January 14
South Africa: Well Wishes for 2026 Academic Year
SAnews.gov.za
Government has sent its best wishes to all learners as they begin the 2026 academic year on Wednesday. Read more »
Nigeria: Local Spotlight - Inside Port Harcourt's Slow-Building Game and Interactive Tech Scene
Leadership
Port Harcourt is not yet known as a centre for game development in Nigeria, but the city is quietly laying foundations through its broader tech and innovation ecosystem. Rather… Read more »
Nigeria: Hero Feature - When Games Stop Being Playthings and Start Doing Real Work
Leadership
For years, games in Nigeria were seen almost entirely as entertainment--something parents tolerated at best and discouraged at worst. Today, that perception is slowly changing.… Read more »
Malawi: Fdh Bank Gives K50 Million Food Aid Through Beam Trust
Nyasa Times
FDH Bank plc has given maize flour worth K50 million to the Beautify Malawi Trust (BEAM) to help address the food shortages facing families affected by the recent floods across the… Read more »
Malawi: Consultant or Coach-in-Waiting? Goshen Dedza Dynamos' Mponda Link Sparks Takeover Talk
Nyasa Times
Goshen City Dedza Dynamos insist Peter Mponda was only engaged as a consultant, but his high-profile presence alongside the club's top decision-makers has ignited intense… Read more »
Malawi: From Teen Pregnancy to Twin Degrees - a Mother and Daughter Rewrite Their Destiny At Mzuzu University
Nyasa Times
When people see them walking together on the Mzuzu University campus, many assume they are sisters. Few realise they are mother and daughter -- both pursuing university degrees,… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Rap Heartthrob Eyez Ktk On Brand New Release, Artistry and Future Projects
Capital FM
He is one of Nairobi's coolest cats and a notable figure in the urban rap space. Isaac Mwendwa alias Eyez Kitaka is no stranger to the Kenyan HipHop scene, as he began pursuing the… Read more »
Kenya: Businesses Count Losses After Demolitions On Douglas Wakiiru Road
Capital FM
Business owners along Douglas Wakiiru Road, formerly Aerodrome Road in Nairobi, are counting losses after their premises were demolished on Tuesday morning. Read more »
Tanzania: Airtel Pushes Toward Digital Economy Via Fuel Rewards Campaign
Daily News
Airtel has rolled-out a nationwide cashless transactions campaign, highlighting the growing significance of digital payments in everyday life for individuals and businesses, a move… Read more »
Tanzania: Yanga Snatch Mapinduzi Cup
Daily News
Young Africans were crowned Mapinduzi Cup champions after edging rivals Azam FC 5-4 on penalties following a tense, goalless final played at Gombani Stadium in Pemba, Zanzibar. Read more »
Tanzania: Samia Stresses Judicial Discipline
Daily News
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has reminded judges and magistrates that their independence must not be separated from discipline and patriotism, stressing that the power to deliver… Read more »
Tanzania: Fasten Seatbelts, Makonda Tells Ministry Workers
Daily News
Minister for Information, Culture, Arts and Sports, Mr Paul Makonda, has outlined key priority areas aimed at transforming the ministry and enhancing its effectiveness and improve… Read more »
Tanzania: Judiciary Drops RCs, DCs From Ethics Committees
Daily News
The Judiciary of Tanzania is undertaking sweeping reforms to restructure its Ethics Committees in a move aimed at shielding judicial officers from executive interference and… Read more »
Tanzania: TRA Vows Tough Action Against Tax Evaders
Daily News
Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) Commissioner General, Mr Yusuph Mwenda, has said that the authority will continue to effectively address tax evasion by controlling loopholes used… Read more »
East Africa: Eastrip Project to Boost Renewable Energy Skills in EAC
Daily News
DEPUTY Minister for Education, Science and Technology, Ms Wanu Hafidh Ameir, has assured that the East Africa Regional Skills Transformation and Integration Project (EASTRIP) will… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanga City Turns to Sports to Steer Youth Away From Drugs
Daily News
THE Tanga City Council has announced plans to use sports as a key tool to steer young people away from drug abuse and other risky behaviours. Read more »
Tanzania: RC - We Must Fight Against School Absenteeism
Daily News
Dodoma Regional Commissioner Rosemary Senyamule has urged council secretariats, ward and village executive officers, and ward education officers to intensify efforts to curb school… Read more »
Tanzania: New Partnership Targets Justice Gaps in Remote Areas
Daily News
The government has acknowledged that many citizens living in remote and hard-to-reach areas remain excluded from essential justice services due to longstanding structural… Read more »
Tanzania: Free Education Needs Full Commitment
Daily News
WE must reach a point, where we all know that education is not a favour; it is a right, and today that right is being placed squarely within reach of every family. Read more »
Tanzania: CCM Vows Development for All Citizens
Daily News
Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) Secretary General, Dr Asha-Rose Migiro, has said that the party is committed to sustaining inclusive development for all citizens, underscoring the… Read more »
Tanzania: Yanga Seal Okello Deal in Busy Transfer Market
Daily News
eigning champions Young Africans SC have completed a high-profile signing with the capture of Ugandan international midfielder Allan Okello, significantly bolstering their squad as… Read more »
Tanzania: TVF Names 11 Commissioners to Drive Volleyball Growth Nationwide
Daily News
The President of the Tanzania Volleyball Federation (TVF), Magoti Mtani, has appointed 11 commissioners to head key departments within the federation, a move aimed at strengthening… Read more »
Tanzania: Why Govt Bond Yields Jump After Auctions
Daily News
Government bond auctions last year appeared orderly, but secondary market trading quickly exposed liquidity stress and timing risks that are reshaping return expectations for… Read more »
Rwanda: Ubutwari Tour to Take Rwanda's Music Legends Nationwide for Heroes Month
New Times
Rwanda's music legends are set to take the stage across the country in a nationwide concert series dubbed Ubutwari Tour 2026, a cultural celebration timed to coincide with the… Read more »
Rwanda: Rayon Sports' Fallen Doctor Mugemana Eulogied As Devoted Professional
New Times
Dr Charles Mugemana, the long-serving doctor of Rayon Sports, who passed away on Tuesday, January 13, has been remembered as a devoted professional whose impact on the club went… Read more »
