May 15
South Africa: Shell Case in Supreme Court of Appeal
Natural Justice
On 17 May 2024, Wild Coast communities and supporting organisations will be in the Supreme Court of Appeal to defend the groundbreaking High Court judgment which set… Read more »
West Africa: 'Why Taiwan-Nigeria Trade Volume Declined By $500m'
Daily Trust
The trade volume between Nigeria and Taiwan declined from $1bn in 2021 to $500m in 2023 after imports from Nigeria matched Taiwan's demand for imported agricultural products. Read more »
Nigeria: CNG Directive - Tinubu Commissions 500mmscf/D Gas Plants, 23.3km Pipeline Today
Leadership
Following his directive on mandatory procurement of compressed-natural-gas (CNG) powered vehicles by all government ministries, departments, and agencies (MDAs), President Bola… Read more »
Nigeria: Why NECO Can't Migrate to Computer-Based Examinations for Now - Registrar
Premium Times
NECO Registrar cites the nature of the examinations the body conducts. Read more »
Ghana: Mahama Says AI to Be Used to Monitor Illegal Mining If Elected President
Accra Times
The presidential candidate of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), John Mahama has proposed to use Artificial Intelligence Technology to monitor small-scale mining and illegal… Read more »
Nigeria: Don't Distract Our Transformation Plan for Electricity Sector - Power Minister Tells Labour
Premium Times
"My appeal again is that they should please not derail or distract our transformation plan for the industry," Mr Adelabu said Read more »
Nigeria: Nigeria's Economic Struggles - Is the Crypto Crackdown a Convenient Scapegoat? [opinion]
Vanguard
The naira to USD exchange rate has surged past 1,500, marking an unprecedented low for Nigeria's currency. As Nigerians grapple with the economic fallout, the government finds… Read more »
South Africa: Cosatu Applauds President Cyril Ramaphosa's Signing of the Long Overdue National Health Insurance Bill [press release]
COSATU
The Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) applauds President Cyril Ramaphosa's signing the long overdue National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill. The Federation is heartened… Read more »
Nigeria: Inflation Rises to 33.69%
This Day
The Consumer Price Index (CPI) which measures the rate of change in prices of goods and commodity further increased to 33.69 per cent in April compared to 33.20 per cent in the… Read more »
Rwanda: Completion of Rwanda's New Airport Extended to 2028
New Times
Rwanda's new airport in Bugesera District is expected to start operating in 2028, RwandAir CEO Yvonne Manzi Makolo announced during the Qatar Economic Forum in Doha, on May 15. Read more »
Nigeria: Labour Pulls Out of Minimum Wage Negotiations
Vanguard
As FG, OPS offer N48,000, N54,000 respectively Read more »
Kenya: Debt Shaming Among Digital Lenders Down 75% On New Law
Capital FM
Cases of harassment and debt shaming by digital lenders have declined by 75 percent, coming on the back of the enactment of the Central Bank Amendment 2021 into law. Read more »
Nigeria: EFCC Arraigns Ex-CBN Governor Emefiele On Charges of Illegal Printing of Naira Notes
Premium Times
EFCC arraigned Mr Emefiele on the fresh charges at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) High Court at Maitama in Abuja. Read more »
South Africa: Denosa Welcomes the Signing of NHI Bill By President [press release]
COSATU
The Democratic Nursing Organisation of South Africa (DENOSA) warmly welcomes the signing of the National Health Insurance (NHI) Bill into law by President Cyril Ramaphosa today,… Read more »
Nigeria: Labour Rejects N48,000 Minimum Wage, Pulls Out From Negotiation Committee
Daily Trust
Members of the organised labour, on Wednesday, lampooned the federal government for offering Nigerian workers N48,000 minimum wage. Read more »
Nigeria: Kaduna Govt, China Sign MOU for Economic Cooperation
Daily Trust
Malam Uba Sani, the Governor of Kaduna State, had the honor of signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Hebei Province of the People's Republic of China. Read more »
Liberia: A Heroic Defense in Defense of Nationalist Stalwarts-a Case for Honouring True Liberian Heroes
New Dawn
In the swirling cauldron of Liberian politics, seasoned with the spices of social and economic strife and marinated in the juices of historical injustice, the true mettle of a… Read more »
Namibia: De Beers Operations Safe Amid Separation, Parent Company Says
Namibian
De Beers operations in Namibia will not be affected by the planned separation from its parent company, Anglo American. Read more »
Namibia: EU Ambassador Marks Europe Day in Namibia, Emphasises Green Hydrogen Partnership
Namibian
European Union (EU) ambassador to Namibia Ana Beatriz Martins hosted a reception at the union's residence in Windhoek to celebrate Europe Day on Tuesday. Read more »
Namibia: Swapo Company Denies Bankruptcy Claims
Namibian
The managing director of Gendev Fishing Resources, a fishing company partially owned by Swapo, says allegations that the company is on the brink of bankruptcy circulating on social… Read more »
Nigeria: Why We Walked Out of N48,000 Minimum Wage Talks With Federal Govt - TUC President
Leadership
President of the Trade Union Council of Nigeria (TUC), Festus Osifo, has said that the union walked out of negotiations meeting with the Federal Government due to government's… Read more »
Nigeria: Tinubu Commits to Reviving Oil Production, Economic Rebirth in Ogoniland
Leadership
President Bola Tinubu said his administration is committed to unlocking the human and natural resource potential of Ogoniland, while ensuring the environmental and economic… Read more »
Rwanda: Why Rwanda Plans to Set Up Tech to Monitor Land Use
New Times
Rwanda plans to use technology that can help to detect changes in land use, a move that is intended to help tackle deviation including encroachment on agriculture land, and ensure… Read more »
Rwanda: Govt Mulls Punishment for Landowners Who Permit Illegal Mining Activities
New Times
Landowners who allow persons without licenses to carry out mining activities on their land risk being punished if a related provision in a new draft law on mining and quarry… Read more »
Uganda: Angry Woman Confiscates Census Tablet Over Enumerator's Debt
Nile Post
Ms Jennifer Awori, a fish dealer based at Kisima II Island on Lake Victoria in Jinja City East, pounced on 34-year-old Annette Kibekityo, who owed her money. Read more »