April 23
Zimbabwe: Novelist Targets Promoting Children's Dreams
The Herald
Novelist Abraham Makamera is writing a book targeting children to help them with talent identification at a tender age in order to become experts in their areas of interest. Read more »
Nigeria: 11-Year-Old Girl Dies After Being Raped By Teacher
Daily Trust
The father of an 11-year-old girl who died after she was allegedly raped by a teacher in Dala LGA of Kano State has narrated how she died from complications she sustained during… Read more »
April 22
Africa: Meaningful Action to Prevent the Use of Explosive Weapons in Populated Areas Could Almost Halve Number of Child Casualties in Conflicts
Unicef
Between 2018 and 2022, explosive weapons were responsible for nearly half - 49.8 per cent - of the more than 47,500 instances of children killed and maimed that were verified by… Read more »
Nigeria: Wema Bank Earmarks N70m for Hackaholics Contest
Daily Trust
Wema Bank yesterday unveiled the 5th edition of its flagship youth and startup-focused tech competition, Hackaholics 5.0, with no fewer than 15,000 applicants being targeted. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Youths Vow to Safeguard Hard-Earned Freedom
The Herald
As Zimbabwe continues to bask in the glory of freedom from colonial rule and the just ended 44th independence celebrations, Zimbabwean youths have pledged to jealously safeguard… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mental Health Impact of Child Marriage, Teenage Pregnancies
The Herald
As discussed in previous articles, mental health is defined as a state of well-being in which an individual realises his or her potential, can cope with the normal stresses of… Read more »
April 21
Nigeria: Addressing the Challenge of Zero Dose Children in Nigeria
Daily Trust
In Nigeria, the issue of zero dose children (those who have not received any vaccination) is a pressing concern that demands urgent attention. Despite efforts to improve… Read more »
Nigeria: We Do Not Add Sugar to Infant Products in Nigeria - Nestle
Vanguard
Food and beverage company, Nestle Nigeria, has refuted the claims of an investigative report alleging that it (Nestle) was adding sugar to its infant milk and cereal products sold… Read more »
April 19
South Africa: Search Continues for Missing 6-Year-Old Joshlin Smith - South African News Briefs - April 19, 2024
allAfrica
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Zimbabwe: Ministry Orders Forensic Audit At Cimas
The Herald
The Ministry of Health and Child Care has ordered an independent forensic audit into the operations of Cimas following allegations of financial impropriety running into millions of… Read more »
April 18
Lesotho: Morai Speaks On Women, Child Abuse
Lesotho Times
--says one in three women have experienced GBV Read more »
Nigeria: Four in 10 Nigerian Children Trapped in Child Labour - NBS
Premium Times
"Stakeholders cannot ignore the urgency to act decisively to safeguard the rights and restore the childhood of the children trapped in child labour," ILO Country Director Vanessa… Read more »
Africa: Gavi and Unicef Welcome Approval of New Oral Cholera Vaccine [press release]
GAVI
Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance and UNICEF welcome the news that a new oral cholera vaccine (OCV), Euvichol-S, has now received WHO prequalification and can be made available to… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'Children Must Embrace Education for Development' [opinion]
The Herald
Education, through science and technology, is a tool of national development and economic growth that all children should embrace in line with the country's economic blueprint, the… Read more »
Zimbabwe: 'Alarming Rise' in Child Food Poisoning in SA
The Herald
The Gauteng Department of Health has cautioned the public about the spike in food poisoning cases, especially among children in the province. Read more »
Zimbabwe: First Lady Hosts Gota/Nhanga/ Ixhiba for Learners At Children's Party
The Herald
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April 17
South Africa: Social Media for Sex Education - South African Teens Explain How It Would Help Them [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Most teenagers dread talking about sex with their parents. Their parents feel the same way. In some societies it's considered taboo to even broach the subject. And, even where… Read more »
Nigeria: Coventry City FC Extends Opportunities to Nigerian Youths
Daily Trust
Coventry City are in partnership with some universities in the United Kingdom to get young talents in the UK and Nigeria and put them on the right track for football career growth. Read more »
Nigeria: Group Urges Leaders to Promote Unity in Diversity Among Youths
Leadership
National president Majlis Khuddam Ahmadiyya Muslim Youth Organisations (MKA) Nigeria, Abdur Roqib Akintunde Akinyemi yesterday called on the leaders to promote unity in diversity… Read more »
April 15
Africa: Statement to the African Committee of Experts On the Rights and Welfare of the Child [press release]
HRW
Chairperson of the African Committee of Experts on the Rights and Welfare of the Child, Honorable Members of the Committee, State Party representatives, civil society… Read more »
Africa: Our Research Suggests Eating an Unhealthy Breakfast Could Have a Similar Effect On Your Child's School Day As Having Nothing At All [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Many parents know it is important for their teenagers to have breakfast before they go to school. Even though young people can be reluctant to eat it, breakfast provides the energy… Read more »
April 10
Africa: Young People Are Getting Unhappier - a Lack of Childhood Freedom and Independence May Be Partly to Blame [analysis]
The Conversation Africa
Experts often highlight social media and harsh economic times as key reasons why young people are getting unhappier. And while those factors are important, I would like to… Read more »