October 24
Kenya: Better Digital Payments Infrastructure Is Facilitating Access to New Markets for Enterprise
Capital FM
Saying that small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of economies in East Africa is an understatement. SMEs make up the largest part of all registered entities in… Read more »
South Africa: Event Hosted in Parliament Calls on Anglo American to Answer for its Toxic Legacy in Kabwe, Zambia [press release]
ACTSA
Next week, on Tuesday 29 October , Action for Southern Africa (ACTSA) and Lord Peter Hain will host an event in the House of Lords, in which a panel of regional, health, and… Read more »
Nigeria: 'I'm Deeply Grateful' - Kennedy-Ohanenye Breaks Silence After Sack
Vanguard
Former Minister of Women Affairs, Barr. Uju Kennedy Ohanenye, has expressed her gratitude to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, First Lady Remi Tinubu, and Nigerians for the opportunity… Read more »
Ethiopia: PM Abiy Lauds Bilateral Relations Between Ethiopia, Russia That Continues to Grow
ENA
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed and Russian President Vladimir Putin held in-depth discussions during their bilateral meeting, on the sidelines of the 16th BRICS Summit. Read more »
South Africa: Zikalala to Address KZN Investment Conference
SAnews.gov.za
Public Works and Infrastructure Deputy Minster Sihle Zikalala is today expected to deliver a keynote address at the Ray Nkonyeni Municipality (RNM) Investment Conference. Read more »
Malawi: Conforzi Plantations - a Shocking Scandal of Worker Exploitation, Abuse and Neglect Unveiled
Nyasa Times
In a shocking exposé, Conforzi Plantations Limited stands accused of egregious labor violations, revealing a disturbing culture of exploitation and neglect that has left… Read more »
Malawi: Fuel Crisis - Govt Criticized for Overreliance On Repetitive Short-Term Strategies
Nyasa Times
As Malawi grapples with ongoing fuel shortages, financial experts are raising serious concerns about the government's handling of the crisis, labeling it a "joke" amid worsening… Read more »
Africa: How to Advance Women's Roles in Peace and Security
UN News
Ongoing conflicts in Gaza, Haiti, Sudan and Ukraine and beyond reveal that females are disproportionately affected - from gender-based violence to rape used as a tool of war - but… Read more »
Malawi: Govt Says It Has Secured $21.5m and Allocated It to Tackle Fuel Crisis Amid Public Frustration
Nyasa Times
In a bid to alleviate the ongoing fuel crisis, the Malawian government has announced the allocation of $21.5 million to fuel importers, including the National Oil Company of Malawi… Read more »
Uganda: Uganda's First Electric Vehicle Training Program Launched At Makerere University
Independent (Kampala)
Makerere University, in collaboration with Kiira Motors Corporation and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), has launched an innovative skilling program in Kampala,… Read more »
Uganda: More Boys Than Girls Access Education in Refugee Settlements
Observer
Uganda's open-door policy has seen a continuous influx of refugees and asylum seekers, now at 1,741,331. Read more »
Southern Africa: SADC Releases 'Sober' Statement Calling for Calm in Mozambique Ahead of Announcement of Results
New Zimbabwe
REGIONAL body SADC has released a statement calling for calm in Mozambique ahead of the official announcement of results, a day after its chairperson President Emmerson Mnangagwa… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Defence Questions Authenticity of Former RBZ Governor Gono's Witness
New Zimbabwe
THE case involving former Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor Gideon Gono turned dramatic this week as lawyers representing a couple being accused of defrauding him in 2017… Read more »
Kenya: President Ruto Defends Private Sector Partnerships in Infrastructure Development
Capital FM
President William Ruto has emphasized that partnerships with the private sector in infrastructure projects will help reduce Kenya's tax burden and reliance on debt for development. Read more »
Kenya: Gideon Moi Urges Government to Enhance Security Amid Rising Brutal Murders
Capital FM
KANU Party leader Gideon Moi has urged the government to intensify its efforts to ensure the safety and security of all Kenyans amid a surge in brutal murders across the country. Read more »
Kenya: Ruto Backs Sh95bn Adani Deal As Smart Escape From Borrowing
Capital FM
President William Ruto has defended Kenya's Sh95 billion partnership with Adani Energy Solutions to develop and maintain key electricity transmission lines and substations over the… Read more »
Nigeria: Halima Abubakar Apologises to Apostle Suleman, Says Her Allegations Are False
Premium Times
The rift between Halima Abubakar and Apostle Suleman first became public in 2022, when the 39-year-old actress accused the pastor of having an affair with her. Read more »
Nigeria: COP29 - Enhancing Nigeria's Climate Finance Transparency to Attract Funding [opinion]
Premium Times
On 11 November, Nigeria will join representatives from nearly 200 countries in Baku, Azerbaijan for COP29. The two-week global summit will bring together global key stakeholders to… Read more »
Nigeria: Minister Sacked By President Tinubu Speaks
Premium Times
President Bola Tinubu sacked five ministers on Wednesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Not 'Snubbed' - Nigerian Government Says It Wasn't a Candidate for Election to the UN Human Rights Council
Africa Check
Not 'snubbed' - Nigerian government says it wasn't a candidate for election to the UN Human Rights Council Read more »
Nigeria: Tenants Protest Forceful Eviction From Yauri Flats Estate By Sokoto Govt
Vanguard
Hundreds of tenants occupying Boys Quarters (BQ) at Yauri Flats Estate in Sokoto metropolis staged a peaceful demonstration to protest their forceful eviction by the state… Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Approves €443.3m, $141m for Fighter Aircraft, Ammunition
Leadership
The Federal Executive Council (FEC) has approved the acquisition of credit facilities for procuring fighter aircraft and ammunition for the Nigerian Air Force. Read more »
Nigeria: Bobrisky Ill, Rushed to Hospital
Leadership
Bobrisky Hospitalised After Falling Ill in Police Custody Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Approves N740bn for Major Road Projects
Leadership
The federal government has approved a series of high-profile road projects, including N740 billion for the Berger section of the Abuja-Kano road, as part of the administration's… Read more »
Ethiopia: How Ethiopia's BRICS Membership Can Benefit Itself and the World
Ethiopian Herald
Ethiopia's membership in the BRICS Plus is beneficial for the country as well as for the bloc and beyond. While Ethiopia can reinforce its aggressive economic development endeavor… Read more »
