Invest in Human and Financial Capital to drive sustainable industrialization, SADC urged

LUANDA (ANGOLA)- – Africa should boost investment in human and financial capital to accelerate its sustainable industrialization and economic growth, Antonio Pedro, acting Executive Secretary of the Economic Commission for Africa said... Read more »

 Ghana imposes 10% tax on lottery winnings

Ghana has imposed a 10% tax on betting and lottery winnings effective from Tuesday. The Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) says the new withholding tax on all betting, games and lottery wins will... Read more »

 Zimbabwe police arrest 40 opposition campaigners

Police in Zimbabwe have arrested 40 members of an opposition coalition who were campaigning ahead of elections next week. They were detained in the Glenview suburb of the capital, Harare, on Tuesday.... Read more »

Morocco’s numerous court cases against internet users: AMDH

The Moroccan Association for Human Rights (AMDH) said in a report on Thursday 3 August 2023 it has documented “dozens of cases of legal proceedings” against internet users over the past two... Read more »

Niger coup : Bazoum warns of a rebound in terrorism

 (AFP) “I am writing this as a hostage. Niger is under attack by a military junta trying to overthrow our democracy, and I am just one of the citizens who by the... Read more »

Ukraine war: Putin says Russia does not reject peace talks

Russian President Vladimir Putin has said he does not reject the idea of peace talks on Ukraine. Speaking after meeting African leaders in St Petersburg, he said African and Chinese initiatives could... Read more »

Netanyahu won’t commit to abiding by ruling if Supreme Court blocks controversial law

Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has refused to say if he would abide by any potential Supreme Court ruling striking down his controversial judicial reform law, as Israelis agonize over a looming... Read more »

Tanzania: National Strategy for Great Green Wall Initiative in Offing

 Tanzania is getting closer to have a national strategy and action plan for the implementation of the Great Green Wall initiative aimed at combating climate change, halt desertification and transforming lives of... Read more »

Ruto meets top Chinese diplomat Wang Yi, commits to foster cooperation

 NAIROBI- Kenya is keen on strengthening its relations with China to spur economic growth in the country. President William Ruto said the Government will work closely with China on infrastructure development, climate... Read more »

Nigeria: NNPCL, UTM Offshore sign agreement to build Nigeria’s first floating gas plant

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) on Thursday signed a Heads of Terms (HoT) agreement with UTM Offshore Limited for the construction of the nation’s first indigenous floating liquified natural gas... Read more »