March 05
Nigeria: Govt to Mitigate Fraud, Governance Failures With New Code
Daily Trust
The Financial Reporting Council has said the Nigeria Public Sector Governance Code (NPSGC) shall help mitigate risks such as fraud, misuse of funds, and governance failures which… Read more »
Nigeria: Ogoni Demands Licensing of Indigenous Companies As Condition for Oil Exploration
Daily Trust
The people of Ogoni ethnic nationality have called on the federal government to grant indigenous companies of Ogoni extraction licences to drill oil. Read more »
Zimbabwe: SA-Based Conglomerate to Build U.S.$15m Mall in Harare
The Herald
South African-based conglomerate CJ Global Express Group Unlimited is set to build a state-of-the-art mall in Sandton Hydon Park, west of the capital city of Harare. Read more »
Zimbabwe: Transformed Border Tackles Environment Pollution Issues
The Herald
Picture this: As you approach the border, you are greeted by a clean, modern facility with strategically placed litter bins and clear, eye-catching signs encouraging proper waste… Read more »
Nigeria: How Nigeria's Former Immigration Chief Parradang Died in Abuja - Police
Premium Times
According to the police, Mr Parradang checked into the hotel, paying N22,000 for one night's stay. Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda Criticises Germany, Canada Over Stance On DR Congo Crisis
New Times
The Government of Rwanda has criticised Canada and Germany over their positions on the ongoing conflict in eastern DR Congo, accusing both countries of ignoring the root causes of… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Makandiwa Calls for Return of G40 Members, Says They Are Harmless
New Zimbabwe
Popular cleric Emmanuel Makandiwa says President Emmerson Mnangagwa should allow the safe return of the defeated Zanu PF faction, G40, labelling them harmless. Read more »
Namibia: First Fistball Tournament At Swakop
Namibian
The first fistball tournament of the year takes place on Saturday at the SFC sport ground in Swakopmund. Read more »
Namibia: Otjozondjupa, Omaheke Prepare for Newspaper Cup
Namibian
The Otjozondjupa and Omaheke regions will this weekend hold trials for coveted places in their respective Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup teams. Read more »
Namibia: Hanekom Conquers Southern African Challenge
Namibian
Namibia's top junior squash player Francois Hanekom excelled at the Technifibre Bloemfontein Open over the weekend, winning the gold medal in the boys under 14 category. Read more »
Liberia: CBL Hosts Validation Workshop On Draft Insurance Act
Liberian Observer
As a crucial step toward establishing the National Insurance Commission of Liberia, the Central Bank of Liberia (CBL) on Wednesday, March 5, begins a three-day validation workshop… Read more »
Liberia: MOH Launches Birth Registration Training to Strengthen Liberia's Crvs System
Liberian Observer
The Ministry of Health (MOH), through its Bureau of Vital Statistics, has launched a nationwide Birth Registration Training Program aimed at improving birth registration rates and… Read more »
Zimbabwe: All Set for Opening of 2025 Tobacco Marketing Season
The Herald
It is all systems go for today's opening of this year's tobacco maketing season at the Tobacco Sales Floor in Harare. Read more »
Liberia: Dr. Kpoyo Mute
New Dawn
The Health Minister and her team at the MOH have been accused by the Kingdom Business Incorporated (KBI) of manipulating the bidding process and hand-picking illegal contractors in… Read more »
Liberia: Even the Dead Are Not Spared
New Dawn
Family members woke up early Tuesday morning to the horrible news of their loved ones' graves being damaged with corpses thrown in open as burial cloths and caskets for recent… Read more »
Zimbabwe: Mutare Dealer Faces Attempted Murder Charges
The Herald
Edward Muhamba, a dealer based in Mutare, has been arrested and charged with three counts of attempted murder after allegedly petrol bombing a house in the Greenside suburb while… Read more »
Mauritius: Ekaterina, a Legal Alien in Tyack, a Symbol of Resilience
L'Express
This article is a special dedication on International Women's Day 2025. Read more »
Uganda: Stray Goats, Cows Chew Up What Is Left of Soroti City's Greens
Nile Post
The increasing presence of stray goats and cows in Soroti City has raised concerns among residents, who are pointing fingers at local authorities for failing to address the issue. Read more »
Ghana: Gbese Traditional Council Honours U.S. Ambassador
Ghanaian Times
The United States Ambassador to Ghana, Virginia Evelyn Palmer, was yesterday honoured by the Gbese Traditional Council at a colourful ceremony at the palace of the Gbese Mantse,… Read more »
Ghana: Etranzact Named 2024 Fintech Company of the Year
Ghanaian Times
eTranzact Ghana, a leading digital payments service provider, has been named Fintech Company of the Year at the 4th Ghana Fintech Awards. Read more »
Liberia: Ethics, What Leadership Ought to Be [book review]
Liberian Observer
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Africa: Anne-Marie Nguessan - the Architect of the Elephants' Image
CAF
In the shadow of the spotlight that illuminated the achievements of the Elephants of Côte d'Ivoire at the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), one woman worked… Read more »
March 04
Burundi: Burundi's First Plastic Surgeon Paves the Way for a New Era in Healthcare
allAfrica
"Being the first plastic and reconstructive surgeon in my country is a great honour," Dr. Baramburiye said. "But it's also a huge load on my shoulders, a lot of pressure." Read more »
Africa: 'No Money, No Programs' - Funding the Future of Smiles in Africa [interview]
allAfrica
"We never said no. We just said, 'How?' What drove us, the most important thing that drove us, were the children. These were lives that we could change." Read more »
Tanzania: Groundbreaking Health Intervention in Tanzania Cuts Maternal And Newborn Deaths
allAfrica
A revolutionary health intervention program in Tanzania, which focuses on improving the quality of care during birth, is significantly reducing the rates of maternal and newborn… Read more »
