November 20
South Africa: Major Breakthrough As Two Suspects Nabbed With Illegal Explosives Worth R2 Million in Makhado
SAPS
The Police in Limpopo have made a major breakthrough in the fight against illegal explosives following the arrest of two foreign national male suspects, aged 35 and 37, for… Read more »
Nigeria: 'I'm Done - Pageantry Was a Traumatic Experience for Me' - Chidinma Adetshina
Premium Times
"People don't understand how I felt; I was down and didn't want to partake in Miss Universe". Read more »
South Africa: Four Suspects Arrested for Possession of 68 Suspected Stolen Bank Cards
SAPS
An intelligent driven operation that was conducted by Crime Intelligent, Witbank Tactical Response Team, Middleburg Flying Squad and and a Tracking company led to the arrest of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Grace Mugabe Testifies in Unlawful Entry Case
The Herald
Former First Lady Mrs Grace Mugabe broke down in tears as the late former President Robert Gabriel Mugabe's stolen suits and shirts were handed over to her during the trial of four… Read more »
Nigeria: COP29 - Over 50 Countries Endorse Plans to Promote Sustainable Tourism in Baku
Premium Times
The COP29 Presidency said it remains committed to advancing climate transparency under the Enhanced Transparency Framework. Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Reaches No Load Shedding Milestone
SAnews.gov.za
Eskom has reached a new milestone having recorded its longest stretch of not implementing load shedding in five years. Read more »
South Africa: Government Simplifies the Process to Apply for Spaza Shop Permits
SAnews.gov.za
Government has introduced a new standard draft by-law for township economies, which offers a simplified permitting and registration process. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Children Suffer Poverty More Than Adults - Govt
Vanguard
The Federal Government says Nigerian children suffer poverty more than adults and are likely to be deprived of all 10 of the multi-dimensional poverty indicators. Read more »
Somalia: Somalia's Parliament Passes Political Parties Bill in Overwhelming Vote
Shabelle
Somalia's Federal Parliament took a significant step towards political reform on Wednesday by overwhelmingly approving the Bill on Organizations and Political Parties. Read more »
Africa: Financial Inclusion - Nigeria Leads in Instant Payment System Inclusivity Index in Africa - Report
Premium Times
The State of Inclusive Instant Payment (SIIP) is an annual report published by the AfricaNenda Foundation. Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Govt Allocates N112 Billion to Safeguard Schools in Three Years - Minister
Premium Times
The minister said the government is committed to creating an environment where every child will have access to education Read more »
Nigeria: War of Words - PDP Chieftain Offers Advice to Obasanjo, Tinubu
Premium Times
Messrs Obasanjo and Tinubu were recently involved in a war of words over the worsening condition of Nigeria. Read more »
South Africa: Basic Education Laws Amendment Act Is Exactly What South African Education Needs
Daily Maverick
The noise surrounding two clauses of the Bela Act is drowning out what it could potentially mean for the education sector in South Africa - more equitable and accessible quality… Read more »
South Africa: Nelson Mandela Bay Manufacturers and Unions Cry Foul Over Eskom's Proposed Tariff Increases
Daily Maverick
Eskom's tariff increase application is 'an emergency situation'. Manufacturing industry tells Nersa they will have to fight to keep their doors open. Read more »
South Africa: 'Eskom, You Are Killing Us' - Gqeberha Community Members Plead for Halt to Electricity Tariff Increases
Daily Maverick
Women- and child-headed households are likely to be the hardest hit if Eskom's application for a 36.15% tariff increase from 2025 -- more than 40% if municipal tariffs are added --… Read more »
Nigeria: Ex-President Jonathan's Tenure Is Nigeria's Golden Era, Says PDP
Leadership
The opposition Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) has said that the tenure of former President Goodluck Jonathan represented Nigeria's golden era. Read more »
Uganda: Residents of Tororo Railway Quarters Protest Exorbitant Rent On Dilapidated Houses
Nile Post
At a meeting with their area Member of Parliament, Apollo Yeri Ofwono, the residents voiced their grievances, highlighting the poor living conditions in the aging railway houses. Read more »
Uganda: Kyabazinga's 15 Demands to Govt Ahead of Buyende Nuclear Power Plant Construction
Nile Post
Kyabazinga stated that the Kingdom must benefit from the project in a manner similar to how the Bunyoro Kingdom is benefiting from oil and gas sector Read more »
Uganda: Gen Muhoozi Discusses Military Cooperation With South African Counterpart
Nile Post
The Chief of Defense Forces, General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, held a meeting with General Rudzani Maphwanya, Chief of the South African National Defense Force, at the Special Forces… Read more »
Uganda: Hundreds Stranded As Tororo Bridge Diversion Washed Away By Floods
Nile Post
The bridge is located along the Nagongera-Busolwe road, a vital route linking the two districts. Read more »
Uganda: Tororo District Chairperson Urges Formal Cost-Sharing in Public Hospitals
Nile Post
While free services are promised, Okea argues that the actual situation often forces patients to buy their medicines due to frequent stockouts in public hospitals. Read more »
Ethiopia: Capacity Building Key for Cyber Sovereignty - Ethiopia's Defense Minister
ENA
The trainings provided to members of the Ethiopian National Defense Force will reinforce the army's capability to protect the country from cyber-attacks, Minister of Defense Aisha… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya Spent Sh2.1 Billion On Haiti Security Mission Despite U.S. Funding Pledge
Capital FM
The National Government has spent Sh2.1 billion on multinational security operations in Haiti, despite earlier assurances from the United States to fund the mission. Read more »
West Africa: Gambia Ranked Among Highest in Total Imports From Ecowas Countries
Foroyaa
Essa Wally, the president of the Association of Customs, Clearing and Forwarding Agencies (ACCFA) has disclosed that the Gambia is ranked among the highest in total imports from… Read more »
Ethiopia: EU Provides Effective Support to Strengthening Ethiopia's Digital Economy
ENA
Ministry of Innovation and Technology commended the European Union's effective support for Ethiopia's digital economy. Read more »
