News: Religious leaders challenged to champion fight against poverty

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1. Tue, 4 August 2026

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   • newvision.co.ug16:26first to report
     News: Religious leaders challenged to champion fight against poverty

     “I am here to urge faith leaders to balance prayer with practical action, championing economic initiatives, and preserving freedom of worship. Utilise the idle land at your churches and mosques to improve your livelihoods," Seku said before rallying the religious leaders to preach messages that empower people to fight poverty.

2. Wed, 5 August 2026

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   • miragenews.com16:15
     Ebola Response Update: August 5, 2026

     The Department of State, in close coordination with the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and in partnership with the governments

3. Thu, 6 August 2026

   6 reports
   • mwnation.com03:22
     Businesses brace for price squeeze

     The Malawi Confederation of Chambers of Commerce and Industry (MCCCI) says businesses should brace for prolonged inflationary pressures as global energy volatility and supply disruptions persist, warning that Malawi’s recent inflation slowdown may not ease operating costs in the near-term. In its recent inflation bulletin, MCCCI has urged firms to continue planning for higher operating …

   • mwnation.com03:25
     Reduced deficit masks fiscal woes—analysts

     The Malawi Government opened the 2026/27 financial year that started on April 1 with a K106.5 billion fiscal deficit, almost two-thirds lower than the K300.0 billion recorded during the corresponding period last year. However, economists have cautioned that the improvement may reflect spending restraint rather than a lasting strengthening of public finances. Latest figures contained …

   • AllAfrica06:01
     Malawi: 'Wait Until 2030!' Malawi's Mutharika Warns Rivals Plotting to Replace Him

     [Nyasa Times] President Peter Mutharika has hit out at those he claims are angling for his job, insisting he has no plans to step aside before 2030 - as he boarded a flight to South Africa for yet another unexplained 'private visit'.

   • AllAfrica06:02
     Malawi: Mutharika Departs for South Africa As Reports On Trip Spark Uncertainty

     [Nyasa Times] President Peter Mutharika has jetted off to South Africa yet again -- his fourth "private visit" in barely seven months -- fuelling fresh speculation about what exactly is so private when the traveller is the Head of State.

   • allafrica.com14:46
     Uganda: VP Alupo Urges Local Governments On Corruption Fight

     Vice President Jessica Alupo has reaffirmed the government's commitment to combating corruption, particularly within local governments, saying the vice continues to undermine service delivery and slow Uganda's socio-economic transformation.

   • allafrica.com19:21
     Uganda: Alupo Warns Ministers Against Public Shaming of Officials in Anti-Corruption Drive

     Vice President Jessica Alupo has warned ministers spearheading the government's anti-corruption campaign against publicly humiliating local government officials during inspection exercises, saying accountability must not come at the expense of constitutional protections and fair legal processes.

4. Fri, 7 August 2026

   3 reports
   • AllAfrica15:07
     South Africa: Team South Africa Advances Energy Investment Agenda in China

     [SAnews.gov.za] Team South Africa has completed a mission to China aimed at unlocking critical investment for South Africa's energy infrastructure and strengthening cooperation with Chinese industrial players.

   • english.news.cn17:45
     Interview: South Africa eyes deeper energy partnership with China amid power expansion, says analyst

     Interview: South Africa eyes deeper energy partnership with China amid power expansion, says analyst-

   • english.news.cn17:45
     Interview: South Africa eyes deeper energy partnership with China amid power expansion, says analyst

     Interview: South Africa eyes deeper energy partnership with China amid power expansion, says analyst-

5. Sat, 8 August 2026

   3 reports
   • abcnews.com06:12removed by the outlet
     Africa wants more homegrown solar to boost self-reliance, but China's shadow remains

     Africa's largest economies are ramping up efforts to develop their domestic solar manufacturing capacity

     2 reprints

     • yahoo.com8 Aug, 06:12their copy
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   • winnipegfreepress.com06:16
     Africa wants more homegrown solar to boost self-reliance, but China's shadow remains

     NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Africa’s largest economies are accelerating plans to build more domestic solar manufacturing capacity, a shift industry analysts say reflects both industrial ambition and growing unease over dependence on imports from China that dominate the global market.

   • AllAfrica18:14edited after publishing
     Africa: From Capital to Prosperity - Can Africa build the financial engine for its industrialisation?

     Africa's industrialisation challenge is not primarily a shortage of ideas, policy intent, or entrepreneurial energy, but a constraint in financial architecture and capital deployment. The continent's ability to build factories, infrastructure, and value-added industries is limited by the cost, structure, and accessibility of long-term finance. Until capital markets are deepened and better aligned with industrial timelines, Africa's development ambitions will remain difficult to realise at...

6. Mon, 10 August 2026

   6 reports
   • AllAfrica04:34
     Africa: The World Has Changed. African Countries Must Rethink How They Grow Their Economies

     [The Conversation Africa] The prolonged disruption of shipping through the Strait of Hormuz has exposed how vulnerable Africa's economies are to geopolitical shocks. Fuel prices have remained elevated, squeezing economies that depend heavily on petroleum imports from the Middle East. These include Ethiopia, Kenya, Mozambique, South Africa, Tanzania and Uganda.

   • AllAfrica04:37
     South Africa: Wind and Solar Projects in Kenya and South Africa Don't Always Benefit the Communities That Host Them

     [The Conversation Africa] Private investment in clean energy projects is growing: in sub-Saharan Africa, it's approaching US$40 billion a year. These "green transition" investments in solar and wind power are meant to benefit the environment and develop the communities where they are based.

   • AllAfrica04:45
     Tanzania: Tanzania Moves to Transport Larger Cargo By Rail in a Move to Reduce Transportation Costs

     [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Tanzanian government has stepped up efforts to ensure that a larger share of cargo handled through Tanzania ports is transported by rail, in a move aimed at improving efficiency and reducing transportation costs.

   • AllAfrica10:31
     Malawi: Malawi Warned of 'Chaos' in Fuel Sector Over Licence Fraud

     [Nyasa Times] A leading Malawian fuel importer has blown the whistle on a shocking scam after personally uncovering an attempt by a South Africa-based Indian fuel trader to forge his licence in a bid to illegally import fuel into the country.

   • AllAfrica10:35
     Tanzania: Tanzania Puts Justice At the Heart of Economic Growth

     [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- FOR decades, Tanzania's development story has largely been told through visible symbols of progress -- new roads connecting communities, railways linking markets, expanded ports handling growing trade volumes and power projects energising industries.

   • AllAfrica16:28
     Tanzania: Massive Investment Accelerates Healthcare Modernisation in Tanzania

     [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- Tanzania is rapidly positioning itself as one of East Africa's emerging healthcare investment destinations, with hospitals and healthcare providers increasing spending on medical equipment, pharmaceuticals, laboratory technologies and digital healthcare solutions as demand for quality healthcare services continues to rise.

7. Tue, 11 August 2026

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   • ghanamma.com02:59removed by the outlet
     UNFPA Regional Director Calls for Stronger Health Investment
   • AllAfrica10:32
     Tanzania: Govt Reshapes Laws to Attract Tech Investment

     [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE government is reshaping its investment laws around artificial intelligence and the digital economy, seeking to attract technology-driven businesses and strengthen its position as a competitive destination for global investors.

   • ghafla.co.ke10:40
     U.S. Pledges Ksh31 Billion To Boost Ebola Response Across Africa And Strengthen Kenya’s Health Readiness
8. Wed, 12 August 2026

   8 reports
   • punchng.com03:48
     Nigeria seeks local cloud capacity to cut data costs

     Nigeria aims to expand local cloud capacity to reduce digital service costs, limit capital outflows, and create jobs, boosting its digital economy.

   • cbn.co.za04:12
     Commercial solar systems deliver two-year payback
   • AllAfrica10:03
     Tanzania: Govt to Review Over 1,000 Laws to Attract Tech

     [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE government plans to review more than 1,000 laws to create a regulatory framework capable of supporting artificial intelligence, digital commerce and technologydriven investment as it seeks to make Tanzania's economy more competitive.

   • AllAfrica10:04
     Malawi: Diplomatic Tension Erupts As SA Tells Malawi to Reimburse Deportation Costs

     [Nyasa Times] South Africa has sparked a diplomatic storm after formally demanding that Malawi, Nigeria and Ethiopia reimburse part of the R292 million (about K29 billion) it has spent this year deporting undocumented migrants -- with Malawians making up the largest share of those removed.

   • allafrica.com10:49
     Malawi: Mulungu Leads Student Coalition in Fight Against University Fee Hikes

     Student leaders from across Malawi's public universities have formed an unprecedented unified coalition to negotiate directly with government over proposed hikes to higher education tuition fees, as resistance mounts nationwide against the controversial policy.

   • AllAfrica10:55
     Tanzania: When Rural Women Gain Power, Families and Communities Grow Stronger

     [Daily News] Dodoma -- Talk of agriculture in many rural communities, a seed is more than something planted in the soil. It can represent food, income, family health and the future of farming. For women, however, access to resources and opportunities has often been shaped by social and economic barriers that limit their participation in decisions affecting their families and communities.

   • South China Morning Post14:00
     How Africa is becoming a ‘strategic hub’ for Chinese industrial expansion

     For decades, resource-rich African nations operated on a straightforward pit-to-ship model whereby foreign operators extracted raw ore, loaded it onto cargo ships and exported it abroad, leaving producer countries with little to show for it. Today, nations such as Zimbabwe, Namibia, Mozambique, Ghana and Guinea are dismantling that system – by banning exports of raw materials and enforcing local processing rules. These measures force international mining firms, including Chinese companies, to...

   • AllAfrica16:48
     Central African Republic: UAE's Global South Utilities Inaugurates 50mw Solar Plant in Central African Republic

     [Horn Diplomat] Bangui (Horndiplomat) -- Abu Dhabi-based Global South Utilities (GSU) has inaugurated a 50-megawatt solar power plant in the Central African Republic, a project the company says is the largest infrastructure development in the country's history and will increase national electricity generation capacity by more than 60%.

9. Thu, 13 August 2026

   6 reports
   • thesun.ng01:57
     HCA 2026 holds in September

     Africa’s digital infrastructure gap and the urgent need for increased investment in cloud, artificial intelligence (AI), data centres, connectivity and digital services will take centre stage at the third edition of Hyperscalers Convergence Africa (HCA) 2026, scheduled to hold in September.

   • malawi24.com05:04
     CAMA faults water tariff hike

     Government has hiked water tariffs

   • riotimesonline.com05:52
     Tanzania Revises Investment Laws to Court Technology Investors

     Tanzania investment laws are being revised to court technology, AI and digital payments capital, with faster approvals, clearer rules and a new SEZ body.

   • AllAfrica07:40
     Africa: Africans Migrate for Jobs Mostly Within the Continent - Why Regional Skills Partnerships Are Needed

     [The Conversation Africa] In 2024, 25.1 million Africans were living in other countries on the continent. Labour migration has long been a defining feature of Africa's economic landscape.

   • AllAfrica10:00
     Tanzania: Can Tanzania Become an Upper-Middle Income Country?

     [Independent (Kampala)] Tanzania has set its sights on becoming a $1 trillion, upper-middle-income economy by mid-century. Under a long-term plan known as Vision 2050, the country is seeking to grow the size of its economy tenfold from current levels and to increase GDP per capita to $7,000 from $1,318.

   • AllAfrica10:08edited after publishing
     How the UAE has become an instrumental mining player in Africa

     previouslyThe US-China Rivalry Is Gradually Shaping Pan-African Mining Dynamics

     The US-China Rivalry Is Gradually Shaping Pan-African Mining Dynamics

10. Fri, 14 August 2026

    3 reports
    • AllAfrica07:34
      Africa: A New Class of Metals Could Transform Africa's Clean Energy Economy

      [The Conversation Africa] For centuries, useful metals have been developed by starting with one core element and adding small amounts of other elements. Steel, for example, is composed primarily of iron; carbon is added in varied amounts to produce different grades of steel. Bronze is made up of copper and tin. These mixtures are known as alloys.

    • AllAfrica09:22
      Malawi: Roads Blocked, Tempers Boil -

      [Nyasa Times] Malawi's long-running Kabaza crisis has exploded into fresh confrontation, with police, councils and Kabaza associations rolling out tough new enforcement measures -- and riders responding with roadblocks, protests and fury.

    • AllAfrica09:26
      Malawi: Police Commissioner Retired After Sexual Exploitation Accusations

      [Nyasa Times] A senior Malawi Police commissioner has been forced into retirement after being found guilty of sexually exploiting dozens of female officers under his command, sparking outrage from human rights campaigners who say the punishment falls dangerously short of justice.

11. Sun, 16 August 2026

    2 reports
    • mwnation.com05:01
      Wash funding face whopping K554 billion funding gap

      For Alice Dickson of Mtandire Township in Lilongwe, the rising cost of water has forced her family to abandon kiosks and rely on a nearby unprotected well despite the risk of cholera and other waterborne diseases. Her struggle reflects the plight of millions of Malawians still without safe water and sanitation, as government admits it …

    • AllAfrica15:37
      West Africa: Lithium in the Sahel - How Armed Groups Are Exploiting the Global Scramble for the Critical Mineral

      [The Conversation Africa] Every electric vehicle, smartphone and laptop battery begins with one essential ingredient: lithium.

12. Mon, 17 August 2026

    11 reports
    • businessday.co.za03:00edited after publishing
      State land could unlock faster renewable energy projects

      previouslyGovernment taps state-owned land to speed up renewable energy rollout

      State-led land procurement aims to ease grid congestion and boost investor confidence

    • AllAfrica03:27
      Malawi: Blantyre Crackdown - Police Chief Orders Sweep After Shocking Street Harassment Video

      [Nyasa Times] Malawi's Deputy Inspector General of Police, Noel Kayira, has vowed to ramp up security across the country -- including a dramatic crackdown in Blantyre -- declaring that residents should no longer have to walk the streets in fear.

    • thecitizen.co.tz07:26
      Turning Africa’s mineral wealth into national economic opportunity

      By strengthening local content, Tanzania is demonstrating how African mining jurisdictions should move beyond extracting minerals to building domestic enterprises, jobs, professional capabilities...

    • thecitizen.co.tz08:25
      Inside Tanzania’s five-pillar strategy for Vision 2050

      Research and development, science, technology and innovation, digital technologies, energy, and transport and connectivity have been identified as five critical pillars through which Tanzania can...

    • thecitizen.co.tz09:46
      Government calls for collaboration to develop engineering skills

      The government plans to deepen collaboration with private colleges and universities to strengthen science education and increase the number of engineers and other professionals needed to support...

    • allafrica.com10:13
      Tanzania: Mobile Money Reshapes Economy

      MOBILE money is becoming an increasingly important part of Tanzania's economic plumbing, with mobile-payment transactions jumping 28.3 per cent to 255.1tri/- in 2025 as digital payments spread.

    • allafrica.com10:14
      Tanzania's Digital Rise - What the Latest Tcra Report Tells Us

      TANZANIA is becoming more digital every day. From mobile phones and mobile money to internet banking, social media, online government services and digital businesses, communications technology is increasingly becoming part of our daily lives.

    • AllAfrica10:15
      Africa: Building a Case for Value Addition in Africa

      [allAfrica] Only an integrated approach to value addition will elevate African economies, create new jobs and leapfrog development stages.

    • AllAfrica10:24
      Africa: From Capital to Prosperity

      [allAfrica] Africa has no shortage of industrial ambition. What it lacks is the financial machinery to turn ambition into factories.

    • thecitizen.co.tz13:07
      Agricultural reform emerges as Tanzania's poverty game changer

      Tanzania’s goal of halving national poverty hinges on transforming agriculture, which must grow by eight to 10 percent annually.

    • UN Press20:27
      Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General

      In the Central African Republic, the UN peacekeeping mission, UN agencies and the UN Department of Safety and Security are helping the national authorities strengthen the national response and preparedness efforts to prevent the Ebola outbreak in neighbouring Democratic Republic of the Congo from entering.

13. Tue, 18 August 2026

    5 reports
    • AllAfrica10:40
      Tanzania: Efforts Heightened to Support Youths Turn Ideas Into Businesses, Innovations

      [Daily News] Zanzibar -- THE Union and Zanzibar governments are stepping up investment in education, skills development, Information and Communication Technology (ICT), entrepreneurship and other initiatives aimed at helping young people turn their ideas into businesses, innovations and employment opportunities.

    • observer.ug11:11
      Uganda must move from anti-corruption populism to cabinet-level reform

      Across Uganda’s district headquarters, health centres, schools and roads, a new form of high-visibility government oversight has taken centre stage. Surprise field inspections led by the minister of Local Government, Balaam Barugahara, alongside the minister of State, Justine Nameere, have generated intense national debate. Their visits have exposed alleged ghost workers, payroll irregularities, questionable projects, […]

    • AllAfrica14:32
      Africa: Africa's Youth Employment Crisis Has a Curriculum Problem

      [African Arguments] When I worked for The Harvest Fund, I sat across from women-farmers who had just completed training in milling, business development, food safety. Competent women. Women who had shown up every day, taken notes, asked questions. And then, when we asked them what they wanted to do next what they wanted to build some of them went blank. Not because they lacked intelligence. Not because they lacked ambition. But because nobody had ever told them that their ambition was allowed...

    • AllAfrica16:20
      Malawi: Malawi Plans to Ship 500 Nurses to Israel - Activist Warns Against 'Great Exodus'

      [Nyasa Times] Malawi's government has been accused of breaching international health guidelines after unveiling plans to send 500 nurses to Israel under a controversial labour agreement -- a move activists warn could deepen the country's own critical healthcare shortage.

    • AllAfrica16:31
      Nigeria: FG Unveils National Digital Cloud Policy, Targets $750m Investment in 24 Months

      [Premium Times] "A central feature of the Policy is the use of Government's collective purchasing power to accelerate domestic infrastructure investment," the ministry stated.

14. Wed, 19 August 2026

    5 reports
    • AllAfrica05:19
      Tanzania: Tanzania, DR Congo Usher in Strategic Ties

      [Daily News] Zanzibar -- Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have agreed to strengthen strategic ties, opening a new chapter in cooperation between the two countries.

    • winnipegfreepress.com06:33
      Kenya triples its power target, aiming to expand use of nuclear and geothermal energy

      NAIROBI, Kenya (AP) — Kenya has tripled its long-term target for expanding its renewable energy capacity to meet surging demand and support its industrialization, but that might not result in more affordable power for consumers.

    • NYT World09:00
      How the Iran War Made Africa’s Richest Man Even Richer

      Africans have turned to one of their own for fuel as the world’s supplies run low. But they are not the only ones with the continent’s richest man on speed dial.

    • malawi24.com17:13
      Mutharika: Unhealthy police cannot protect Malawi

      First Lady Gertrude Mutharika has challenged police officers to take their health seriously, warning that protecting the nation starts with protecting

    • malawi24.com18:30
      Govt challenges youth to create jobs

      Government has challenged young Malawians to shift from seeking employment to creating jobs by exploiting opportunities in key sectors of the

15. Thu, 20 August 2026

    1 report
    • malawi24.com14:35
      EXPOSED: Mwanamvekha spent K100m cabinet assessment propaganda

      Mwanamvekha used K100 million

16. Fri, 21 August 2026

    9 reports
    • chinadaily.com.cn01:56
      Soil, seed investment key to Africa's food resilience

      Greater investment in sustainable production, including healthier soils and climate-resilient seed systems, is key to strengthening Africa's food systems, while finance and markets are important in helping farmers adopt new practices and withstand shocks, African agricultural experts say.

    • businessday.co.za03:00edited after publishing
      EDITORIAL | Can the minister push through power pricing reform?

      previouslyEDITORIAL | Jury out on whether Ramokgopa can push through electricity pricing reforms

      Sluggish cabinet, municipal resistance and billing inefficiencies are major hurdles to reducing electricity tariffs

    • businessday.co.za03:00
      LETTERS TO THE EDITOR

      Electricity demand; Eskom inefficiency; agriculture labour shortage; patriotic talks

    • businessday.co.za03:00edited after publishing
      R400bn in renewable projects is ready to go — the grid is not

      previouslyRenewable investment tops R400bn as grid bottlenecks threaten rollout

      State seeks to use public land and new procurement models to speed renewable projects

    • AllAfrica10:56
      Tanzania: New Emergency Care Skills Help Tanzania's Frontline Doctors Save Lives

      [IPS] Dar es Salaam, Tanzania -- The 14-year-old girl arrived at the hospital fighting for her life. After a tragic hit-and-run car accident, she was rushed into the emergency department with serious abdominal injuries. Every passing minute brought her closer to death.

    • AllAfrica14:26
      South Sudan: Uganda to Send Health Workers to South Sudan for Ebola Response

      [Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- The government of Uganda is to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the government of South Sudan to extend its support in the Ebola response by sending health workers.

    • allafrica.com15:11
      Malawi: A First Lady, a Presidential Chair, and a Small Constitutional Headache

      There is a particular kind of political row that Malawi does rather well: not one born of corruption or policy failure, but of symbolism - of who sat where, and on what, and whether they ought to have.

    • UN Press19:44
      Daily Press Briefing by the Office of the Spokesperson for the Secretary-General

      The risk of the Ebola outbreak spreading to the Central African Republic has increased following the confirmation of cases in provinces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo bordering the country. The UN Emergency Relief Coordinator has allocated $3 million from the Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) to help the Central African Republic with prevention efforts.

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)21:21
      UN allocates $3M for Ebola preparedness in Central African Republic

      ‘The risk of Ebola outbreak spreading has increased following the confirmation of cases in the provinces of the DRC,’ says spokesman

17. Sat, 22 August 2026

    1 report
    • South China Morning Post10:00
      Why China’s EV boom is seen as an ‘unparalleled opportunity’ in Africa

      While the US and some European governments view China’s vast production of electric vehicles and green-energy tech as overcapacity, African companies see it as an opportunity to secure EV technology and develop the industry. China is the global leader of the EV industry – it makes nearly 75 per cent of the world’s electric vehicles and dominates the supply chain. Its high production has driven down the cost of EVs, batteries and components, which has improved access to technologies that were...

