MTHATHA, EASTERN CAPE – The death toll from the devastating floods that tore through parts of the Eastern Cape last week has climbed to 92, after two more bodies were …
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FG Launches REV-OP to Tackle Revenue Leakages and Boost Transparency
The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially launched the Revenue Optimisation and Assurance Project, popularly called REV-OP, as a new step to reduce revenue leakages, improve transparency, and strengthen Nigeria’s …
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Zimbabwe’s Parliament Divided Over Motion to Adopt National Ideology Framework
HARARE – Parliament is facing heated debate over a controversial motion introduced by ZANU PF MP Joseph Mapiki seeking the adoption of a National Ideology framework, a move opposition legislators …
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Banks Settle USSD Debts as Telcos Prepare to Start Deducting Charges from Airtime
Thirteen Nigerian commercial banks have finished paying their outstanding Unstructured Supplementary Service Data (USSD) debts to mobile network operators (MNOs). The remaining three banks have paid more than 95 percent …
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S.A. Police Launch Murder Probe After Walter Sisulu University Staff Member Gunned Down
EASTERN CAPE, SOUTH AFRICA – Police have opened a murder investigation following the fatal shooting of a Walter Sisulu University (WSU) staff member, whose body was discovered inside a parked …
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President Boakai Defends Use of Private Jet Amid Public Criticism and Economic Woes
MONROVIA, Liberia – Liberian President Joseph Boakai has responded to mounting criticism over his recent use of a private jet for international travel, stating that the decision was not motivated …
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South African Rand Drops Amid Iran-Israel Conflict
JOHANNESBURG, June 19 (Reuters) – The South African rand weakened in early Thursday trade, reflecting growing global risk aversion as the Iran-Israel conflict stretched into its seventh day and investors …
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Dirty Linens in Ugandan Hospitals Fuel Infection Risk, Experts Warn
A new health sector report has revealed alarming lapses in linen management across Uganda’s healthcare system, with 9 out of every 10 health facilities reportedly failing to follow proper hygiene …
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Tanzania Rejects Human Rights Violation Claims at UN Human Rights Council Session
The Government of Tanzania has firmly denied recent accusations of human rights violations raised by a representative of the East and Horn of Africa Human Rights Defenders Network. Speaking at …
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Zimbabwe Launches National Event-Based Surveillance Guidelines to Strengthen Public Health Security
The Government of Zimbabwe has officially unveiled its National Event-Based Surveillance (EBS) Guidelines, a major milestone aimed at enhancing the country’s capacity to detect and manage public health threats in …