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Sat, 15 Jan 2022 10:53:37 GMT
Nigeria: Top Women Making Waves in Medical Profession
[Leadership] It's a fact that to succeed in a male-dominated world, women who dare to venture into any professional field, especially in the health sector, need to go the extra mile against stereotypes. Refusing to be relegated to the kitchen and the...

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 09:31:55 GMT
Africa: Shame of Rich Countries Sending Expired Vaccines to Africa
[Capital FM] There is growing apprehension in many African countries regarding Covid-19 vaccines donated by rich countries. Millions of doses shipped to the continent have short shelf-life leading to expiry before deployment; a fact that is now compo...

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 09:22:30 GMT
Zimbabwe: International Trade Union Confederation Petitions Mnangagwa Over Arrested Teachers
[New Zimbabwe] THE International Trade Union Confederation (ITUC) has urged President Emmerson Mnangagwa to urgently release the teachers who were arrested during a flash demonstration last week amid urgent calls to respect citizens' rights.

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 09:15:20 GMT
Zimbabwe: Gukurahundi - Apology Alone Not Enough, Says Pressure Group
[New Zimbabwe] A BULAWAYO based pressure group advocating for Gukurahundi reparation says has welcomed Matabeleland South Chiefs' demands on government to apologise publicly over the Gukurahundi atrocities but said mere apology will not bring any clo...

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 09:59:11 GMT
Egypt/Guinea Bissau: Egypt Beat Guinea Bissau and Rekindle Hope
[CAF] A goal from captain Mohamed Salah (69') gave Egypt victory over Guinea-Bissau in the second round of Group D of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroon 2021.

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 09:55:48 GMT
Nigeria/Sudan: Super Eagles See Off Sudan to Progress to the Last 16
[CAF] The Super Eagles of Nigeria progressed to the last 16 of the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations, Cameroon 2021 with 3-1 victory over Sudan in Group D.

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 09:29:17 GMT
Egypt: Sisi Calls for Developing African Strategy to Dry Up Terrorism Finance
[Egypt Online] President Abdel Fattah El Sisi has called for drawing up a clear-cut African strategy for eradicating extremism and terrorism and drying up their sources of financing.

Sat, 15 Jan 2022 12:05:45 GMT
Africa: Africa's Cannabis Market to Hit U.S.$7.1 Billion By 2023
[The Exchange] Africa's medicinal cannabis market will be worth $7.1 billion by 2023.

Sat, 15 Jan 2022 11:05:37 GMT
Nigeria: Who Must Be President of Nigeria?
[Premium Times] Nobody in a democracy has an entitlement to occupy a political office, outside the framework of democratically held elections.

Sat, 15 Jan 2022 11:03:56 GMT
Nigeria/Sudan: Afcon 2021 - Nigeria V Sudan: Three Mistakes Super Eagles Must Avoid
[Premium Times] There are almost 100 places between Nigeria and Sudan in the FIFA ranking

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 09:48:38 GMT
Kenya: Kenya's Diaspora Remittances Hit Record High of Sh39.7bn in December
[Capital FM] Nairobi Kenya -- Diaspora remittances to Kenya hit an all-time high of USD 350.6 million(Sh39.7billion) in December, as Kenyans abroad sent home money for the festivities, the Central Bank of Kenya has revealed.

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 09:37:59 GMT
Nigeria: Don't Sell Central Hospital, Library Complexes, Agbomhere Tells Obaseki
[This Day] A former governorship aspirant of the All Progressives Congress, Chief Blessing Agbomhere, has asked Governor Godwin Obaseki to halt sale of Benin Central hospital and Edo State Library complexes.

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 09:25:12 GMT
Zimbabwe: Kirsty Coventry Under Fire Over All-White Hockey Team
[New Zimbabwe] YOUTH, Sports, Arts and Recreation minister Kirsty Coventry has come under fire from stakeholders following the selection of all white senior women's hockey team to represent Zimbabwe in the Africa Cup of Nations in Accra, Ghana.

Sat, 15 Jan 2022 12:18:00 GMT
Ghana/Gabon: Allevinah Denies Black Stars Victory, Ugly Scenes Ensue
[Premium Times] Ghana conceded a late goal that dims their chance of getting to the second round

Sat, 15 Jan 2022 11:04:15 GMT
Kenya: Court Suspends Leasing of Mumias Sugar Company
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The High Court has suspended any further leasing of Mumias Sugar Company properties pending the hearing and determination of a suit filed by aggrieved sugar cane farmers.