18. Sun, 23 August 2026

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    • kaieteurnewsonline.com14:13
      Developing countries struggle for more reasons than access to capital or resources

      It is often believed, and has historically often been true, that developing nations struggle simply because they lack the resources to build the fundamentals of a modern economy: clean water, electricity, public infrastructure, health care, education and now internet access. Abraham Maslow's hierarchy of needs, though built for individuals rather than nations, maps almost perfectly onto this idea of development. Just as a person cannot pursue growth and meaning while hungry or unsafe, a nation...

19. Mon, 24 August 2026

    16 reports
    • chinadaily.com.cn00:57
      East Africa calls for stronger health systems

      East African health leaders are calling for stronger regional health systems and expanded local production of medicines and medical supplies while urging deeper international cooperation, investment and technology partnerships to make the region more resilient to future health emergencies.

    • chinadaily.com.cn00:57
      East Africa calls for stronger health systems

      East African health leaders are calling for stronger regional health systems and expanded local production of medicines and medical supplies while urging deeper international cooperation, investment and technology partnerships to make the region more resilient to future health emergencies.

    • nyasatimes.com01:46
      British High Commissioner named Patron as Malawi-UK Chamber of Commerce prepares permanent office

      Leigh Stubblefield, the UK's High Commissioner to Malawi, has been appointed Patron of the newly-formed Malawi-UK Chamber of Commerce (MUKCC), as the organis... Read the latest breaking news on Nyasa Times.

    • nyasatimes.com02:00
      Bitter revolt inside Malawi’s Global Fund body

      A governance storm has erupted at the heart of Malawi's Country Coordinating Mechanism (CCM) after six senior members accused officials of attempting to quie... Read the latest breaking news on Nyasa Times.

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      • AllAfrica24 Aug, 06:06their copy
    • Le Monde (France)04:00
      Minerais critiques : comment l’Afrique cherche à rééquilibrer le rapport de force avec les pays extracteurs

      Une quinzaine de pays africains, producteurs de cobalt, de manganèse ou de lithium, ont décrété des embargos ou des quotas depuis 2023, pour contraindre les opérateurs extérieurs à investir localement dans la transformation de ces minéraux.

    • AllAfrica05:23
      Africa: Africa's Talent Gap Is No Longer Just About Skills, Experts Say

      [New Times] Africa's youthful population is often described as its biggest opportunity. But without stronger links between education, skills and employment, the continent risks turning its demographic dividend into an economic burden, experts have warned.

    • dailynews.co.tz06:14
      JNHPP lifts TZ’s power status

      RUFIJI: TANZANIA has emerged as East Africa’s leading electricity producer, following the commissioning of the 2,115-megawatt Julius Nyerere Hydropower Project (JNHPP), a milestone that has more than doubled the country’s generation capacity. The project, inaugurated on Saturday by President Samia Suluhu Hassan in Rufiji, Coast Region, raises Tanzania’s total installed electricity capacity to 4,646MW against …

    • dailynews.co.tz07:08
      Protect gains, sustain momentum

      DAR ES SALAAM: THE decision by Fitch Ratings to revise Tanzania’s sovereign credit outlook to positive from stable is more than a favourable assessment of the country’s finances. It signals that key economic fundamentals are moving in the right direction and, importantly, that the gains made so far must be protected. Fitch affirmed Tanzania’s long-term …

    • dailynews.co.tz08:07
      Parliament committee lauds insurance sector growth

      DODOMA: THE Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Investment Capital (PIC) has expressed satisfaction with the growth of Tanzania’s insurance sector, citing increased public awareness, wider access to insurance services and improved service delivery. PIC Chairman Masanja Kadogosa expressed the committee’s satisfaction on Friday after receiving a presentation from the Commissioner of Insurance, Dr Baghayo Saqware, …

    • AllAfrica10:11
      Malawi: Shake-Up or Set-Up? Promotions Fuel Talk of Political Patronage

      [Nyasa Times] When Willy Kambwandira speaks about public sector reform, he does so with the steady insistence of someone who has watched Malawi's bureaucracy bend under political weight for far too long.

    • AllAfrica10:33
      Malawi: Mwanamvekha - MRA Is the 'Engine Room of the Nation' As Five-Year Plan Launches

      [Nyasa Times] Malawi's tax authority has been hailed as the "engine room of the nation" after raking in a jaw-dropping K1.40 trillion in tax revenue in a single quarter, as government officials unveiled an ambitious five-year strategy aimed at supercharging the country's finances.

    • ntv.co.ug12:35
      Local government negotiates implementation budget

      A major push is underway to re-strategize local government funding and curb corruption ahead of the new budget cycle. National planners, local leaders, civil society organisations and Cabinet ministers spent much of last week in mandatory discussions aimed at ensuring that funds allocated for local services are actually used for their intended purpose.

    • Le Monde English18:00
      How Africa is using critical minerals to rebalance geopolitical power

      Around 15 African countries that produce cobalt, manganese or lithium have imposed embargoes or quotas since 2023, forcing foreign operators to invest locally in the processing of these minerals.

    • malawivoice.com19:05
      SAD NEWS: NOCMA CONFIRMS SCAMMED US$403, 605 TAXPAYERS MONEY BY MOZHANDLING LTD
    • ntv.co.ug21:07
      Northern Corridor projects face financing, implementation hurdles

      More than a decade after their launch, the Northern Corridor Integration Projects are still facing financing and implementation hurdles, even as Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, and South Sudan seek to deepen regional trade. The initiative links the four countries to the port of Mombasa, with major projects spanning transport, trade facilitation, energy, and digital connectivity. NTV’s

    • ntv.co.ug21:08
      Nabakooba links affordable housing to higher tax compliance

      Lands, Housing and Urban Development Minister Judith Nabakooba has linked access to affordable housing with a 60% boost in tax compliance, noting that the sector contributes 11% of Uganda’s GDP, about UGX 12.135 trillion. Speaking at the ceremony to mark 10 years of the Real Estate Institute of East Africa in Kampala, Nabakooba said the

20. Tue, 25 August 2026

    8 reports
    • AllAfrica02:26
      Africa: Lighting Up Africa - Genesis Energy On Building Africa's Industrial Future Beyond Capital

      [This Day] Oluchi Chibuzor

    • AllAfrica05:30
      Tanzania: Presidential Commission Begins Investigation of Law Violations During the 2025 Elections

      [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Presidential Commission of Inquiry into the Individuals Involved in Violence and Violations of the Law during and after the October 2025 General Election has officially begun preparations to carry out its mandate.

    • iafrica.com09:05
      MTN Names South Africa and Nigeria as First Markets for AI Data Centre Push, With UAE-Backed Partner Unidentified - iAfrica.com

      MTN Group has identified South Africa and Nigeria as the priority markets for the first phase of its AI-enabled data centre strategy, and disclosed a

    • AllAfrica09:56
      Malawi: Minister Sounds Alarm On Malawi's GBV Crisis - 24,467 Cases in a Single Year

      [Nyasa Times] Malawi's fight against Gender Based Violence (GBV) is being crippled not by a lack of laws, but by weak enforcement, poor access to services and glaring accountability gaps, government has admitted, as shocking new figures reveal the true scale of the crisis gripping the nation.

    • AllAfrica09:56
      Malawi: Minister Sounds Alarm On Malawi's GBV Crisis - 24,467 Cases in a Single Year

      [Nyasa Times] Malawi's fight against Gender Based Violence (GBV) is being crippled not by a lack of laws, but by weak enforcement, poor access to services and glaring accountability gaps, government has admitted, as shocking new figures reveal the true scale of the crisis gripping the nation.

    • AllAfrica11:34
      Malawi: Commentator Smells Inside Job in Nocma's K700m Fraud Scandal

      [Nyasa Times] Malawi's National Oil Company (NOCMA) is facing a wave of public fury and pointed questions after confirming it was duped out of a staggering $403,605 -- roughly K700 million -- in a sophisticated cyber fraud scheme, with social commentator Onjezani Kenani suggesting the scandal reeks of inside involvement.

    • AllAfrica11:34
      Malawi: Commentator Smells Inside Job in Nocma's K700m Fraud Scandal

      [Nyasa Times] Malawi's National Oil Company (NOCMA) is facing a wave of public fury and pointed questions after confirming it was duped out of a staggering $403,605 -- roughly K700 million -- in a sophisticated cyber fraud scheme, with social commentator Onjezani Kenani suggesting the scandal reeks of inside involvement.

    • newvision.co.ug20:57
      World: Tanzania unveils 2,115-megawatt Julius Nyerere Hydropower Plant

      President Samia Suluhu Hassan on Saturday, August 22, inaugurated the plant in Rufiji District in Coast Region, saying the new generation capacity should produce measurable gains in manufacturing, trade, mining, modern agriculture, public services, investment and employment.

21. Wed, 26 August 2026

    10 reports
    • AllAfrica00:11edited after publishing
      Africa: African Agriculture Offers Key Pathway to Economic Development and Jobs

      previouslyAfrica: African Agriculture Offers Key Pathway to Economic Development and Job

      [allAfrica] Africa is home to about two thirds of the world's uncultivated arable land. It is blessed with an average of 300 days of sunshine annually. At a time when many of the world's advanced countries are experiencing population stagnation or decline, Africa with 1.6 billion people is the world's second largest continent. Its population is the fastest growing and the median age is 19.5 years.

    • AllAfrica04:20
      Africa: Africa Must Break Cycle of Failed Governance, Leaders Say

      [New Times] Africa must develop a new generation of purposeful leaders and stronger institutions if it is to break a cycle of governance failures that continues to undermine the continent's development ambitions, speakers at the Africa Mindset Reset Forum have said.

    • AllAfrica10:25
      Tanzania: Zanzibar, Us Discuss 8.2tri/

      [Daily News] Zanzibar -- ZANZIBAR'S Ministry of Health has held talks with the United States Embassy in Tanzania on the implementation of a health-sector cooperation agreement between Tanzania and the US, valued at approximately 3.1 billion US dollar (about 8.2tri/-).

    • AllAfrica10:26
      Tanzania: PM Urges Scientific Validation of Medicinal Plants

      [Daily News] Tanga -- PRIME Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba has called for intensified scientific research into medicinal plants, saying Tanzania can develop safe and proven medicines from its rich natural resources.

    • AllAfrica10:29
      Malawi: Court Ruling Exposes Costly Rbm Salary Dispute As Former Executives Secure Compensation

      [Nyasa Times] A decision by the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) to slash executive salaries in 2020 has resulted in costly compensation payments to former senior officials after the Industrial Relations Court (IRC) ruled that the reductions were unlawful.

    • allafrica.com15:09
      Malawi: Minister Ben Phiri - World Vision Turned Vulnerable Families Into Self-Reliant Success Stories

      Minister of Local Government and Rural Development Dr Ben Malunga Phiri heaped praise on World Vision Malawi (WVM) for its role in turning vulnerable households into productive, self-reliant families, as the organisation officially handed over its Chigodi and Chilenje Area Programmes to Lilongwe District Council after 19 years of transformative work.

    • dailynews.co.tz15:16
      Tanzania embarks on 18-month project to address impacts of climate change on the blue economy

      DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzanian government, in collaboration with the Revolutionary Government of Zanzibar, is set to implement a project aimed at addressing the impacts of climate change on the marine fisheries sector. The project is expected to run for one and a half years, until January 2028. Speaking at the launch of the project, …

    • dailynews.co.tz15:19
      Tanzania pledges to implement various monetary policies, regulatory measures to curb inflation

      DODOMA: THE Tanzanian government says it will continue implementing various policy and regulatory measures to enable commercial banks to provide loans at more affordable interest rates, including maintaining monetary policies aimed at controlling inflation. Deputy Minister for Finance Laurent Luswetula made the statement in Parliament in Dodoma while responding to a question from Mpanda Urban …

    • techcabal.com19:26
      After the Cell C divorce, Blu Label is making a play for electricity

      After its Cell C restructuring, Blu Label is looking to electricity as its next growth opportunity. Image Source: Techcentral

    • dailynews.co.tz21:06
      Government seeks 23bn/- for strategic health centres

      DODOMA: PLANS are underway to construct 94 strategic health centres across the country at a cost of 23bn/-, aimed at improving access to healthcare services in underserved communities. Minister of State in the Prime Minister’s Office–Regional Administration and Local Government (PO-RALG), Prof Riziki Shemdoe, said efforts are ongoing to mobilise funds for implementation of the …

22. Thu, 27 August 2026

    9 reports
    • AllAfrica03:56
      Africa: More Health Workers, Stronger Systems

      [UN News] Facing a projected shortage of more than six million health professionals by 2035, African countries are stepping up efforts to strengthen their workforce, with a new decade-long plan announced on Wednesday during a meeting of health ministers in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

    • allafrica.com03:56
      Ghana's Businesses Don't Always Need Costly Tech. How to Build On What's Already Been Done

      Analysis - Across Africa, governments are promoting industrialisation while encouraging businesses to reduce waste and keep materials in use for longer. Many manufacturers, however, especially the smaller ones, can't afford the advanced technologies often associated with greener production.

    • AllAfrica04:26
      Malawi: Tiwa Savage's K17.5million Gift to Malawi's Young Female Creatives - Plots Her Own Foundation in the Country

      [Nyasa Times] Nigerian singing sensation Tiwa Savage has left Malawi's young creatives buzzing after announcing a generous K17.5 million donation to Music Crossroads Malawi, aimed squarely at supporting the next generation of women artists and creatives in the country.

    • nyasatimes.com09:41
      LUANAR reaffirms role as hub for Malawi’s agribusiness transformation

      The Lilongwe University of Agriculture and Natural Resources (LUANAR) has reaffirmed its ambition to position itself as a global and national hub for agribus... Read the latest breaking news on Nyasa Times.

    • nyasatimes.com10:18
      Chilima fatal flight: Ex-weather chief tells inquiry Mzuzu conditions were “dangerous”

      A former officer in charge at Mzuzu Climate Change and Meteorological Station has delivered stark testimony to the Parliamentary Ad-Hoc Committee investigati... Read the latest breaking news on Nyasa Times.

    • AllAfrica10:43
      Uganda: U.S. Donates Experimental Antibody Treatment to Bolster Uganda's Fight Against Ebola

      [Nile Post] The United States government has delivered an experimental antibody treatment for Ebola to Uganda's Ministry of Health, strengthening the country's preparedness amid an ongoing outbreak of Bundibugyo virus disease in neighbouring Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

    • AllAfrica11:32
      Africa: African Development Bank Group Presses Case for Investing in Women

      [African Development Bank (AfDB)] When world leaders gathered at the United Nations in New York in March for the 70th session of the Commission on the Status of Women, the atmosphere was anything but routine. For the first time in 70 years, consensus broke down and member states had to vote on a declaration affirming women's access to justice. Thirty-seven countries said yes. One said no.

    • newvision.co.ug19:06
      News: Private sector donates 100 bins worth sh30m to boost National Cleaning Day

      Nabbanja commended the private sector for complementing government efforts to keep Uganda clean, saying proper waste disposal remains a major challenge, especially in urban areas.

    • tribuneonlineng.com21:30
      Sahara Group expands cleaner energy future with $12m gas-fired Lagos IPP

      Sahara Power Enterprise Group (SPEG) has commenced the construction of a $12 million, 12MW Independent Power Plant (IPP) at the Ogba...

23. Fri, 28 August 2026

    11 reports
    • AllAfrica04:10
      Malawi: 'Malawi's Exports Have Fallen Off a Cliff' - Minister Mbilizi Sounds Alarm As Agriculture Sector Plunges Into Crisis

      [Nyasa Times] Malawi's agriculture sector is facing a mounting crisis, with damning new figures revealing the country's export base has collapsed by 31 percent in less than a decade, as Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation and Water Development Roza Mbilizi issued a stark call for urgent transformation.

    • malawi24.com05:03
      25 dreams rescued from the financial cliff

      University dream was becoming too expensive to hold onto for 25 talented first year students at the Malawi University of Science and Technology

    • malawi24.com05:38
      New fertiliser option for Malawian farmers

      Malawian farmers could soon have a new fertiliser option as Press Cane Limited starts producing organic fertiliser at its plant in Chikwawa.The company

    • malawi24.com06:56
      Young Malawian politician makes mark in Abuja

      A young Malawian politician has stepped onto a bigger political stage in Abuja, Nigeria, joining influential women leaders in a high-level conversation on

    • itweb.co.za09:37
      Govt eyes SA’s place in global e-mobility space
    • itweb.co.za10:46
      ITWeb TV: Energy competition beckons beyond the blackouts
    • AllAfrica11:17
      Mozambique: EDM to Make At Least 420,000 New Connections By the End of 2026

      [AIM] Maputo -- Mozambique's publicly-owned electricity company, EDM, plans to make at least 420,000 new connections by the end of 2026, covering about two million people across the country.

    • AllAfrica13:34
      South Africa: Update - Eskom Admits to R3-Billion in Payments 'Outside of Contractual Terms'

      [Daily Maverick] Eskom released the results of its 18-month investigation into R21-billion worth of diesel contracts, but failed to make a full and frank disclosure.

    • finanznachrichten.de15:35
      The Hydrogen Stream: Africa's first PV-driven hydrogen hub powers up

      Cmb-Tech has started operations at a green hydrogen facility in Walvis Bay featuring 5 MW of off-grid solar, a 5 MW proton exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyzer and 5.9 MWh of battery energy storage. The

    • AllAfrica16:31
      Malawi: Bandabets Everyday Cashback Brings Daily Rewards to Malawi's Betting Market

      [Nyasa Times] New reward system gives eligible players automatic cashback based on their gaming activity--with no registration or separate claim required

    • AllAfrica18:50
      Africa: WHO Launches Africa Health Data Hub for 47 Countries

      [Daba Finance] The World Health Organization has launched a regional health data platform designed to give African governments a single system for tracking health trends, planning services and responding to disease outbreaks. The Regional Health Data Hub was unveiled on August 27 in Addis Ababa during the WHO Regional Committee for Africa meeting.

24. Sat, 29 August 2026

    6 reports
    • malawivoice.com07:38
      Minister Ben Phiri Commends Kawinga’s Creck Hardware for Complementing Government Efforts
    • thereporterethiopia.com09:00
      Tariff Schedules Lag As Ethiopia Records USD 23mln In AfCFTA Trade

      Only 16 African countries have tariff schedules covering all categories of goods under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), while 25 have

    • thereporterethiopia.com09:00
      WHO Warns Of Impending Labor Shortage In African Healthcare

      The World Health Organization has issued a stark warning regarding the future of public health across Africa, projecting that the continent could face a

    • thereporterethiopia.com09:00
      Africa Must Build Its Own Fertilizer Security

      When cargo traffic slowed through the Strait of Hormuz this year, the cost of feeding continents moved with it. The corridor carries roughly a third of the

    • thereporterethiopia.com09:00
      Donor-Funded Experts Are Creating A Resentful, Weaker Civil Service

      Walk into certain Ethiopian government institutions, and two distinct civil services appear to operate under the same roof.

    • standardmedia.co.ke13:28
      How delayed standards harmonisation threatens Africa's trade ambitions

      Delays in adopting and implementing harmonised standards are slowing intra-African trade by forcing businesses to undergo repeated testing and certification.

25. Sun, 30 August 2026

    2 reports
    • maravipost.com08:10
      From checkpoint to checkpoint: A journey through Malawi’s roads

      From checkpoint to checkpoint: A journey through Malawi’s roads - The Maravi Post

    • standardmedia.co.ke13:08
      Fix supply chains to unlock manufacturing potential, stakeholders urged

      Kenya must embrace Artificial Intelligence to raise productivity, expand manufacturing and position the country to compete in demanding global markets.

26. Mon, 31 August 2026

    12 reports
    • AllAfrica01:46
      Malawi: Political Will Tested As Malawi's Health Sector Confronts a Slow-Burn Collapse

      [Nyasa Times] Malawi's health system is confronting a slow-burn crisis that has now become impossible to ignore. What was once described as "pressure" on referral hospitals has hardened into systemic failure, visible in broken infrastructure, chronic staff shortages and a financing model that no longer matches the country's needs.

    • AllAfrica01:46
      Malawi: Chisale Donates Two Ambulances and Two Trucks to Boost Healthcare and Development in Ntcheu

      [Nyasa Times] Deputy Minister of Homeland Security and MP for Ntcheu Central East, Norman Chisale, has donated two ambulances and two trucks to serve health and development needs in his constituency, in a move local leaders have hailed as a historic first for the area.

    • AllAfrica01:49
      West Africa: Ghana Plans 1,200 Mw Gas Plant As Power Sector Costs Mount

      [Daba Finance] Ghana is moving ahead with a 1,200-megawatt gas-fired power plant as the government seeks to improve electricity supply and reduce costs that continue to weigh on public finances. The state-owned project will be built at Kafodzidzi-Abrobeano in the Central Region and would become the country's largest power plant, exceeding the 1,020-megawatt Akosombo hydroelectric facility.

    • AllAfrica04:18
      Uganda: U.S. Steps Up Ebola Support to Uganda With Delivery of Antibody Treatment

      [Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- The United States has delivered an experimental antibody treatment for Ebola to Uganda as the country strengthens its preparedness against another possible cross-border spread of the disease from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

    • thecitizen.co.tz07:13
      Funding in the spotlight as calls for vocational skills training grow

      Tanzania is expanding vocational education in secondary schools, but the growing demand is increasingly putting pressure on funding and facilities.

    • thecitizen.co.tz08:29
      Wanted: A phased approach to telecom listing in Tanzania

      When National Assembly Speaker Mussa Azzan Zungu asked the Tanzania Communications Regulatory Authority and the Capital Markets and Securities Authority to explain to Parliament why...

    • thecitizen.co.tz10:02
      When conservation becomes a burden for local communities

      As Tanzania earns billions of shillings from growing tourist numbers and successful wildlife conservation, communities living around protected areas in Serengeti District, Mara Region, are paying...

