October 22
Zimbabwe: Plan to Set 20 Years Minimum Sentence for Murder On Course
The Herald
A person convicted of murder in aggravating circumstances shall be liable to a jail term of between 20 years and life imprisonment if amendments to the Abolition of the Death… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Model Wants Boy Child Recognised
The Herald
Victoria Falls model, Future Nyoni, who is set to represent Zimbabwe in Sierra Leone at the Mr Africa International pageant running from December 12-24, has called for the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Rukato Gains Invaluable Karting Experience in Italy
The Herald
The 2024 ROK Kart International Super Final was held at the South Garda kart track in Lonato, Italy, last weekend. Read more »
Zimbabwe: SA Automotive Industry Revamp Looms
The Herald
The government is planning some major changes to its industrial policy for the automotive industry by providing incentives and support to other new energy vehicle (NEV)… Read more »
South Africa: Residents Evacuated As Dams Overflow, Rivers Burst Banks in Latest Flooding in Kariega
Daily Maverick
Since late Monday night, ongoing rain has been wreaking havoc in Nelson Mandela Bay. More than 100mm fell in some places, flooding neighbourhoods, roads, and destroying bridges. T Read more »
South Africa: Queering the Pitch - SAPS Gets Into Gender Muddle On New Case Docket Forms
Daily Maverick
In new forms for reporting a crime, the South African Police Service asks complainants to indicate whether they are male, female -- or gay. Read more »
Liberia: I'm Not Afraid of Audit
New Dawn
-Senator Moyee denies stake in Speaker's removal Read more »
Liberia: Limited Bed Capacity At Jj Dossen Referral Hospital Leaves Patients On the Floor
New Dawn
The JJ Dossen Hospital, one of the famous referral hospitals in the Southeast, is currently facing bed capacity issues due to the influx of patients there. Read more »
Liberia: Speaker Extends Olive Branch
New Dawn
-Vows to talk to rebel Lawmakers Read more »
Liberia: Reintroduce Parole Board
New Dawn
-Prison Fellowship Liberia recommends to GoL Read more »
Liberia: Moye Denies Role in Speaker's Removal Plot
New Dawn
Moye said he had nothing to do with Speaker Koffa's removal, arguing that he is not afraid of the audit because his service at the House was transparent. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Pass Bill to Boost Patronage of Made-in-Nigeria Goods
Daily Trust
The House of Representatives has passed for second reading, a bill seeking to make it mandatory for Ministries, Departments and Agencies to give priority to local manufacturers and… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Vehicles Transition to CNG and the Need for Caution
Daily Trust
The federal government's directive to convert vehicles from petrol to compressed natural gas (CNG) is a laudable step towards reducing Nigeria's financial pains from the hike in… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Global Steel Magnet Praises President
The Herald
Born Dr Anton Mylnchak, who is advising on the global steel industry, has praised President Mnangagwa for the setting up of the Dinson Iron and Steel Company (Disco) in Manhize,… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Indigenous Knowledge Systems Crucial in Climate Change Adaptation
The Herald
There is a growing interest in documenting Indigenous and Local Knowledge (ILK) for its intrinsic heritage value and its practical use in potentially supporting relevant and… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Farmers' Delight As Chegutu Agric Show Returns
The Herald
The Chegutu Agricultural Show has been revived after a 15-year hiatus. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Business Units Panacea to Rural Industrialisation, Modernisation
The Herald
The establishment of village business units (VBUs) by the Government has demonstrated that it is the panacea to President Mnangagwa's rural industrialisation and modernisation… Read more »
Nigeria/Algeria: Super Falcons Gear Up for International Friendlies Against Algeria
Premium Times
A 35-member Algerian delegation is scheduled to arrive in Nigeria on Thursday morning via Qatar Airways. Read more »
Somalia: South Korea Funds UNFPA Initiative to Improve Sexual and Reproductive Health in Somalia
Shabelle
The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) has launched a three-year initiative funded by South Korea's International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) aimed at improving access to vital… Read more »
Kenya: 3-Judge Bench to Rule On Recusal Application Wednesday After Gachagua's Protest
Capital FM
A three-judge bench is set to rule on Wednesday afternoon on whether it will recuse itself from a case challenging the appointment of Kithure Kindiki as Deputy President of Kenya. Read more »
South Africa: Eskom Calls On Prepaid Customers to Update Meters Before 24 November Deadline
SAnews.gov.za
Eskom has urged prepaid electricity customers to recode their meters by 24 November 2024 as required by the Standard Transfer Specification Association (STSA). Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Crisis - Reconciliation Committee to Meet Damagun, Nwc
Premium Times
The party will also transmit its report to the party's NEC on Thursday. Read more »
October 21
South Africa: Former Joburg Mayor Arrested in Funeral Policy Scam - South African News Briefs - October 21, 2024
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Mozambique: Opposition Member Dias Killed Writing Draft of Party Appeal to Concourt
Mozambique News Reports And Clippings
Elvino Dias was killed preparing a draft of the Podemos appeal to the Constitutional Council Read more »
Liberia: Speaker Koffa Calls for Negotiation Over Plans to Oust Him
New Republic
Embattled House Speaker J Fonati Koffa has called for negotiation amongst members of the House of Representatives over his removal saga. Read more »
