May 06
Uganda: Census - Govt Declares Friday Public Holiday
Nile Post
The government has declared Friday May 10 a public holiday to enable citizens to fully participate in the sixth National Housing and Population Census. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Motorists Now Able to Buy Petrol, Diesel Using New ZiG Currency
New Zimbabwe
IN a major climbdown, Zimbabwean authorities, initially jittery to force petroleum dealers to accept the new ZiG currency, have announced motorists can now buy petrol and diesel… Read more »
Sudan: Early Warning Systems Network Warns of Famine
Dabanga
In its latest Sudan Food Security Alert, the Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET) warns that parts of the country are facing a risk of Famine as the ongoing war between… Read more »
Malawi: Govt Delay to Table Judicial Service Administration Bill Worries Malawi Law Society
Nyasa Times
The Malawi Law Society (MLS) says the delay in tabling the Constitution (Amendment) Bill alongside the Judicial Service Administration Bill both of 2023, is heavily impacting on… Read more »
Africa: Women and Girls in Mozambique to Benefit From New Initiative Combatting Gender-Based Violence [press release]
World Bank
Women and girls in Mozambique are set to benefit from a new initiative to address Gender-based Violence (GBV), approved by the World Bank Board of Directors on April 30. The… Read more »
Nigeria: Gunmen Invade Ebonyi Community, Kill Monarch
Premium Times
The police have confirmed the attack and killing of the monarch. Read more »
Mozambique: Terrorists Raid Mazeze Administrative Post
AIM
A group of Islamist terrorists has raided Mazeze administrative post, in Chiúre district, in the northern Mozambican province of Cabo Delgado. Read more »
Nigeria: Discos Announce Tariff Reduction for Band a Customers
Premium Times
The distribution companies said customers in Band A will now pay N206.80/kwh from N225/kwh. Read more »
Nigeria: More Defection Hits Ebonyi PDP As Ngele, Ogbaga, Others Join APC
Vanguard
Prominent members of the opposition Peoples Democratic Party, PDP, in Ebonyi State, have defected to the ruling All Progressives Congress, APC. Read more »
Nigeria: Edo Assembly Speaker Suspends Three Over Alleged Impeachment Plot
Vanguard
THE Speaker of Edo House of Assembly, Rt. Hon Blessing Agbebaku on Monday during plenary suspended three lawmakers over alleged plot to impeach him and other Principal officer's… Read more »
Kenya: NCPB MD Sent Home Amid Fertilizer Scandal, Replaced By Samuel Kirogo
Capital FM
The National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) has suspended Joseph Kimote as MD amid fertilizer scandal charges. Read more »
South Africa: Kolisi and Springboks Take Home Largest Haul From the SA Sports Awards
Daily Maverick
The Springboks took home six awards and SA Rugby two at the SA Sports Awards on Sunday night. Read more »
South Africa: Under-Threat Cape Wild Horses Returned to Their Wetland Home
Daily Maverick
After many months of planning the free-roaming herd near Hermanus has been safely moved back to its original home near the Bot River estuary. Read more »
Uganda: Ugandans Held Captive in Myanmar Freed
Nile Post
Some of the Ugandans who had been held captive by rebels in Myanmar have been freed, the Ministry of Internal Affairs has said. Read more »
South Africa: Pandor On Working Visit to Equatorial Guinea
SAnews.gov.za
International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Dr Naledi Pandor, is on a two-day working visit to Republic of Equatorial Guinea. Read more »
Nigeria: Yemi Alade Tackles Lagos Govt Over House Demolition
Premium Times
"The singer sought an answer for the initial approval of the demolished building in Mende Villa 1". Read more »
Somalia: Turkish Food Aid to Injured Soldiers' Families in Mogadishu
Radio Dalsan
These soldiers were injured during a recent security operation and are currently undergoing treatment at the renowned Recep Tayyip Erdogan Training and Research Hospital. Read more »
Uganda: Speaker Among Presses for Expedited Repair On Karuma Bridge
Nile Post
Parliament has urged the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) to prioritise and expedite the repair work on Karuma Bridge to minimize delays faced by road users during the… Read more »
Uganda: Urgent Repairs for Karuma Bridge
Nile Post
Heavy rains have revealed a hidden threat on a vital Ugandan artery - the Karuma Bridge. Though no surface cracks were found, the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) discovered… Read more »
Uganda: Kabaka Still Abroad for Treatment - Mayiga
Nile Post
Many, especially on social media had pressed Katikkiro Mayiga to address concerns regarding the Kabaka's whereabouts. Read more »
Uganda: National Census - Ugandans in Diaspora to Be Counted Digitally, Says UBOS
Nile Post
The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has revealed that Ugandans living abroad will be recorded during the forthcoming national census. Read more »
South Africa: The 6th Parliament's Speakers' Forum Ready to Hand Over the Reins [document]
Parliament of South Africa
The Speakers' Forum had its last meeting on Friday, 3 March to wrap up the work of the 6th parliamentary term and plan for the transition to the seventh Parliament. Read more »
Africa: Industry Engagement Forum in Lagos Aims to Increase Health Product Manufacturing in Africa
UNITAID
The 2024 Industry Engagement Forum, themed "Unlocking Healthcare Value Chains and Driving Investment through Partnerships: Accelerating Equitable Access to Quality-Assured… Read more »
South Africa: Administrator Addresses Alleged Outstanding Payments for Private Student Accommodation
SAnews.gov.za
National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) Administrator, Freeman Nomvalo, has assigned staff to urgently address concerns around the outstanding payments for private student… Read more »
South Africa: High-Risk People Encouraged to Get Flu Vaccination
SAnews.gov.za
As South Africa enters the winter season, Gauteng Health and Wellness MEC, Nomantu Nkomo-Ralehoko, has encouraged the public, especially people at high risk of severe influenza, to… Read more »