    • thecitizen.co.tz10:02
      Now or never: World Bank’s timely warning to Tanzania

      World Bank Regional Vice President Ndiamé Diop says Tanzania must now connect public infrastructure with private investment, predictable regulation and employment, before trade and capital move...

    • thecitizen.co.tz10:24
      Tanzania urged to turn innovations into businesses, jobs

      Tanzania must shift its focus from celebrating innovative ideas to ensuring they reach the market, create businesses and jobs, and solve problems facing citizens, speakers at the opening of...

    • jacarandafm.com12:30
      Eskom posts R30bn profit as turnaround gathers momentum

      Eskom reports a second consecutive annual profit, with profit after tax more than doubling to R30 billion in FY2026.

    • AllAfrica13:20
      Malawi: Kunkuyu Could Be Grilled Over Chilima Black Box Claims

      [Nyasa Times] Former Information Minister Moses Kunkuyu could be subpoenaed to appear before the parliamentary committee investigating the June 10, 2024 plane crash that killed former Vice-President Saulos Chilima and eight others, as pressure mounts for him to explain explosive remarks he made claiming the aircraft's black box was found and preserved.

    • Nacional (Croatia)13:21
      KONAČNO RJEŠENJE ‘Nakon četiri godine čekanja uklonjena jedna od glavnih prepreka za projekte OIE-a’

      ‘U proteklom razdoblju iz raznih smo razloga kao država propustili priliku povećati proizvodnju električne energije iz obnovljivih izvora’ rekla je MegaWattu Marija Šćulac, potpredsjednica Hrvatske gospodarske komore (HGK) S prvim danom svibnja ove godine stupila je na snagu Odluka o jediničnoj naknadi za priključenje postrojenja na elektroenergetsku mrežu, koju su energetski stručnjaci, a posebno investitori […]

27. Tue, 1 September 2026

    8 reports
    • nyasatimes.com00:43edited after publishing
      Private school teachers urged to work harder as Prisam boss links effort to better pay and pupil results

      previouslyPrivate school teachers urged to work harder as Prisam boss links effort to better pay and pupil results

      The President of the Private Schools Association of Malawi (Prisam), Ernest Kaonga, has challenged teachers across the country's private education sector to ... Read the latest breaking news on Nyasa Times.

    • sowetan.co.za03:00
      Ramaphosa meets Eskom board on energy reform path

      Energy reform path is crucial to achieve an affordable, reliable and sustainable electricity supply, says President Cyril Ramaphosa

    • AllAfrica03:58
      Malawi: Malawi's Power Lifeline to Mozambique Finally Switched On - but Consumers Warned Tariffs Must Be 'Cost-Reflective'

      [Nyasa Times] Construction of the long-awaited Mozambique-Malawi (MOMA) 400kV Electricity Interconnector has finally been completed, with tariff negotiations now underway before commercial power trading can begin between the two nations.

    • AllAfrica10:47
      Tanzania: Govt Announces Two-Month Illegal Firearms Amnesty

      [Daily News] Dodoma -- THE government has announced a two-month amnesty for people possessing firearms illegally, giving them an opportunity to voluntarily surrender the weapons without facing prosecution.

    • AllAfrica12:33
      Southern Africa: SADC Must Build Its Own Knowledge to Drive Industrialisation, Says Manamela

      [SAnews.gov.za] Higher Education and Training Minister Buti Manamela has warned that Southern Africa cannot achieve meaningful industrialisation if it continues exporting raw materials, while importing the knowledge, technology and finished products that capture the greatest value.

    • moroccoworldnews.com12:35
      GITEX Nigeria 2026 Opens With Call for Stronger Control Over AI, Data

      Nigeria has placed AI sovereignty at the center of its digital agenda, with government officials calling for greater national control.

    • AllAfrica15:59
      Mozambique: Senior Malawian Officials Arrested Over Fraudulent Transfer of Over 400,000 Dollars to Mozambique

      [AIM] Maputo -- The Malawian Police Service (MPS) has arrested two senior officials from the National Oil Company of Malawi (NOCMA) over the alleged fraudulent transfer of over 400,000 US dollars to Mozambique, which was aimed at covering loading and clearing charges for fuel shipments at the central port of Beira and northern port of Nacala.

    • nyasatimes.com17:09edited after publishing ×2
      Smear campaign fails to tie Mwanamveka, Mbeta to Amaryllis saga

      previouslySmear campaign fails to tie Mwanamveka, Mbeta to Amaryllis saga

      A wave of disinformation and what appears to be a coordinated smear campaign has swept across social media, falsely implicating Finance Minister Joseph Mwana... Read the latest breaking news on Nyasa Times.

28. Wed, 2 September 2026

    5 reports
    • Emerging Europe05:00
      Integrating Africa

      A competitive Africa requires functional institutions and modern technology. Not just declarations of intent, but implementation capacity. Africa trades as much as East Asia relative to GDP but without the structural transformation. The problem lies not just in the volume of trade, but in its composition and direction: exports remain concentrated in raw commodities destined […] Integrating Africa was originally published on Emerging Europe .

    • AllAfrica05:21
      Malawi: Blantyre's Water Board Turns to Mutharika As Staff-Management War Deepens

      [Nyasa Times] Employees at Blantyre Water Board have asked President Peter Mutharika to sack both the utility's chief executive, Yeremiah Chihana, and its board chairman, Stanley Chirwa, in a bid to end a leadership standoff that staff say is crippling operations.

    • africa-newsroom.com08:00
      Project & Investment Network and African Infrastructure Elites: A stronger platform for African project visibility

      The Project & Investment Network is a dedicated meeting ground for project developers, financiers, investors, utilities, municipalities, commercial and industrial energy users and strategic partners active in Africa’s power, energy and water sectors

    • chimpreports.com13:54
      NWSC’s Package 2B to Close Greater Kampala Water Gap, says Dr Mugisha

      KAMPALA — The government of Uganda through National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) says its Package 2B network expansion, rehabilitation and network re-zoning project will end the recurrent water shortages across the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area and keep pace with the region's rapidly rising demand, as the utility works to deliver the full output of …

    • time.com21:30
      Agriculture—and Farmers—Should Be at the Heart of Transforming Africa's Economy, Leading Voices Agree

      "It's a huge opportunity if you make [the workforce] agri-food system skilled."

29. Thu, 3 September 2026

    10 reports
    • AllAfrica04:53
      Malawi: Malawi Govt Launches 2026-2027 Climate Outlook Forum, Calls for Early Preparedness Amid El Niño Risk

      [Nyasa Times] The government has launched the 2026-2027 National Climate Outlook Forum (Nacof) with a call for early preparedness and action, as Malawi braces for strong El Niño conditions in the coming season.

    • AllAfrica07:19
      Malawi: 'Piecemeal' Charges - Magalasi's Lawyer Accuses State of Dragging Out Case to Keep Him Locked Up

      [Nyasa Times] The Chief Resident Magistrate's Court in Lilongwe is set to deliver its ruling on Thursday on whether former Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (MERA) chief executive officer Collins Magalasi should be granted bail, following a contentious hearing marked by conflicting accounts of the police search conducted at his home.

    • AllAfrica07:19
      Malawi: Passport Crippled, Prisons Struggling - Mukhito Steps in During North Tour, Hails 'Unwavering Dedication' of Security Agencies

      [Nyasa Times] Minister of Homeland Security Peter Mukhito has commended security personnel across the Northern Region for their unwavering dedication under demanding working conditions, while acknowledging severe systemic bottlenecks--including halted passport issuance and overcrowding in prisons--that continue to cripple public service delivery.

    • malawi24.com09:03
      Who will answer Malawians? Kabambe turns speaker’s concerns towards Mutharika

      UTM president Dalitso Kabambe has challenged President Peter Mutharika to address Malawians directly on concerns raised by Speaker of Parliament Sameer

    • malawi24.com10:08
      Mother’s Fun Run initiative gets K40m boost

      The 2026 Mother’s Fun Run has received a major boost, with organisers securing K40 million towards an initiative aimed at improving health care and

    • africa-newsroom.com10:30
      Minister Solly Malatsi Confirmed as Speaker at African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 as South Africa Accelerates Digital Infrastructure

      South Africa’s digital transformation accelerates as Minister Solly Malatsi joins AEW 2026 to advance AI infrastructure, connectivity and technology investment

    • nyasatimes.com10:44edited after publishing
      Lilongwe City Council unveils K300 million road rehabilitation blitz across all 12 constituencies

      previouslyLilongwe City Council unveils K300 million road rehabilitation blitz across all 12 constituencies

      Lilongwe City Council (LCC) has set aside K300 million to rehabilitate roads across all 12 constituencies under the Constituency Development Fund (CDF), with... Read the latest breaking news on Nyasa Times.

    • thebftonline.com14:43
      Beyond job loss: AI as Africa’s productivity co-pilot

      As artificial intelligence begins to reshape the world of production, there remains a question of what role AI will play in the continent of Africa. While many discuss the impact that AI will have upon the workforce, it is apparent that the challenge for Africa is not that there is a lack of workers, but that the workers currently in the continent do not have the level of productivity required to achieve their potential. AI, if implemented correctly, has the power to be a productivity co-pilot...

    • businessincameroon.com17:45
      Cameroon Advances Mbakaou Hydro-Solar Project with CFA1.45 Billion in Detailed Studies

      Cameroon’s Electricity Development Corporation (EDC) has moved the proposed Mbakaou hydro-solar complex into a more detailed stage of preparation,

    • AllAfrica20:12
      Africa: A Harvest That Employs the Century - Yields, Value Chains, and the 2050 Workforce

      [allAfrica] Nairobi -- Keynote Address to the 20th Anniversary of the Alliance for Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) on August 31, 2026

30. Fri, 4 September 2026

    7 reports
    • AllAfrica06:27
      Malawi: Non-Communicable Diseases Now Killing 4 in 10 Malawians, Shocking WHO Report Reveals

      [Nyasa Times] A shocking new report has revealed that non-communicable diseases (NCDs) now account for approximately 40 percent of all deaths in Malawi, prompting urgent calls for stronger political leadership, funding and community action.

    • AllAfrica06:53
      Uganda: Uganda, U.S. Sign $1.7 Billion Health Sector Agreement

      [Nile Post] Uganda and the United States have signed a five-year health sector agreement worth about Shs6.42 trillion, shifting a significant portion of US health assistance towards direct government-to-government financing.

    • english.news.cn13:00
      US to phase down financial assistance for Namibia's HIV response

      US to phase down financial assistance for Namibia's HIV response-

    • english.news.cn13:00
      US to phase down financial assistance for Namibia's HIV response

      US to phase down financial assistance for Namibia's HIV response-

    • AllAfrica15:20
      Malawi: HRDC Backs Parliament's Sweeping Investigations - but Warns 12 Committees Could Stretch Capacity Too Thin

      [Nyasa Times] The Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) has thrown its support behind Parliament's decision to investigate a string of pressing national issues, while cautioning that the planned 12 joint committees could run into serious challenges due to limited capacity, expertise and the risk of overlapping investigations.

    • blueprint.ng17:41
      Participatory democracy: PROMAD launches 2026-2030 organisational strategy for Africa

      PROMAD Infotech Foundation has announced the official launch of its 2026–2030 Organisational Strategy, which is a “bold five-year roadmap to scale

    • AllAfrica23:50
      Africa: African Development Bank and Axian Launch Digital Finance Programme to Support 34,000 Women-Led Businesses in Africa

      [African Development Bank (AfDB)] AXIAN Group and the African Development Bank have launched a major women's financial inclusion programme to expand access to finance and business support for more than 34,000 women-led enterprises in five African countries.

31. Sat, 5 September 2026

    3 reports
    • AllAfrica12:19
      Africa: The Continent Has the Capital

      [allAfrica] Africa's industrial moment is not waiting for more money. It is waiting for the right kind -- structured correctly, sequenced intelligently, and aimed at the right stage of a project's life. Afreximbank's Oluranti Doherty on why the continent's financing problem is really a coordination problem.

    • abcnews.com12:41removed by the outlet
      US phases out $45M annual support for Namibia HIV program

      The United States plans to phase out financial support for Namibia's HIV response programs

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    • The Hill22:24
      Trump admin ends $45M support for Namibia HIV program

      The Trump administration announced it will be ending $45 million in support for Namibia’s HIV response program following two decades of annual payments. The U.S. will provide its final $45 million payment in the 2027 fiscal year as “this support will transition into a technical cooperation model,” according to a Friday joint statement from Namibia’s...

32. Sun, 6 September 2026

    3 reports
    • thepeninsulaqatar.com04:00
      Tanzania Sends 52 Tons of Medical Aid to DRC to Combat Ebola Outbreak

      Dar Es Salaam: Tanzania has delivered 52 tons of critical medicines and medical supplies to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to assist in co...

    • mwnation.com05:43
      Gomani challenges Malawians on poverty

      Inkosi ya Makosi Gomani V has challenged Malawians to take ownership of development, abandon laziness and work hard to fight hunger and poverty. He made the call during this year’s Umhlangano wa Maseko Ngoni Festival, an annual cultural ceremony held in Ntcheu Distrcit under the theme: ‘Strengthening Unity, Culture and Community Development’. Addressing the gathering, …

    • malawi24.com14:41
      Citizen movement backs parliamentary oversight

      Concerned Citizens of Malawi, People Power Movement (CCM-PPM) has backed Parliament’s latest move to strengthen accountability.The movement says

33. Mon, 7 September 2026

    11 reports
    • South China Morning Post04:00edited after publishing
      How China’s green tech is undercutting Trump’s ‘drill, baby, drill’ oil strategy in Africa

      In the US, the push is on to “drill, baby, drill”. In China, the national strategy is to “walk towards the light”. Two energy behemoths, two contrasting approaches to energy. For African countries working out which way to go, the deciding factor is cost and, with China’s advances in solar generation and battery technologies making acquisitions cheaper, a consensus is coalescing across the continent around renewables. “Africa’s solar revolution is here,” said Sonia Dunlop, CEO of the Global...

    • AllAfrica05:15
      Africa: Africa Gets Only 23% of the Climate Finance It Needs - and Pays Too Much for It

      [The Conversation Africa] African countries have committed themselves to cutting greenhouse gas emissions and protecting their people from the worsening effects of climate change. These commitments form part of the Paris Agreement, an international climate treaty adopted in 2015 in which countries agreed to take steps to limit global warming.

    • AllAfrica05:38
      Malawi: Kapito Accuses Malawi Govt of Running 'Corrupt Genset Diesel Gravy Train'

      [Nyasa Times] Consumer watchdog blasts government's diesel generator plan as 'money generation for greedy officials' amid fresh corruption fears

    • AllAfrica09:15
      Tanzania: Samia Seals Dodoma Milestone, 37 Permanent Offices Ready

      [Daily News] Dodoma -- DODOMA'S seven-year transition from temporary government offices to a permanent administrative hub reaches a defining moment tomorrow, as President Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan launches Government City in Mtumba, completing a major phase of the capital's transformation.

    • AllAfrica09:28
      Africa: Midwives - the Workforce That Will Determine Maternal and Newborn Survival and Africa's Future

      [IPS] New York / Addis Ababa -- Tonight, thousands of women across Africa will give birth. Whether they survive to see daylight will largely depend on where they live, how quickly they reach care, and whether the health system around them is ready to respond.

    • nyasatimes.com09:37edited after publishing
      Blantyre Water Board paid law firm K62 million ‘for doing NOTHING’ — payout disguised as SALARY

      previouslyBlantyre Water Board paid law firm K62 million ‘for doing NOTHING’ — payout disguised as SALARY

      Blantyre Water Board paid Mlauzi Legal Solutions a staggering MK62,034,168.75 Firm was allegedly introduced to BWB by board chairman Stain Chirwa A Malawian ... Read the latest breaking news on Nyasa Times.

    • nyasatimes.com10:16edited after publishing
      Standard Bank launches bold new drive to empower Malawi’s youth

      previouslyStandard Bank launches bold new drive to empower Malawi’s youth

      Standard Bank Plc has thrown its weight behind Malawi's young generation, launching a sweeping new corporate social investment drive dubbed "Project Youth" a... Read the latest breaking news on Nyasa Times.

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    • AllAfrica11:55
      Tanzania: Russian Firm Targets Universities With Medical Tech

      [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- NEUROSOFT, a Russian medical equipment manufacturer, has started talks with local universities to introduce advanced diagnostic technology through specialised training and medical research programmes.

    • AllAfrica16:00
      Malawi: Mutharika Shake-Up Begins - Chimango Chirwa Promoted From Chief of Protocol to PS

      [Nyasa Times] President Arthur Peter Mutharika has kicked off a government reshuffle ahead of his administration's first anniversary, appointing veteran diplomat Ambassador Chimango Chirwa as Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, with immediate effect.

    • standardmedia.co.ke16:31
      Government welcomes digital investors

      The government has called on Digital investors to invest in Kenya, saying it is working towards a safe and conducive environment

    • dailymaverick.co.za22:39
      South Africa’s food system on trial: who controls what we eat?

      South Africa produces enough food at the national level, yet millions still go hungry, skip meals or survive on inadequate and unhealthy diets because sufficient, nutritious food remains out of reach.…

34. Tue, 8 September 2026

    8 reports
    • AllAfrica05:12
      Malawi: 9 in 10 Malawians Shut Out of Bank Loans Because They Work in 'Shadow Economy'

      [Nyasa Times] Millions of hardworking Malawians and small business owners are being frozen out of formal bank loans simply because of HOW they earn their living, a leading economist has warned.

    • AllAfrica05:40
      Namibia: U.S. HIV Cash Cuts

      [Namibian] The United States' decision to phase out HIV funding to Namibia leaves over 29 000 Namibians facing the loss of critical support services.

    • dailynews.co.tz09:56
      Tanzania, Algeria explore ways to deepen ties in pharmaceutical, medical device manufacturing

      ALGIERS: TANZANIA and Algeria have discussed ways to strengthen cooperation in pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturing, including investment, technology transfer and the exchange of advanced expertise in drug production. The discussions took place in Algiers when Tanzania’s Ambassador to Algeria, Mobhare Matinyi, held talks with Algeria’s Minister of Pharmaceutical Industry, Dr Wassim Kouidri. The talks …

    • dailynews.co.tz10:30
      Tanzania lures Japanese investments in manufacturing, technology, higher-value production

      TOKYO: Tanzania has called on Japanese companies to increase investment in manufacturing, technology and higher-value production as the country seeks to accelerate the implementation of its National Development Vision 2050 and the Fourth Five-Year National Development Plan. Minister of State in the President’s Office for Planning and Investment, Professor Kitila Mkumbo, said Tanzania wants to …

    • independent.co.ug11:00
      Govt defends Balaam’s anti-corruption drive as head teachers criticize approach

      Kampala, Uganda | URN | The government has defended the ongoing monitoring of service delivery in government schools by Local Government Minister Balaam Barugahara, saying the exercise is part of efforts to fight corruption and improve public service delivery. However, secondary school head teachers have criticized the approach, accusing authorities of intimidation and harassment and …

    • AllAfrica11:53
      Malawi: Malawi Government Censured Over 'Corrupt' Contract Breaches

      [Nyasa Times] Malawi's government has been slammed as "corrupt" after the High Court ordered it to fork out compensation to FOUR companies over a contract scandal that critics say exposes taxpayers to yet another crippling bill for official incompetence.

    • dailynews.co.tz12:14
      Dr Mkuya urges political parties to use their platforms to promote universal health insurance countrywide

      ZANZIBAR: POLITICAL parties in Tanzania have been urged to use their platforms to educate and encourage citizens to enrol in Universal Health Insurance, with health described as a fundamental right for every citizen regardless of political affiliation, age, gender or social status. The call was made by Acting Minister of Health in Zanzibar, Dr Saada …

    • AllAfrica16:23
      Africa: NITDA, NDPC and Galaxy Backbone Back CyFrica 2026 as Nigeria's Leading Cybersecurity Summit Returns

      [CyFrica] As Nigeria's digital economy accelerates towards an estimated $18.3 billion in 2026, the country is confronting an equally urgent challenge: protecting the digital infrastructure, data and financial ecosystems powering that growth.

35. Wed, 9 September 2026

    7 reports
    • jamaica-gleaner.com05:06
      Rubis to install 8 MW solar

      Rubis, global fuel distributor, signed a deal to install an 8-megawatt (MW) capacity solar plant in Jamaica in June, part of a renewable energy push that accompanied half-year financial results released Tuesday. The Caribbean remains the group’s most important region by earnings, even as its profit margin now trails Africa’s.

    • allafrica.com05:16
      Africa: Partnerships Between Government, Business and Civil Society Are Often Tense - 3 Tips On How to Manage Them

      Analysis - The Southern Africa Food Lab has brought businesses, farmers, government and community groups together since 2010 to help address the problems of hunger and malnutrition. When these diverse groups first came together, everyone agreed that the region's food system was in trouble. The disagreement came next.

    • AllAfrica05:25
      Africa: Africa's Food Future Depends On Financing Smallholders, Youth and Women

      [New Times] Africa's ambition to feed itself and unlock agriculture's economic potential will depend largely on whether smallholder farmers, young entrepreneurs and women-led businesses can access the financing they need to expand, create jobs and withstand climate shocks, according to the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD).

    • mwnation.com07:18
      AfDB opens new funding window for Malawi

      The African Development Bank (AfDB) has opened a new financing window for Malawi to help ease pressure on critical imports such as fuel and fertiliser. The development comes as Minister of Finance, Economic Planning and Decentralisation Joseph Mwanamvekha is separately pushing for increased direct budget support from the AfDB, potentially giving Malawi access to additional …

    • mwnation.com07:50
      Afrox engages authorities on forex to ease gas scarcity

      Main supplier of industrial, medical and household gases, Afrox Malawi Limited says it has engaged authorities to assist with foreign exchange allocations to finance importation of the products key in hospitals, homes and industry. The company said in a statement yesterday that the prevailing scarcity is due to forex challenges and has since engaged the …

    • Japan Times08:19
      Africa’s informal economy: A burden and lifeline

      Poverty, unemployment and red tape force tens of millions of Africans into work that is not regulated, taxed or protected by the government.

