillance Intensifies
Nile Post
Uganda's cumulative number of confirmed Ebola cases has risen to 19 following the confirmation of three new infections, according to the latest update from the Ministry of Health. Read more »
South Africa: Parliament Mourns Passing of Mr Edward Mzikayise Ntshingila, MP [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
The Presiding Officers of Parliament, led by the Speaker of the National Assembly, Ms Thoko Didiza, and the Chairperson of the National Council of Provinces, Ms Refilwe… Read more »
Africa: CAF Names TotalEnergies CAF U-17 Afcon Morocco 2026 Best Xi
CAF
The Best XI of the TotalEnergies CAF Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations ("AFCON") Morocco 2026 has been unveiled following the conclusion of a thrilling tournament that showcased the… Read more »
Nigeria: Insecurity - Bode George Faults Adeboye's Ultimatum to Service Chiefs
Vanguard
Former Deputy National Chairman of the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Chief Olabode George, on Friday, told the General Overseer of the Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG),… Read more »
Nigeria: Hamzat Appoints Obanikoro Campaign DG
This Day
The governorship candidate of All Progressives Congress (APC) in Lagos State, Dr. Obafemi Hamzat, has announced Nigeria's former High Commissioner to Ghana, Senator Musiliu… Read more »
Nigeria: Fayose - Opposition Chasing Shadows, Tinubu and Oyebanji Already Ahead
This Day
Former Ekiti State Governor, Ayodele Fayose, has declared that opposition politicians seeking to unseat President Bola Tinubu and Governor Biodun Oyebanji were "chasing shadows",… Read more »
Tanzania: PM Calls for Compliance With Ebola Prevention Guidelines
Daily News
PRIME Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba yesterday urged the public to continue heeding advice from health experts and follow official guidelines regarding the Ebola outbreak reported in… Read more »
Tanzania: Medical Pundits Link Non-Iodinated Salts to Heart Disease
Daily News
THE ongoing health camp in Mtwara Region has found 85 per cent of 58 people attended in three days have Hypertension Heart Disease (HHD) linking the high rate to among others… Read more »
Namibia: Dama FC Graduates to Second Division
New Era
Dama Football Club are to be crowned champions of the Namport Khomas Third Division when the league ends, with three games remaining and eleven points between them and their… Read more »
Namibia: New Trusteeship Reality Under Fima
New Era
For most employees, being nominated or elected as a trustee of a retirement fund is viewed as an honour. And rightly so. Trustees are entrusted with safeguarding the retirement… Read more »
