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admin - November 2, 2024

Nigeria Sets Date For Take-off Of $5 Billion Africa Energy Bank

By Gwamkat Gwamzhi, Nigeria        The Federal Government has set 28th January 2025 as the deadline for the operationalisation of the $5 billion Africa Energy Bank in Abuja, the nation’s capital city.      Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Petroleum Resources and Executive Board Member representing Nigeria at the African Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO),  […]
admin - November 2, 2024

MALAWI: Karonga Chitipa Cultural Heritage Festival Celebrates Unity And Diversity

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi        The annual Karonga Chitipa Cultural Heritage Festival is underway at Mbande Hill in Karonga District, embracing the theme “Unity in Diversity, Respect, and Justice for All.”    The event has attracted large crowds from across the region, uniting the Karonga and Chitipa communities in a vibrant celebration of […]
admin - November 2, 2024

Coalition Urges President Tinubu to Address Rising Attacks on Journalists in Nigeria

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria        The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID), Citizens Gavel, and a coalition of 85 journalists, media practitioners, and civil society organisations have made an urgent appeal to President Bola Tinubu to address the escalating attacks on journalists in Nigeria.      The statement, signed by Busola Ajibola, […]
admin - November 2, 2024

NIGERIA: EndBadGovernanceProtest: Suspects Fainting In Court Is Deliberate And Scripted – Nigerian Police

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria        Following a widespread backlash from Nigerians regarding a viral video showing young suspects arrested during the #EndBadGovernance protests appearing malnourished with some fainting, the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has said that the fainting was scripted, deliberate and for media attention.     In a statement issued on the […]
admin - November 2, 2024

Botswana: Duma Boko becomes President Elect after 58 years of One-Party Rule.

By Jumoke Ogbe, Abuja Nigeria     The ruling party in Botswana, the BDP (Botswana Democratic Party) lost out in the latest election that was conducted in Botswana on October 30, 2024. The BDP has been the ruling party since Botswana gained independence in 1966.   The UDC (Umbrella for Democratic change) the opposition party […]
admin - November 1, 2024

Kenyan President, Ruto Directs Directorate Of Criminal Investigations To Investigate Rising Femicide Cases

   By Lisbeth Micheni,Kenya     Kenyan President, William Ruto, inspecting a guard of honour at the Kenya Forest Service cadets pass out parade in Gilgil, Nakuru on Monday, directed the homicide detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) to initiate an immediate probe into the deaths of several women and girls witnessed in […]
admin - November 1, 2024

NAFDAC Warns Nigerians Against Fake Condoms In Circulation

Onoja Baba, Nigeria       The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued a public alert regarding the sale and distribution of an unregistered brand of condoms, identified as “Foula Condoms,” across Nigeria. According to NAFDAC, officials from its Post-Marketing Surveillance directorate recently discovered the unauthorized condoms—packaged in sets […]
admin - November 1, 2024

Cybersecurity Awareness Month Kicks Off In Malawi

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi   Malawi has begun observing Cybersecurity Awareness Month, with a focus on protecting citizens from rampant money fraud, particularly in rural areas where mobile phone scams are prevalent.      The Malawi Communication Regulatory Authority (MACRA) is leading the initiative under the theme “Protecting Your Digital World Together.”     President […]
admin - November 1, 2024

Embracing AI: Key To Unlocking Malawi’s Business Potential

By Smile Hamilton, Malawi       Renowned Ugandan marketer and researcher, Nazala Mwaura believes Malawian businesses can achieve remarkable success by leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI).     Mwaura, Chief Growth Officer at Ipsos Sub-Saharan Africa, emphasised that Malawi’s 25% online population provides a solid foundation for AI adoption.     Speaking at the ongoing […]
admin - November 1, 2024

NIGERIA: Just In: VDM Faces Court Over Alleged Impersonation, FCT Police Command Leads Prosecution

By Onoja Baba, Nigeria       Mr. Martins Otse, popularly known as VeryDarkMan (VDM), is to appear in court today over allegations of impersonation following the release of a viral video in which he is seen wearing a Nigeria Police Force (NPF) uniform without authorization.      The Nigeria Police Force in a post […]
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