    • africabusiness.com17:41
      Africa Digital Skills and Jobs: Why Coordination Matters

      Africa’s GBS growth shows why stronger sector coordination is needed to turn digital skills into sustainable jobs for young people.

36. Thu, 10 September 2026

    10 reports
    • malawi24.com03:42
      HRDC rift weakens civil society voice — Ad hoc leadership

      The leadership dispute within the Human Rights Defenders Coalition (HRDC) is weakening civil society’s ability to hold government to account, with the ad

    • AllAfrica05:56
      Malawi: Malawi Parliament Report On Amaryllis Hotel Deal 'Ready' for Tabling

      [Nyasa Times] A hotly-anticipated parliamentary report into the controversial purchase of Amaryllis Hotel is finally ready to be tabled -- bringing to a head months of wrangling over a star witness who never testified.

    • observer.ug09:36
      Can Uganda break Africa’s dependence on imported medicines?

      Families grappling with sickle cell disease often face a stark reality: the necessary medication may exist, but it remains out of reach where it is needed most. Nearly 80 per cent of the global burden of sickle-cell disease falls on sub-Saharan Africa. The World Health Organization estimates that about 240,000 children are born with the […]

    • AllAfrica10:04
      Africa: Take Ownership of Health Systems, African Countries Told

      [Daily News] Arusha -- THE World Health Organisation (WHO) Regional Director for Africa, Professor Mohamed Janabi, has urged African countries to take greater ownership of their health systems and move from conference commitments to concrete action in financing and strengthening primary healthcare.

    • chimpreports.com10:32
      BLOG: If Mwalimu Julius Nyerere Were Alive: Would Our Brothers Be Cast Out?

      By Tugume Justus The September sun, usually a harbinger of warmth and opportunity across Kenya, has cast a chilling shadow, prompting a question that echoes through the heart of East Africa. This directive, intended to shield local traders, has instead ignited a dormant fear, a specter of division that threatens to unravel the very fabric …

    • AllAfrica11:23
      Tanzania: Value Addition Set to Boost Export Earnings

      [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE growing shift from raw agricultural exports to processed and value-added products could significantly increase foreign exchange earnings and create more jobs, according to the Tanzania Trade Development Authority (TanTrade).

    • africanews.com14:04
      Chinese electric motorcycle imports to Africa rise 60%

      Africa’s imports of electric motorcycles and three-wheelers from China rose sharply in the first half of 2026, underscoring a divide in the continent's transition to electric vehicles.

    • NPR News15:06
      'I've never seen anything like this' -- A U.S. doctor treats Ebola's youngest victims

      Dr. Rupa Narra is a U.S. pediatrician who arrived in the Democratic Republic of Congo to help care for stricken children. Nothing could have prepared her for what she'd face.

    • AllAfrica21:41
      Africa: African Development Bank Group and African Forum of Deposit Funds Enter Into New Alliance to Mobilize More Long-Term Financing

      [African Development Bank (AfDB)] The African Development Bank Group and the members of the African Forum of Deposit Funds have agreed to strengthen their cooperation to mobilise more long-term financing for the continent's sustainable development. Through this strategic alliance, they aim to support productive investment, strengthen the continent's economic resilience and contribute to more inclusive growth.

    • punchng.com23:47edited after publishing
      FG eyes Chinese investment to fast-track power projects

      The Federal Government is engaging Chinese firms to fast-track Nigeria power projects and attract investment across the electricity value chain. Read more.

37. Fri, 11 September 2026

    8 reports
    • chimpreports.com06:24
      Africa Urged to Turn Regional Partnerships Into Trade, Investment

      African businesses and governments have been urged to turn growing regional partnerships into actual trade, investment and industrial production, with Uganda and Nigeria highlighting opportunities to deepen commercial ties under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Speaking during the second day of the Uganda-Nigeria Business Forum and Exhibition in Kampala, Private Sector Foundation Uganda …

    • riotimesonline.com06:56edited after publishing
      Namibia Secures US$3.6 Million for Green Fertiliser Project

      previouslyNamibia Secures US.6 Million for Green Fertiliser Project

      Namibia has secured up to US$3.6 million in development funding for the Dâures Green Fertiliser Project, targeting local and regional agricultural markets.

    • AllAfrica08:31
      Africa: Africa's Factories Are Becoming Their Own Power Stations

      [Bird Story Agency] Textile plants, mines and export zones are building their own electricity systems, creating a growing role for independent producers as African factories seek to avoid disruptions that can throttle production.

    • thebftonline.com10:30
      The Giving Capsules with Baptista Sarah Gebu: Why the youth are replacing human connections with AI—and what it means for our future

      It is 1:23 a.m. Your chest feels tight, life feels completely overwhelming.

    • thebftonline.com11:00
      Our country’s Economy: Strong growth, yet uneasy households

      Ghanaians are understandably asking a difficult question: If the economy is growing strongly, why does economic anxiety remain so high?

    • bizcommunity.com12:44
      Pig farm vs power station: South African court tells state‑owned Eskom to clean up its pollution

      About 74% of South Africa’s electricity is generated by coal-fired power stations owned by the state-owned electricity provider, Eskom.

    • AllAfrica15:47
      Malawi: Malawi Left Reeling As Norway Announces Shock Embassy Closure

      [Nyasa Times] Norway is set to pull the plug on its embassy in Malawi, shutting it down for good by the end of July 2027 as part of a dramatic overhaul of its foreign service.

    • AllAfrica15:47
      Malawi: Mutharika's Digital Dream Becomes Reality As Nzika ID Wallet Prepares for Nationwide Launch

      [Nyasa Times] Malawi is on the brink of a digital identity revolution, with the government confirming it will launch the long-awaited Nzika Digital ID wallet next week -- seven months after President Professor Arthur Peter Mutharika ordered officials to bring the country's identity system into the digital age.

38. Sun, 13 September 2026

    1 report
    • Le Monde (France)03:45
      En Ethiopie, le changement climatique pousse les éleveurs pastoraux à se convertir à l’agriculture vivrière : « C’est loin d’être une solution miracle »

      Dans le sud-est du pays, les épisodes de sécheresse, toujours plus intenses, menacent l’existence des pasteurs nomades. Certains ont choisi de se sédentariser pour cultiver la terre.

39. Mon, 14 September 2026

    5 reports
    • AllAfrica05:12
      Africa: UN Deputy Scribe, Oramah, Oyedele, Others Say Africa Must Own Its Narrative

      [This Day] African leaders have challenged the continent's younger generation to take greater control of Africa's economic and political future by building institutions, businesses and productive capacity capable of competing globally.

    • AllAfrica05:25
      Malawi: DPP Tells Critics to Back Off As Musowa Hails Mutharika's 'Lightning-Fast' Turnaround of Malawi

      [Nyasa Times] A senior DPP figure has hit out at opposition critics, insisting they should stop meddling in the party's affairs and let President Peter Mutharika get on with fixing the country.

    • AllAfrica07:43
      Kenya: 'Women Are Not Afraid of Change' - Why Africa's Food Security Depends on Who Bears the Risk

      [allAfrica] For Africa's smallholder farmers, the next climate shock will not only test what they grow, but whether they have the resources to withstand a failed season.

    • AllAfrica07:54
      Africa: Putting Young People at the Centre of Drug Policy Reform

      [allAfrica] In South Africa, the debate about protecting young people from drugs is increasingly raising a different question: are current policies actually helping those who need support most?

    • nyasatimes.com19:48edited after publishing
      ‘It’s a lie’ — Mpinganjira slams fake reports he’s quit as Wanderers chief

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      Mighty Wanderers leader Dr Thomson Mpinganjira has hit back at reports claiming he had resigned from his position and abandoned the club, following their dis... Read the latest breaking news on Nyasa Times.

40. Tue, 15 September 2026

    2 reports
    • AllAfrica04:33
      Africa: Growing Budgets Show Africa Keen to Defend Its Place in the Space Race

      [RFI] African states invest around $500 million in space programmes annually, a figure expected to reach around $40 billion by 2030. With a number of initiatives already in place, the continent is seeking a seat at the table when it comes to international decisions on space exploration and equal access to the development of technology.

    • AllAfrica15:16
      Malawi: Lands Minister Chipungu Calls for More Multi-Storey Developments in Lilongwe

      [Nyasa Times] Malawi's Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development, Chimwemwe Chipungu, has inspected construction works on a new hotel at the Lilongwe Golf Club, praising the project as a significant boost to the country's tourism and hospitality sector.

41. Wed, 16 September 2026

    9 reports
    • clickondetroit.com05:13
      Egypt's wind power push, tied to manufacturing, offers lessons for Nigeria and Africa

      Egypt is pairing a planned 2,000-megawatt wind project with its first turbine manufacturing plant, seeking to turn renewable energy into an industrial opportunity.

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    • AllAfrica05:24
      Malawi: Malawi Govt Releases K85.5bn for Constituency Development Projects

      [Nyasa Times] Government has released K85.5 billion to local councils under the reformed Constituency Development Fund (CDF), enabling contractors to begin implementing community projects and pushing total CDF-related releases since April to nearly K145 billion.

    • tportal (Croatia)09:43
      Nova investicija Žito grupe: U Čepinu puštena u rad solarna elektrana snage 3,5 MW

      Žito grupa pustila je u rad još jednu solarnu elektranu u Tvornici ulja Čepin instalirane snage 3,5 megavata (MW), uz baterijski sustav snage 4.5 MW što je investicija ukupne vrijednosti od 3,85 milijuna eura, izvijestili su u srijedu iz te tvrtke

    • Al Jazeera English13:40
      Why some countries fail while others prosper in the Middle East and Africa

      The answer lies less in geography or resources than in the institutions that shape power, legitimacy and opportunity.

    • bne IntelliNews17:35
      Eastern Africa advances $1.6bn power-trade push with Ethiopia set to double Kenya exports

      Eastern African countries are expanding cross-border electricity trade under a $1.6bn World Bank-backed programme, with Ethiopia preparing to double power exports to Kenya to 400 MW.

    • AllAfrica23:36
      Africa: African Development Bank and Korea's National Information Society Agency Deepen Partnership On Africa's Ai and Digital Transformation

      [African Development Bank (AfDB)] The African Development Bank and the Korean National Information Society Agency (NIA) signed a letter of intent on Wednesday, laying the groundwork for an expanded partnership to promote artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation across Africa.

    • AllAfrica23:36
      Africa: KOAFEC 2026 - African Development Bank, Kaist Sign Agreement to Advance Africa's Digital Transformation

      [African Development Bank (AfDB)] The African Development Bank Group and the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have signed a letter of intent to promote digital transformation in Africa.

    • AllAfrica23:36
      Africa: KOAFEC 2026 - African Development Bank and Korea's Export-Import Bank Strengthen Partnership to Finance Africa's Strategic Priorities

      [African Development Bank (AfDB)] The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) and the Export-Import Bank of Korea (KEXIM) have signed a new memorandum of understanding to deepen co-financing cooperation on projects across Africa and mobilise additional resources for the continent's sustainable development.

    • AllAfrica23:37
      Africa: KOAFEC 2026 - Korea, African Development Bank Chart New Phase of Partnership On Ai, Digital Infrastructure and Private Investment

      [African Development Bank (AfDB)] On Tuesday 8 September in Seoul, the President of the African Development Bank Group, Dr Sidi Ould Tah, met with Koo Yun-cheol, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and Economy of the Republic of Korea, ahead of the 8th Korea-Africa Economic Cooperation (KOAFEC) Ministerial Conference, which also marks the 20th anniversary of this partnership.

42. Thu, 17 September 2026

    12 reports
    • AllAfrica06:08
      Malawi: Woman Who Saw Chilima's Plane Go Down Claims She Was Threatened Into Silence

      [Nyasa Times] A community member from northern Malawi has told a parliamentary committee investigating the plane crash that killed former vice-president Saulos Chilima that she was threatened and had her two sons taken by police after reporting the disaster to authorities.

    • dailynews.co.tz09:42
      Tanzania eyes bigger blue economy gains by turning marine resources into highvalue commercial products

      ZANZIBAR: TANZANIA is intensifying efforts to transform seaweed and other marine resources into higher-value commercial opportunities, with growing attention on production, processing, financing and access to markets across the fisheries value chain. The shift is increasingly visible in businesses emerging beyond traditional coastal fisheries. One example is Tanzanian entrepreneur Fransic Pentzel, who has developed an …

    • malawi24.com10:17
      Witness recalls plane’s strange movements

      The aircraft carrying the late Vice-President Saulos Chilima did not appear to be flying normally shortly before it disappeared, according to a witness

    • malawi24.com10:48
      Digital gap challenges Nzika ID rollout

      Malawi’s new digital identity system could face challenges in reaching citizens because of low smartphone ownership and digital literacy levels.Minister

    • AllAfrica11:12
      Malawi: Mumba's Charity for Poor Students Hit By Registration Hold-Up

      [Nyasa Times] A charitable foundation set up by Malawian MP Vitumbiko Mumba to help vulnerable college and university students is at risk of missing its planned launch date after officials failed to complete its registration, despite the process dragging on for nearly nine months.

    • dailynews.co.tz11:19
      Tanzanian removes barriers hindering investment deals in bid to expand access to global markets

      DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzanian government is moving to remove barriers that could delay or hinder business and investment activities as it seeks to expand Tanzania’s access to international markets and strengthen private-sector growth. Minister for Industry and Trade, Judith Kapinga, made the statement in Dar es Salaam during the Invest EastAfrica meeting, which brought …

    • dailynews.co.tz11:37
      PM calls for discipline in implementing development plans

      ARUSHA: PRIME Minister, Dr Mwigulu Nchemba has warned ministries and public institutions against abandoning approved development plans and seeking budget reallocations to finance activities that were not originally planned, saying such practices can undermine the efficient use of public resources. Dr Nchemba said Tanzania must move away from reactive government spending and adopt greater discipline …

    • dailynews.co.tz12:20
      Tanzania, Germany move to address business barriers to unlock new investment areas across EAC bloc

      DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA and Germany are seeking to unlock new investment opportunities in Tanzania and the wider East African region, with both sides highlighting the need to address tax, policy, infrastructure and other business barriers. This was reached in talks between the Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and East African Cooperation James Millya with …

    • malawi24.com12:26
      Registrar given 7-day ultimatum over delay

      Nine months of waiting has now turned into a seven-day countdown for the Registrar General’s Office to act on the registration of a foundation seeking to

    • malawi24.com12:49
      Luchenza councillor under fire over Kabambe attack

      Luchenza Ward Councillor Bhima Ndalama has come under fire on social media following remarks he made about UTM president Dalitso Kabambe.Ndalama described

    • bne IntelliNews16:31
      Africa’s push for local mineral processing reshapes mining investment

      African governments are pushing miners to process more critical minerals locally, increasing state ownership and local-content rules while infrastructure and power constraints raise investment risks.

    • AllAfrica21:01
      Africa: South Korea, Africa Pledge Deeper Ai Partnership to Accelerate Continent's Digital Transformation

      [African Development Bank (AfDB)] The Republic of Korea plans to deepen its long-standing partnership with Africa by expanding cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies, Korean Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Finance and Economy Koo Yun-cheol said in Seoul on 9 September 2026.

43. Fri, 18 September 2026

    12 reports
    • dailynews.co.tz06:29
      Kariakoo traders set for new business classification

      DAR ES SALAAM: THE government is preparing to introduce a new system for classifying and identifying traders at Kariakoo Market according to the size and nature of their businesses, Dar es Salaam Regional Commissioner Albert Chalamila has said. The proposed reorganisation is intended to address challenges arising from small and large-scale traders operating in similar …

    • dailynews.co.tz08:30
      BoT raises awareness on proper handling of banknotes

      DODOMA: THE Bank of Tanzania (BoT) has urged the public to take greater care of their money, particularly banknotes, to ensure they remain in good condition and continue circulating for a longer period. The call was made yesterday by the central bank’s Manager for Banking and Currency Services-Dodoma Mr Nolasco Maluli during a financial education …

    • AllAfrica08:40
      Uganda: Museveni Advisor Calls for More Government Procurement of Locally Made Medicines

      [Nile Post] Senior Presidential Advisor for Political Mobilisation Moses Byaruhanga has called for increased government procurement of medicines manufactured in Uganda, saying the policy can create jobs, conserve foreign exchange and strengthen the country's industrial base.

    • dailynews.co.tz08:43
      Farmer-market links key to farm growth

      DAR ES SALAAM: RISING farm production will deliver stronger economic returns only if farmers are better connected to commercial markets, finance, infrastructure and reliable buyers, agricultural stakeholders have said. Agricultural Growth Corridors of Tanzania (AGCOT) Chief Executive Officer Mr Geoffrey Kirenga, who is also a member of the Presidential Food and Agriculture Delivery Council, said …

    • AllAfrica10:00
      Malawi: Malawi VP Ansah Says Wounded Cop Hero Mlowoka 'Is Fine' After Rescuing Kidnapped Briton

      [Nyasa Times] Malawi's Vice-President Dr Jane Ansah has said Deputy Inspector General of Police for Operations Dr Mlowoka Noel Kayira is "fine", after visiting him in hospital following his shooting during a police operation to rescue kidnapped British national Nusrat Osman.

    • dailynews.co.tz10:13
      Afreximbank extends 10m US dollars financing to enable Azania Bank finance Tanzanian SMEs

      DAR ES SALAAM: THE African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has extended a 10m US dollars financing facility to Azania Bank to expand access to finance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) operating across Tanzania’s export value chains. The facility, provided under Afreximbank’s Export SME Development Programme (ESDP), is intended to enable Azania Bank to offer eligible …

    • AllAfrica11:03
      Tanzania: Fuel, Fertiliser Subsidies to Ease Inflation

      [Daily News] Zanzibar -- FUEL and fertiliser subsidies, tax relief on essential food imports and tighter market price monitoring are among measures being used to curb inflation and protect the purchasing power of the currency, the House of Representatives heard yesterday.

    • AllAfrica12:09
      Malawi: Professor Zimani Kadzamira - the Scholar Who Stepped Out of His Family's Political Shadow

      [Nyasa Times] Professor Zimani David Kadzamira, former Vice-Chancellor of the University of Malawi and brother of Cecilia Kadzamira, the long-serving official hostess to President Hastings Kamuzu Banda, has died.

    • AllAfrica16:53
      Africa: Hub Unconference to Tackle Ai's Growing Influence in Africa

      [263Chat] The Hub Unconference is set to return for its 12th edition in Harare next week, bringing together young Africans to debate the growing influence of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies on society.

    • AllAfrica17:04
      Uganda: Tayebwa Addresses Delays, Corruption and Youth Exclusion in Pdm Programme

      [Nile Post] Long delays in accessing Parish Development Model (PDM) funds, alleged illegal deductions, fear of reporting corruption and limited youth representation on PDM committees have emerged as some of the key concerns raised during Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa's assessment of the programme in Ruhinda North.

    • AllAfrica17:13
      Ethiopia: Ethiopia's Green Energy Drives Electric Mobility Transition

      [ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia's abundant renewable electricity resources provide a strong strategic foundation for transitioning from diesel-powered transport to electric mobility, according to TradeMark Africa.

    • AllAfrica19:59
      Africa: Korea, African Development Bank Sign Deal to Launch Joint Ai Hub to Support Africa

      [African Development Bank (AfDB)] The African Development Bank Group and the Republic of Korea signed a Letter of Intent on 9 September in Seoul to establish a Korea-Africa Hub for artificial intelligence (AI) to support the responsible development, adoption and financing of AI technologies across Africa.

44. Sat, 19 September 2026

    4 reports
    • capitalfm.africa06:09
      African Innovators Invited to Apply for Mistral AI Accelerator Bootcamp

      NAIROBI, Kenya, Sept 18 – Innovators, developers, researchers, entrepreneurs and sector specialists from across Africa are being invited to apply for the Mistral Africa Accelerator Bootcamp, a six-week hybrid, pan-African…

    • en.ce.cn07:30
      Tanzania's Zanzibar president commends 35th Chinese medical team as mission concludes--China Economic Net
    • Al Jazeera English09:36
      Africa’s Green Revolution threatens traditional foods

      The promotion of monocultures is hurting the production of much more nutritious and climate-resistant traditional crops.

    • malawivoice.com11:31
      Mutharika commends Catholic Church on 125 years in Malawi
45. Mon, 21 September 2026

    10 reports
    • AllAfrica05:32
      Africa: Africa Is Building Drug Factories - Now It Needs Enough Buyers

      [Independent (Kampala)] Africa is pouring money into pharmaceutical manufacturing as governments seek to reduce dependence on imported medicines. The bigger challenge may be finding enough buyers to keep the factories running.

    • AllAfrica07:06
      Nigeria: What Punjab Taught Zamfara About Safer Childbirth

      [allAfrica] A health facility may have a midwife, a labour ward and a woman ready to give birth - and still not be able to save her life.

    • AllAfrica08:29
      Malawi: Rotary Club Rallies Malawians to Donate Blood for Children Battling Cancer

      [Nyasa Times] A Lilongwe charity has launched an urgent blood donation drive to support children undergoing cancer treatment, as Malawi marks Childhood Cancer Awareness Month this September -- with organisers revealing hundreds of children are diagnosed with the disease in the country every single year.

    • AllAfrica10:29
      Malawi: Malawi's Ex-No.2 Lets Rip - Usi Brands DPP and MCP 'Twins' As He Accuses New Govt of Outdoing Predecessors in Graft

      [Nyasa Times] Malawi's former Vice President Dr Michael Usi has torn into the country's ruling Democratic Progressive Party, declaring there is barely any difference between the current DPP administration and the MCP government he served under -- except that the DPP, he says, has taken corruption to new heights.

    • bne IntelliNews11:37
      Senegal and Zimbabwe test energy sovereignty against financing constraints

      Senegal wants to use oil and gas revenues to reduce power costs, expand electricity access and support domestic industry, while Zimbabwe seeks investment in generation and grid upgrades.

