June 12
Zimbabwe: Court Grants Chinese Company Chance to Defend a U.S.$14k Claim, Reinstatement of Employee
New Zimbabwe
A company contracted by a top Lithium Miner Prospect Lithium Zimbabwe, Richmark Zimbabwe has secured a reprieve to defend itself in a labour dispute with its former employee… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Former Zupco Boss Wins U.S.$130k Damages Claim
New Zimbabwe
Businessman Jayesh Shah has lost a Supreme Court appeal in which he was challenging payment of US$130 000 to former Zupco board chairperson, Charles Nherera being damages for… Read more »
Nigeria: Malnutrition - Northern States Record Over 100% Surge - MSF
Leadership
Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has said that inpatient facilities in northern Nigeria have recorded an extraordinary increase in admissions of severely malnourished… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Receives Credentials From New Ambassadors to Kenya
Capital FM
President William Ruto says Kenya is committed to enhancing ties with nations with shared interests. Read more »
Malawi: Chakwera, Parley, CSOs Grieve Over Gaps Chilima's Departure Has Created in Public Sector, Democratic Governance
Nyasa Times
The nation is sobbing! The country is crying! Malawians are mourning! They are mourning the loss of their State Vice President, Dr. Saulos Klaus Chilima, and eight other productive… Read more »
Nigeria: 'I Hope All Is Well,' Atiku Sympathises With Tinubu
Vanguard
Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has sympathised with President Bola Tinubu after the President slipped at the Eagles Square during the 2024 Democracy Day celebration. Read more »
Kenya: KeNHA Announces 4-Day Closure of Mombasa Road At Katani Junction
Capital FM
The Kenya National Highways Authority (KeNHA) has declared the temporary closure of a segment of Mombasa Road from tomorrow until Sunday. Read more »
Nigeria: Amidst Clampdown, Tinubu Vows to Protect Rights, Liberties of Nigerians
Premium Times
"I vow to do my utmost best to protect your rights, freedoms, and liberties as citizens of Nigeria." Read more »
Nigeria: Despite Ban On Pregnant Women, Nigerian Pilgrim Gives Birth in Saudi Arabia
Daily Trust
Despite the National Hajj Commission of Nigeria's (NAHCON's) warning against allowing pregnant women to participate in this year's hajj, Saudi Arabian authorities have announced… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Introduces Code of Conduct to Enhance Safety On Inland Waterways
Daily Trust
The federal government has unveiled a code of conduct for boat operators, passengers and other stakeholders to mitigate incidents of boat mishaps on the inland waterways in the… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria Has Been in Desperate Need of Reform for Decades - Tinubu
Daily Trust
President Bola Tinubu says the reforms introduced by his administration are repositioning Nigeria for a future of greatness. Read more »
Malawi: Passing of Malawi Vice President Mourned
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has, on behalf of the government and people of South Africa, offered his condolences to the government and people of the Republic of Malawi on the passing… Read more »
Africa: AU Extends Condolences Over Deaths of Malawi's Vice President, Nine Others
Independent (Kampala)
African Union (AU) Commission Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat on Tuesday extended condolences over the deaths of Malawi's vice president and nine others. Read more »
Namibia: Mbumba Mourns Malawian VP
Namibian
President Nangolo Mbumba has extended a message of condolences to his Malawian counterpart, President Lazarus Chakwera, following the death of vice president Saulos Chilima in a… Read more »
Somalia: Somali Deputy Minister Denies Conflict With Islamic Scholars, Promises Resolution
Shabelle
The Deputy Minister of Endowments and Religious Affairs of the Somali Government, Salah Sharif Sayid-Ali, has denied the existence of a conflict between the senior leadership of… Read more »
South Africa: Pesticides Are Polluting Western Cape Rivers All Year Round
GroundUp
Studies of three river catchments have found an association between pesticide exposure and poorer brain function in children Read more »
South Africa: UCT Academic Leads Climate Change Research On Ocean Systems
UCT
Five global science and technology projects have been selected to join the Ocean Biogeochemistry Virtual Institute (OBVI) to address gaps in ocean data and modelling efforts by… Read more »
Nigeria: Why We're Seeking Fresh $2.5bn World Bank Loan - Govt
Daily Trust
The Minister of Budget and Economic Planning, Senator Atiku Bagudu, has said that the proposed 2024 budget will be partly financed with the N50 billion Presidential Infrastructure… Read more »
Nigeria: Democracy Day - I'll Send Bill On Minimum Wage to National Assembly Soon - Tinubu
Daily Trust
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has said that his administration will soon send an executive bill to the National Assembly to enshrine what has been agreed upon as a new national… Read more »
Nigeria: More Oil Blocks Discovered As Govt Promises Transparency in Bid Process
Daily Trust
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has identified additional oil blocks beyond the 12 initially made available for bidding. Read more »
Nigeria: 10 Takeaways From Tinubu's Democracy Day Speech
Vanguard
President Bola Tinubu marked the 25th Anniversary of Unbroken Democracy in Nigeria with a compelling address on Democracy Day, June 12, 2024. In his speech, he reflected on the… Read more »
Nigeria: NGO Hails Tinubu, Momoh Over Peace in Niger Delta, Improved Oil Output
Vanguard
The Coalition for Good Governance and Economic Justice in Africa has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Minister of Niger Delta Development, Hon. Engr. Abubakar Momoh,… Read more »
Ghana: Govt to Push for Passage of Free Shs Bill By Parliament... to Make It Legally Enforceable
Ghanaian Times
The government will in the course of this meeting of Parliament present to the House the Free Senior High School Policy Bill, the Majority Leader, Alexander Afenyo-Markin, has… Read more »
Nigeria: June 12 - Tinubu Honours Nigeria's Heroes of Democracy
Premium Times
Mr Tinubu in the speech pledged his commitment to upholding democratic principles including freedom of speech. Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Emirate Crisis - Fence-Sitting Senior Official Opts for Bayero
Premium Times
Mr Ado-Bayero, was removed by Governor Abba Yusuf, who reinstated Mr Sanusi, to replace him, both men have been holding court in the two different palaces. Read more »