November 14
Zimbabwe: Harare City Council Approves U.S.$548,1 Million Budget for 2025
New Zimbabwe
THE Harare City Council (HCC) has approved a US$548,1 million budget for the year 2025 with water and sanitation and road rehabilitation receiving the biggest shares. Read more »
Nigeria: Imo Category 'C' Election - Oyetola Inaugurates Inter-Ministerial Committee
This Day
Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, Adegboyega Oyetola, has called for a comprehensive action in Nigeria's bid to be elected into Category C of the International Maritime… Read more »
Uganda: Six Killed As Drone Rams Into Parked Sugarcane Lorry in Kakira
Nile Post
- At least six people were killed and eight others critically injured on Thursday morning when the commuter omnibus, popularly known as Drone, they were travelling in rammed into… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Training of Staff to Operate Air Ambulances Begins
The Herald
The training of local pilots and medics who will be manning air ambulances, has started as part of efforts to transfer knowledge to Zimbabweans. Read more »
November 13
Kenya: Emirates Opens First African 'Emirates World' Store in Nairobi
Business Day Africa
Emirates has launched its first 'Emirates World' store in Nairobi, marking the debut of its revamped retail concept in Africa. Read more »
Uganda: Spark Your Imagination - Join Toyota's Dream Car Art Contest
Nile Post
Children under 15 years to express creativity by dreaming of the future of mobility. Winners in each category at the national level will receive UGX 2 million for school fees. Read more »
Nigeria: Pictorial - Navy Receives 3 Helicopters to Boost Operations
Leadership
The Nigerian Navy has received three newly acquired Agusta Westland 109 Trekker helicopters to boost its operations. Read more »
November 12
Ghana: Next NDC Govt to Revist Cocoa Roads Project - Mahama
Ghanaian Times
The presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress, John Dramani Mahama, says the next NDC government will revisit the cocoa roads project when he wins the December 7,… Read more »
Namibia: NCAA Restricts Airspace During Elections
New Era
The Namibia Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has established restricted airspaces within the Windhoek Flight Information Region (FYWF) to ensure safety and security during the… Read more »
Nigeria: Police Confirm Ten Dead, One Injured in Jigawa Auto Crash
Premium Times
"A police patrol team attached to Taura division raced to the scene and evacuated the corpses to Hadejia General Hospital for medical examinations." Read more »
Lesotho: Morai Calls Out Corrupt Traffic Officers
Lesotho Times
DEPUTY Commissioner of Police (DCP), Mahlape Morai, has instructed traffic officers to desist from harassing motorists by illegally impounding their vehicles and confiscating their… Read more »
Liberia: NPA & Marsa Maroc Sign Port Modernization Deal
New Dawn
The National Port Authority of Liberia (NPA) and Société d'Exploitation des Ports SA--Marsa Maroc have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Monrovia to… Read more »
Africa: Boeing 737 Max Resumes - Relief for African Carriers
Business Day Africa
Airlines across the globe may find some reprieve as Boeing resumes production of the 737 MAX, an aircraft model renowned for its efficiency. Read more »
Kenya: Govt Rolls Out Reforms At JKIA to Enhance Passenger Traffic
Capital FM
The government has rolled out reforms at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) to enhance passenger traffic. Read more »
Liberia: Three Dead in Fatal Road Accident Along the Ganta-Gbarnga Highway
Liberian Investigator
At least three people are reported dead following a fatal road accident. Read more »
Ethiopia: President Taye Opens Ethiopian Pavilion At COP29 in Baku
ENA
President Taye Atske Selassie has officially opened the Ethiopian Pavilion at the 29th Conference of the Parties (COP29) in Baku, Azerbaijan. Read more »
Malawi: No More Printed Motor Insurance Certificates Starting January 2025 As Digital Ones Set to Roll Out
Nyasa Times
The Insurance Association of Malawi (IAM) has announced a significant shift in how motor insurance will be handled in the country. Beginning January 1, 2025, IAM will cease the use… Read more »
November 11
Uganda: Police Warn of Racket Sedating, Robbing Passengers in Buses
Nile Post
Police have kicked off investigations into rising cases of attacks on passengers in upcountry buses who are sedated and robbed of valuables. Read more »
Nigeria: Three Dead As Dangote Truck Suffers Brake Failure in Lagos
Premium Times
Two students and a tricycle driver lost their lives in the accident. Read more »
Uganda: Police Investigate String of Vehicle Fires On Entebbe Expressway
Nile Post
The police have launched investigations to determine the cause of the fire, while also urging motorists to ensure their vehicles are properly maintained to prevent such incidents. Read more »
Uganda: Hoima Leaders Demand Probe Into Road Works
Nile Post
Hoima city leaders are calling for the State House Anti-Corruption Unit and the Inspectorate of Government to investigate the city engineer and his team, whom they accuse of… Read more »
Nigeria: Flight Disruption - NCAA Introduces Additional Protection for Air Passengers
Leadership
In addition to the Consumer Protection Portal (CPP), recently unveiled to address issues and agitations arising from flight delays and cancellations, the Nigeria Civil Aviation… Read more »
Nigeria: Two Dead, 10 Injured in Road Crash
Premium Times
"One of the accident victims died on the spot, while the other person was rushed to Federal Medical Centre by FRSC officials, where he later passed away." Read more »
Nigeria: Fx - Keyamo Pushes for Increase in Local Content in Aviation Sector
This Day
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has said that it is the priority of government to deepen local content in the aviation industry, especially in… Read more »
South Africa: 11 Vehicle Testing Station Officials and Car Owners Arrested for Alleged Fraud [press release]
SAPS
- Polokwane based Hawks Serious Commercial Crime Investigation in collaboration with National Traffic Anti-corruption Unit arrested 11 suspects between the ages of 27 and 57 for… Read more »