    • AllAfrica13:45
      Malawi: Malawi's Climate Fight 'Strangled' By Crushing Debt Burden, Actionaid Warns

      [Nyasa Times] Malawi is being denied the chance to fight back against climate change because a staggering 24 percent of the national budget is being swallowed up by debt repayments, campaigners have warned.

    • AllAfrica14:33
      Africa: World Recognizing Africa as a 'Gamechanger for Global Business'

      [allAfrica] Geneva -- United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has told the Global Africa Business Initiative that Africa represents a $3 trillion market opportunity and the world is finally recognizing it as a ''gamechanger for global business''.

    • malawi24.com14:42
      Three goals, three different ways to hurt Botswana

      Malawi did not need to rely on one trick to dismantle Botswana. The Young Flames kept finding different ways to cause problems, turning a tense contest

    • businessdailyafrica.com15:30
      Standard Bank reveals Sh167bn war chest for regional buyouts

      South African rivals, Absa Group and Nedbank, have already made a Sh116.5 billion investment in the Kenyan market with their recent acquisition actions.

    • The Guardian World22:33edited after publishing ×2
      Healthcare in Africa ‘under growing strain’ after US withdrawal from aid programs, report warns

      Accra Reset’s report states countries in the region and global south should take greater control of their health development after USAID debacle The United States’ withdrawal from key aid programs has put healthcare in Africa and the global south “under growing strain” a new report warns. The report says the Trump administration’s cuts to programs such as US Agency for International Development (USAID), as well as the Covid-19 pandemic and rising costs of living globally have brought “new...

46. Tue, 22 September 2026

    9 reports
    • AllAfrica09:57
      Africa: African Universities Push Joint Research, AI Skills

      [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- UNIVERSITIES across Africa are seeking closer cooperation in research and innovation so that graduates can work in an economy, which is being reshaped by Artificial Intelligence (AI).

    • AllAfrica12:25
      Africa: African Development Bank Group and France Deepen Cooperation On Capital Mobilisation and Private-Sector Development

      [African Development Bank (AfDB)] The African Development Bank Group and France are developing a more integrated approach to financing projects, strengthening delivery and widening private-sector participation across African countries.

    • AllAfrica12:25
      Africa: At Africa Food Systems Forum, African Development Bank, African Ministers Call for Push Toward Market-Driven Growth

      [African Development Bank (AfDB)] Government ministers, development partners, and private-sector leaders gathered in Kigali on 2 September to take stock of the African Development Bank Group's African Emergency Food Production Facility across 34 countries and to discuss the initiative's next steps.

    • malawivoice.com12:50
      Workaholic Minister Phiri Pitches Usisya Tourism, Agriculture Potential in China
    • businessincameroon.com14:15
      AfDB Shares $509 Million of Cameroon Sovereign Risk With IDB and ADB

      The African Development Bank (AfDB) has transferred part of the repayment risk on its sovereign exposure to Cameroon to two other multilateral

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)14:55
      Green industry is becoming the Middle East's most practical form of resilience

      The US-Israel war on Iran has settled the question of whether the region should diversify. The task now is to move from ambition to implementation, and to do it together

    • AllAfrica15:32
      Uganda: Balimwezo Asks Museveni to Suspend Buyala Garbage Dumping Directive

      [Nile Post] Kampala Lord Mayor Ronald Balimwezo has asked President Yoweri Museveni to suspend his directive stopping the dumping of garbage at the Buyala Waste Management Facility in Mpigi District, warning that the move could worsen waste accumulation in Kampala and increase the risk of flooding during the expected September-December rains.

    • nyasatimes.com20:25edited after publishing
      Minister Ben Phiri touts China’s economic playbook as blueprint for Malawi’s industrial future

      previouslyMinister Ben Phiri touts China’s economic playbook as blueprint for Malawi’s industrial future

      Minister of Local Government Dr Ben Phiri has held up China's rapid economic transformation as a model for Malawi to draw from, following a presentation deli... Read the latest breaking news on Nyasa Times.

    • northafricapost.com21:30
      Laayoune Plans Third Desalination Unit to Boost Water Supply by 50%
47. Wed, 23 September 2026

    12 reports
    • the-star.co.ke05:15
      Donor funding cuts now force Kenya to rethink HIV response

      Unaids says domestic sources provided about 60% of funding in low, middle-income countries.

    • AllAfrica07:29
      Zimbabwe: U.S. Announces End to All Health Funding in Zimbabwe

      [New Zimbabwe] AMERICA will, at the end of this month, stop funding all health programmes in Zimbabwe it has been involved in for more than 20 years, Ambassador Pamela Tremont has revealed.

    • AllAfrica07:38
      Africa: Climate Change Is Fuelling African Conflict - Governments Are Developing a Shared Response

      [The Conversation Africa] Climate change is making life tougher. Across Africa, failed harvests, shrinking water supplies and more extreme weather are leaving millions of people hungry and forcing many from their homes. When communities compete for land and water, the risk of conflict can grow. African governments are now developing a Common African Position on Climate, Peace and Security to tackle these problems together. But will it lead to real change on the ground? Gracsious Maviza and...

    • AllAfrica07:50
      Africa: Africa Has the Technology to Achieve Food Security--Now It Needs Coordinated Deployment

      [IPS] Kigali, Rwanda -- Africa is emerging as the world's fastest-growing technology market, with its innovation ecosystem attracting increasing global investment. The European Investment Bank's recent €40 million commitment to the sector underscores this growing confidence.

    • bne IntelliNews10:18
      Tanzania’s $42bn LNG project enters final legal stage ahead of approvals

      Tanzania’s $42bn LNG project has entered final legal negotiations, with Host Government Agreements and LNG legislation still requiring state and parliamentary approvals before FID.

    • AllAfrica11:17
      Africa: Climate's Most Catalytic Capital Knows Exactly Where to Go

      [RootsToFoods Capital Series] In a RootsToFoods Capital Series interview opening Wave 2 of the series, Randall Kempner -- Executive Director of the Climate Philanthropy Catalyst Coalition and founding executive director of the Aspen Network for Development Entrepreneurs -- argues that philanthropy is a distinct category of capital built to move first, with its highest-leverage ground overlapping the Amazon and the Congo Basin.

    • allafrica.com11:32
      Namibia: Energy Mix Should Be Pursued, Nandi-Ndaitwah Says At New York Conference

      President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has told New York that the transition to clean energy should not come at the expense of development in countries like Namibia.

    • AllAfrica12:22
      Malawi: Malawi's Medicine Time Bomb - Hospitals Face Catastrophic Drug Shortage As Cmst Rack Up $18m Debt to Foreign Suppliers

      [Nyasa Times] Malawi's public hospitals are teetering on the brink of a full-blown medicine crisis, campaigners have dramatically warned, after it emerged the country's Central Medical Stores Trust (CMST) is failing to pay foreign suppliers a jaw-dropping $18 million debt.

    • ilri.org13:08
      From crisis to infrastructure: Ethiopia launches Ethio-Seed Hub to strengthen food systems planning and transformation

      The Ministry of Agriculture has taken ownership of a national digital platform that brings seed demand and supply information together, alongside a new…

    • AllAfrica15:13
      Malawi: Malawi Puts $1,000 Limit On Cash in Your Pocket

      [Nyasa Times] Malawians and visitors alike are facing a dramatic new crackdown on cash, after the Reserve Bank of Malawi (RBM) slapped sweeping restrictions on the physical possession and movement of foreign currency -- with anyone caught holding more than $1,000 without central bank permission now at risk.

    • techcabal.com16:29
      Acumen invests $5M in Sun King Zambia to expand solar access

      Acumen invests $5 million in Sun King’s Zambia business to expand off-grid solar access and attract more local-currency financing.

    • standardmedia.co.ke18:45
      Eastern Africa pushes for seamless digital integration

      Eastern African countries are stepping up efforts to build a more connected regional digital economy, with governments and regional institutions.

48. Thu, 24 September 2026

    6 reports
    • bne IntelliNews09:50
      UN selects five African states, Indonesia for critical minerals value-addition programme

      The six states make up the first group to receive support through the Country Support Mechanism on Critical Energy Transition Minerals, announced by UN Secretary-General António Guterres on September 23.

    • AllAfrica14:00
      Nigeria: Nigeria Has the Scale of a Power. It Still Needs the Economy of One

      [allAfrica] Africa's most populous country has the market, energy and entrepreneurial talent of a global power. What it still lacks is the productive machinery that can make scale work for its citizens.

    • premiumtimesng.com19:20
      WHO expands recommended contraceptive options, backs longer-lasting methods

      The WHO has released new guidelines aimed at expanding contraceptive choices, including longer use of some existing methods, mifepristone for emergency contraception and the development of new contraceptives for men

    • miragenews.com20:00
      African Leaders Unite for Health Sovereignty, Drug Access

      The Joint United Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS), the African Union Development Agency (NEPAD) and partners have convened African ministers, government

    • newvision.co.ug21:34
      News: PLU seeks to collect 350,000 in Kampala

      Minsa revealed that Kampala Central has a total 20 parishes; Nakawa and Makindye both have 22, among other divisions, adding that as they continue to mobilise Ugandans to endorse Gen. Muhoozi, the endorsement is free of charge.

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)21:40
      $2.9B mobilized for Ebola response in Africa region

      Focus on delivery, transparency, results, says African health body

49. Fri, 25 September 2026

    16 reports
    • thezimbabwean.co05:30
      US ends health programmes in Zimbabwe after government rejects MOU
    • BBC News World06:48
      Africa's richest man helps fund $660m fuel pipeline between Ethiopia and Djibouti

      The pipeline would strengthen energy security in landlocked Ethiopia, while creating jobs at Djibouti's port.

    • Google News - Europe query06:51
      South Africa’s fertiliser waste could supply Europe’s defence magnets as China dominates rare earths

      South Africa’s fertiliser waste could supply Europe’s defence magnets as China dominates rare earths Business Insider Africa

    • AllAfrica07:16
      Malawi: Malawi's Election Body Is Under Strain - - and the Timing Could Not Be Worse

      [Nyasa Times] The Malawi Electoral Commission (MEC) is facing mounting internal pressure over a contested relocation to Blantyre, alongside a string of other grievances that its own staff union says risk undermining confidence in the body just as it prepares for crucial by-elections and the 2030 general election.

    • AllAfrica09:56
      Malawi: Spies On Guard - Malawi Deploys Intelligence Agents As Fertiliser Handouts Launch for 1.2million Farmers

      [Nyasa Times] Malawi government has officially launched its 2026/27 Farm Inputs Subsidy Programme, promising more than 1.2 million smallholder farmers access to cheap fertiliser and seed -- but issued a chilling warning to officials involved in its distribution that any theft or diversion of the vital supplies will not be tolerated.

    • AllAfrica10:00
      Uganda: Uganda Begins $121m South Sudan Power Interconnection Project

      [Nile Post] Uganda has commenced implementation of the South Sudan-Uganda Power Interconnection Project (SUPIP) after securing UA 91.7 million, equivalent to about US$121 million, from the African Development Fund (ADF) to finance the Ugandan component of the regional electricity project.

    • AllAfrica10:11
      Tanzania: Cash Still King in Public Transport Despite Four-Year Digital Push

      [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- CASH remains overwhelmingly king across Tanzania's public transport sector, with electronic transactions accounting for only 6.8 per cent of fares collected over the past four years, official data show.

    • AllAfrica10:11
      Tanzania: The Mining Agenda Fuelling Tanzania's Rise in Global Minerals Race

      [Daily News] Dodoma -- TANZANIA'S mining sector has undergone profound transformation, evolving from a struggling industry into the primary engine powering the nation's economic growth, courtesy of strategic reforms unlocking record-breaking investment and revenue.

    • AllAfrica12:37
      Africa: All of Africa Today

      [allAfrica] Uganda Begins $121M South Sudan Power Interconnection Project

    • AllAfrica13:21
      Kenya: Gulf Energy Receives Drilling Rig in Mombasa As Kenya Targets First Oil in Dec

      [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya's push to commence commercial crude oil production by the end of 2026 has gained momentum following the arrival of an onshore drilling rig for the South Lokichar oil development at the Port of Mombasa.

    • AllAfrica13:43
      Africa: UN Secretary-General Launches Global Grids Accelerator to Power Growth and Clean Energy in Africa and South-East Asia

      [African Development Bank (AfDB)] UN Secretary-General António Guterres today launched the Global Grids Accelerator, a new initiative to help accelerate investment in electricity infrastructure across Africa and South-East Asia and help turn government and regional priorities into investable, operational projects.

    • AllAfrica14:08
      Africa: Social PPPs in Africa - From Frameworks to Implementation

      [InfoWire] For decades, much of Africa's infrastructure agenda has focused on expanding road and transport links, increasing electricity generation and modernizing ports. Another challenge is now emerging with equal urgency: the need to develop infrastructure that shapes everyday life - hospitals, education, housing, and water and sanitation.

    • AllAfrica16:02
      Kenya: CoG Calls for More Tech Investment to Transform Healthcare in Kenya's 47 Counties

      [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Council of Governors (CoG) has called for stronger partnerships and increased investment in technology to accelerate healthcare transformation across Kenya's 47 counties.

    • AllAfrica23:57
      Uganda: Young Innovators Receive Shs205 Million Boost At Ayute Awards

      [Nile Post] Young Ugandan innovators have received a major boost after winners of the AYuTe Awards were awarded a total of Shs205 million to scale up innovative agricultural solutions aimed at transforming the country's farming sector.

    • AllAfrica23:57
      Uganda: Gnbu Calls for Renewed Action As Uganda Reviews Strategy On Child Marriage and Teenage Pregnancy

      [Nile Post] Girls Not Brides Uganda (GNBU) has called for renewed commitment and stronger multisectoral collaboration in the fight against child marriage and teenage pregnancy as stakeholders gathered to validate findings from a rapid assessment of the National Strategy to End Child Marriage and Teenage Pregnancy.

    • AllAfrica23:57
      Uganda: Turn Concern Into Accountability Over Uganda's Rising Public Debt

      [Nile Post] By Sarah Mbabazi

50. Sun, 27 September 2026

    5 reports
    • independent.co.ug07:00
      UAE lifts Ebola-related entry restrictions on Ugandans

      Kampala, Uganda | URN | The United Arab Emirates has eased precautionary entry measures imposed on Ugandan nationals during the Ebola outbreak, paving the way for the restoration of normal travel and labour links between the two countries. The decision was announced by the UAE’s National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA), in coordination …

    • standardmedia.co.ke12:47
      Why African businesses are losing billions in currency costs

      African businesses face currency conversion costs of about US$5 billion a year, highlighting the need for easier cross-border payments, aligned policies and efficient customs under AfCFTA.

    • bne IntelliNews12:56
      COMMENT: Nigeria heads for 5% growth as Kenya faces rate hikes, Capital Economics says

      Credit: bne IntelliNews Oil exporters Nigeria and Angola are riding out the energy shock while Kenya, Ethiopia and Mozambique face rate hikes and currency pressure, Capital Economics said on September 25.

    • AllAfrica15:56
      Africa: Africa Needs Its Own AI Solutions, Not Borrowed Ones, Says Expert

      [UN News] Africa should focus its use of technology on solving its own real challenges rather than copying the systems and priorities of other parts of the world.

    • AllAfrica16:05
      Africa: Africa's Mineral Strength Is Wasted If Countries Don't Work Together

      [The Conversation Africa] Green technologies are mineral-intensive: electric vehicles, batteries, solar panels, wind turbines and grids need cobalt, lithium, copper, manganese, graphite and rare earths. The International Energy Agency estimates that electric cars require six times more minerals than a petrol or diesel car. A wind power plant requires about nine times more minerals than a gas-fired plant.

51. Mon, 28 September 2026

    16 reports
    • AllAfrica07:11
      Africa: Paho and Africa CDC Call for Sustained Investment and Stronger Africa-Americas Cooperation On Pandemic Preparedness

      [Africa CDC] At UNGA, Burundi and Guyana joined PAHO and Africa CDC to advance country-led cooperation and financing for pandemic prevention, preparedness and response

    • AllAfrica07:11
      Africa: G20+ Mobilises U.S.$2.9 Billion for Ebola Response As Africa CDC Calls for Full Transparency and Traceability of Every Dollar

      [Africa CDC] New York/Addis Ababa, 24 September 2026

    • AllAfrica07:11
      Africa: Africa CDC Welcomes U.S. Convened G20+ Ebola Meeting and Calls for United Action, Faster Delivery and Full Transparency

      [Africa CDC] Addis Ababa -- The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) welcomes the leadership of the United States in convening the G20 Foreign Ministers Meeting on Accelerating Collective Action to Defeat Ebola, to be held on 23 September 2026 in New York, on the margins of the United Nations General Assembly.

    • AllAfrica07:11
      Africa: South Sudan and Uganda Sign a Landmark Agreement to Strengthen Cross-Border Collaboration On Health Security

      [Africa CDC] Two neighbours will strengthen joint preparedness and response to public health emergencies

    • AllAfrica07:11
      Africa: Africa CDC and Geneva Learning Foundation Partner to Strengthen Immunisation

      [Africa CDC] Addis Ababa and Geneva -- A new partnership between the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and the Geneva Learning Foundation (TGLF) aims to strengthen immunisation across Africa by connecting continental priorities with frontline health workers and bringing their experience and local solutions into decision-making.

    • AllAfrica07:11
      Africa: Health Experts and Researchers Invited to Share Knowledge Through Continental Hub

      [Africa CDC] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia -- The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is calling on researchers, healthcare practitioners, policymakers and national public health institutes across the continent to join its Africa Health Knowledge Hub and contribute research, guidance and policies to strengthen evidence-based public health decision-making in Africa.

    • AllAfrica07:11
      Africa: Africa CDC Welcomes Increased UK Support to Ebola Response

      [Africa CDC] Africa CDC welcomes the United Kingdom Government's decision to increase its support to the Ebola response in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, bringing its total commitment to £78.7 million.

    • AllAfrica07:11
      Africa: Emergency Funding Alone Is Insufficient to End Bundibugyo Virus

      [Africa CDC] As the September 2026 UN High-Level Meeting on Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response approaches the global health architecture is under spotlight. Currently characterized by fragmentation, duplication, misaligned priorities, competition, gaps in financing, and persistent power imbalances, it is hoped a reform on the architecture will help effectively respond to outbreaks in the world.

    • AllAfrica07:15
      Africa: How Tony Elumelu's Africapitalism Is Multiplying Impact Across Africa

      [Premium Times] The real promise of Africapitalism lies not simply in the success of one Tony Elumelu entrepreneur, but in the possibility that thousands of entrepreneurs can become creators of value, employers of labour, innovators and contributors to Africa's economic transformation.

    • AllAfrica07:55
      Uganda: Museveni Urges Ugandans to Embrace Tourism to Boost Household Incomes

      [Nile Post] President Museveni has urged Ugandans to embrace tourism and other productive sectors as alternative avenues for increasing household incomes, saying the industry offers vast opportunities for communities and individuals across the country.

    • AllAfrica10:03
      Tanzania: Tanzania, U.S. Extend Partnership

      [Daily News] New York -- TANZANIA has pledged to deepen its ties with the United States by creating a more conducive environment for American citizens, businesspeople and investors, including maintaining visa-on-arrival access for US nationals.

    • nyasatimes.com11:31
      Malawi’s economists press for fiscal discipline and forex reform as debt nears 91% of GDP

      The Economics Association of Malawi says tight budgets and a more flexible exchange rate are needed, but warns that the medicine carries costs for business M... Read the latest breaking news on Nyasa Times.

    • nyasatimes.com13:10
      Kabambe should put his evidence on the table on Malawi corruption

      Dr Dalitso Kabambe’s open letter makes grave allegations, then leaves Malawians to guess who and what he means. He refers to corruption, money laundering, hu... Read the latest breaking news on Nyasa Times.

    • allafrica.com14:09
      Africa: Deserving Africa Wants Its Climate Funding

      As it calls for climate finance, Africa can showcase homegrown fixes that are beginning to blunt the fallout from rising heat and failed rains.

    • AllAfrica14:12
      Malawi: Malawi's Economists Press for Fiscal Discipline and Forex Reform As Debt Nears 91 Percent of GDP

      [Nyasa Times] The Economics Association of Malawi says tight budgets and a more flexible exchange rate are needed, but warns that the medicine carries costs for business

    • informationng.com19:25
      FG Seeks Fresh $1.5bn World Bank Loan

      The Federal Government has opened discussions with the World Bank for three new loans totalling $1.5bn, even as Nigeria’s public debt climbed to a record

52. Tue, 29 September 2026

    18 reports
    • Le Monde (France)05:00
      « En Afrique, il est encore temps d’éviter le modèle du tout-voiture »

      En misant sur des projets technologiques calqués sur le modèle de mobilité des pays du Nord, les métropoles africaines aggravent leur étalement urbain au lieu d’y remédier, déplorent, dans une tribune au « Monde », les géographes Pape Sakho et Momar Diongue.

    • AllAfrica05:33
      Nigeria: Inside Govt's Fresh $1.5bn World Bank Loan

      [Daily Trust] The Federal Government is seeking $1.5bn in fresh financing from the World Bank to expand social protection, improve early childhood development and scale up climate-resilient interventions, even as Nigeria's total public debt climbs to N166.79tn.

    • newvision.co.ug06:34
      News: Contractor attributes digital plates shortage to US-Iran conflict

      Submitting to the committee, Makhmutov said the conflict had disrupted the supply chain, given that some of the components used to produce the plates are imported.

    • newvision.co.ug07:22
      News: Politicians largely absent as Busoga concludes annual prayer week

      Busoga Diocesan Bishop, the Rt Rev. Prof. Grace Lubaale, said the low turnout had been evident from the launch in Kampala, where fewer than 30 Basoga attended.

