Airlines, businesses, media outlets hit by global IT disruption/in /by
In South Africa, at least two major banks temporarily experienced service disruptions as customers complained they couldn’t make payments using their bank cards or use ATMs.
Nigeria doubles minimum wage for Government workers after strikes/in /by
Public sector workers in Nigeria on the minimum wage will see their salaries double after the government reached an agreement on Thursday with labour unions that have been threatening further strikes as the cost of living spirals.
Republicans praise Donald Trump as he accepts presidential nomination/in /by
Sensing political opportunity in the wake of his recent near-death experience, the often bombastic Republican leader embraced a new softer tone at the party's convention.
Namibia: Partnership Boosts Namibia’s Oil Search/in /by
[Namibian] The Oslo-listed company BW Energy has bought shares in ReconAfrica to further the search for oil in Namibia.
Kenya: Court suspends police ban on protests in Nairobi/in /by
A section of Thursday's court ruling reads as follows: “Pending the inter-partes hearing of the Application dated 18/07/2024, a conservatory order is hereby issued suspending the National Police Service’s decision stated in the Press Release dated 17/07/2024"
Kenyan police arrest two more suspects in a serial murder case/in /by
Kenyan authorities have arrested two more individuals in the ongoing investigation into the Mukuru case, where a suspected serial killer has confessed to the murders of 42 women. This follows the arrest of the primary suspect on Monday, who the police believe is responsible for the serial killings.
South Africa: Ramaphosa opens new coalition legislature/in /by
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa opened a new parliament on Thursday, nearly two months after a historic election result that reshaped the country's politics and led to the formation of an unprecedented multi-party coalition government.
Drought threatens millions of children as school dropouts rise along with hunger in southern Africa/in /by
“One child fainted recently at the school due to hunger,” Chihota said, as she sorted through the fruit that Talent and other children brought home.
Ivory Coast deports 164 Burkinabe refugees amid concerns/in /by
On July 13, 2024, a group of 173 Burkinabe, predominantly women, children, and about fifty men, arrived in Ouangolodougou, Ivory Coast. Seven members of the group reported to local authorities to register their livestock. However, three days later, 164 of the refugees were deported back to Burkina.
Niger: IMF approves $71 million disbursement/in /by
The IMF has announced a $71 million disbursement towards Niger under two arrangements which were extended untill late 2025.