Night bazaars flourish in Zimbabwe currency woes hit traditional stores/in /by
Unfettered by expenses such as rising energy costs, taxes and laws that force formal retailers to accept the local currency at artificially low official exchange rates, informal traders, including children, offer better bargains
Liberia: Totota Tanker Explosion Disaster Management Chairman Tornorlah Varpilah Accused of Financial Mismanagement/in /by
[FrontPageAfrica] Bong County -- Residents of Totota City in Lower Bong County are expressing outrage over allegations of financial malpractice against Tornorlah Varpilah, chairman of the Local Disaster Management Committee formed in response to the December 26, 2023, tanker explosion.
Nigeria: Farooq’s Fallacy – The Oil Industry and Ethnic Considerations/in /by
[Premium Times] For Nigeria to increase the pace of its growth in the oil industry, appointment into leadership offices within the space should, in fact, be insulated from political, ethnic or religious considerations.
South African pet experts urge owners to protect animals from fireworks/in /by
For many, fireworks and sparklers are all part of the fun of New Year's Eve celebrations. But they can be the source of significant stress for animals. Experts in South Africa are giving advice to owners on how to reduce this stress.
Mozambique: South Africa sends special envoy to help quell unrest/in /by
South Africa has sent a special envoy to Mozambique in a bid to calm the unrest in the neighbouring country. Mozambique has been rocked by violent demonstrations since the disputed election in October; dozens have been killed in the protests.
A look back on five years of Covid-19/in /by
The World Health Organization estimates that nearly 15 million people were killed either by the new coronavirus or by its impact on overwhelmed health systems during the first two years of the pandemic. We reflect on the first year of the pandemic that came to be know as COVID-19
People wait for hours to get the best seats to watch Sydney’s fireworks display/in /by
On Tuesday, 31 December, thousands of people gathered in Sydney, Australia, to watch the city's famous fireworks as it welcomes the New Year.
Sebastien Haller Set to Leave Leganés After Disappointing Loan Spell/in /by
Haller is reportedly eyeing a return to FC Utrecht, where he launched his career, while Dinamo Zagreb has also expressed interest. The Croatian club, led by Fabio Cannavaro, sees Haller as a key signing to boost their title chances.
Ethiopia: Govt Targets Contraband Fuel Trade As Cities Face Dire Shortages, Price Hikes/in /by
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- Amid recent reports of an expanding contraband fuel trade in Ethiopia, Kassahun Gofe (PhD), Minister of Trade and Regional Integration, has announced legal and administrative measures against individuals and entities engaged in illicit activities within the fuel trade system.
Nigeria: Navy to Deploy Armed Drones to Fight Oil Bunkering in Niger Delta/in /by
[Daily Trust] The Chief of Naval Staff, Vice Admiral Emmanuel Ogalla, has said the Nigerian Navy will deploy armed drones to tackle illegal oil bunkering activities in the Niger Delta region.