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Zimbabwe: Government Warns Trade Unions Over Compliance
The government has warned that it will suspend trade unions that fail to comply with labour laws after a verification exercise found that seven...
Zimbabwe: One Dead, Three Injured in Shurugwi Mine Violence
One person has died, three others have been injured and five excavators have been set on fire following an outbreak of violence at Chenxi...
Africa: Africa’s Leading Women Footballers Feature Prominently Among CAF Awards 2026 Nominees
Some of Africa's leading women footballers, including former winners and emerging talents Marie Ngah Manga, Michaely Bihina and Monique Ngock, alongside established stars Temwa...
Africa: How Many More COPs Before Climate Promises Become Action?
Every year before COP, the same question surfaces: what is the one thing Africa needs from this...
Ghana: Keta Gets Two New Chps Compounds to Improve Healthcare
The Volta Regional Minister, Mr James Gunu, has inaugurated two newly constructed Community-based Health Planning and Services (CHPS) compounds at Seva and Tengeykope-Anyrawase...
Uganda: Bus Operators Hike Fares, Warn of More Increases in December
Bus operators in Kampala have increased transport fares following a sharp rise in fuel prices, adding to the cost of travel for passengers...
Somalia: Somalia Condemns Israel’s Appointment of Ambassador to Hargeisa, Embassy Construction Move
Mogadishu -- Somalia's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has strongly condemned Israel's reported appointment of an ambassador to Hargeisa and the laying...
Nigeria: Review – Davido Finds Gospel Footing With Kirk Franklin On ‘Hope in You’
The cross-genre collaboration explores faith, doubt and vulnerability through contemporary gospel and Nigerian...
Nigeria: Arokodare Earns Two Ajax Goal of the Month Nominations
The Nigerian forward enjoyed a productive month with the Dutch giants, featuring in six matches and finding the net four times to strengthen...
Nigeria: Brazil Vs Nigeria – Five Players Who Could Decide Crucial Semi-Final Showdown
The performances of Ijirigho, Umejiaku and Adegbuyi could prove crucial to Nigeria's chances, while Greise Kelly and Helena represent two of Brazil's biggest...
Kenya: Jubilee Takes Investment Advisory Services to Mt. Kenya Region
Nairobi -- Jubilee Asset Management Limited has opened a financial advisory centre in Meru, expanding its services to the Mt. Kenya and Upper...
Kenya: Bamburi Pushes for Low-Carbon Cement in Public Infrastructure Projects
Nairobi -- Bamburi Cement is pushing for the adoption of low-carbon cement in public infrastructure projects, seeking to expand demand for environmentally friendly...
Malawi: Malawian Alexander Matambo Named UK Future Leader At 2026 Ethnicity Awards
Malawian professional Alexander Matambo has been named Future Leader at the 2026 Ethnicity Awards, a national ceremony in Britain that honours contributions to...
Malawi: Bride Says Ceelooks Salon Ruined Her Wedding Day With Poor Wig Installation
A bride's wedding-day beauty disaster has sparked an online backlash against a Malawian salon after she claimed a poorly installed wig left her...
Malawi: Malawi Unveils Electric Mobility and Net-Metering Regulations
Malawi has introduced its first regulatory framework for electric mobility and new rules governing net metering, in a move aimed at accelerating the...
South Africa: Behind the Leadership Crisis At Numsa
Fight between Irvin Jim and his rivals goes way...
Tanzania: CAF Impressed With Tanzania’s Afcon Preps
Dar es Salaam -- THE Confederation of African Football (CAF) has expressed satisfaction with the progress of Tanzania's preparations for the 2027 Africa...
Tanzania: Kiruswa – Mine Licence Holders Have No Royalty Mandate
Dodoma -- MINING royalties are collected through official government systems, with mine and pit owners having no mandate to impose or collect the...
Nigeria: 2baba Announces First Album in Six Years
The singer first teased the project on social media in August, describing it as a reflection of his experiences and continued presence in...
Uganda: Airtel Uganda Celebrates Kyaggwe’s Historic Airtel Masaza Cup Victory
Kampala -- Airtel Uganda has hailed the ongoing partnership with the Buganda Kingdom, stating that the Masaza Cup is more than a football...
Kenya: International Rock Icon Jack White Is Set to Bring His Electrifying Live Show to Nairobi
One of the most influential and distinctive artists of his generation, Jack White, presented by AfricaCentric Entertainment (ACE) in collaboration with Snowball Industries...
Uganda: Bugisu Resettlement Audit Flags Potential Shs60bn in Inflated Claims
A government verification exercise in the Elgon sub-region has uncovered significant discrepancies in beneficiary lists for the landslide resettlement programme, with inflated entries...
Mozambique: Mozambique and Qatar Interested in Strengthening Cooperation in Labour
Maputo -- The governments of Mozambique and Qatar have expressed interest in strengthening economic and labour cooperation, including the recruitment of Mozambican workers to...
Tanzania: Cricket Scores Big in Samia’s First Year
Dar es Salaam -- AS President Samia Suluhu marks one year since she was sworn in for her current term on November 3,...
Tanzania: Samia Era Spurs Tanzania’s Sporting Rise
Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA'S sporting landscape is gaining international recognition, with national teams and individual athletes reaching milestones that have strengthened the...
Tanzania: Power Expansion Brings Hope to Rural Communities
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East Africa: EAC Seeks Regional Framework to Monitor Roaming Charges
The East African Community (EAC) is seeking a regional framework to monitor roaming charges and ensure mobile operators comply with the One Network...
Ghana: Black Maidens Return Home After FIFA U-17 World Cup Exploits
The Black Maidens have returned home after an impressive performance at the FIFA U-17 Women's World Cup Morocco...
Ghana: Valco Returns to Profitability After $13m Loss
THE Volta Aluminium Company Limited (VALCO) has recorded a significant financial turnaround, posting positive Earnings Before Interest, Taxes, Depreciation and Amortisation (EBITDA) of...