April 19
Nigeria: Police Foil Terrorist Attack in Katsina, Kill One - Official
Premium Times
"They engaged the suspected bandits in a fierce gun duel. The team successfully foiled the planned attack." Read more »
Kenya: AU Commission Chairperson Faki Lead Regional Leaders in Mourning CDF Ogolla
Capital FM
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat has joined a list of leaders who have sent messages of condolences as Kenyans mourn the Chief of Kenyan Defence… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Finance Minister Delays Independent Auditors for ZiG Gold Reserves
New Zimbabwe
Finance Minister Prof Mthuli Ncube has dragged his feet in clarifying whether there are any independent auditors appointed to verify the reserves backing the just introduced ZiG… Read more »
Rwanda: 30 Years Later - What Kwibuka Teaches Us [opinion]
New Times
On April 7, I traveled from Hong Kong to Kigali, to represent the China-United States Exchange Foundation at Kwibuka, the annual commemoration of the 1994 genocide against the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Not Yet Uhuru Says Opposition As Zimbabwe Marks Independence Day
New Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's opposition leaders say the majority of citizens in the country are far from enjoying the benefits of independence whose ethos has been destroyed by the ruling party Zanu… Read more »
South Africa: Shelters for Homeless Families a Rarity
GroundUp
The Somerset West Family Shelter is one of few in the country Read more »
Nigeria: Ghosts Are On the Loose in Kogi State
Daily Trust
On April 4, 2024, gunmen invaded Agojeju-Odo in Omala Local Government Area of Kogi State and killed more than 30 people. Read more »
Kenya: Captain Hillary Litali, KDF Soldier in Elgeyo Marakwet Chopper Crash Mourned By Family
Capital FM
Captain Hillary Litali, the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) Officer who died among nine others in a chopper crash in Elgeyo Marakwet has left a gaping gap in his his family as he was… Read more »
Kenya: Olympics Champion Nowicki Elated to Return to 'Second Home' in Nairobi
Capital FM
Olympics hammer throw champion Wojciech Nowicki says he has enjoyed competing in Kenya in the past three years and that is why he keeps coming back. Read more »
Uganda: Java House Celebrates 10 Years in Uganda
Nile Post
Java House, a leading casual dining brand in Uganda has commemorated its 10th anniversary, marking a decade of cherished memories, shared experiences, and unwavering commitment to… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Old Mutual Secures Banking License
263Chat
Old Mutual plc has been granted initial approval to launch a bank by the Prudential Authority (PA), the South Africa (SA) financial regulator that falls under the auspices of the… Read more »
Liberia: Senate Wants Pre-Paid Meters for Govt
New Dawn
The Senate Committee on Public Corporation and Land, Mines, Energy, Natural Resources, and Environment has recommended to the plenary that the Liberia Electricity Corporation give… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Injury Worry for Top Bmx Rider
The Herald
Hana Taylor, Bulawayo's top rider, is worried that she may not be at her best when the Confederation of African Cycling (CAC) 2024 BMX Championships take place at Busters tomorrow… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Saz Calls for Quality, Professionalism
The Herald
The Standards Association of Zimbabwe (SAZ) has called for professionalism among local businesses so they can operate sustainably and compete at the international level. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Fisheries Project Unlocks Economic Opportunities
The Herald
Deep in Mataga, Mberengwa District in the heart of the Midlands Province, a transformative initiative under the Presidential Community Fisheries Programme has taken root, breathing… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Fully Behind Sport, Recreation Club System
The Herald
The government has committed to increase support to the Sport and Recreation Club system which is now in full throttle across the country following its launch a few years ago. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Will Always Win - President
The Herald
Zimbabwe will draw from its heroic past, human capital and mineral resources to confront and triumph against any form of adversity, including sustained attempts to weaken the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Pomp, Fanfare As Zimbabweans Celebrate 44th Independence
The Herald
It was pomp and fanfare and a time to look back and reflect as Zimbabweans celebrated yesterday 44 years of Independence during festivities held in all provinces. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Tainted Meat Trade - Desperate Farmers Team Up With 'Men in Trucks'
The Herald
THE sight of strips of meat, hung on a string attached to two wooden poles for preservation as biltong, fills Khethiwe Sibanda with a sense of hopelessness. The meat being… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Creating Enabling Communities for People With Intellectual Disabilities
The Herald
There are institutions in our communities that are making a difference. One of these institutions is L'Arche Zimbabwe which is working tirelessly to improve the quality of life for… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zim@44 - Forging Ahead With Economic Growth [editorial]
The Herald
ADDRESSING the nation yesterday from Murambinda B High School, the centre of the national celebrations of the 44th anniversary of Independence, President Mnangagwa, while… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Another Packed Entertainment Weekend
The Herald
It's another packed weekend and already promoters and artistes have released posters and flyers for various events lined up. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Ministry Orders Forensic Audit At Cimas
The Herald
The Ministry of Health and Child Care has ordered an independent forensic audit into the operations of Cimas following allegations of financial impropriety running into millions of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: He Paid the Ultimate Price for Our Independence
The Herald
The war of liberation had reached fever pitch. Read more »
Zimbabwe: 380 Houses for Binga, Tsholotsho Flood Victims Almost Complete
The Herald
THE houses being constructed for 2017 and 2019 flood victims in Tsholotsho and Binga Districts in Matabeleland North Province are nearing completion and will be ready for… Read more »