October 24
Nigeria: Countries Don't Have to Take IMF Advice Always - Minister
Premium Times
"You don't always have to take their advice. The IMF said to us that we shouldn't do domestic issues of dollar bonds but we did it and we were 100 per cent oversubscribed. But we… Read more »
Kenya: Polio Champion Advocates for the Empowerment of Caregivers
Capital FM
As a passionate advocate for caregivers and parents of children affected by polio in Machakos County, Awena Mwikali Mohammed's journey has been deeply personal. Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's Mango Suppliers Required to Register Ahead of Export Season
Capital FM
Mango suppliers across Kenya are now required to register with the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) in order to operate, ahead of the upcoming mango export season. Read more »
Malawi: Preparing Malawi Political Parties for Effective Participation Upcoming Elections [analysis]
Democracy Works
Malawi's general elections are scheduled for September 2025. This will be yet another important milestone in the country's democracy. Elections give voice to the political will of… Read more »
Somalia: Somalia Warns AU Against Ethiopian Forces in Peacekeeping
Business Day Africa
Somalia has warned the African Union against including Ethiopian troops in a peacekeeping mission, citing Addis Ababa's recent actions as a violation of its sovereignty through a… Read more »
East Africa: Comesa Competition Warns On Recalled Apple Accessories
Business Day Africa
The regional competition watchdog has cautioned consumers against using certain Apple accessories following a manufacturer recall. Read more »
Nigeria: IMF Wants Nigeria to Focus More On Increasing Tax Revenue
Vanguard
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has asked the Nigerian government to put in place a more efficient tax collection system in order to broaden its revenue base. Read more »
Nigeria: Electricity - 85.2% of Nigerian Households On Estimated Billing - NBS
Vanguard
The National Bureau of Statistics, NBS, has revealed that out of the total households in Nigeria connected to the National grid, 85.2 percent are on estimated billing. Read more »
Nigeria: Mixed Reactions As Govt Scraps Niger Delta Ministry
Vanguard
THE scrapping of the Niger Delta Ministry raised mixed reactions in the polity, yesterday, with a host of Niger Delta leaders and activists kicking against the move as the Federal… Read more »
Nigeria: Diaspora Nigerians No Longer Send Money Back Home Via Unorthodox Means - Cardoso
Premium Times
The Central Bank of Nigeria said diaspora remittances increased year-on-year by 130 per cent to $553 million in July 2024 from the corresponding period of 2023. Read more »
Nigeria: Despite Supreme Court Verdict, Governors Tighten Hold On Local Govts Through 'Phoney' Elections
Premium Times
Since the verdict was handed down on 11 July, 18 states have held local government elections, while nine others have scheduled the polls, with only Zamfara and Nasarawa States… Read more »
South Africa: Lottery Board Vindicated By Legal Opinion
GroundUp
The National Lotteries Commission was correct to return money to Treasury Read more »
Zimbabwe: Residents Petition Govt Amid High Staff Turnover At CCC-Led Karoi Town Council
New Zimbabwe
Karoi town in Mashonaland West province is reportedly plagued by stunted growth owing to unending changes of staff occupying critical offices, most of whom are in acting… Read more »
Sudan: World News in Brief - Sudan Food Crisis Update, Justice in Thailand, UN Can Solve Global Problems
UN News
Sudan's humanitarian crisis continues to deepen, with ongoing fighting between rival militaries displacing millions. Read more »
Africa: Africa Football Business Summit Explores Strategies to Boost Sports Development
VOA
Kenya is hosting the Africa Football Business Summit to boost football and sports development across the continent. The summit focuses on ways African countries can benefit from… Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-INEC Chair, Prof. Humphrey Nwosu, Dies At 83
Leadership
Professor Humphrey Nwosu, who served as Chairman of the then National Electoral Commission (NEC) from 1989 to 1993, has passed away. Read more »
Zimbabwe: High Rates of Untreated Osteoporosis Found Among Women in Zimbabwe Living With HIV
New Zimbabwe
Despite high rates of untreated osteoporosis and previous fractures among menopausal women in Zimbabwe -- especially among those living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) --… Read more »
Ethiopia: In Ethiopia, WFP Is Helping Families to Resettle, Rebuild and Reconquer Their Livelihoods, Post-Conflict
WFP
Two years on from the Pretoria Agreement "Peace deal," families are returning to their homes in parts of Northern Ethiopia and rebuilding their livelihoods with support from WFP. Read more »
Nigeria: Moghalu Emerges President of African School of Governance
Leadership
Former deputy governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) , Professor Kingsley Moghalu, has been appointed the inaugural president of the newly established African School of… Read more »
South Africa: Safa Well Represented in the Nomination List for the 2024 CAF Awards
SAFA
Bafana Bafana captain and goalkeeper Ronwen Williams leads the list after he was nominated in the Player of the Year (Men) category, Goalkeeper of the Year (Men) and Interclub… Read more »
South Africa: Suspect Facing Murder and Attempted Murder Charges to Appear in Mahwelereng Magistrate's Court [press release]
SAPS
A 44-year-old male suspect is scheduled to appear in Mahwelereng Magistrate's Court for a bail application on Friday, 25 October 2024 on charges of murder and attempted murder. Read more »
South Africa: Facebook Serial Rapist Sentenced to Two Life Terms Imprisonment Plus 60 Years' [press release]
SAPS
Thohoyandou High Court in Vhembe District sentenced a 35-year-old Mikovhe Vincent Makhavhu to two life terms imprisonment and an additional 60 years' for rape, compelled sexual… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe, India to Exploit Vast Trade Opportunities
The Herald
VICE President Kembo Mohadi has said Zimbabwe and India, which enjoy pleasant relations, have vast trade opportunities that should be exploited for the benefit of both nations. Read more »
Nigeria: Cabinet Reshuffle and Effective Representation - Why Tinubu Should Have a Rethink [opinion]
Premium Times
Given Kano's pivotal role in Tinubu's emergence, Kano State deserves the same level of representation as Ogun State. Read more »
Nigeria: Super Eagles Trio Nominated for Prestigious CAF Awards 2024
Premium Times
In a remarkable display of team excellence, the Super Eagles have also been nominated for the Team of the Year category, Read more »
