'Lagos Govt Lowered Risk of Catastrophic Accidents in Makoko'
Leadership
As the partial demolition exercise in Makoko, a waterfront community, sparks both outrage and debate, a social crusader, Comrade Sola Onamodu, has urged stakeholders to see reason… Read more »
Bankers Propose 5pc Paye Cut to Boost Household Spending
Capital FM
Kenya's banking sector has proposed a 5 percent reduction in Pay As You Earn (PAYE) taxes across all income bands, coupled with a cap of 30 percent for the highest rate, as a… Read more »
Cape Town Leads Metro Housing Race
GroundUp
Here's how the major cities are doing on housing delivery Read more »
Boma Yangu Sign-Ups Top One Million
Capital FM
Registrations on the government's Boma Yangu platform have surpassed one million, underscoring strong demand for affordable housing and the growing pressure on supply. Read more »
Water Crisis Forces Gbarnga Inmates Into Community, Raising Rights and Security Concerns - Moj Denies Shortage
FrontPageAfrica
A day after FrontPage Africa reported a severe water shortage at the Gbarnga Central Prison, the impact of the crisis became painfully visible on Thursday when this reporter… Read more »
Affordable Housing Demand Booms As Boma Yangu Sign-Ups Hit 1 Million
Capital FM
Kenyans registered under the Boma Yangu platform have surpassed the one million mark, signalling growing public interest in the Affordable Housing Programme (AHP), according to… Read more »
Lagos State Govt Announces Six-Week Traffic Diversion for Apongbon Bridge Repairs
Premium Times
The repair works on the Apongbon Bridge will commence on Thursday (today). Read more »
Maun Steps Up for Cleaner Town
Botswana Daily News
The push for a cleaner Maun gained momentum on Friday as North West District Council (NWDC) launched the #KeepMaunClean campaign, linking environmental responsibility to tourism… Read more »
Govt Denies Role in Sayetown Demolition
New Dawn
Monrovia, Liberia, February 3, 2026: The Government of Liberia, through the Ministry of Information, has denied any involvement in the Sayetown demolition that left thousands of… Read more »
Ethiopia's Future Hinges On Green and Planned Urban Development, PM Abiy Says
ENA
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed said Ethiopia's long-term prosperity hinges on building green, resilient and well-planned cities that promote development while safeguarding natural… Read more »
Students Moved to Temporary Housing As Cput Faces Ongoing Accommodation Crisis
Daily Maverick
In what has become a grimly familiar start to the academic year, Cape Peninsula University of Technology continues to struggle to place students in accommodation. Many have slept… Read more »
Abandoned & Unsafe - How a Defunct Rice Milling Facility in Kakata Became a Public Threat
New Dawn
What was once a symbol of agricultural promise in Margibi County has become a source of fear, insecurity, and environmental concern for nearby residents. Read more »
Lagos Govt Announces $10m Makoko Water City Plan Amid Tension Over Mass Demolition
Premium Times
The Lagos State Government said the state will contribute $2 million, with the United Nations expected to provide up to $8 million for the "water city" project aimed at modernising… Read more »
Court Eviction Leaves Thousands Homeless in Saytown
New Dawn
Thousands of residents of Say-Town, a suburb of Monrovia, are now homeless following a court-ordered eviction linked to a long-running land dispute between Victoria Johnson Maxwell… Read more »
Help Yourself At a Standstill
New Dawn
he much-talked-about "Help Yourself Entertainment Center" at 72nd Junction remains at a standstill--no demolition has occurred--even as dozens of other occupants of military houses… Read more »