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 09:50:44 GMT
Nigeria: Illegal Refinery - NSCDC Disbands Rivers Anti-Vandal Unit, Probes Operations
[This Day] The Commandant General of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Dr. Ahmed Audi has disbanded the anti-vandal unit of Rivers State Command following allegation that the unit was aiding and abetting of vandals and illegal bunkers...

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 09:49:48 GMT
Nigeria: New Edo Refinery, Energy Park for Inauguration in March
[This Day] Duport Midstream Company Limited (DMCL) and First City Monument Bank (FCMB) Limited have revealed that the ongoing construction of Energy Park located in Egbokor, Orhionmwon Local Government Area (LGA), Edo State would be ready for inaugur...

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 09:47:39 GMT
Ethiopia: Gondar Readies to Welcome Epiphany Guests
[Ethiopian Herald] ADDIS ABABA - All the preparation has been finalized to colorfully mark the Ethiopian Epiphany (Timket) in Gondar city of the Amhara State with the great attendance of the Diaspora community, the Ministry of Tourism disclosed.

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 09:47:36 GMT
Ethiopia: Young Entrepreneurs' Effort Is Promising to Tackle the Employment Challenge
[Ethiopian Herald] Scholars agree that young entrepreneurs can be part of the solution to the national employment challenge if they get strong support and encouragement from the government and the general public. They also recommend that there are co...

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 09:43:41 GMT
Tanzania: VP Orders Waste Firm's Contract Termination
[Daily News] VICE- PRESIDENT Dr Philip Mpango has expressed dissatisfaction with the cleaning services offered by Green Waste Company in Dodoma City, ordering for termination of the company's contract due to its failure to carry out its duties effect...

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 09:43:41 GMT
Tanzania: Miners Urged to Get Covid Vaccination
[Daily News] THE National Institute for Medical Research (NIMR) has urged mine workers in the country to get vaccinated against Covid-19 because their work requires healthy people.

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 09:43:41 GMT
Tanzania: Kalambo DC Wants Form One Pupils to Report to School On Monday
[Daily News] KALAMBO District Commissioner (DC) in Rukwa region, Ms Tano Mwela has ordered all pupils who have been selected to join Form One this year to report to their respective secondary schools on Monday as schools reopen.

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 09:43:41 GMT
Tanzania: Govt Studies Tourism Contribution in GDP
[Daily News] THE Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism is conducting a study to establish the level of contribution of tourism sector into the country's Gross Domestic Product (GDP).

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 09:40:27 GMT
Nigeria: Five Factors Will Determine #nigeriadecides2023
[Premium Times] Nigeria's 2023 election could be a tragic farce with deadly consequences for the country and beyond.

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 09:29:17 GMT
Egypt: Faculty of Dentistry Hospital At Assiut University
[Egypt Online] President Abdel-Fattah El-Sisi on 22/12/2021 inaugurated over video conference the Faculty of Dentistry Hospital at Assiut University. It is the largest specialized hospital in the Egyptian universities.

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 09:25:42 GMT
Zimbabwe: ZCTU Takes Teachers' Persecution to TNF
[New Zimbabwe] THE Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) has vowed to escalate the quashing of the teachers' demonstration to the Tripartite Negotiation Forum (TNF).

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 09:24:13 GMT
Zimbabwe: Police Crackdown Leaves Commuters Stranded
[New Zimbabwe] SCORES of commuters in Bulawayo were left stranded following an intensive crackdown all vehicles with no registration plates or Temporary Identification Cards (TICs) conducted by the police, Vehicle Inspection Department (VID) and Zimb...

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 09:23:00 GMT
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Warns Brawling Lieutenants
[New Zimbabwe] PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has warned his senior Zanu PF lieutenants against indiscipline ahead of upcoming legislative and municipal by-elections.

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 09:20:01 GMT
Zimbabwe: Mapeza Shifts Blame On Players
[New Zimbabwe] WARRIORS coach Norman Mapeza has shifted the blame on his players after the senior national team became the first side to crash out of the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) on Friday night.

Sun, 16 Jan 2022 09:17:11 GMT
Zimbabwe: Shortage of Doctors Caused By the West - Zanu-PF
[New Zimbabwe] ZANU-PF spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa has blamed western countries for causing a brain drain in the health sector saying that they lure the Zimbabwe's medical practitioners with better salaries.



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