July 01
South Africa: The GNU - a Government 'United in Action and Purpose'
SAnews.gov.za
President Cyril Ramaphosa has used his weekly newsletter as a rallying call for all South Africans to work even closer together to build a country for all. Read more »
Kenya: Kotex Denies Working With Karen Nyamu to Supply Free Tampons to Schools
Capital FM
Sanitary towels manufacturer Kotex Kenya has rejected claims that it is eyeing to ink a partnership deal with Nominated Senator Karen Nyamu terming the allegations as fake. Read more »
South Africa: Youth Come Out for Durban Pride
GroundUp
But government partners stay under the radar Read more »
Ghana: Olu Jacobs Alive and Well - Joke Silva Slams Death Rumors
Accra Times
Olu Jacobs is widely regarded as a cultural icon and one of Africa's most influential actors. But since his diagnosis with dementia in 2021, rumours have increased about his death Read more »
Sudan: TSC Vice-President Meets Delegation of Kawahila Chieftainship of Gadeer Locality in South Kordofan
SNA
Vice-President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC), Commander Malik Aggar, praised the efforts undertaken by the native administrations in darning the social fabric and… Read more »
Sudan: TSC Vice-President Meets the Delegation of West Kordofan State
SNA
Vice-President of the Transitional Sovereignty Council (TSC), Commander Malik Aggar, stressed the necessity of concerted official and popular efforts to develop localities and… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Designer Femi Ajose Brings Original Lagos Looks to Paris
RFI
Up-and-coming designers showcased their work in Paris this week at Africa Fashion Up, an event that celebrates young creatives from across the continent. Nigerian stylist Femi… Read more »
Morocco: Royal Referral Reflects HM the King's Commitment to Family Code Revision True to Constitution (Activist)
MAP
The Royal referral to the Higher Council of Ulema of some religious proposals, submitted to the High Appreciation of HM King Mohammed VI by the Body in charge of revising the… Read more »
Malawi: Sigh of Relief! Super League Teams to Be Getting 30 Percent of Gate Revenue, Up From Initial 25 Percent
Nyasa Times
Super League teams can breathe a sigh of relief after Football Association of Malawi (Fam) approved the revised gate revenue cut. With the approval, Super League teams will soon… Read more »
Tunisia: Baccalaurate Exam - Resits Get Underway
Tunis Afrique Presse
Over 41,000 pupils began retaking the Baccalaureate exam on Monday, that is 31.7 % of the total number of candidates for 2024. Read more »
Liberia: Liberian Farkarlum Signs Contract With Austin FC in Mls
FrontPageAfrica
Liberia winger Bryant Jimmy Farkarlun has signed his first Major League Soccer contract with Austin FC. Read more »
Liberia: Salala Rubber Corporation Shutdown After Violent Protest, Leading to Over 800 Job Losses
FrontPageAfrica
In a significant blow to the local economy, the management of the Salala Rubber Corporation (SRC) has announced the immediate indefinite closure of its operations following a… Read more »
Tanzania: Mwinyi - Zanzibar Offers Standard Medical Services
Daily News
ZANZIBAR President Hussein Mwinyi has said the isles has been strengthening internationally accredited standards healthcare as specialised and super-specialised medical services to… Read more »
Uganda: 200 Agriculture Students Set for Internship Program in Europe
Observer
More than 200 agriculture students will go for an 18-month paid internship program across Europe, including Denmark, Sweden, Netherlands and Germany. Read more »
Uganda: Uganda Clays Switches Investment to Machinery to Recover From Losses
Observer
Uganda Clays Limited is to invest in purchasing and installing new equipment following its below-par financial performance in the year ending December 2023, where its revenue… Read more »
Uganda: Olympics - Uganda Heads to Paris With Huge Expectations
Observer
Three years ago during the 2020 Tokyo Olympics which were heavily affected by Covid-19, the country's contingent in the Far East produced Uganda's best-ever showing at the Summer… Read more »
Nigeria: Let Heroes Arise, Let Personalities Arise! (2) [opinion]
Premium Times
"The master of the garden is the one who waters it, trims the branches, plants the seeds, and pulls the weeds. If you merely stroll through the garden, you are but an acolyte." --… Read more »
Uganda: MTN, Nile Breweries Boost Busoga Masaza Cup With Shs650m
Nile Post
MTN Uganda and Nile Breweries have injected Shs650 million into the 7th edition of MTN Busoga Masaza Cup this year. Read more »
Uganda: Opportunity Bank Starts Tree Planting Initiative With Annual Chairman's Run
Nile Post
Opportunity Bank's headquarters on Old Kira Road buzzed with energy as over 300 enthusiastic participants gathered for the Annual Chairman's Run 2024. Read more »
South Africa: Better to Be in Than Out - - Parties React to Gnu Cabinet
Daily Maverick
President Cyril Ramaphosa's new administration includes ministers and deputy ministers from nine parties. Member parties were hopeful while the opposition called the Cabinet a… Read more »
South Africa: SA Must Re-Engineer a Shared National Psyche of Common Purpose and Greater Good [opinion]
Daily Maverick
If South Africa is serious about attaining an equal, fair and just society, it must embark on a fundamental transformation to reverse the devastating and long-lasting consequences… Read more »
South Africa: DWS Outlines Progress Made in Giyani Water Project
SAnews.gov.za
The Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) says the refurbishment of the Giyani Water Treatment Works (WTW) has reached "practical completion", and the treatment plant is… Read more »
South Africa: Kusile Power Station's Unit 5 Reaches Commercial Operation
SAnews.gov.za
Eskom's Kusile Unit 5 has achieved commercial operation, adding some 800MW to the grid. Read more »
Africa: Bringing Independent Power Producers Into the Conversation [press release]
Democracy Works
Democracy Works Foundation is excited to welcome INSPIRE as a co-implementation partner to the "Fostering Inclusive Growth through Climate Change Champions project". Co-funded by… Read more »
Uganda: Celebrating Retired Cricket Cranes Skipper Masaba
Observer
Brian Masaba had harboured the idea of retiring from the Cricket Cranes T20 team for the last six months. Read more »