November 19
Uganda: Death Toll in Kamwenge-Fort Portal Road Accident Rises
Nile Post
The death toll from the Kamwenge-Fort Portal road accident has risen to two, according to updates from the Kamwenge Mobile Market Traders Association (KMMTA) chairperson. Read more »
Uganda: France Invests Shs 1.12 Billion to Expand French Language Education in Uganda
Nile Post
The French government has launched a €288,000 (Shs 1.12 billion) initiative to enhance French language education across Uganda. Read more »
Africa: UN Chief Urges G20 Leaders to Tackle Global Hunger Crisis
Nile Post
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres has called on G20 leaders to address the urgent issue of global hunger, which affected one in 11 people worldwide over the… Read more »
Liberia: Boakai Submits U.S.$851.8m Draft Budget to Legislature
Liberian Observer
-- But who will preside? Read more »
Kenya: COP29 Scores Big With Breakthrough On Carbon Credits Amid Calls for Increased Climate Finance
Capital FM
COP29 in Baku has marked a historic step forward with the establishment of a global carbon market under Article 6.4 of the Paris Agreement. Read more »
South Africa: Over a Thousand RDP Homes Built in 2019 Still Without Tap Water
GroundUp
Human Rights Commission found significant backlogs in water supply at uMzinyathi District municipality, KwaZulu-Natal Read more »
Zimbabwe: VP Chiwenga Calls for Regional Energy Response
The Herald
Power shortages affecting Southern Africa need a coordinated response to ensure all countries have adequate electricity and can press ahead with their development plans, Vice… Read more »
Kenya: Kenya's West Rift Farmers Get Low Bonuses Due to Minimum Price Policy
Business Day Africa
Farmers in Kenya's west of the Rift received the lowest bonus for the 2023/24 financial year as earnings were dented by unsold tea stockpiles at the Mombasa auction, industry data… Read more »
South Africa: Critical Watchdog Roles That Auditors and Forensic Investigators Must Play
Daily Maverick
If fraud, corruption and financial misconduct are to be addressed proactively and holistically, there should be statutory consequences for all the role-players, including internal… Read more »
Nigeria: Wike Approves N70,000 Minimum Wage for Fcta Workers
Premium Times
Mr Wije also approved the payment of three months arrears of the new minimum wage. Read more »
Nigeria: Wizkid Confirms 'Morayo' Album Release Date, Shares Tracklist
Premium Times
Morayo is Wizkid's sixth and most anticipated album since his 'Made in Lagos' album was released in 2020 and his 2022 'More Love, Less Ego' album. Read more »
South Africa: Construction Mafia Disrupts Projects Worth R63bn
SAnews.gov.za
Since 2019, construction site disruptions by criminal syndicates have disrupted over 180 projects worth R63 billion, using tactics such as extortion, intimidation, violence and… Read more »
South Africa: Majodina Hands Over Sanitation Facilities to Mark World Toilet Day
SAnews.gov.za
Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina has handed over completed sanitation facilities to indigent households in Ngobi village, in Moretele Local Municipality, in the North… Read more »
Nigeria: PDP Raises Alarm Over SSS' Arrest of Its Ogun Leader, Adebutu
Premium Times
This is contained in a short statement issued by the state's PDP Publicity Secretary, Kayode Adebayo. Read more »
Nigeria: Golf - Olapade Completes a Treble With CIO Victory in Port Harcourt
This Day
Nigeria's Sunday Olapade won the 5th CIO Golf Championship at the Python Golf Club in Port Harcourt, Rivers State, with a brilliant score of 271, 17 under par on Sunday evening. Read more »
Nigeria: Oyebanji - Building On Fayemi's Legacy in Ekiti
This Day
Gbenga Sodeinde writes that Governor Biodun Oyebanji of Ekiti State has succeeded in building on the foundation laid by his predecessor, Dr Kayode Fayemi, through the execution of… Read more »
Nigeria: In Kano, Barau Welcomes Nnpp, PDP Defectors to APC
This Day
Ismail Mudashir writes that hundreds of defecting members of the New Nigeria Peoples Party and the Peoples Democratic Party in Kano state were recently welcomed into the All… Read more »
Nigeria: Economy and CBN's Coordinated Strategies
This Day
The present economic challenges are undoubtedly harsh, but great efforts are being made by both the fiscal and monetary authorities to arrest the situation and stabilise the… Read more »
Nigeria: Seplat Canvasses Improved Energy Access for Economic Growth
This Day
Seplat Energy Plc, has said Nigeria's development will require significant improvements in access to energy to lower operating cost, drive job creation as well as achievement of… Read more »
Nigeria: Who Are the Lakurawas? [analysis]
This Day
Already overburdened by the war against terrorists on several fronts, Nigeria is again being confronted with the emergence of another deadly armed terrorist group, Lakurawa, who is… Read more »
Nigeria: UNEP - Nigeria's Methane Reduction Efforts Equals Cut in 400,000 Cars' Emission
This Day
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has said that efforts by the government as well as oil and gas companies to plug the leakage of methane emissions, had shielded the… Read more »
Nigeria: NJC Retires Two, Places Two More On Watchlist
This Day
The National Judicial Council (NJC) has recommended the compulsory retirement of the Chief Judge of Imo State, Justice T. E. Chukwuemeka Chikeka, and the Grand Kadi of Yobe State,… Read more »
Nigeria: Chinese National Charged With N301m Bribery and Theft in Lagos Court
This Day
The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has charged a Chinese national, Zhengjia Jin, before a Special Offences Court in Lagos, for alleged bribery and fraud amounting… Read more »
Nigeria: Verydarkman - Court Adjourns Falana Suit to January 2025
This Day
An Ikeja High Court of Lagos State, has adjourned the hearing of an alleged defamation suit filed by Mr Femi Falana, SAN and his son, Folarin Falana, aka Falz, against the… Read more »
Nigeria: Mban Commends Federal Government for N250bn Mortgage Fund
This Day
The Mortgage Banking Association of Nigeria (MBAN), has commended the federal government, the Minister of Finance and Coordinating Minister for the Economy, Olawale Edun and the… Read more »
