July 16
South Africa: City of Joburg Backtracks On Reprieve for Punishing Power Tax
Daily Maverick
A review of options could take months as insiders say it will impact an already strained budget. Read more »
South Africa: Moerat Becomes 66th Test Captain, Set to Lead New-Look Boks Against Portugal
Daily Maverick
There are seven uncapped players in the Springbok squad that will face Portugal on Saturday. Read more »
Kenya: SGR Trains Set for Premium Class Following Arrival of Coaches in Mombasa
Capital FM
The Kenya Railways Corporation (KRC) is gearing to launch Premium Class service on the Madaraka Express trains following the arrival of four luxury coaches at the port of Mombasa… Read more »
Malawi: Shocker - Maneb Administers Map Reading Exam for Geography Without Providing Maps for the Question
Nyasa Times
In a shocking a tale, candidates sitting for the Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE) examinations, today, have had a rude awakening when they discovered that the… Read more »
Malawi: Insurers Urged to Embrace Sporting Activities for Health Working Environment and Productivity
Nyasa Times
Insurance Institute of Malawi(IIM) has urged insurance companies in the country to consider putting sporting activities in their programs so as to have a healthy working… Read more »
Nigeria: Wole Soyinka Exhibition - Scooping Gems From the Lion's Den [opinion]
Premium Times
From Nigeria to Rabat in Morocco, Europe to America, Wole Soyinka has been lavishly celebrated as he turned 90. Read more »
Kenya: High Court Considers Administration Order for Mediheal Group
Capital FM
The High Court is set to deliberate on an application seeking the appointment of an administrator over the property and affairs of Mediheal Group Limited. Read more »
Kenya: Kisumu Businesses Hurriedly Closed Down After Being Caught Off Guard By Demonstrators
Capital FM
Kisumu businesses hurriedly closed down after demonstrators caught them unawares. Read more »
Somalia: Clan Militia Seizes Weapons in Trucks Near Abudwak, Central Somalia
Shabelle
In a dramatic turn of events, a local clan militia intercepted and seized a government weapons truck in Abudwak, central Somalia. The incident occurred on the evening of July 15,… Read more »
Somalia: Sodma Commissioner Visits Victims of Top Coffee Attack, Pledges Support
Shabelle
In a compassionate gesture, Mohamud Moalim, the Commissioner of the Somali Disaster Management Agency (SoDMA), visited victims of a recent terrorist attack at Top Coffee Restaurant… Read more »
Liberia: Margibians Outraged Over GOL's Plan to Reduce C.H. Rennie Hospital's Original Design
Liberian Observer
A proposal by the Ministry of Health to potentially reduce the capacity of the C.H. Rennie Memorial Hospital in Margibi has sparked public outcry in the county. Read more »
Nigeria: $1trn Economy - Public Sector Firms Get Corporate Governance Code
Leadership
As part of efforts to achieve the $1 trillion economy for Nigeria, the Financial Reporting Council (FRC), the Ministry of Finance Incorporated (MOFI) and the Institute of Directors… Read more »
Nigeria: New Judge Takes Over Oba of Benin, Dukes' Suit
Leadership
When the hearing resumed yesterday at Court Six of the Benin High Court, Edo State, journalists were barred from covering the case involving suspended Enigies (Dukes) of Benin… Read more »
Nigeria: Protest At PDP, Stakeholders Demand Suspension of Women Leader
Leadership
Concerned PDP Members yesterday threatened to expose the harassment of women in the party, if the party leadership fails to suspend its national women leader (NWL), Mrs. Amina… Read more »
Nigeria: Federal Govt, World Bank Plan $50m Funding for Solar Plants in States
Leadership
The Nigerian government is planning to kickstart a $50 million power project for the building of solar plants in the pilot and infrastructure upgrades across the states. Read more »
Nigeria: High Food Prices Push Nigeria's Inflation to 34.19 Percent
Leadership
Nigeria's inflation rate surged to 34.19 per cent in June 2024, the highest level in over a year, driven by soaring food prices. This represents a 0.24 percentage point increase… Read more »
Nigeria: Zenith Bank Aims to Surpass N1trn Profit in 2024
Leadership
Having posted a profit before tax (PBT) of N796 billion at the end of its 2023 financial year, the group managing director/CEO, Zenith Bank Plc, Dr Adaora Umeoji, has said the bank… Read more »
Nigeria: CSOs Call for Restructuring of Police Intelligence Units
Leadership
A coalition of civil society organisations (CSOs) has called for the comprehensive restructuring of the Nigeria Police Force (NP) intelligence and investigative units. Read more »
Nigeria: Court Remands 2 for Removing Container From Customs' Warehouse
Leadership
Justice Friday Ogazi of the Federal High Court in Lagos has remanded two men, Abdulmalik Ojora and Sunday Ejide, at the Ikoyi Center of the Nigerian Correctional Services (NCoS)… Read more »
Nigeria: ICPC Partners Osun Government Against Corruption
Leadership
Osun State government and the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) yesterday to combat corruption… Read more »
Nigeria: Brokers Seek Federal Govt Support to Achieve Stability
Leadership
Insurance brokers, under the auspices of the Nigerian Council of Registered Insurance Brokers (NCRIB), have said addressing the challenges of the insurance sector in the country… Read more »
Liberia: Judge Peabody Accused of Providing Wrong Instructions to Jurors in Ppal's U.S.$150k Theft Case
Liberian Observer
Judge Kennedy Peabody has been accused of providing incorrect instructions to jurors in the Plan Parenthood Association of Liberia's (PPAL) US$150K theft case. The 12-member jury… Read more »
Ghana: Stonebwoy Receives Seven TGMA Plaques At Industry Mixer Event
Accra Times
The plaques represent the awards the musician won during the recent Telecel Ghana Music Awards. Read more »
Uganda: Mubende Watchman's Murder Shocks School
Nile Post
St Andrew Kaggwa Secondary School community and the surrounding villages were in shock Tuesday after their night watchman was found dead in the morning. Read more »
Gambia: La décision de maintenir l'interdiction des mutilations génitales féminines représente une victoire cruciale pour les droits des filles et des femmes [document]
Unicef
Déclaration conjointe de Catherine Russell, Directrice générale de l'UNICEF, de Natalia Kanem, Directrice exécutive de l'UNFPA, du Dr Tedros Adhanom… Read more »