May 30
South Africa: Eskom Demands Evaton Households Pay for Broken Transformer
GroundUp
Residents have to each pay R6,000 over six months, otherwise they won't be reconnected, says the power utility Read more »
Nigeria: National Anthem or National Issues?, By Toyin Falola [opinion]
Premium Times
Nostalgic feelings, memory nodes, and reverberations have often spurred me into euphoric celebrations, bursting out to retrace the relics of history resurrected by the Nigerian… Read more »
Nigeria: Hajj 2024 - Airline Grieves Over Death of Lagos, Kebbi Pilgrims [press release]
Premium Times
Three pilgrims from Kebbi and Lagos State died recently in Saudi Arabia where they were performing the hajj. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Declares 25 Rivers Assembly Seats Vacant
Vanguard
A Rivers State High Court sitting in Port Harcourt has declared the seats of the 25 lawmakers, who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, to the All Progressives… Read more »
Ghana: TUC Lauds Veep's Ideas for Private Sector Partnership
Ghanaian Times
The Vice President, Alhaji Dr Mahamudu Bawumia, who is also the flagbearer of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), yesterday met with the Trade Union Congress (TUC) and emphasized his… Read more »
Ghana: Arrest, Prosecute Galamseyers - Apostle Gyau Obuobi
Ghanaian Times
The General Secretary of the Church of Pentecost (COP), Apostle Samuel Gyau Obuobi, has urged security agencies to arrest and prosecute persons who would be caught engaging in… Read more »
Namibia: Coalition Embarks On Big March
New Era
The coalition advocating a basic income grant, which would provide a monthly payment to every Namibian from birth to 59 years, is ramping up pressure on the government to address… Read more »
Uganda: Naguru Hospital On Drip
Nile Post
The China Uganda friendship hospital also known as Naguru hospital which is pushing for a national referral trauma center is grappling with outdated operating equipment, junk… Read more »
Nigeria: Kano Mulls Light Rail to Ease Transportation Challenges
Daily Trust
The Kano State Government has said it is developing a transport policy that will provide framework for current and future transportation decisions, including a light rail to ease… Read more »
South Africa: Thank You Stage 9 - Loadshedding Video Goes Viral as South African Citizens Cast Their Votes
Fame Frenzy
One thing about South Africans; we will find the funny in almost everything. Read more »
Nigeria: Tribute - the Ibrahim Lamorde I Knew [opinion]
Premium Times
Despite his rank and exalted position, Ibrahim Lamorde was never carried away with the allure of power. He was humble yet firm in his convictions. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Long John Gets Golden Buzzer At America's Got Talent
The Herald
ZIMBABWEAN outstanding comedian Learnmore Jonasi, popularly known as Long John, was given the Golden Buzzer by his biggest inspiration and world-renowned comedy actor Terry Crews… Read more »
Liberia: Formalizing Liberia's Informal Sector
Liberian Observer
-- Commerce Ministry inaugurates Petty Trade Registration Center; says registrations are free until December 31, 2024 Read more »
Rwanda: Top 10 Rwandan Players Abroad Who Excelled During 2023/24 Season
New Times
The 2023/24 football season came to an end over the weekend with Rwandan footballers abroad leaving their mark over the campaign. Read more »
Nigeria: Wizkid Sends Cryptic Message As Davido's Crypto Currency Tanks
Leadership
Popular Nigerian singer, Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun, also known as Wizkid has presumably taunted fellow singer David Adeleke, Davido over the deflation of Davido's recently launched… Read more »
South Africa/Zimbabwe: Broos Announces Final Bafana Squad for World Cup Clashes Against Nigeria, Zimbabwe
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 to host Zimbabwe at the Free State Stadium in… Read more »
Africa: False - South Africa's Electoral Commission Dispels Claim of 'Destroyed' Ballot Boxes and Votes in Limpopo Province
Africa Check
FALSE: South Africa's electoral commission dispels claim of 'destroyed' ballot boxes and votes in Limpopo province Read more »
Kenya: World Bank, Partners Avail Sh321.3bn to Support SMEs
Capital FM
13 out of 364 ecosystem intermediaries will be trained and funded under a World Bank program to enhance SME training capabilities. Read more »
Kenya: Women-Owned Firms Open to Intra-African Trade Than Male Ones
Capital FM
Businesses owned by women are more open to intra-African trade than male ones, a new survey shows, highlighting the need for market diversification. Read more »
Liberia: Liberia News - Tension At Cbl!
New Republic
...Governor Tarnue And Deputy In War Of Words Read more »
Zimbabwe: Man Killed in Row Over U.S.$2
New Zimbabwe
A CHIMANIMANI man reportedly died during a fight which was triggered by an argument over US$2. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Quest Financial Services U.S.$700k Heist Suspect Convicted, Jailed 11 Years
New Zimbabwe
One of the suspects in the widely reported Quest Financial Services US$700 000 heist has been jailed for 11 years by a Harare magistrate. Read more »
Zimbabwe: New Zig Currency Knocks Down Monthly Inflation to 0.6 Percent - Gains 1.9 Percent Against U.S.$
New Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's newly introduced currency, the ZiG has knocked down monthly inflation to 0.6% on the account of significant price declines in the local unit, Zimbabwe National… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Bangladesh Sentences Botswana Woman to Death for Drug Trafficking
New Zimbabwe
BANGLADESH has sentenced to death a 30-year old Botswana woman Lesedi Molapisi after she was caught in possession of drugs at the Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport. Read more »
Nigeria: Reps Reject Use of Mercenaries to End Security Challenges
Leadership
House of Representatives has stepped down an amendment to a motion seeking foreign intervention to address Nigeria's insecurity issues. Read more »