June 03
Nigeria: Just-in - SGF, Labour in Closed-Door Meeting to Stop Workers' Strike
Leadership
In a crucial development, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, is currently engaged in a closed-door meeting with the leadership of the Organised… Read more »
Nigeria: Quickly Resolve Minimum Wage Saga Like You Did to National Anthem, Falana Tells Nass
Leadership
Renowned Human Rights lawyer and Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Femi Falana, has suggested that the National Assembly could resolve the deadlock between the Federal Government… Read more »
Nigeria: Cross River Police Refute Allegations of Fraud Against Command
Leadership
The Cross River State Police Command has denied accusation of fraud levelled against the Commander of Operation Akpakwu, SP Sunday Elemi. Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Emirship - NLC/Tuc Strike Stalls Sanusi II's Reinstatement Suit
Leadership
The hearing of the case challenging the reinstatement of Emir Muhammadu Sanusi II by the Kano State government has been stalled due to ongoing nationwide strike action by members… Read more »
Nigeria: Pictorial - Workers' Strike Grounds Activities in Kaduna
Leadership
Total compliance by civil servants in Kaduna State with the joint directive of the national leadership of Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) and Trade Union Congress (TUC) to embark on… Read more »
South Africa: Exclusive / ANC Discussion Documents Tabled Ahead of Power-Sharing Talks - One Favours ANC-DA-IFP [analysis]
Daily Maverick
A Canadian- and Turkish-style 'confidence and supply' agreement -- where the ANC runs the executive and the DA and IFP (perhaps with the EFF) controls the legislature -- is… Read more »
South Africa: Deciphering the Rosetta Stone of World Finance - It's About to Become a Lot More Disorderly [analysis]
Daily Maverick
What will happen if the current-account-surplus runners of the world collectively lose faith in the US bond market? Worst case would be a grand dislocation of the world's current… Read more »
South Africa: Democracy 2024 (Day Two) - 15 Days to Reshape a Country [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Fikile Mbalula and David Makhura to lead ANC talks, with Joel Netshitenzhe likely a key wingman. Read more »
South Africa: Cannabis Sector On a High As New Weed Law Finally Enacted [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The Cannabis for Private Purposes Act gives the green light to adults wanting to cultivate, possess and consume the herb for their private use. It also sees the automatic… Read more »
South Africa: Story of a Man Shot in the Head Is a Modern Parable for SA's Gun Fanatics [analysis]
Daily Maverick
The life of a father to seven children changed irrevocably one night when he decided to grab a policewoman's firearm and her colleague shot him. As in all gun stories, there are no… Read more »
South Africa: South Africa Win After Dismissing Sri Lanka for 77 [analysis]
Daily Maverick
EAST MEADOW, New York, June 3 (Reuters) - South Africa defeated Sri Lanka by six wickets in their opening T20 World Cup group match on Monday after dismissing their Asian opponents… Read more »
South Africa: Bit Players in Digital Vibes Scandal On the Hook While the Big Fish Swim Free [analysis]
Daily Maverick
However, the NPA says prominent individuals implicated in the R150m Digital Vibes scheme are still under investigation. Three years after the scandal was exposed, the prosecuting… Read more »
South Africa: Bafana Set Their Sights On the FIFA World Cup
SAFA
The South African senior men's national team face Nigeria's Super Eagles away from home in Uyo on Friday, 7 June 2024 and then return home to host Zimbabwe at the Free State… Read more »
South Africa: Banyana to Stick to Their Identity Against Les Teranga Lionesses
SAFA
The Sasol sponsored South African senior women's national team played to a 1-1 draw in the first game of the two-match contest between the two sides on Saturday, 1 June 2024 and… Read more »
Namibia: Namibia's Eagles Aiming for Success... T20 World Cup Kicks Off
New Era
The highly-anticipated T20 World Cup got underway, and Namibia's Eagles are poised to make their mark in the tournament. Read more »
Nigeria: Arsenal Announce Departure of Okwonkwo, Ejeheri, 20 Other Players
Daily Trust
Arsenal have announced the departure of 22 players ahead of the official Premier League announcement of all men's players who will be out of contract at their current clubs on June… Read more »
Kenya: Biodiversity Meetings in Nairobi End, All Eyes Are Now On COP16
IPS
Regions struggling to revise and update their National Biodiversity Plans aligning them with the Global Biodiversity Framework adopted at COP15, will now be given the technical and… Read more »
South Africa: A Disturbing Journey Into the Human Psyche and Trophy Hunting [analysis]
Daily Maverick
Photographer and artist Roger Ballen's latest exhibition The End of the Game is an immensely disturbing and provocative examination of the subjugation and commodification of wild… Read more »
Uganda: Mental Health - Experts Warn of Serious Risks If Hep Is Not Sought
Nile Post
Experts have warned that without timely intervention, mental health issues can escalate to severe conditions, including the risk of loss of life. Read more »
Uganda: Parliament Alumni Elects New Leadership
Nile Post
The Association of the Parliamentary Alumni of Uganda (PAU), an umbrella of former Members of Parliament has held an extra ordinary general meeting where they elected new members… Read more »
Nigeria: Pos and the New Registration Challenges
This Day
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) recently mandated that all Point of Sales (PoS) operators complete their registration with the Corporate Affairs Corporation (CAC) by July 7,… Read more »
Nigeria: Access Bank Engages Customers in Benin, Owerri, and Enugu
This Day
Access Bank recently hosted interactive sessions with its customers in Benin, Enugu, and Owerri, the capital of Imo State. Read more »
Nigeria: Chivita Plays Up Diversity With New Campaign
This Day
Promoters of Chivita have unveiled a new campaign to celebrate diversity and unity through a shared love for Chivita. Read more »
Nigeria: Currency Outside Banks Now 92 Percent of CIC, Up 73.4 Percent Yoy
This Day
Currency in circulation has improved from 94 per cent recorded in March 2024 by 2 per cent compared with the latest figures of April revealing that the amount of currency held… Read more »
Nigeria: Stakeholders to Discuss Digital Economy At Digital Payexpo
This Day
Stakeholders in the payment industry are set to discuss the digital economy at the 24th edition of the annual Digital PayExpo conference and exhibition, which holds in Lagos. Read more »