The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) has once again increased the retail prices of diesel and...
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South Africa: How Fuel Hikes Impact the Price of Bread
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Nigeria: Nigerian Senator Launches Books On Experience With EFCC Trial, Governance
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Zimbabwe/Zambia: Zimbabwe, Zambia Learn Their Pool Opponents At CAF African Schools Football Championship
Exciting group stage encounters have been confirmed for the CAF African Schools Football Championship Zimbabwe 2026 following the official draw held in Harare on...
Nigeria: Nigeria Poised for Oil Windfall, but Faces Growth Slowdown, Inflation Shock – Report
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Nigeria: Union, Keystone, Polaris Banks Will Meet Capital Threshold, Actively Raising Funds – CBN
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) yesterday reassured Nigerians that Union Bank, Keystone Bank, and Polaris Bank have the capacity to meet the...
Uganda: Nankabirwa Assures of Fuel Stability Amid Price Pressures
The Minister for Energy and Mineral Development, Ruth Nankabirwa, has assured Parliament that Uganda has sufficient fuel reserves to last more than two...
Nigeria: Nigeria Pushes Strong Case for 2031 African Games As AUSC Evaluation Team Arrives
Nigeria has taken a significant step forward in its bid to host the 15th African Games in 2031, with the arrival of the African...
Nigeria: Patoranking Features Buju Banton in ‘African Soldier’
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Africa: Africa Risks Missing AI Revolution As UN Urges Borrowing to Close Infrastructure Gap
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Nigeria: ‘Can’t You See the Pattern?’ – Priscilla Ojo Defends Mother, Iyabo Ojo, Amid Premiere Controversies
Priscilla Ojo, daughter of Nollywood star Iyabo Ojo, has broken her silence following the wave of controversies that trailed the premiere of her mother's...
Zimbabwe: Bloody Start to Easter As Six Perish in Road Accident
The Easter holidays started off on a bloody note after six people were killed this Thursday morning following a crash along the Harare-Masvingo...
Malawi: MERA Defends Crushing Fuel Hike As Malawians Brace for Economic Shock
The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) has moved to justify a steep and punishing increase in fuel prices, pushing petrol to K6,672 per...
Nigeria: Kaduna Assembly Passes Bill to Establish State Electricity Regulatory Commission
The bill was passed after third reading, following the adoption of a report presented by the Chairman of the Joint Committee on Public...
Rwanda: IMF Agrees $250m Support to Help Rwanda Handle Economic Shocks
Rwanda has reached a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a $250 million (Rwf365 billion) support programme over the next...
Nigeria: ‘Why Can’t Pastors Lead Protests, Fight for Christians? – Portable Reacts to Jos Attacks
"Why can't pastors lead protests to Aso Rock? You can't harm a Muslim, and there won't be...
Nigeria: Why I Didn’t Release My Medical Report Earlier – Blessing CEO Speaks Amid Backlash
She also explained her health scare and the decisions behind her appeal for financial support as reactions continue...
Gambia: National Assembly Adjourns Amid Debate On Governance, Economy, Health and Term Limits
The National Assembly's adjournment debate on Wednesday, 1 April 2026, unfolded into a wide-ranging and deeply reflective session, as lawmakers from across the political...
Mozambique: Frelimo Demands Measures to Deal With Fuel Crisis
Maputo -- Mozambique's ruling Frelimo Party has demanded that the government take measures to deal with possible fuel...
Zimbabwe: Botha Mine’s Appeal Bid Questioned As Court-Ordered Inspection Goes Ahead
A legal dispute involving Botha Mine has intensified after the company filed a last-minute notice of appeal while authorities moved ahead with a court-ordered...
Zimbabwe: Sonja Eyes Private Jet As South Africa Court Battle Over Chivayo Assets Intensifies
Sonja Louise Madzikanda has approached the High Court of South Africa (Gauteng Division, Pretoria) seeking to have a luxury jet linked to her...
Nigeria: Infrastructure Gaps – Nigeria’s Silent Saboteur of Prosperity
Nigeria's destiny as an economic giant will be determined not only by acknowledging infrastructure gaps but by implementing targeted reforms such as upgrading...
Nigeria: Lagos State Govt Honours Autistic Cyclist, Kanyeyachukwu, for Setting Guinness World Record
*Donates N100m to his...
Sudan: Sudan and Escalating, Crippling Fuel Prices
Despite the ongoing inflation since the outbreak of the April 2023 war, Sudanese people in army-controlled areas are facing an increase in the...
Rwanda: IMF Cuts Rwanda’s Growth Forecast to 6.8% Amid Middle East Conflict
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has lowered Rwanda's economic growth forecast for 2026, pointing to the effects of the ongoing conflict in the...
Sudan: Sudan Urged to Lift Constraints On Aviation Revenues As Khartoum Airport Reopens
Khartoum -- Sudan's tentative return to normal air traffic has prompted calls for the government to loosen its grip on aviation revenues, as officials...
China Toughens Critical Infrastructure Defenses With Major Update to Cybersecurity Law
China has significantly raised the stakes for data protection and critical infrastructure oversight with the formal implementation of its newly revised Cybersecurity Law. The update, which...
Chinese Surveillance State Plays Consumer Advocate in Latest App Purge
In a display of performative digital hygiene, China’s National Network Security Center, in collaboration with the Ministry of Public Security, released its latest “blacklist” on...