The Consumers Association of Malawi (CAMA) has challenged all presidential aspirants in the September 16, 2025, general elections to give clear and practical answers on how they will fund and …
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Malawi Begins Clearing 100,000 Passport Backlog
After years of frustration and long delays, Malawians can finally breathe a sigh of relief as the government has started clearing a massive passport backlog that left thousands stranded without …
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DemocracyGovernanceLeadershipPolitics
Governor Alia Hails Alfred Emberga as New Benue Speaker, Pledges Support for Assembly
Governor Hyacinth Alia has congratulated Alfred Emberga on his emergence as the new Speaker of the Benue State House of Assembly following an emergency plenary held in Makurdi on Sunday, …
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EconomyLaw and JusticePoliticsPublic PolicySouth Africa
Cape Town faces new court case over property-linked tariffs
The City of Cape Town in South Africa is heading for another major legal battle as its new tariff structure for water, sanitation, and city cleaning services comes under fresh …
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AfricaConflictEconomyGovernanceOil & GasPolitics
President Kiir Sacks South Sudan Finance Minister as Economy Faces Deepening Crisis
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir Mayardit has dismissed the country’s finance minister, continuing a pattern of frequent changes in the top economic post as the nation struggles with rising inflation, …
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The Speaker of the Ekiti State House of Assembly, Adeoye Aribasoye, has restated the commitment of the Assembly to advancing agribusiness in the state, describing agriculture as the foundation for …
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EconomyGovernanceLabourPoliticsPublic PolicySocial Issues
Peter Obi Kicks Against Proposed Salary Increase for Politicians
Former presidential candidate and Labour Party leader, Mr Peter Obi, has strongly criticised the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) over its proposal to increase the salaries of political …
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Syrian Embassy Reopens in Tripoli After 13 Years
The Tripoli-based Libyan government has confirmed the reopening of the Syrian Embassy in Tripoli after more than 13 years of closure, marking a fresh step in restoring diplomatic ties between …
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GovernanceNational AssemblyPoliticsPublic PolicySocial Welfare
National Assembly Clerk Seeks Special Salary Structure for Legislative Aides
The Clerk to the National Assembly, Kamoru Ogunlana, has called for the creation of a separate salary structure and working conditions for legislative aides attached to lawmakers in the Senate …
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CorruptionEconomyGovernanceInfrastructurePoliticsPublic Finance
Wike Denies Owing N5.2bn, Blames Civil Servants for Illegal Contracts
The Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, has dismissed claims by local contractors that his administration owes them N5.2 billion, saying the debts were from irregular contracts awarded …