    • newvision.co.ug09:37
      News: Museveni calls for more Japanese investment, road equipment

      Museveni made the call during a meeting with a Japanese delegation led by Ambassador Takahashi Misako, Director General and Assistant Minister for the African Affairs Department at Japan’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, at State House, Entebbe.

    • Google News - Europe query09:37
      Africa’s most industrialised economy set to host key battery-material facility in $3.7bn European EV supply chain

      Africa’s most industrialised economy set to host key battery-material facility in $3.7bn European EV supply chain Business Insider Africa

    • AllAfrica10:02
      Tanzania: Qatar Unlocks Tanzania's Gulf Trade Gateway

      [Daily News] Doha -- TANZANIA is seeking to expand exports to Qatar and use the Gulf nation as a gateway to wider Gulf markets as it steps up efforts to attract investment in value-addition industries.

    • malawivoice.com12:52
      It is now time for action-says Local Govt Minister Ben Phiri after China tour
    • malawivoice.com13:40
      Minister Msaka urges education institutions to deliver on reforms
    • malawivoice.com13:47
      MACRA probes TNM and Airtel over rapid data depletion
    • AllAfrica13:49
      Africa: Who Is Missing From Africa's AI Future?

      [allAfrica] What if every baby born in Africa started life with an all-access key to the 21st century? Not a smartphone or an AI assistant, but something much more - fundamental recognition that says you are here, you are known, and you belong.

    • malawivoice.com14:29
      MHC Returns to Profitability as Mutharika Administration Drives Turnaround
    • malawivoice.com15:19
      AFORD commends DPP on first year in government
    • uneca.org16:00
      ECA convenes West African businesses to unlock rice value chains and strengthen regional food resilience

      Online, 28 September 2026 (ECA) - The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), through its Subregional Office for West Africa (ECA/SRO-WA), has brought together Business Support Organisations (BSOs) and Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) from across West Africa for a two-day Rice Value Chain Activation Programme, taking place virtually on 28–29 September 2026.

    • AllAfrica17:10
      Africa: A Network That Never Asks for Money Moved $100 Million Last Year

      [RootsToFoods Capital Series] In a RootsToFoods Capital Series interview continuing Wave 2 of the series, Michael Meehan, founder of the Forum for Impact and former chief executive of the Global Reporting Initiative, argues that capital corridors are not built from scratch. They are recognized, then organized, and some of the most active ones now connect the Gulf, Europe and East and Central Africa.

    • nyasatimes.com22:04
      Malawi Housing Corporation roars back to profit under Chimkango

      Malawi Housing Corporation (MHC), the state-owned property and housing body, has returned to profitability in the first quarter of the 2026/2027 financial ye... Read the latest breaking news on Nyasa Times.

    • nyasatimes.com22:12
      Malawi tobacco farmers face days in the cold amid registration chaos

      Thousands of Malawi's poorest tobacco farmers have been left sleeping outdoors in the bitter cold for days on end, as a catastrophic technical meltdown of th... Read the latest breaking news on Nyasa Times.

    • nyasatimes.com22:24
      Malawi moves towards advanced cancer treatment with nuclear medicine facilities

      Malawi is on the brink of a major breakthrough in the fight against cancer, with advanced diagnosis and treatment facilities known as nuclear medicine set to... Read the latest breaking news on Nyasa Times.

53. Wed, 30 September 2026

    9 reports
    • AllAfrica04:41
      Africa: Fragmented Policies Hold Back Agroecology Adoption in Africa's Congo Basin

      [IPS] Yaounde, Cameroon -- Agricultural, land, forestry, environmental and trade policies in the Congo Basin remain compartmentalised at country levels, leaving proven agroecological models trapped at pilot stages due to a lack of advisory services, organic inputs, market outlets and sustainable financing.

    • AllAfrica09:09
      Africa: The Case for Including More Babies and Young Children in Medical Research

      [spotlight] All medicines and treatments have to go through lengthy safety and efficacy testing, but this is particularly tricky - and often delayed - for one important age group. Spotlight explores the complexities of conducting clinical trials involving babies, and why those complexities are worth grappling with.

    • AllAfrica09:42
      Tanzania: Samia Suluhu Hassan Rings Sweeping Changes

      [Daily News] President Dr Samia Suluhu Hassan yesterday appointed 22 new District Commissioners (DCs) and transferred 26 others in changes aimed at improving the efficiency of government operations and following the retirement of some leaders.

    • allafrica.com16:06
      Namibia: L'électrification rurale atteint Otjimati

      - The days of relying on candles, generators, and limited solar power are over for hundreds of Otjimati residents as the settlement officially switched on its new national power grid connection.

    • omanobserver.om17:42
      Oman awards consultancy contract for three new gas power projects

      MUSCAT: Oman is advancing plans for three new combined-cycle gas turbine (CCGT) power plants with an aggregate capacity of 2,800–3,000 MW,...

    • newvision.co.ug22:36
      News: TIN to NIN move will be phased, not instant

      Mirembe also urged the audience to be responsible by being tax compliant.

    • allafrica.com23:31
      Benin Mobilises €500 Million in International Financing With African Development Fund Support

      The Republic of Benin has secured €500 million (approximately CFAF 328 billion) in international bank financing, supported by the African Development Fund, for priority investments in education, health, water access, infrastructure, renewable energy, agriculture, and job creation for young people and women.

    • allafrica.com23:51
      African Development Bank and Central African Republic Agree to Accelerate Delivery of Priority Investments

      Announcement - Roads, energy, water and sanitation, agriculture and air transport: the African Development Bank aims to accelerate its investments in the Central African Republic (CAR). To that end, the Bank's Executive Director for the Central African Republic, Régis Lakoué Derant, and the Bank's Director General for Central Africa, Léandre Bassolé, led a nine-day dialogue mission to Bangui from 11 to 19 September 2026.

    • allafrica.com23:51
      DR Congo Advances Electricity Sector Regulatory Reforms With African Development Bank Support

      The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is taking steps to strengthen regulation of its electricity sector to improve the financial sustainability of utilities, attract investment and expand access to power.

54. Thu, 1 October 2026

    13 reports
    • eco-business.com02:30
      10th POWER & ENERGY TANZANIA 2026

      The 10th POWER & ENERGY Tanzania 2026 will be held from 7th to 9th October 2026 at the Diamond Jubilee Expo Centre in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania. This leading international trade exhibition focuses on power, energy, renewable, and electrical products, serving as a vital platform for advancing the...

    • AllAfrica04:40
      Tanzania: New Ocean Report Warns of Rising Seas, Ocean Heat and Acidification

      [IPS] Dar es Salaam, Tanzania -- While the 10th Copernicus Ocean State Report documents the ocean's transformation with increased heat, rising sea levels and its acidity - Zanibar's seaweed farmers feel its impact with every crop.

    • malawivoice.com07:31
      MHC sponsors PR Conference
    • Times of India10:05
      Paul Allen’s $5m Ebola project helped bring 14 Covid-infected Americans home

      Following the Ebola crisis, Paul Allen allocated resources to develop advanced medical evacuation solutions that showcased their worth during the Covid-19 pandemic. The Containerized Biocontainment System enabled the safe transport of infected patients from a cruise ship in Japan, highlighting an effective response to health emergencies. Prior to the pandemic's escalation, this innovative system garnered praise for its forward-thinking design, exemplifying the need for proactive investments in...

    • malawivoice.com11:26
      Ex-MDF Chief Phiri arrested over alleged illegal arms trafficking
    • AllAfrica12:27
      Uganda: New HIV Study Shows Lingering National Health Concern

      [Nile Post] The Minister of Health, Dr Chris Baryomunsi, has released preliminary findings from the 2025 Uganda Population-based HIV Impact Assessment (UPHIA), showing that HIV remains a significant public health concern across the country.

    • AllAfrica12:30
      Uganda: Uganda's HIV Prevalence Stands At 5.9% Among Adults, New UPHIA Results Show

      [Nile Post] Uganda's HIV prevalence among people aged 15 years and above stands at 5.9%, according to preliminary findings from the 2025 Uganda Population-Based HIV Impact Assessment (UPHIA).

    • newvision.co.ug12:59
      News: 'Most buildings collapse when architects' advice is ignored'

      The public has not yet fully recognised the role architects play in the construction sector, and many think they are very expensive, a misconception that he said needs to be demystified.

    • newvision.co.ug13:09
      News: NIRA makes final-day push to clear ID backlog

      The authority had brought in additional staff from Mukono, Wakiso, various divisions and other parts of the country, including Adjumani, to help meet the demand.

    • newvision.co.ug13:58
      Agric. & Environment: Sheema receives over 58,000 govt hoes for household farming

      Kansiime said the hoes would be distributed to households recorded during the 2024 census.

    • AllAfrica15:14
      Malawi: Zambian Hitmaker Yo Maps Set to Headline Sand Music Festival As Organisers Confirm Final Details for Beachside Bash

      [Nyasa Times] Music fans across Malawi are gearing up for a weekend of beats and sunshine, after organisers confirmed Zambian star Yo Maps as the headline act for this year's Sand Music Festival, themed "Rhythms of the Shore."

    • malawivoice.com17:05
      Malawi repatriates 50 Ethiopians
    • malawivoice.com17:12
      TNM responds to concerns over mobile data bundle depletion
55. Fri, 2 October 2026

    11 reports
    • AllAfrica04:54
      Africa: Rising Co₂ Is Making African Savanna Grasses Grow More - What This Means for Grazing, Fire and Carbon Storage

      [The Conversation Africa] Plants use carbon dioxide (CO₂) in photosynthesis to make the carbohydrates they need to grow. As the CO₂ in the atmosphere rises, mainly because humans are burning fossil fuels, many plants can photosynthesise more or use water more efficiently. This is known as "CO₂ fertilisation".

    • AllAfrica05:27
      Namibia: NamPower Targets 70% Renewable Power By 2030

      [Namibian] Utility plans major solar, wind, battery projects

    • AllAfrica05:33
      Uganda: Why HIV Prevalence Is Highest Among the Middle-Aged in Uganda

      [Independent (Kampala)] At a recent coronation event for the Omukama of Tooro, His Majesty Edward Kijanangoma Rukidi Nyabongo I, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni urged local leadership to prioritise addressing the region's high HIV prevalence, notably contrasting it with Karamoja, where HIV prevalence is lowest. That local call to action is backed by robust national data.

    • AllAfrica05:57
      Malawi: Malawi Unveils Plans for New Railway Link to Tanzania As Transport Costs Squeeze Consumers

      [Nyasa Times] Malawi has dramatically ramped up plans to build a brand new north-bound railway connecting the landlocked nation to the Tanzania-Zambia rail network, in a bold bid to slash transport costs that are currently crippling businesses and piling fresh misery onto struggling households.

    • AllAfrica05:57
      Malawi: Race Against Tine - ACB Scramble to Keep Lid On Funds From Amaryllis Hotel Deal Before Crucial Deadline Expires

      [Nyasa Times] Malawi's Anti-Corruption Bureau is locked in a desperate race against the clock to keep a tight grip on funds tied to the controversial purchase of the plush Amaryllis Hotel -- with the clock ticking down fast on a crucial three-month restriction order due to expire next week.

    • bne IntelliNews13:00
      AfDB to help African states prepare for credit ratings as continental agency launch nears

      Credit: AU Ahead of the AU-backed Africa Credit Rating Agency (AfCRA) launch on October 7, AfDB President Sidi Ould Tah outlined an initiative to help African governments prepare.

    • AllAfrica16:45
      Uganda: Activists Call for Greater Focus On Adolescent Nutrition in Uganda

      [Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Nutrition activists are calling for greater attention to the nutritional needs of adolescents and young people, warning that Uganda's traditional focus on malnutrition among children under five is leaving older children with less attention.

    • AllAfrica17:05
      Uganda: Govt Backs Medical Cannabis Investment, Warns Against Illicit Diversion

      [Nile Post] Government has reaffirmed its support for regulated medical cannabis and industrial hemp production, while warning investors and operators against diverting controlled substances into illicit markets.

    • AllAfrica17:12
      Uganda: CRS Multipurpose Cash Assistance Response in Karamoja

      [Nile Post] CRS and Caritas Moroto have successfully completed a Multipurpose Cash Assistance (MPCA) response supporting 1,554 drought-affected households across Napak and Nabilatuk districts in Karamoja. The intervention reached 826 households in Nabilatuk and 728 households in Napak, providing vulnerable families with direct cash support to help them meet their most urgent needs, including food, healthcare, education, water, and livelihood recovery.

    • AllAfrica17:44
      Uganda: Parliament Verifies Digital Number Plate Tracking Works and Identifies Areas for Improvement

      [Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Members of Parliament's Committee on Physical Infrastructure, led by Chairperson Mwine Mpaka, have visited the Police Command Centre at Naguru to see first-hand how the Digital Number Plate System operates. This, days after legislators questioned whether its security and vehicle-tracking functions were delivering the intended results.

    • AllAfrica17:48
      Tanzania: VP Ndejembi Sees Tanzania Lead Africa in Connecting Power to Its Citizens As Per World Bank Statistics

      [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- VICE President Deogratius Ndejembi said Tanzania leads Africa in connecting citizens to electricity services, citing World Bank statistics as evidence of the country's progress.

56. Sat, 3 October 2026

    2 reports
    • tribuneonlineng.com10:01
      Afreximbank shareholders’ equity hits $9bn

      Shareholders’ funds of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have risen to almost $9 billion, reflecting sustained capital injections

    • wattsupwiththat.com13:00
      Africa’s Poorest Countries Need Energy, Not Empathy

      African governments should demand that the African Development Bank and World Bank restore financing for fossil fuel plants and for the infrastructure to connect them to consumers. This is the bare minimum needed for the continent’s most desperate to escape poverty.

57. Sun, 4 October 2026

    1 report
    • AllAfrica16:36
      Africa: Africa CDC Supports DR Congo in Strengthening Transparency and Accountability in Ebola Response Funding

      [Africa CDC] Kinshasa -- The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) welcomes and supports the position of the Government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, expressed through the Ministry of Public Health, Hygiene and Social Welfare, to strengthen transparency, traceability and accountability in the management of resources mobilised for the Ebola response.

58. Mon, 5 October 2026

    13 reports
    • AllAfrica01:53
      Nigeria: Turn Ideas Into Practical Solutions, FG Tells Youths

      [Daily Trust] The Federal Government has charged young Nigerians to move beyond discussions on various platforms, including online and offline, to develop practical solutions that can address mounting challenges which have confronted them over the time.

    • cajnewsafrica.com04:48
      Africa’s AI race accelerates

      by SAVIOUS KWINIKA JOHANNESBURG, (CAJ News) - AFRICA'S ambition to benefit from artificial intelligence (AI) is entering a more demanding phase, with infrastructure, computing capacity, connectivity and specialist skills emerging as important as the technology itself. A technology analysis published on Sunday highlighted the growing debate around Africa’s AI ambitions ahead of the Africa Tech

    • AllAfrica05:00
      Malawi: K559m House, K370m Bridge and Court Case That Won't End - Inside Mzimba Hora's CDF Billions

      [Nyasa Times] A council has launched a K559 million house for a government extension worker in a village where the High Court found voters were handed cash during the last election, while the constituency's MP waits to learn if she keeps her seat.

    • AllAfrica05:00
      Nigeria: Nigerians Turning to Survival Loans As Consumption Borrowing Jumps

      [This Day] A new survey has found that Nigerians are increasingly turning to formal credit to meet everyday consumption and cope with financial pressures, rather than to expand businesses or build productive capacity.

    • AllAfrica05:13
      Uganda: Museveni Urges Church-Government Partnership As Gubazire Takes Over Kabale Diocese

      [Nile Post] President Museveni has urged the Church to strengthen its partnership with government to promote socio-economic transformation and improve the livelihoods of Ugandans.

    • AllAfrica07:31
      Tanzania: Turning Tanzania's Natural Wealth Into National Prosperity

      [Daily News] TANZANIA stands among Africa's most resource-rich nations, endowed with vast mineral deposits, natural gas reserves, wildlife, forests, fertile land, water resources and an extensive coastline.

    • polity.org.za08:27
      What South Africa must get right to win back mining investment

      The 2026 Joburg Indaba (Indaba) comes at a critical moment for South African mining. Demand for secure mineral supply is rising, but capital remains selective. South Africa has abundant mineral resources, mining expertise and private-sector capability. The constraints are well known: unreliable logistics, slow permitting, uneven regulatory administration and the high cost of doing business. The question is whether South Africa can convert its considerable strengths, and the momentum behind ...

    • AllAfrica08:54
      Africa: Ghana Steps Up Emergency Preparedness With Africa CDC Support

      [Africa CDC] Accra, Ghana -- The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is supporting Ghana to strengthen its Public Health Emergency Operations Centres (PHEOCs), which coordinate information, expertise and resources during health emergencies.

    • newvision.co.ug09:10
      News: Kaziimba urges Madi-West Nile Christians to break reliance on foreign aid

      “You may belong to National Unity Platform, Uganda People’s Congress UPC, the National Resistance Movement NRM and any other party; stop fighting each other. Embrace love, unity and peace for a better Uganda,” Kaziimba told the mass at Emmanuel Cathedral Church.

    • AllAfrica10:37
      Malawi: Out of Forex, Out of Credit, Out of Fuel - Critic's Verdict On Malawi's Pump Crisis

      [Nyasa Times] A prominent political commentator has accused President Peter Mutharika's government of recycling the excuses of its predecessor, as motorists face long queues and patchy supplies of petrol and diesel.

    • AllAfrica12:47
      Africa: Aliko Dangote Says Industrialisation Key to Creating Jobs for Africa's Youth

      [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Billionaire industrialist Aliko Dangote has called for faster industrialisation across Africa, saying the continent must create jobs and economic opportunities to absorb its growing young population.

    • Novinky (Czechia)13:10
      Tanzanie zavedla povinné cestovní pojištění pro turisty. Bez něj je do země nepustí

      Vstup do východoafrické Tanzanie je nově podmíněn cestovním pojištěním. Od 1. října si ho musejí za 44 dolarů (zhruba 960 korun) koupit všichni turisté starší 18 let. Platí to pro pevninu i souostroví Zanzibar.

    • telecompaper.com14:46
      Djibouti talks to Wingu Africa on joining digital skills programme

      The Djibouti government is exploring a partnership with digital infrastructure operator Wingu Africa to equip young people with high-demand digital skills, according to the Agence Djiboutienne d'Information (ADI). ICT minister Mohamed Abdoulkader Moussa Helem met with a Wingu Africa delegation on 28 September to discuss expanding the nation's digital infrastructure. To formalize the initiative, both parties agreed to set up a joint working task force to draft a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU)...

59. Tue, 6 October 2026

    23 reports
    • nyasatimes.com02:07
      Health minister admits Malawi facing medicine shortage ‘crisis’; KCH faces 5,000-patient surgical backlog

      There is a kind of honesty that only arrives once denial has become impossible, and Malawi's health system produced two versions of it in the space of a sing... Read the latest breaking news on Nyasa Times.

    • the-star.co.ke02:30
      Kenya lays groundwork for future HIV treatment

      Health workers, laboratories and regulators are being prepared for a possible breakthrough

    • AllAfrica03:31
      Malawi: Bid to Block Vice-Presidents From Automatic Rise to Malawi Presidency

      [Nyasa Times] A Lilongwe resident has submitted a draft Constitutional Amendment Bill to Parliament proposing far-reaching reforms to Malawi's Vice-Presidency, including ending the automatic succession of a Vice-President to the presidency and making the office entirely appointive and removable by the President, Nyasa Times has learnt.

    • AllAfrica03:59
      Uganda: Museveni Questions Handling of Ggaba Daycare Murder Appeal

      [Nile Post] President Yoweri Museveni has questioned the handling of the appeal by Christopher Okello Onyum, who was convicted and sentenced to death for the murder of four toddlers at a daycare centre in Ggaba, Kampala.

    • mwnation.com08:00
      Forex, debt worsen drug crisis

      The Ministry of Health and Sanitation has described the shortage of medicines in public health facilities as a crisis, with foreign exchange shortages and accumulated debt to suppliers worsening the situation. Meanwhile, in a bid to ensure medicines are available in hospitals, the ministry has turned to local pharmaceutical manufacturers to identify drugs they can …

    • mwnation.com08:10
      Study outlines why legislators miss Parliament

      Personal business interests, lack of commitment and language barriers are keeping members of Parliament (MPs) out of the chamber, a new study has found. The study, titled ‘Parliamentary Absenteeism in Malawi: Causes, Implications and Way Forward’, was conducted by the Political Science Department of the Catholic University of Malawi (Cunima) and presented at the 4th …

    • mwnation.com08:16
      Fuel shortage pushes bus fares up

      The persistent nationwide fuel shortage has pushed transportation fares up, with commuters digging deeper into their pockets. For example, commuters from Area 25 to Lilongwe’s Old Town are paying K6 000, up from K4 000 while from Chinsapo to Lilongwe Bus Depot, they are paying K2 000, up from K1 000. Commuters resort to hitch-hiking …

    • blueprint.ng08:21
      World Mental Health Day: 150m Africans live with mental conditions – WHO

      The World Health Organisation (WHO) Monday said nearly 150 million people in Africa are living with mental health, neurological or substance use conditions

    • AllAfrica08:22
      Africa: If Africa Is Generating More Electricity, Why Are Millions Still Without Reliable Power?

      [Independent (Kampala)] Uganda's seven-decade electricity journey reveals the gap between generating electricity and getting it reliably into homes, businesses and communities

    • mwnation.com08:30
      Tax justice tribunal ready for business

      Malawi’s first-ever tax justice tribunal members are getting ready to begin working four months after being sworn in. The Revenue Appeals Tribunal panellists took the oath of office in May, but their induction only started yesterday in Thyolo District. Deputy Chief Justice Lovemore Chikopa opened the three-day training with a call to impartiality and professionalism …

    • bne IntelliNews08:55
      Who stands to gain most from the UN’s critical minerals push in Africa?

      Credit: bne IntelliNews The UN chose to support Guinea, Madagascar, Nigeria, Zambia and Zimbabwe on Critical Energy Transition Minerals. Chinese groups enter the programme with an advantage. The picture is less clear for the African states.

