November 25
Namibia: Govt Answers Impalila, Kasika Prayers
New Era
When this reporter visited Kasika in the Kabbe South constituency in February 2023, residents were displeased with the government's efforts to maintain existing infrastructures. Read more »
Liberia: FDA to Evict Illegal Occupants From Sapo Park, Craves Increase National Budgetary Support
Liberian Investigator
The Forestry Development Authority (FDA), in an effort to restore dignity to conservation and protect endangered species and other forest resources within protected areas, is… Read more »
November 22
South Africa: Homeless Conference Hears Harrowing Stories of Street Life
GroundUp
The 8th National Homeless Conversation was held in Durban this week Read more »
November 20
Tanzania: President Promises Decisive Action After Kariakoo Probe Team Report
Daily News
President Samia Suluhu Hassan has promised to take decisive action based on the findings of the investigation committee, including demolishing buildings that fail to meet required… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Council Fails to Account for 100 000 Houses
The Herald
Harare Mayor Councillor Jacob Mafume has revealed that the local authority is failing to collect rates from more than 100 000 households due to its shambolic accounting system. Read more »
November 19
Tanzania: President Orders Extra 24hrs to Save Trapped People in Kariakoo
Daily News
President Samia expressed optimism that, with divine intervention, some victims might still be found alive beyond this period, despite the standard 72-hour timeframe Read more »
Tanzania: Two Arrested for Allegedly Faking Fundraisers for Collapse Survivors
Daily News
The Dar es Salaam Special Police Zone has arrested two individuals in connection with unauthorized fundraising activities related to the recent Kariakoo building collapse. Read more »
Uganda: Next Media Launches Sixth Edition of Housing Baraza, Focuses On Affordable Housing Solutions
Nile Post
Next Media Services has reaffirmed its commitment to addressing Uganda's housing challenges with the launch of the sixth edition of the NBS Housing Baraza. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Ex-Minister's House Theft Exposes Deeds Office
The Herald
The theft of the title deeds for the home of the former Minister of Education, Dr Dzingai Mutumbuka, in Chisipite suburb of Harare has exposed a critical vulnerability in the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Manyame Park Residents Blame Municipality for Flooding
The Herald
Manyame Park residents are accusing the Chitungwiza Municipality of causing flash floods in their area on Sunday afternoon, after council workers dug a drainage trench that… Read more »
Liberia: Bong Authority Validates 25 Priority Projects
Liberian Observer
-- Says County Development Agenda will help improve the lives of the people Read more »
November 18
Tanzania: President Orders Inspection After Kariakoo Building Deaths
Daily News
PRESIDENT Samia Suluhu Hassan has ordered a thorough inspection of all buildings in the Kariakoo area, directing authorities to provide a comprehensive report on their condition… Read more »
Tanzania: Survivors Narrate Ordeal
Daily News
AS rescue teams continued with efforts to rescue people trapped under the rubbles of a collapsed building in Kariakoo, Dar es Salaam, survivors recounted the harrowing details of… Read more »
Tanzania: Emergency Crews Continue Rescue Ops in Deadly Dar es Salaam Building Collapse
allAfrica
November 16 building collapse leaves 13 people dead Read more »
Nigeria: Dead Bat On Governor's Bed
This Day
What message was brand-new Governor of Edo State Monday Okpebholo sending to Nigerians when he said at a thanksgiving service on Wednesday last week that he found a dead bat on his… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Demolitions Won't Hide Incompetence, Corruption
The Herald
The decision by Harare City Council to demolish more than 5 000 houses built illegally is a sign of total failure to manage land allocations and enforcement of planning and… Read more »
November 13
Rwanda: Kigali's 'The Reminisce' Brings Vintage Vibes, Classic Beats to Life This November
New Times
Kigali's nightlife is about to light up with nostalgia as "The Reminisce" returns for its second edition, bringing back what organizers call "the grown folks' playground." Read more »
Uganda: Thugs Steal Property Worth Shs9m From Hoima Church
Nile Post
Police in Hoima city have started the hunt for unidentified thugs who raided Bujumbura Catholic diocese and broke into several offices walking away with seven laptops and money. Read more »
Nigeria: Wike Vows to Demolish Buildings On Green Areas in FCT
Leadership
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Nyesom Wike, has declared that any unauthorised building erected on green areas in the nation's capital city will be demolished… Read more »
November 12
South Africa: Chaos As Joburg Water Tries to Remove Illegal Connections
GroundUp
Residents of Phumla Mqashi informal settlement chase away technicians Read more »
Zimbabwe: City Fails to Cope With Piles of Garbage
The Herald
The Harare City Council's inability to handle substantial amounts of waste has resulted in garbage accumulating at terminuses. Read more »
Liberia: LMA, LLA Tussle Over Omega Market Land
Liberian Observer
The Liberia Marketing Association (LMA) says it "strongly" disagrees with assertions by the Liberia Land Authority (LLA) based on the issuance of development grant deeds to several… Read more »
Nigeria: FCMB Offers N30m Clean Energy Loans for Homes and SMEs
This Day
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November 11
South Africa: Mother of Three Dies in Cape Town Shack Fire
GroundUp
A fire has claimed the life of a mother of three, Sehlelo Ndlovu, in Marikana informal settlement in Philippi, Cape Town, over the weekend. A couple were also taken to hospital… Read more »
South Africa: Eldorado Park Residents Storm Out of City of Johannesburg Meeting
GroundUp
Dozens of residents of Eldorado Park and Kliptown stormed out of a planning meeting with City of Johannesburg officials at the weekend, demanding housing. Read more »
