June 05
Zimbabwe: An Apology Is Owed to Zwizwai After Claims He Was Working With Tshabangu - Chamisa, Biti Say
New Zimbabwe
OPPOSITION leaders Nelson Chamisa and Tendai Biti have leapt to the defence of late stalwart Murisi Zwizwai, saying an apology is owed to him after claims he was working with… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimdef Gets Reprieve in Head Office U.S.$19 Million Construction Row
New Zimbabwe
The Supreme Court has upheld an appeal by the Zimbabwe Manpower Development Fund (ZIMDEF) in which it was seeking the setting aside of an arbitral award in a construction deal… Read more »
Nigeria: Criminals Destroy 50 Farmlands, Cattle in Plateau, Kaduna - Commander
Premium Times
"In the same period, we recorded 20 attacks on cattle and, in one of the instances, over 280 cows were killed." Read more »
Nigeria: 50 Miners Trapped As Mining Pit Collapses in Niger
Premium Times
Emergency management official says banditry was hampering rescue operations in the area of the accident. Read more »
Nigeria: Three Nigerian Companies Bag $17 Million UK Investment Support Fund
Premium Times
It said the investments are expected to provide energy for more Nigerians, reduce carbon emissions, lead to the creation of 1100 jobs, and support thousands of livelihoods. Read more »
Kenya: Counties Breach Wage Limits As Development Spending Plunges
Capital FM
Devolved units have continued to exceed the 35 per cent wage bill ceiling with increased spending on personnel emoluments, sitting allowances and travels. Read more »
Nigeria: I'll Reverse Akoko-Edo's Unfair Treatment - Ighodalo
Vanguard
THE Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, Governorship Candidate, Dr. Asue Ighodalo, has promised to treat Akoko-Edo people fairly, if elected in the September 21 poll in Edo State. Read more »
Nigeria: Minimum Wage - Give Costs to Govt Today, Tinubu Orders Finance Minister
Vanguard
PRESIDENT Bola Tinubu yesterday gave marching orders to the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister of the Economy, Mr Wale Edun, to prepare the cost implications of a new… Read more »
Nigeria: Bandits Invade Niger Communities, Abduct 26 Villagers, Rustle Cows
Vanguard
Bandits have abducted no fewer than 26 persons in Niger State communities. Read more »
Nigeria: World Environmental Day - Govt Urged to Expedite Action to Stop Indiscriminate Falling of Trees
Vanguard
AS Nigeria joins the rest of the world to commemorate the 2024 World Environmental Day, Save the Children International, SCI, Nigeria, Tuesday, called on the Federal Government to… Read more »
Nigeria: Collapsed Niger Mining Site - We've Mobilized Our Officers, 7 Victims Rescued - Alake
Vanguard
FOLLOWING a crashed mining site in Galadima Kogo, Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger State, the Minister of Solid Minerals Development, Dr Dele Alake, disclosed that his… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Journey to Environmental Resilience - 30 Years of Progress [opinion]
New Times
In honour of World Environment Day 2024, themed "Restoration, Desertification, and Drought Resilience," here we highlight Rwanda's efforts to protect natural resources and combat… Read more »
Nigeria: Solid Mineral Sector in One Year of Tinubu's Administration - the Journey So Far
Premium Times
The solid mineral sector continues to make paltry contributions to Nigeria's revenue despite the promises of successive administrations to use it to diversify and boost the… Read more »
South Africa: Felicia Mabuza-Suttle Shares Throwback Pic of Honda Photoshoot: 'No Stylist, Makeup Artist or Hairdresser'
Fame Frenzy
Felicia Mabuza-Suttle may be the queen of South African talk shows, but the 74-year-old recently reminded us of her humble beginnings. Read more »
South Africa: Tyla, Kairo Forbes Nominated for Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards
Fame Frenzy
South Africa is winning on the global stage. Water singer Tyla and Kairo Forbes both received nods at this year's Nickelodeon Kids Choice Awards. Read more »
Nigeria: Minimum Wage - Tinubu Demands Realistic Proposal in 48 Hours
Leadership
President Bola Tinubu has issued a firm directive to the minister of finance, Wale Edun, to present a new proposed minimum wage figure within 48 hours. Read more »
Nigeria: 30 Persons Trapped in Collapsed Niger Mining Pit
Leadership
Thirty people have been trapped in a collapsed mining pit in Galkogo village of Shiroro local government area of Niger State. Read more »
Nigeria: Govt Mum As CSOs Condemn 'Fishy' $12m Helicopters Secret Sale
Leadership
Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) in Nigeria have expressed anger at the sale of government helicopters belonging to the Nigerian College of Aviation Technology (NCAT), Zaria,… Read more »
Nigeria: Obasanjo Harps On Innovation, Collaboration to Grow Nigeria's Agric Sector
This Day
Innovation in agriculture is key to human survival and development, former President, Olusegun Obasanjo has said. Read more »
Nigeria: Menstruation - Experts Call for Open Conversations to Challenge Taboos, Promote Gender Equality
This Day
The Managing Partner, Saide Consultants Limited and founder, Osaide for Girls in Science and Engineering Foundation, Dr. Patricia Nekpen Opene-Odili, has called for more open… Read more »
Nigeria: Petroleum Training Institute Matriculates 1,793 Students
This Day
The Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Effurun, Delta State has matriculated 1,793 students for its 2023/2024 academic session. Read more »
Nigeria: Jonathan Inaugurates Delta High Court Complex, Commends Oborevwori's Strides
This Day
Former President, Dr. Goodluck Jonathan, yesterday inaugurated the Delta State High Court Complex in Asaba, commending the state Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, administration for… Read more »
South Africa: Thousands of Special Needs Learners Still Not Placed At Schools
GroundUp
Parents of children with disabilities protested in May, demanding that government do more to help their children Read more »
Liberia: Court Bans Gt Bank Official From Leaving Liberia
New Dawn
The Monrovia City Court has granted a writ of Ne Exeat Republica against defendant Fabrizo C. Siryon, a Guaranty Trust (GT) Bank vault custodian. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Poised to Abolish Death Penalty
The Herald
ZIMBABWE is on the brink of abolishing the death penalty for all crimes, with a Bill awaiting approval by the Senate and potentially reaching the President's desk by June. Read more »