    • ksevradio.com09:45
      Zambia to sign $1.5 billion US health pact after resolving differences over data-sharing

      LUSAKA, Oct 6 (Reuters) – Zambia’s government will sign an agreement allowing it to receive $1.5 billion in health funding from the United States after resolving concerns over Washington’s request for medical data, its health minister said on Tuesday. Earlier this year negotiations stalled over…

    • ksevradio.com09:45
      How Trump’s America First policy hit the Ebola response in Congo

      By Yasmeen Abutaleb, Simon Lewis, Ammu Kannampilly and Emma Farge WASHINGTON/NAIROBI, Oct 6 (Reuters) – When US doctor Patrick LaRochelle realized in May that he’d been exposed to Ebola in a mining town in Democratic Republic of Congo, he expected to be rushed home for…

    • vietnamnews.vn09:45
      Việt Nam, Tanzania expand economic and trade cooperation

      The forum titled ’Prospects of economic, trade and investment cooperation between Việt Nam and Tanzania’ was held in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, on Monday.

    • newvision.co.ug10:40
      Health: Qcil and partners call for greater sickle cell awareness in Lango

      Discussions focused on how regional leadership and health systems can be strengthened to improve sickle cell prevention, care and management. Participants also emphasized the need for coordinated community education, testing, timely diagnosis, appropriate treatment and sustained follow-up care for people living with the condition.

    • AllAfrica10:59
      Uganda: Lango Steps Up Sickle Cell Response

      [Independent (Kampala)] Lira -- Health stakeholders in Lango Sub-Region have called for stronger regional leadership, greater public awareness and improved access to treatment as Uganda steps up efforts to address the burden of sickle cell disease, it said on Oct.5 in a media statement.

    • bne IntelliNews11:16
      Zambia to sign revised $1.5bn US health agreement after data-sharing changes

      Credit: bne IntelliNews Zambia’s government says it is now comfortable with a revised five-year health agreement with the United States and expects to sign it on October 8.

    • independent.co.ug13:00
      Housing Finance Bank retained as government securities market maker

      Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Housing Finance Bank (HFB) has been reappointed by the Bank of Uganda as a Primary Dealer Market Maker (PDMM) for the 2026–2029 cycle, extending its role in Uganda’s government securities market to nine years. The reappointment, announced on October 5, 2026, places HFB among financial institutions authorised to participate directly …

    • independent.co.ug15:00
      Ugandan fintechs seek regional market as Nairobi hosts blockchain festival

      Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan fintech companies are seeking opportunities beyond the domestic market as demand grows for faster cross-border payments, digital-asset settlement and financial services across Africa. The companies are positioning themselves for a regional market where businesses increasingly need to move money between countries, currencies and payment systems. That push will be …

    • ecowas.int16:45
      STRENGTHENING THE SURVEILLANCE AND CONTROL OF TRANSBOUNDARY ANIMAL DISEASES WITHIN THE ECOWAS REGION

      —D'une CEDEAO des Etats à une CEDEAO des peuples

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)20:24
      WHO urges countries not to impose travel, trade restrictions for Ebola

      UN health agency to continue closely monitoring situation, says director general

    • punchng.com23:01
      Nexus of security and farming

      An analysis of how insecurity, including banditry and farmer-herder clashes, has disrupted agriculture, leading to low food production and food insecurity

    • punchng.com23:01edited after publishing
      ‘Why S’East needs digital transformation to drive growth’

      Organisers of the Pivot Conference 4.0 say the South-East region needs digital transformation to drive economic growth and connect people to opportunities.

60. Wed, 7 October 2026

    20 reports
    • standardmedia.co.ke03:00
      African capital markets leaders seek to unlock Sh516tr for development

      Capital markets provide an important link between savings and investment by enabling governments and companies to raise long-term financing for projects

    • AllAfrica03:52
      Africa: Africa CDC Expresses Solidarity With Kenya and Calls for Stronger Regional Ebola Preparedness

      [Africa CDC] The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has reaffirmed its support to Kenya following confirmation of the country's first imported case of Bundibugyo Ebola Virus Disease and the subsequent death of the patient.

    • NYT World04:01
      Malawians Struggle to Survive After Fleeing Anti-Immigrant Violence

      Anti-immigrant violence in South Africa has forced tens of thousands to return to Malawi, severing badly needed cash flows and leaving families hungry.

    • AllAfrica04:12
      Malawi: IMF Praises Malawi Reforms but Holds Off On New Financing Deal

      [Nyasa Times] An International Monetary Fund team has concluded two weeks of talks in Malawi without reaching a final agreement on a new lending programme, though it praised the government's progress on economic reforms.

    • standardmedia.co.ke05:34
      Coop and UN-backed facility unveil financing solution for digital enterprises

      The financing solutions are designed to address a critical financing gap for many digital and digitally enabled businesses that struggle to secure commercial loans.

    • news.az06:50
      Nigeria’s path to a green economy runs through jobs, power and industrialisation

      Nigeria’s transition towards a greener economy is increasingly becoming more than an environmental policy choice. It is evolving into a br...

    • AllAfrica10:18
      Africa: Africa's Non-Communicable Diseases Burden Continues to Rise, Latest Study Finds

      [Africa CDC] A 2026 Lancet Global Health analysis using Global Burden of Disease (GBD) 2023 data finds that non-communicable diseases (NCDs) are accounting for a growing share of Africa's health burden.

    • AllAfrica10:58
      Nigeria: UN Cash Crisis Must Not Hurt Developing Countries

      [Vanguard] Nigeria has warned that the United Nations liquidity crisis must not disproportionately undermine human rights assistance to developing and conflict-affected countries.

    • AllAfrica12:15
      Africa: African Ministers to Convene Dialogue With WHO Director-General Candidates in Addis Ababa On 23 November 2026

      [Africa CDC] Addis Ababa -- The 54 WHO recognized African countries represent nearly 30% of WHO Membership. Therefore, when leaders of this global health institution are selected, Africans should have the opportunity to hear directly from the candidates: their vision, priorities, and commitments to our continent.

    • AllAfrica13:20
      Africa: UK-Backed Clean Energy Projects to Scale Across Africa

      [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Ten clean energy projects across eight African countries are set to receive more than £2 million to expand renewable energy solutions in healthcare, telecommunications, agriculture, fishing and small businesses.

    • dailynews.co.tz13:28
      Mixx leadership shift signals new chapter

      DAR ES SALAAM: Mixx Tanzania has unveiled a leadership transition as it moves to strengthen its executive team and build on its position in the country’s growing digital financial services market. The transition will see fintech executive Louis-Olivier Favot take over as Chief Executive Officer from Angelica Pesha, who is concluding more than 15 years …

    • dailynews.co.tz13:39
      Yas deepens support for Zanzibar’s digital economy

      ZANZIBAR: Yas Tanzania has strengthened its support for Zanzibar’s digital transformation after receiving recognition for its contribution to the island’s technology and artificial intelligence ecosystem. The recognition came during the closing of the Tech & AI Expo Zanzibar 2026, where Zanzibar’s Minister for Communication, Information Technology and Innovation, Mudrick Ramadhan Soraga, presented a certificate of …

    • uneca.org13:45
      Africa eyes domestic capital to tackle high financing costs

      Port Louis, Mauritius, 6 October 2026 (ECA) - Africa needs deeper capital markets, stronger financial institutions and better mechanisms for mobilizing its own resources if it is to finance development at the scale required, experts said at the 2nd Annual Conference on Credit Ratings, which concluded in Mauritius on 6 October.Over two days, policymakers, credit rating experts,

    • Le Monde (France)14:00
      Action contre la faim en quête d’indépendance : « Chaque jour, on doit faire des choix dans les souffrances des gens »

      Même si les Etats-Unis ont rouvert le robinet d’aide à l’ONG française pour répondre à l’épidémie d’Ebola en République démocratique du Congo, l’association continue de subir la baisse globale des financements publics américains et européens. Une dépendance dont elle cherche à sortir en ciblant les dons provenant des particuliers et des grandes entreprises.

    • AllAfrica15:33
      Africa: WHO Chief Urges Parliamentarians to Cut Aid Dependency, Strengthen Pandemic Preparedness

      [Capital FM] Nairobi -- World Health Organization Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has urged parliamentarians to use their legislative and budgetary powers to strengthen health systems, reduce dependence on foreign aid and prepare for future pandemics.

    • dailynews.co.tz16:11
      Tanzania, Mozambique pledge to strengthen cooperation against security threats

      DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA and Mozambique have agreed to continue cooperating in addressing security challenges, including organised cross-border crime, misuse of technology, terrorism and other acts that may threaten peace and security in the two countries. The agreement was reached and signed yesterday in Dar es Salaam by the Minister for Defence and National Service, …

    • dailynews.co.tz17:25
      Minister calls for greater investment in girls as Tanzania prepares to mark International Day of the Girl Child

      DAR ES SALAAM: MINISTER for Community Development, Gender, Women and Special Groups, Dkt. Dorothy Gwajima, has called for increased investment in girls’ education, safety, health and development as Tanzania prepares to join the rest of the world in marking the International Day of the Girl Child on October 11. Gwajima made the call today while …

    • premiumtimesng.com17:33
      Health Review: Ebola alert, Lassa fever deaths, maternal health push, other developments that shaped September

      Beyond Nigeria, concerns over Ebola and declining malaria financing also kept regional health security in focus.

    • nyasatimes.com18:28
      Malawi’s youth need opportunity, not trophies, activist Peter Mumba tells MPs

      A youth activist has accused Malawi's politicians of using football tournaments as a substitute for meaningful youth development, arguing that money spent on... Read the latest breaking news on Nyasa Times.

    • nyasatimes.com18:45
      Minister Ben Phiri intervenes as Mtandire woman’s confiscated goods expose council’s vending contradiction

      For Esnart Mshamboza, the confiscation of her business merchandise was more than the loss of goods. It was the crushing of a livelihood she had fought to bui... Read the latest breaking news on Nyasa Times.

61. Thu, 8 October 2026

    12 reports
    • AllAfrica04:13edited after publishing
      Zambia: Zambia Finalises U.S.$1.5 Billion U.S. Health Funding Deal As Zimbabwe Rejects Terms

      previouslyZambia: Zambia Finalises U.S.$1.5 Bln Us Health Funding Deal As Zimbabwe Rejects Terms

      [New Zimbabwe] Zambia is set to sign a US$1.5 billion health funding agreement with the United States this week after resolving a dispute over sensitive health data-sharing requirements.

    • AllAfrica06:10
      Uganda: Govt Renews Push to End Child Labour As 6.2 Million Children Remain Affected

      [Nile Post] The government has renewed its call for urgent action to eliminate child labour, slavery and trafficking in Uganda, with officials urging stronger coordination and practical interventions to protect children.

    • AllAfrica06:46
      Malawi: Mutharika's Fifth Private Trip to South Africa

      [Nyasa Times] A political analyst has moved to calm growing public unease over President Peter Mutharika's repeated unexplained trips abroad, insisting there is nothing sinister to worry about as the president jets off to South Africa for the fifth time this year.

    • AllAfrica07:55
      East Africa: Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania Push for Community-Led Climate Adaptation

      [Nile Post] Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania are pushing for a new approach to climate adaptation that places communities at the centre of decision-making, financing and implementation as the region grapples with increasingly unpredictable weather patterns.

    • AllAfrica08:34
      Uganda: Shs22.7bn Linked to Corruption Cases As Museveni's 'Expose the Corrupt' Campaign Gains Momentum

      [Nile Post] President Museveni's directive to intensify the fight against corruption and strengthen accountability in government programmes is gaining momentum, with at least Shs22.7 billion linked to corruption-related complaints and cases currently under investigation.

    • standardmedia.co.ke09:39
      Health workers call for protection in Ebola response

      Government should ensure health facilities have adequate personal protective equipment, isolation units remain fully operational and surveillance at ports of entry is intensified.

    • AllAfrica12:30
      Uganda: Health Ministry Mobilises Faith Leaders to Help Reduce Maternal Deaths

      [Nile Post] The Ministry of Health has called on religious and cultural leaders to use their influence in communities to encourage pregnant women to attend antenatal care and deliver at accredited health facilities as part of efforts to reduce maternal deaths in Uganda.

    • AllAfrica12:56
      West Africa: The Burden of Heart Diseases in Nigeria

      [Leadership] The growing burden of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in Nigeria is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore, with hypertension, diabetes, unhealthy lifestyles and inadequate access to sustained medical care contributing to preventable deaths across the country.

    • malawivoice.com14:15
      Malawi fuel crisis prompts call for workers to work from home
    • AllAfrica15:33
      East Africa: China's Malaria Success Offers Lessons for East Africa's 2030 Elimination Push

      [Capital FM] Nairobi -- East Africa has four years to deliver on its 2030 malaria elimination ambition, but lessons from China's seven-decade journey suggest the region must move faster from broad malaria control to a far more targeted system built around finding, investigating, and responding to every case.

    • BBC News World16:24
      Zambia signs US health deal after disputes over data-sharing

      The US will provide $1.5bn (£1.1bn) under the deal that was negotiated after Trump cut USAID funding.

    • AllAfrica20:17
      Zambia: U.S. and Zambia Sign Global Health Partnership under the Trump Administration's America First Global Health Strategy

      [State Department] The United States and the Republic of Zambia today signed a five-year bilateral Health Cooperation Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) under the Trump Administration's America First Global Health Strategy (AFGHS), a new model of health partnership built around greater Zambian investment, stronger accountability, and a clear path toward self-reliance.

62. Fri, 9 October 2026

    14 reports
    • allafrica.com05:10
      Kenya: China Gives Kenya $2 Million for Drought Relief, Ebola Preparedness

      China has given Kenya a US$2 million grant to strengthen the country's response to drought and preparedness for potential Ebola outbreaks as the government confronts mounting climate and public health risks.

    • malawi24.com05:39
      Parliament examines public officers’ terms

      The people running Malawi’s key governance institutions are facing a review of their conditions of service as Parliament examines proposed changes to

    • allafrica.com06:19
      Uganda: New Grants Target Women Who Missed Grow Loans

      Women entrepreneurs who were unable to access loans under the Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) project are set to benefit from a new government grant scheme aimed at widening access to business financing.

    • allafrica.com06:20
      Uganda: Mpuuga Warns Drought and Rising Fuel Costs Could Deepen Food Crisis

      Democratic Front president Mathias Mpuuga has warned that prolonged drought in parts of Uganda could deepen food insecurity, accusing government of failing to do enough to protect communities from the effects of the dry spell and rising costs.

    • malawi24.com06:21
      Hope for Zomba’s youngest learners

      Some children in Zomba have been missing out on quality early lear ning because of shortages of caregivers, food and play materials. A new initiative is

    • blueprint.ng06:29
      Nigeria’s digital project to deliver 90,000km of Fibre by 2028 nationwide - Yilwatda

      The national chairman of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC), Prof Nentawe Yilwatda, has said the federal government ongoing digital infrastructure

    • malawi24.com06:52
      Malawi’s push to fix economy gets boost

      For many Malawians grappling with the rising cost of living and limited economic opportunities, the need for reforms that deliver real change has become

    • AllAfrica12:18
      Uganda: Terego MP Rose Obigah Calls for Stronger Action to Curb Teenage Pregnancies

      [Independent (Kampala)] Terego, Uganda -- The Protect SRHR consortium has held an annual intergenerational dialogue in Terego District to strengthen community action against teenage pregnancies, child marriage and teenage motherhood.

    • ewn.co.za12:27
      Motsoaledi denies diverting disease response funds to health campaigns

      The department was responding in Parliament to News24’s investigative media reports that have pointed to the department drawing funds from its National Health Insurance budget to spend R182 million on advertising campaigns on Friday.

    • AllAfrica13:21
      Uganda: Baryomunsi Pledges Government Support to JMS, Warns Against Medicine Leakages

      [Nile Post] The Minister of Health, Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, has reiterated the Government's commitment to improving the availability, distribution and management of medicines and medical supplies across the country.

    • businessincameroon.com13:45
      Cameroon Announces November Digital Finance Forum to Promote Inclusion

      Cameroon is moving to accelerate the development of its financial technology sector and expand access to digital financial services through a new

    • businessincameroon.com13:45
      Cameroon’s Socadel Unveils $190 Million Power Recovery Plan, but Funding Remains Unclear

      Cameroon's state-owned electricity utility Socadel has unveiled a CFA107 billion emergency plan for 2026–2027 to improve power supply and restore its

    • Anadolu Agency (AA)17:33
      UN urges sustained international support for DR Congo as humanitarian crises deepen

      More than 6.1M people displaced, 26M face food insecurity as humanitarian response struggles with $1B funding gap

    • nigerianeye.com20:30
      FG Delays Solar Import Ban, Prioritizes Affordable Clean Energy

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63. Sat, 10 October 2026

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    • newvision.co.ug16:31
      News: Gen. Saleh urges African military leaders to view wealth creation as pillar of peace

      Gen. Salim Saleh has urged African military leaders to make wealth creation and poverty eradication central to their security strategies, arguing that lasting peace depends not only on winning wars but also on transforming lives and livelihoods.

    • bne IntelliNews17:03
      Pipedream? Africa’s cannabis licensing push outpaces evidence of commercial returns

      Credit: AI-generated illustration of cannabis harvesting Morocco leads Africa's regulated cannabis production, while Ghana and Botswana develop cultivation and South Africa faces unresolved retail restrictions.

    • newvision.co.ug20:27
      Blogs: Plan now for infrastructure to power AI

      Tomorrow’s test is whether it has the electricity, computing capacity, resilient data centres, fibre and skilled people to operate the intelligent economy taking shape upon them, writes Godfrey Mutabazi

64. Sun, 11 October 2026

    2 reports
    • newzimbabwe.com03:50
      Zimbabwe says no justification to delay lithium export ban

      Bloomberg Zimbabwe said there’s no reason to delay a ban on exports of lithium concentrate that’s scheduled to come into effect in January. The southern African nation halted shipments of lithium concentrate in February to promote domestic processing of higher value products and curb illegal shipments of the metal that’s used in the production of […]

    • maravipost.com21:18
      UTM leader Kabambe calls for honest debate on forex challenges

      UTM leader Kabambe calls for honest debate on forex challenges - The Maravi Post

65. Mon, 12 October 2026

    18 reports
    • AllAfrica02:53
      Africa: Primary Health Care Continental Coordination Mechanism (Phc-CCM) Outcome Statement

      [Africa CDC] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | 4-5 June 2026

    • AllAfrica03:55
      Zimbabwe: Funding Gap in Health Sector Triggers Medicines Shortages, Staffing Crisis in Zimbabwe

      [New Zimbabwe] THE Ministry of Health and Child Care (MoHCC) says it is struggling to keep hospitals running, retain health workers in rural areas and secure essential medicines as unpredictable funding, collapsing donor support and growing disease burdens pile pressure on the health system.

    • AllAfrica03:55
      Malawi: Malawi Puts U.S.$1m Into Seed Plan As AGRA Warns of Gap Between Laws and Farms

      [Nyasa Times] Africa has strong seed policies but weak delivery, says AGRA president in The New African

    • AllAfrica03:56
      Tanzania: Tanzanian Property Investors Urged to Invest in Dubai

      [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA has been described as one of the best countries that offers a promising opportunity to build lasting investor relationships with international property investment.

    • cbn.co.za04:00
      AI in Water Treatment: NICP Tests Where the Technology Works

      AI in water treatment is being tested by South Africa’s NICP to support troubleshooting, failure analysis and engineering decisions at treatment plants.

    • AllAfrica05:02
      Nigeria: Nigeria-U.S. Health Deal Under Scrutiny

      [Daily Trust] A health agreement worth $5bn between Nigeria and the United States has raised dust after Ghanaian President, John Dramani Mahama, revealed that his country rejected a similar deal over data infringement concerns.

    • AllAfrica05:04
      Nigeria: World Bank Flags $12.4bn Gap in Nigeria's External Accounts

      [Leadership] The World Bank has identified a $12.4 billion unexplained gap in Nigeria's external accounts in the first half of 2026, warning that it may partly reflect oil export earnings that were not repatriated to the country.

    • opportunitiesforafricans.com05:36
      The UNDP Timbuktoo Pan-African MineTech Exploration Technology Pre-Incubation Programme 2026 for African MineTech startup.

      Application Deadline: 16 October 2026. Applications are now open for the 2026 UNDP Timbuktoo Pan-African MineTech Startup Incubation Programme. The timbuktoo MineTech Hub, together with the United Nations Development Programme…

    • AllAfrica05:43
      Africa: AU to Push for Financial Reforms, Debt Relief At IMF-World Bank Meetings

      [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The African Union (AU) will push for reforms to the global financial system, improved debt resolution mechanisms and stronger financial independence for the continent during the 2026 International Monetary Fund (IMF)-World Bank Annual Meetings in Bangkok, Thailand.

    • AllAfrica06:48
      Kenya: Amref Warns of Health System Strain As Global Aid Falls, Urges African Governments to Boost Funding

      [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Amref Health Africa has called on African governments to increase domestic health financing and strengthen primary healthcare systems as declining international aid threatens the sustainability of essential health services across the continent.

    • dailytrust.com12:58
      Benue to Sustain HIV Care for 197,000 Patients As Donor...

      At least 197,000 people receiving HIV/AIDS care in Benue State face funding uncertainty following a decline in international donor support for APIN Public...

    • theheraldghana.com13:36
      UNDP trains 50 public officials in AI as Ghana targets digital transformation - The Herald ghana

      The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Ghana and the Ministry of Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations have begun training 50 public officials in artificial intelligence (AI), data management and digital governance as part of efforts to accelerate digital transformation across the public sector. The three-day training, which began on Monday, October 12, 2026, is designed […]

    • nyasatimes.com15:07
      Fuel war erupts: Malawi launches nationwide crackdown on illegal fuel trade amid deepening shortages

      A nationwide crackdown on fuel hoarders, black-market traders and illegal motorcycle operators has been launched as authorities move to stamp out a thriving ... Read the latest breaking news on Nyasa Times.

