January 28
South Africa: Correctional Services Committee to Visit Tzaneen Correctional Centre [press release]
Parliament of South Africa
The Portfolio Committee Correctional Services will tomorrow continue with oversight visits to facilities in Limpopo, moving to Tzaneen Correctional Centre. The committee will… Read more »
South Africa: IFP Wants Parts of Three Provinces Added to Kwazulu
Scrolla
The IFP says the Zulu Kingdom once stretched into the Eastern Cape, Gauteng and Mpumalanga and those areas were wrongly taken away. Read more »
South Africa: South Africans Send Feed Worth R1 Million to Fire-Hit Farms
Scrolla
Fires destroyed 15,000 hectares in KouKamma and Kouga. Farmers lost homes and grazing land. Cattle had no grass and starved. Read more »
South Africa: Cape Town Father Selling Chicken Feet Gets Visit From Extortionists
Scrolla
The father started selling oxtail liver for R10 and chicken feet for R150 after he struggled to find a job. Read more »
Nigeria: Popular Nigerian Blogger Loses Appeal, Ordered to Pay £100,000 Damages to Daniel Olukoya, Wife
Premium Times
A United Kingdom High Court of Appeal made the ruling Read more »
Nigeria: Global Health in a New Era - Making Sustainability a Political Choice [blog]
Nigeria Health Watch
Global health is undergoing a period of adjustment as ambitions are reassessed in light of current economic and geopolitical conditions, with greater attention to fiscal and… Read more »
South Africa: Mccarthy Backs Chiefs to Win League Title
Scrolla
Kaizer Chiefs defender Aden McCarthy says his team can win the Betway Premiership as they face Marumo Gallants on Wednesday. The 22-year-old defender scored his first senior goal… Read more »
Nigeria: Unveiling Gov. Alia's Strides Through the Lenses of Senior Media Managers
Leadership
The media as the fourth estate of the realm has a unique role in every society. Tracking governance, demanding accountability, putting the interest of the people first, and most… Read more »
Nigeria: Saleh, Tobin Crowned Champions At 2025 Nlng Golf Classic
Leadership
Murtala Saleh and Lady Gladys Tobin have triumphed in the men's and ladies' categories, respectively, at the recently concluded 2025 NLNG Golf Classic held on Bonny Island, Rivers… Read more »
Nigeria: NFF Congress in Bayelsa Under Fire Amidst Legal Challenge, Presidential Directive
Leadership
A contentious Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) Congress, purportedly scheduled for February 14, 2026, in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, has drawn sharp criticism and legal warnings from… Read more »
Nigeria: Rivers Grassroot Movement Hails Governor Fubara's Leadership On Birthday
Leadership
The Leadership and members of the Rivers Grassroot Movement extend our warmest birthday felicitations to His Excellency, Sir Siminalayi Fubara, Executive Governor of Rivers State,… Read more »
South Africa: Government-Business Partnership Enters Phase Three
SAnews.gov.za
Government and business have committed to placing inclusive growth, job creation and confidence at the centre of Phase Three of the Government-Business Partnership. Read more »
Nigeria: NBBF Dismisses Tenure Elongation Claims, Clarifies Board's Mandate
Leadership
The Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) has strongly refuted allegations that its board, led by Engr. Musa Kida, is attempting to extend its tenure beyond constitutional limits.… Read more »
Malawi: From Campus Hustle to National Brand - the Romulus Chikafutwa's Story
Nyasa Times
Romulus Chikafutwa, a 26 years old who is a founder and managing director of AppleGuy MW and a 2021 Computing and Information Systems graduate from Malawi College of Accountancy… Read more »
Malawi: Retired Civil Servants Praise Government for Mass Gratuity Payments
Nyasa Times
The Association of Retired Civil Servants in Malawi has commended the current government for initiating the mass payment of gratuities to retired civil servants, particularly those… Read more »
Ghana: My Dream Is to Make John Laryea a World Champion'
Ghanaian Times
Carl Lokko, lead trainer of Ghanaian boxing sensation John 'The Expensive Boxer' Laryea, has reiterated his unwavering commitment to steering the featherweight contender toward… Read more »
Africa: From Global Ai Infrastructure to International Research Review Panels - a Quiet Role in Shaping Digital Systems [opinion]
Ghanaian Times
As artificial intelligence, cloud computing and digital connectivity continue to reshape economies worldwide, the reliability and governance of digital infrastructure have become… Read more »
Uganda: Kahindo Retains Kasese Municipality Mayoral Seat in Tight Race
Nile Post
Incumbent Kasese Municipality Mayor Chance Kahindo Sibyavugha has retained his seat after emerging winner in a closely watched four-candidate race, according to official results… Read more »
Nigeria: You Will Regret Leaving Nnpp, Kwankwaso Tells Kano Governor
Premium Times
Mr Kwankwaso says he finds the governor's defection to the APC difficult to comprehend. Read more »
Nigeria: Super Falcons Forward Joy Omewa Joins Nottingham Forest
Premium Times
The Women's Super League 2 side announced the deal via their official website, revealing that the 23-year-old attacker has joined on a permanent contract running until the end of… Read more »
Nigeria: Why Sowore Can't Rely On My Past Remark Calling Tinubu 'Drug Lord' - Reno Omokri
Premium Times
Mr Omokri said statements that have been withdrawn cannot be used to establish the truth of allegations made at a later date. Read more »
Nigeria: 'I'm Not Making Money - I'm Not Going Again' - Peller Hints At Dropping Out of University
Premium Times
PREMIUM TIMES gathered that the 20-year-old revealed that he secured admission into a private university in Lagos to study Law. Read more »
Liberia: Lacra Poised for Major Reforms
New Republic
The Liberia Agriculture Commodities Regulatory Authority (LACRA) is set to undergo major reforms in the coming days as part of the government's broader effort to strengthen… Read more »
Liberia: House Establishes Specialized Committee
New Republic
Capitol Hill, Monrovia: The House of Representatives has unanimously voted to establish a specialized committee to conduct nationwide public consultations on the Threshold Bill, a… Read more »
Liberia: Alpha Old-Timers Sports Association Elects New Leadership
New Republic
On Sunday January 25, the Alpha Old-Timers Sports Association successfully held its general elections, resulting in the election of a new corps of officers to steer the affairs of… Read more »
