June 11
Rwanda: What to Expect From Automation of Umurenge Saccos
New Times
The automation of all 416 Umurenge SACCOs will boost savings, financial inclusion, financial service delivery, innovative financial products and end fraud according to financial… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Rising Actresses to Watch
New Times
As Rwanda's film industry continues to thrive, women have not been left behind as they continue to make their presence in new era of filmmaking felt. Read more »
Malawi: Presidential Aide Rev Kamwendo Calls Malawians to Prayer Over Missing Plane
Nyasa Times
Special Advisor to the President on Religious Affairs, Reverend Brian Kamwendo, has made an impassioned appeal to all religious leaders and Malawian citizens to go into prayers as… Read more »
Kenya: KNQA Lists 18 Colleges As Qualifications Awarding Institutions
Capital FM
The government registered 18 colleges as Qualifications Awarding Institutions (QAIs), which means that they can train and award certificates to learners, a report indicates. Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Bids Farewell to Congo Brazzaville Envoy Jean Pierre Ossey
Capital FM
President Ruto has bid farewell to the Congo Brazzaville Ambassador to Kenya Jean Pierre Ossey, who has completed his tour of duty. Read more »
Nigeria: Continuous Exit of Multinational Firns to Dampen Nigeria's $1trn GDP Target
Leadership
The increasing number of multinational companies exiting their operations in Nigeria will lead to reduction in foreign investment inflows thereby affecting the country's $1… Read more »
West Africa: Nigeria, Ecowas, FAO Move to Protect Goats, Sheep Against Deadly Diseases
Vanguard
IN a bid to ensure a healthy livestock population, Nigeria and other countries under the Economic Community of West African States, ECOWAS, Food and Agriculture Organisation, FAO,… Read more »
Nigeria: Nnamdi Kanu Files Contempt Charge Against DSS DG, Bichi
Vanguard
The leader of the proscribed Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB), Nnamdi Kanu, has filed a contempt charge against the Director General, Department of State Services (DSS), Yusuf… Read more »
Nigeria: Alleged June 12 Protest - Anambra Police Warns Against Infringing On Human Rights
Vanguard
THE Anambra State Police command has warned those allegedly planning to stage protests on June 12 over hardship in the country to abort it as it is prepared to protect the human… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Firmly Committed to Youth Empowerment - Shettima
Vanguard
Vice President, Senator Kashim Shettima, yesterday, restated the commitment of the Bola Tinubu's administration to supporting Nigerian youths to reach their potentials and… Read more »
Nigeria: Democracy Day - Govt Declares June 12 Public Holiday
Vanguard
The Federal Government has declared Wednesday, June 12 as a Public Holiday to commemorate this year's Democracy Day celebration. Read more »
Nigeria: Amnesty Int'l, DHQ Disagree Over Treatment of Female Victims of Boko Haram
Vanguard
Amnesty International, AI and the Defence Headquarters are at loggerheads over the treatment of female victims of Boko Haram. Read more »
Nigeria: Adamawa Assembly Passes Bill On Teacher Recruitment, Retention
Daily Trust
The Adamawa State House of Assembly has passed a bill aimed at revolutionising the recruitment, deployment and retention of teachers in the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Sokoto Amends Law to Grant Gov Authority to Appoint District, Village Heads
Daily Trust
The Sokoto State Government has given the green light to amend section 76 of the local government and chieftaincy law to align with prevailing practices within the state. Read more »
Nigeria: Fish Out Vandals of Radio Station, Kogi Govt Charges Community Leaders
Daily Trust
The Kogi State Government has issued a stern directive to stakeholders in Kogi East to collaborate in identifying and apprehending those responsible for the recent theft of vital… Read more »
Nigeria: Club Owners Accuse EFCC of Right Abuse During Night Raids
Daily Trust
Owners of nightclubs in Akure, the Ondo State capital, have accused the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) of forcefully removing surveillance recordings at their… Read more »
Nigeria: Minimum Wage - We Won't Accept N100,000 - Labour
Daily Trust
The organised labour has said there is no way it could accept N100, 000 as minimum wage after rejecting the proposed N62, 000 for workers. Read more »
Tanzania: Private Investors Now Control 67% of Dar es Salaam Port
Business Day Africa
The Tanzanian government has handed control of its seaport to private investors, ceding the second terminal to Adani, India's largest port operator. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Utterly Unacceptable! - GALZ Says After Anti-Gay Protestors Target Harare Offices
New Zimbabwe
Gays and Lesbians Association of Zimbabwe (GALZ) has condemned the intimidation and vandalism by a small group of protestors at its Harare office on Sunday. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Woman in Court for Poisoning Pupils, Faces 6 Attempted Murder Charges
New Zimbabwe
A 37-year-old Zvimba woman was on Saturday dragged to Chinhoyi Magistrates Court for allegedly lacing food with poison in an attempt to kill her daughter's schoolmates. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Winky D, Jah Prayzah Roll Up Sleeves Ahead of Redefined Concert
New Zimbabwe
MUSIC stars Winky D and Jah Prayzah flexed their muscles over the weekend ahead of their anticipated showdown on Saturday at the Harare International Conference Centre. Read more »
Nigeria: Again, CBN Reassures On Safety of Banking System, Depositors' Funds
This Day
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) yesterday reaffirmed its assurance to the banking public that their deposits remained safe amid a resilient industry. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Commences Conversion of Railway Locomotive Engines to CNG
This Day
The Minister of Transportation, Saidu Alkali, yesterday announced that the federal government had commenced the conversion of railway locomotive engines from diesel to Compressed… Read more »
Nigeria: Wale Edun Advocates More Liquidity in Power Sector
This Day
Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr. Wale Edun, yesterday, said liquidity remained a major solution required by the power sector to perform optimally.… Read more »
Nigeria: NNPC Disclaims Report On Alleged N3.3 Trillion Inflated Subsidy Claims
This Day
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC ) yesterday said it noted with dismay a report in a section of the media alleging that it inflated petrol subsidy claims by… Read more »