June 28
Rwanda: Rwanda Pilots Starlink Internet Use in Health Centres
New Times
The Government of Rwanda partnered with Tony Blair Institute for Global Change to pilot Starlink internet in 40 health centers across the country, the Ministry of ICT and… Read more »
Nigeria: Nigerian Army Pulls Out 10 Armoured Corps Generals
Daily Trust
The Nigerian Army has officially retired 10 generals from the Armoured Corps in Bauchi. Read more »
Nigeria: Without MSMEs, 80% of Workforce Will Be Without Jobs - Shettima
Daily Trust
Vice President Kashim Shettima has admitted that without the contributions of Nigeria's Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), about 80 per cent of citizens who fall under… Read more »
Liberia: Govt Pressured to Provide Financial Details Over Controversial Buses
New Dawn
Questions surrounding the financial commitments and operational sustainability plans for the fleet of buses by the government continue to linger as the arrangement remains unclear. Read more »
Liberia: Finance Minister Risks Imprisonment or Fine
New Dawn
The House of Representatives recently called a contempt hearing against Mr. Kamara for his alleged failure to appear and provide financial updates on the government's consolidated… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Cabinet Ministers Happy With Progress On SADC Summit Projects
The Herald
CABINET ministers and senior Government officials yesterday toured infrastructure projects in the capital to assess progress ahead of the 44th SADC Summit to be hosted by Zimbabwe… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Govt Working On Revamping Presidential Goat Scheme
The Herald
About 6,000 goats have so far been distributed under the Presidential Goat Scheme before the scheme was stopped owing to problems and bottlenecks it suffered occasioned by the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Timba, 76 Others Remain in Custody
The Herald
CCC faction leader, Jameson Timba and 76 other party members, who are facing disorderly conduct charges and participating in an unlawful gathering on June 16, will remain in… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Drafting of GMO Regulations Vital in Public Health Protection
The Herald
Zimbabwe has stepped up efforts to draft regulations for new biotechnology techniques covering genome editing (GEd) and genetically modified foods (GMOs) to protect public health… Read more »
Gambia: Gambia, Spain to Sign Security Agreement, Negotiate Secular Migration
Foroyaa
The Gambia is set to sign a security agreement as well as negotiate secular migration with Spain, says Jose Manuel AlbaresBueno, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, the European Union… Read more »
Gambia: Student Rape Victim Recounts Her Victimisation
Foroyaa
A 14-year-old student and victim of rape testified before Principal Magistrate Sallah Mba'i regarding her alleged victimisation. Read more »
South Africa: Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport Warns Against Scammers
SAnews.gov.za
The Gauteng Department of Roads and Transport has warned the public of an email scam targeting individuals and companies that have submitted bids for tenders. Read more »
Ghana: Mahama Expresses Gratitude to South Korea for Canceling Ghana's Debt
Accra Times
Flagbearer of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), thanked the South Korea for their debt forgiveness. Read more »
South Africa: EFF's Marshall Dlamini Sentenced for Assaulting Constable in Parliament - He Remains an MP
Daily Maverick
Marshall Dlamini has been given an 18-month suspended sentence after hitting a constable in the face and breaking his glasses following the 2019 Sona event in parliament. He… Read more »
South Africa: Hawks Head Lauds Arrest of 33 Suspects in Vbs Heist, Updates On Critical Steinhoff Investigations
Daily Maverick
A total of 33 arrests have been made in connection with the great VBS heist, and three people have already been convicted. The Hawks are still working on the remaining 43 of 76… Read more »
Nigeria: Fccpc Engages Retail Shop Owners On Price Transparency
Vanguard
The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (FCCPC) is set to sign a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with supermarket owners under the aegis of Retail Council of… Read more »
Egypt: Finance Ministry - Egypt Repaid $25 Bln of Its Overall Debt Since March As Per Iif's Recent Report
Egypt Online
The Finance Ministry said a recent report of the Institute of International Finance (IIF) asserted that Egypt has repaid $25 billion of its domestic and external public debts since… Read more »
Nigeria: Kwara Customs - We Generated Over N10bn in Five Months
Daily Trust
The Nigerian Customs Service (NCS), Kwara command, says it has collected and remitted over N10 billion to the federal government in the last five months. Read more »
Nigeria: Sokoto District Heads Remain Deposed, Says Justice Commissioner
Daily Trust
The Sokoto State Commissioner for Justice, Barrister Nasiru Binji, has said the court order on the deposed district heads in the state has been vacated.In an interview with… Read more »
Liberia: Ministry of Youth and Sports Releases 2024/2025 National County Meet Draw
FrontPageAfrica
The Ministry of Youth and Sports (MYS) has released the draw for the 2024/2025 National County Sports Meet, which was held on Thursday, June 27,2024 at the Ministry of Youth and… Read more »
Nigeria: Group to Donate Cash to Hospital Patients
Vanguard
The exquisite Golden Queens, a humanitarian organization has concluded plans to donate cash gifts to 50 patients who are currently receiving treatment at the National Orthopedic… Read more »
Ghana: Mophty Shares New Highlife Single 'Hope and Pray'
Accra Times
It is a comforting hand, filled with hopes of a better tomorrow well felt through Mix Master Garzy's superior mixing and mastering. Don't miss it. Read more »
Africa: Investment in Rail Critical for Africa's Socio-Economic Growth
SAnews.gov.za
President of the Southern African Railways Association (SARA), Hishaam Emeran, has called on the African continent to harness the potential of rail as it has a critical role to… Read more »
Kenya: Fire Burns Down Children's Home in Embu
Capital FM
Over 30 children living with various forms of disabilities at Jomo Kenyatta Children's Home in Embu Town have been left homeless after a fire razed down the sanctuary on the wee… Read more »
Nigeria: Ondo/Edo 2024 - PDP Appoints Adeleke, Fintiri As Heads of Campaign Councils
Premium Times
Mr Damagum urged the committee members to ensure that the party triumphs in both states, adding that they were selected for the task because they have done it effectively before. Read more »