April 18
Lesotho: Lnc Bemoans Malpractices By Nurses
Lesotho Times
...accuse some of operating illegal clinics Read more »
Lesotho: Former Minister Charged for Cattle Theft
Lesotho Times
FORMER Minister of Police and Public Safety, Lepota Sekola, has been slapped with stock theft charges for allegedly importing cattle from South Africa without proper documentation. Read more »
Lesotho: Moleko Speaks On Lesotho's First Ever Mining Indaba
Lesotho Times
WITH just a week before Lesotho's first ever mining indaba (Khotla) gets underway, Natural Resources Minister, Mohlomi Moleko, says the event's primary purpose is to explore means… Read more »
Lesotho: Marathoners Cry Foul Over Delayed Payments
Lesotho Times
MARATHONERS are crying foul after weeks of non-payment for their effort in the Bochelatsane Marathon. Read more »
Gambia: Govt to Implement Participatory Forest Management Scheme
The Point
The Minister for Environment, Climate Change and Natural Resources, Rohey John Manjang, has informed lawmakers that the forestry department is working on implementing a… Read more »
Nigeria: Man Gets Nine-Month Sentence for Assaulting Kai Officer in Lagos
Premium Times
For assaulting an enforcement officer and failing to use the pedestrian bridge, a Lagosian will spend nine months behind bars. Read more »
Nigeria: FG Sets Up Committee for Democracy Day Celebration
Leadership
Federal government has inaugurated a 17-man Inter-Ministerial Committee on 2024 Democracy Day Celebration charged with the responsibility of organising a memorable and befitting… Read more »
Lesotho: Vpl Title Contenders Face Tricky Schedules
Lesotho Times
WITH the Vodacom Premier League (VPL) edging to a fascinating ending, the remaining fixtures for each of the top three teams will play a crucial role in determining the league… Read more »
Burkina Faso: Burkina Faso Expels French Diplomats for 'Subversive Activities'
VOA
Burkina Faso's military junta has expelled three French diplomats for "subversive activities," according to a government statement Thursday. Read more »
Africa: What It Means to Be a Fighter
DW
Could you be a fighter? With kickboxing pros like Nigerian Jibrin Inuwa Baba, we look at what it means to fight your corner. Read more »
Liberia: Peal Welcomes New Leadership Team
Liberian Observer
The Professional Educators Association of Liberia (PEAL) proudly announced its newly elected leadership, with Madam Cecelia Cassel as its president. The induction ceremony took… Read more »
Ethiopia: Peaceful Means Is the Only Way Out [opinion]
Ethiopian Herald
The situation in Ethiopia is now trying but manageable if everyone is committed to ensure peace and stability as the issue itself badly requires the combined effort of all.… Read more »
Lesotho: FNB-Lesotho Launches Card Localization Scheme
Lesotho Times
FIRST National Bank (FNB)-Lesotho has officially launched its card localisation scheme aimed at enhancing financial inclusion and facilitating payments. Read more »
Kenya: Defending Champions City Suffer Penalty Exit in Champions League
Capital FM
Manchester City's hold on the Champions League was wrestled away by Real Madrid as they were beaten on penalties in a dramatic quarter-final at Etihad Stadium. Read more »
Uganda: SFC Soldier Jailed for Life for Aggravated Robbery
Nile Post
Crime and punishment | A military court has convicted a Special Forces Command (SFC) soldier of murder and handed him a life sentence. Read more »
Uganda: Alupo Calls for Expansion of Presidential Skilling Initiative
Nile Post
Vice-President Jessica Alupo has called for enhancement of the Presidential Skilling Initiative by incorporating additional assessment and training packages across the 19 hubs… Read more »
South Africa: The Ups and Occasional Downs of Learning How to Socialise Well in a Small Town [analysis]
Daily Maverick
So you're a fresh incomer to a dorp. What now? How do you socialise with your new tribe? Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zim Open Golf Tournament Launched
The Herald
The countdown to the 2024 edition of the FBC Zimbabwe Open Golf Championship is now underway as the flagship tournament was launched in Harare yesterday with an improved purse. Read more »
Zimbabwe: All Set for Inaugural Uhuru Foosball Championship
The Herald
Foosball or simply slug has been one of the major entertaining games at various shopping centres across the country since the country got its Independence 44 years ago. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Simba Bhora Win Inaugural Children's Party Cup
The Herald
Tadious Manyepo in MURAMBINDA Read more »
Zimbabwe: NRSL Secures Two-Year Partnership
The Herald
Northern Region Soccer League (NRSL) chairman Martin Kweza has hailed LM Auctions for coming on board to partner with the region in a two-year deal. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Zim's Renaissance - Progress, Promising Future Under President's Visionary Leadership
The Herald
Innocent Mujeri Herald Correspondent Read more »
Zimbabwe: War Veteran Narrates Road to Freedom, Recalls Brutal Chimoio Attack
The Herald
In 1975, when the liberation struggle was at its peak in Zimbabwe, many youths, fed up with the oppressive regime under the late Ian Smith, resolved to fight for their… Read more »
Zimbabwe: VP Mohadi Lights Independence Flame At Dzapasi Assembly Point
The Herald
Vice President Kembo Mohadi yesterday lit the Independence Flame at Dzapasi Assembly Point where he implored the nation to remain united and safeguard the gains of Independence. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Peterhouse Swimmers Gata, Njaravaza Shine in SA
The Herald
THE Peterhouse Group of Schools were yesterday bubbling with pride as they celebrated the stellar performances of two of their swimmers -- Villa Gata and Lorraine Njaravaza --… Read more »