June 04
Nigeria: Emir of Gwandu Congratulates Sanusi On His Reinstatement As Emir of Kano
Vanguard
The Emir of Gwandu, Maj. Gen. Muhammadu Ilyasu Bashir (retd), has conveyed his felicitations to the 16th Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, on his reinstatement by the Kano State… Read more »
Namibia: Central Bank On Financial Inclusion in Rural Areas
Namibian
The governor of the Bank of Namibia (BoN), Johannes !Gawaxab, delivered a public lecture at the Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) at Eenhana in the Ohangwena… Read more »
Namibia: Former RCC Chief Executive Convicted, Faces Sentencing
Namibian
Former Roads Contractor Company (RCC) chief executive Kelly Nghixulifwa has to return to the Windhoek High Court for a presentence hearing today, after being found guilty on four… Read more »
Africa: President Attends Official Opening of South Korea-Africa Summit
The Herald
The inaugural South Korea - Africa Summit officially started here this morning with President Mnangagwa joining other African Heads of State and Government as host President Yoon… Read more »
Namibia: Justice Ministry Increases Access to Legal Aid
Namibian
The Ministry of Justice has announced significant amendments to legal aid regulations under the Legal Aid Act, 1990 (Act No. 29 of 1990). Read more »
Ghana: Kwadwo Nkansah Lilwin Granted Gh¢50,000 Bail By Court
Accra Times
Lilwin is scheduled to return to court on Thursday, June 27, 2024. Read more »
Ghana: Investors With Locked-Up Funds to Resume Picketing Tomorrow After No Show From Deputy Finance Minister
Accra Times
The Locked-up Investment Holders Forum has struggled to gain an audience with Finance Minister Dr. Mohammed Adam, despite sending a petition and a reminder to his ministry. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Steps Up Collaboration With Development Partners
Capital FM
The Government and Development Partners have agreed to form a taskforce to look into hastening absorption of donor funds allocated various programmes across the country. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Edges Closer to Abolishing Death Penalty Amidst Decline in Executions Across Africa
263Chat
Zimbabwe is on the brink of a significant legal shift as a bill aiming to abolish the death penalty advances in parliament. This move aligns with a broader continental trend… Read more »
Nigeria: CBN Denies Alleged Plans to Revoke Licences of Unity, Polaris, Keystone Banks
Vanguard
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has denied reports that it is set to revoke the licenses of Unity Bank, Keystone Bank, and Polaris Bank. Read more »
Nigeria: 1 Dead, Others Injured, Trapped in Niger Mining Site Collapse
Vanguard
A mining site has collapsed in Galkogo village of Shiroro Local Government Area of Niger, killing one person and trapping more than 30 persons, the state Emergency Management… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Supreme Court Sets Aside Forfeiture of Zambian Telecoms Company's Cellphones
New Zimbabwe
The Supreme Court has set aside forfeiture of mobile phones worth US$352 930 belonging to Zambian Telecommunications company seized by the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) last… Read more »
Malawi: Local Headliners of Lake of Stars Festival Named - Zeze Kingston Included
Nyasa Times
Organizers of this year's highly anticipated Lake of Stars Festival have named four Malawian artists as local headliners at the festival, which is scheduled for 6th to 8th… Read more »
Malawi: National Liberation Party Writes Chakwera Demanding He Brings Back Home All the Youths Working in Israel Farms
Nyasa Times
The National Liberation Party (NLP) President Isaiah Emmanuel Sunganimoyo, has written an open letter to President Dr. Lazarus Chakwera and his cabinet Ministers to bring back… Read more »
Malawi: Is Police Shoot to Kill Back? Another Suspected Habitual Criminal in Blantyre Shot Dead
Nyasa Times
Police national spokesperson Peter Kalaya has confirmed that law enforcers have shot to death a suspected criminal who robbed the police of a gun and ammunition. Read more »
Malawi: Chaos Deepens At Immigration As 300 Staff Members Threatens to Shut Down Airports, Land Borders If Kalumo Isn't Fired By Tomorrow
Nyasa Times
Nyasatimes has gathered that about 300 Immigration Department staff across the country have threatened to shut down their offices, including at airports and land border posts if… Read more »
Malawi: Seeking International Pity? Chizuma Attacks Govt, While in U.S., of Playing Double Standards On Corruption Fight
Nyasa Times
Martha Chizuma--whom government rejected to renew her contract to continue as ACB director--has now, after leaving office, started an international campaign of defending her… Read more »
Somalia: UN Seeks Funds to Scale Up Response As Heavy Rains Ease in Somalia
Shabelle
The United Nations humanitarian agency on Monday appealed for additional funds to respond to the impact of the Gu (April-to-June) rains in Somalia as dry conditions are predicted… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Sees Drop in Unemployment Rates
New Times
Rwanda witnessed a decline in unemployment rate in the first quarter of 2024, according to the latest Rwanda Labour Force Survey. Read more »
Africa: Africa, Korea Should Cooperate in New Tech, Energy Transition - Kagame
New Times
As President Paul Kagame addressed the first Korea-Africa Summit on Tuesday, June 4, he said the African continent and the East Asian country should work together in the… Read more »
Rwanda: Civil Society Calls for Free Legal Aid to Child Victims of Violence
New Times
As the world marks International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression on Tuesday, June 4, civil society actors in Rwanda have stressed the need for free legal aid to… Read more »
South Africa: Bid to Save Legendary Lovedale Press
GroundUp
The 200-year-old Eastern Cape press is in a shambles, but there is a plan Read more »
South Africa: Sacci Welcomes Outcome of the 2024 Elections
SAnews.gov.za
The South African Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SACCI) has welcomed the outcome of the 2024 National and Provincial Elections held last week. Read more »
South Africa: King Misuzulu Kazwelithini Applauds Credible Elections
SAnews.gov.za
King Misuzulu kaZwelithini has applauded the Electoral Commission of South Africa (IEC) for ensuring that the elections were free, fair and credible. Read more »
South Africa: All Grades of Fuel Decrease for June
SAnews.gov.za
Consumers are expected to feel some relief this month as the price of all grades of fuel are expected to fall. Read more »