    • english.news.cn15:45
      South Africa to release 2.5 mln hectares of state land to black farmers: president

      South Africa to release 2.5 mln hectares of state land to black farmers: president-

    • english.news.cn15:45
      South Africa to release 2.5 mln hectares of state land to black farmers: president

      South Africa to release 2.5 mln hectares of state land to black farmers: president-

    • opportunitiesforafricans.com18:24
      The African Export -Import Bank (Afreximbank) Internship Program 2027/2028 for young Africans (Monthly tax-free stipend of USD 1000)

      Application Deadline: October 31st, 2026 Applications are now open for the 2027/2028 African Export -Import Bank (Afreximbank) Internship Program. Afreximbank Group recognises that as part of its mandate to promote…

    • UN Press22:07
      Africa Must Have Stronger Ownership of Its Vast Resources, Fairer International Partnerships, Greater Investment, Speakers Tell General Assembly

      Speakers in the General Assembly called for stronger African ownership of Africa’s vast resources, fairer international partnerships and greater investment, warning that illicit financial flows, mounting debt and declining development assistance continue to undermine the continent’s progress.

    • miragenews.com22:30
      UN General Assembly Adopts Pandemic Declaration Without Consensus

      The General Assembly on Monday adopted a political declaration on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response, by 153 in favour to three against

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66. Tue, 13 October 2026

    17 reports
    • AllAfrica04:53
      Africa: CJID, MEAG to Launch Health Discourse Monitoring Platform

      [CJID] The Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development (CJID) will launch SautiHealth, a technology-enabled platform for monitoring, analysing, and summarising public statements by health sector professionals, leaders, and institutions across Africa. The platform is an initiative of the CJID developed in partnership with the US-based research nonprofit Media Ecosystem Analysis Group (MEAG) to strengthen access to structured and verifiable public health information across the continent.

    • AllAfrica05:08
      Nigeria: 2027 Budgets Must Align With Spending Plan, Govt Tells States

      [Daily Trust] The Federal Government has urged states to strengthen budget planning and execution as they prepare their 2027 budgets, with emphasis on aligning spending with development priorities and available resources.

    • AllAfrica05:37
      Africa: WHO Pandemic Hub Sets Ambitious Goal to Detect New Outbreaks Within 24 Hours

      [Nigeria Health Watch] The World Health Organization (WHO) launched a new five-year strategy for its Hub for Pandemic and Epidemic Intelligence, charting a path towards a world where every country can detect and understand emerging health threats within 24 hours of their appearance by 2030. Strengthening rapid detection is a cornerstone of global health security, helping countries contain outbreaks before they escalate into larger epidemics or spread internationally.

    • AllAfrica06:47
      Africa: All of Africa Today

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    • Al Jazeera English08:25
      Mapping Africa’s energy wealth and 560 million who remain without power

      Africa is rich in energy, yet hundreds of millions Africans still live without electricity, most of the world's total.

    • Google News - Top Stories08:32
      Mapping Africa’s energy wealth and 560 million who remain without power

      Mapping Africa’s energy wealth and 560 million who remain without power Al Jazeera See more headlines & perspectives on Google News

    • AllAfrica10:32
      Malawi: Malawi Says President Mutharika Still in South Africa, Rejects India Reports

      [Nyasa Times] Malawi's government has denied reports that President Peter Mutharika has travelled to India for medical treatment, saying he remains in South Africa on a private visit.

    • AllAfrica10:46
      Uganda: Uganda's Fight Against HIV Is Far From Over

      [Independent (Kampala)] The East African country's HIV progress is running into a stubborn diagnosis gap, as prevalence stands at 7.3% among women and 4.1% among men

    • AllAfrica10:53
      Kenya: Microsoft to Close Part of Nairobi Engineering Hub

      [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Microsoft plans to close part of its Africa Development Centre (ADC) in Nairobi as it reorganises its engineering operations, with the company currently informing affected employees of the proposed changes.

    • AllAfrica12:28
      Uganda: Museveni Directs UPDF to Help Crack Down On Mineral Smuggling

      [Nile Post] President Yoweri Museveni has directed the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) to support efforts to curb mineral smuggling and ensure local processors have access to raw materials, accusing illegal miners of frustrating investors and depriving the country of revenue.

    • AllAfrica12:46
      Africa: To Finance Africa at Scale, Build Its Capital Markets at Home

      [RootsToFoods Capital Series] In a RootsToFoods Capital Series interview, Wasim Tahir, Senior Advisor at ODI Global and former director at British International Investment, explains how development finance actually moves private capital into emerging markets, and why the lasting answer lies in deep domestic capital markets and national development banks.

    • dailynews.co.tz14:38
      Stakeholders push for stronger SACCOS across Africa

      DAR ES SALAAM: SAVINGS and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOS) have been urged to strengthen financial services to meet members’ needs and support economic development, particularly by providing loans to finance businesses and other income-generating activities. SACCOS have become an important source of financial support for many Tanzanians, enabling members to access loans to meet their …

    • AllAfrica14:48
      Kenya: Kindiki Calls for Faster Adoption of Ai in Correctional Services

      [Capital FM] Nairobi -- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called on the State Department for Correctional Services to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies to improve efficiency, service delivery and rehabilitation programmes in correctional institutions.

    • AllAfrica14:50
      Malawi: Malawi Extends Tobacco Registration Drive Ahead of New Season

      [Nyasa Times] Malawi's tobacco regulator has urged growers to begin preparations early for the 2026/27 season, warning that timely field management and adherence to recommended farming practices will be crucial to producing leaf capable of attracting stronger prices on international markets.

    • dailynews.co.tz17:53
      Ministry, PURA to strengthen public information on oil gas projects

      The aim is to enhance the understanding of these key stakeholders, who play an important role in informing the public,” Mr Nyangi added.

    • AllAfrica23:59
      Africa: African Development Bank Convenes African Debt Management Practitioners in Kigali to Strengthen Debt Transparency and Accountability

      [African Development Bank (AfDB)] About 150 policymakers, debt-management practitioners and public finance stakeholders from 22 African transition states have concluded a five-day learning workshop in Kigali, Rwanda, aimed at strengthening debt transparency and accountability.

    • AllAfrica23:59
      Africa: African Development Bank Convenes African and Asian Experts to Discuss Mobilising Development Finance At Scale

      [African Development Bank (AfDB)] The African Development Bank Group together with the Korea Institute for International Economic Policy (KIEP) has convened African and Asian economic experts to discuss how Africa can mobilise development financing at scale in an increasingly fragmented global economy.

67. Wed, 14 October 2026

    13 reports
    • nyasatimes.com00:23
      Chakwera, Mumba and the 2030 clock: Analysts say parties must end feuds now

      Malawi's major ... Read the latest breaking news on Nyasa Times.

    • nyasatimes.com00:45
      Malawi govt blasts Kabambe’s ‘unsubstantiated’ claims

      The government ha... Read the latest breaking news on Nyasa Times.

    • AllAfrica04:51
      Africa: Africa CDC Introduces New Public Health Training Accreditation Framework

      [Africa CDC] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia -- With about 30% of its budget dedicated to training, the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) is rolling out a new accreditation framework to improve the quality, credibility and professional recognition of public health training delivered by the organisation and its partners.

    • AllAfrica05:03
      Malawi: Chakwera, Mumba and the 2030 Clock - Analysts Say Parties Must End Feuds Now

      [Nyasa Times] Malawi's major political parties have been urged to resolve internal disputes and strengthen their grassroots structures well ahead of the 2030 General Election, amid growing signs of factionalism within the Malawi Congress Party (MCP), the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) and the United Transformation Movement (UTM).

    • AllAfrica05:03
      Malawi: Malawi Govt Blasts Kabambe's 'Unsubstantiated' Claims

      [Nyasa Times] The government has launched a robust defence of its economic record, dismissing allegations by UTM president Dalitso Kabambe as "unsubstantiated" and accusing the opposition leader of engaging in political rhetoric rather than presenting facts.

    • AllAfrica05:03
      Malawi: Malawi Urged to Build Economic Resilience As World Economy Wobbles

      [Nyasa Times] Malawi cannot afford to rely on external demand or donor support as the global economy slows, according to a senior Reserve Bank of Malawi economist, who has warned that the country is underperforming even by regional standards and must accelerate reforms to strengthen economic resilience.

    • AllAfrica05:03
      Malawi: Private Capital Key to Malawi's K8.1tn Housing Ambitions

      [Nyasa Times] Washington Chimuzu, chief executive of Eris Properties, said greater collaboration between government and developers would be necessary if Malawi is to meet its affordable housing objectives.

    • South China Morning Post07:24
      As US pursues mine deals, Xi warns African resources are not tools for ‘rivalry’

      Africa’s resources should not be used as a tool for geopolitical rivalry, Chinese President Xi Jinping has warned, as the US challenges Chinese dominance of critical minerals on the continent. “Africa’s resources belong to Africa,” Xi told Botswanan President Duma Boko in Beijing on Tuesday, according to Chinese state news agency Xinhua. He said it was a “historical injustice” that an unfair international division of labour had left the continent at the bottom of industrial and value chains,...

    • standardmedia.co.ke11:52
      Who gets a say as Africa races to write AI rules?

      New African AI council will advise governments on technology rules, public participation, local languages, data ownership and AI risks to democracy and inclusion.

    • ntv.co.ug12:24
      Watoto Church sets up wellness facilities at Butabika Hospital

      As mental health challenges continue to rise in Uganda, religious institutions are stepping up efforts to support people affected by mental illness. Watoto Church has donated a wellness centre valu…

    • ntv.co.ug12:35
      Examining the affordability alternatives in clean cooking transition

      As Uganda pushes for a shift to clean cooking, can ordinary households afford the alternatives to charcoal? We examine the cost of the transition, the available options and the challenges facing ho…

    • AllAfrica13:59
      Tanzania: Nyerere's Healthcare Vision Endures Amid Service Expansion

      [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- WHEN Tanzania gained independence in 1961, access to healthcare remained a major challenge, particularly for rural communities where medical facilities were scarce and distances to essential services were often considerable.

    • wri.org22:45
      Potential Impacts of the African Continental Free Trade Area on the Welfare and Adaptive Capacities of Smallholder Farmers in East Africa

      The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) aims to create a single African market of about 1.3 billion people and to liberalize up to 97 percent of trade in goods and services. Many studies project large gains in intra-African agricultural trade, which could raise producers’ incomes and reduce reliance on food imports from outside the continent.

68. Thu, 15 October 2026

    30 reports
    • AllAfrica02:09
      Africa: Wall Street to Host Africa Cocoa Finance, Investment Forum

      [Ghanaian Times] The Africa Cocoa Finance & Investment Forum (ACFIF) 2026 will bring together investors, financial institutions, policymakers, cocoa industry leaders, development partners and entrepreneurs on October 26, 2026, at Wall Street in New York's Financial District.

    • AllAfrica04:27
      Uganda: Economic Forum Urges Ugandans to Turn Afcon 2027 Into Jobs and Household Income

      [Nile Post] Uganda must move beyond preparing to host AFCON 2027 and ensure the tournament creates jobs, expands business opportunities and improves household incomes, stakeholders said at the 7th UG Economic Forum.

    • AllAfrica04:27
      Africa: Museveni Asks EU to Help Africa Process Raw Materials and Create Jobs

      [Nile Post] President Museveni has urged European countries to support Africa in processing its raw materials into finished products, saying value addition would create jobs, increase export earnings and strengthen trade between the two continents.

    • allafrica.com04:54
      Africa: WHO Calls for Urgent Health Action Across the Eastern Mediterranean

      The head of the World Health Organization (WHO) has called for promoting, providing and protecting health in the Eastern Mediterranean region, home to some of the world's top humanitarian crises such as Sudan, Yemen and the Occupied Palestinian Territory.

    • AllAfrica05:04
      Africa: African Development Bank and UNDP Advance Ai 10 Billion Initiative to Turn Africa's Ai Potential Into Productivity

      [African Development Bank (AfDB)] The AI 10 Billion Initiative has received a boost following a visit by a delegation from the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) to the African Development Bank Group to move from launch to delivery.

    • AllAfrica05:07
      Malawi: Apostle Kawinga's Church-Backed K25b Rural Transformation Project Targets Ntcheu Farmers

      [Nyasa Times] A church-linked development organisation has unveiled ambitious plans to establish 20 new Farmers' Clubs in Ntcheu as part of a K25 billion nationwide programme aimed at boosting food production, tackling poverty and creating wealth in rural communities.

    • AllAfrica05:07
      Malawi: Malawi Govt Answers CCAP Church Leaders, Insisting Economic Recovery Is 'Encouraging'

      [Nyasa Times] The government has hit back at criticism from the Church of Central Africa Presbyterian (CCAP), saying it has noted the concerns but insisting the country's economic recovery is on track.

    • AllAfrica07:34
      Africa: How Reliable Energy Can Turn a Woman's Harvest Into a Thriving Business

      [allAfrica] At dawn in Enugu State, a crate of tomatoes begins a race against the heat. For the woman who grew them, the harvest should mean income: school fees, wages and seed for the next planting season. But without reliable cold storage, she faces a difficult choice. Sell quickly, often at the price offered, or wait and risk watching her harvest spoil.

    • iafrica.com09:59
      AfDB and UNDP Move AI 10 Billion Into Implementation, Starting With Five Countries - iAfrica.com

      The African Development Bank and the UN Development Programme are moving their AI 10 Billion Initiative into implementation, aiming to mobilise $1 billion a

    • iafrica.com10:06
      PwC: AI Could Help African Stories Travel, But the Growth Story Is in Advertising and Streaming - iAfrica.com

      AI could help African creators, languages and stories reach wider audiences through translation, subtitling, localisation and discovery tools, according to

    • AllAfrica10:48
      Malawi: Nigerian Preacher Wiseman Daniel Set to Bring 'Greener Pastures' Crusade to Malawi

      [Nyasa Times] A prominent Nigerian evangelist and former disciple of the late Prophet TB Joshua, Wiseman Daniel, is set to visit Malawi for a major gospel crusade aimed at spreading Christianity, healing the sick and empowering young people.

    • AllAfrica10:48
      Africa: WHO Urges Faster Action to End Lead Exposure Which Kills 3.5 Million Annually

      [UN News] Countries must accelerate efforts to prevent lead exposure, which is estimated to cause more than 3.5 million deaths globally each year and affects hundreds of millions of children, the World Health Organization (WHO) said on Thursday.

    • AllAfrica10:48
      Malawi: Malawi Urged to Speed Up New Refugee Law That Would Let Refugees Work and Trade

      [Nyasa Times] An advocacy group for refugees in Malawi has called on the government to bring a new Refugee Bill to Parliament without delay.

    • AllAfrica10:53
      Malawi: 'There Is a God in Heaven!' Bushiri Celebrates Court Ruling That He Cannot Be Extradited, and Attacks Police Over 'Fake Cases'

      [Nyasa Times] Preacher says judges agreed there was no evidence, that witnesses remain anonymous and that hearsay was rejected, as he questions why some officers who arrested him were themselves later arrested or dismisse

    • dailynews.co.tz10:56
      Tanzania uses TVET Conference to advance technical skills that suit global labour market

      TIANJIN: TANZANIA seeks a stronger presence in the international cooperation agenda as an endeavour to improve technical and vocational training and equip young people with skills needed to compete in the global labour market. The Deputy Minister for Education, Science and Technology Wanu Hafidh Ameir, who is leading the country’s delegation to the World Vocational …

    • thesun.ng11:01
      Community-led monitoring boosts HIV, TB, Malaria fight in Rivers

      Nigeria's ranking among top 30 countries burdened by Tuberculosis, TB-HIV co-infection, with the highest global malaria cases and second highest HIV/AIDS burden, has made community-driven intervention critical to addressing systemic gaps in healthcare delivery.

    • dailynews.co.tz11:12
      Malawi’s central bank visits BoT to learn Tanzania’s microfinance system

      DAR ES SALAAM: THE Malawian central bank is seeking to learn from Tanzania’s microfinance regulation system to strengthen oversight of the sector and improve consumer protection. A delegation from the Reserve Bank of Malawi, led by Deputy Governor, Henry Mathanga, visited the Bank of Tanzania (BoT) in Dar es Salaam on October 12, 2026, to …

    • dailynews.co.tz11:13
      Tanzania trains food vendors how to promote clean cooking energy instead of charcoal, firewood

      MOROGORO: THE Tanzanian government is targeting food vendors across the country in its drive to expand clean cooking energy use, with leaders of the Tanzania Food Vendors Union (UMALITA) receiving training to promote alternatives to charcoal and firewood. Conducted by the Ministry of Energy, the training held in Morogoro focuses on clean cooking technologies, safe …

    • dailynews.co.tz11:38
      Tanzania’s SACCOS reach 1.9 million members as assets hit 1.69trI/- Daily News

      DAR ES SALAAM: TANZANIA’S Savings and Credit Cooperative Societies (SACCOS) had 981 licensed institutions serving about 1.9 million members and beneficiaries by the end of 2025, with total assets reaching 1.69tri/-. The sector’s assets increased by nearly 16 per cent in one year, highlighting the growing contribution of financial cooperatives to financial inclusion and economic …

    • leadership.ng11:46
      Tanzania Nears Completion On $42bn LNG Project Led By Equinor, Shell

      Tanzania is close to concluding an agreement with a consortium of energy companies, including a $42 billion LNG project to transform the country into an East

    • dailynews.co.tz12:00
      African women want official data on farmland ownership across the continent

      ARUSHA: AFRICAN African Women from 22 countries across the continent have pointed out the need for all nations to start compiling data on land ownership among female farmers in villages. “It is high time that official data indicating how many rural women in Africa have so far managed or empowered to own land across the …

    • dailynews.co.tz12:15
      PM outlines five priorities for Africa’s cooperative sector

      DAR ES SALAAM: PRIME Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba has outlined five key priorities for transforming Africa’s cooperative movement, urging governments and sector stakeholders to protect members’ savings, embrace digitalisation, empower young people, finance African enterprises and strengthen regulatory systems. Speaking today, October 15, when officially opening the SACCA Congress 2026 in Dar es Salaam, Dr …

    • apc.org12:45
      How our community is building common agendas for inclusion, rights, a feminist internet and environmental justice

      The past year was a true test for anyone defending a digital future that serves social, gender and environmental justice. In a year marked by severe global funding cuts and the increasing use of technology in ways that harm marginalised communities and the planet, our latest annual report, which has just been released, reveals how our network is actively shaping technology for the common good.

    • apc.org12:45
      FIFAfrica26: Centring African ideas and leadership in digital rights, inclusion and governance

      URL changednow www.apc.org/en/news/fifafrica26-centring-african-ideas-and-leadership-digital-rights-inclusion-and-governance

      The Collaboration on International ICT Policy for East and Southern Africa (CIPESA), APC’s longstanding member in Uganda, hosted the 13th edition of the Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa (FIFAfrica26) in Balaclava, Mauritius, between 28 September and 1 October 2026.

    • oikoumene.org12:45
      “Follow the money” shows how banks feed the climate emergency—and what churches can do

      A webinar on 14 October, “Follow the Money: Multilateral Development Banks, Fossils Fuels and Climate Justice,” hosted by the World Council of Churches (WCC), examined where money is going, what kinds of energy systems and development pathways it is helping to finance, and who bears the costs and risks.

    • dailynews.co.tz17:14
      Yas joins Tanzania-China run to honour Nyerere

      DAR ES SALAAM: Yas Tanzania has joined other participants in the inaugural Tanzania-China Nyerere Run on October 14, honouring the legacy of Tanzania’s founding president, Mwalimu Julius Kambarage Nyerere. The event, which started and ended at the East Africa Commercial & Logistics Center (EACLC) Centre in Ubungo, Dar es Salaam, brought together runners to promote …

    • dailynews.co.tz17:26
      DIT Songwe develops local-made materials for construction

      TUNDUMA: THE Dar es Salaam Institute of Technology (DIT), Songwe Campus, has successfully implemented a research project aimed at identifying and promoting the use of locally available natural materials in construction. Funded by the European Union’s ERASMUS programme to the tune of Euro 87,681.15, the project seeks to strengthen researchers’ capacity and assess the quality …

    • dailynews.co.tz17:37
      Bati-Est Expo honours Tanzania as it exhibits construction and housing equipment

      CONSTANTINE: TANZANIA has been honoured to the Guest of Honour at the Bati-Est Expo 2026 International Exhibition for Construction, Housing and Infrastructure Projects, taking place in Constantine, Algeria. Tanzania’s Ambassador to Algeria, Mobhare Matinyi, represented the country at the ninth edition of the exhibition, which commenced on October 14, 2026, and runs for three days. …

    • dailynews.co.tz17:48
      Goodwill expands production with over 528bn/- investment

      DAR ES SALAAM: GOODWILL (Tanzania) Ceramic Co Ltd is expanding its manufacturing operations through two new production lines expected to create 1,000 direct jobs and increase daily output to 180,000 square metres of tiles and more than 200,000 porcelain pieces. The company on Wednesday broke ground on Tile Line 3 and Daily-Use Porcelain Phase II, …

    • dailynews.co.tz19:30
      Dr Mwinyi proposes Tanzania-Armenia partnership in advancing technological skills

      YEREVAN: ZANZIBAR President, Dr Hussein Ali Mwinyi, has proposed that Tanzania and Armenia collaborate in establishing a technology training centre in Tanzania to equip young people with modern skills and promote innovation. Dr Mwinyi made the proposal on October 15, 2026, during talks with Armenian President Vahagn Khachaturyan at the Presidential Palace in Yerevan. He …

69. Fri, 16 October 2026

    14 reports
    • itweb.co.za06:19
      Vodacom, AWS extend AI for Africa Hackathon Challenge to UJ students
    • itweb.co.za06:37
      SA grapples with growing demand for AI and cyber security skills
    • thenewdawnliberia.com07:21
      AfDB and UNDP Advance AI 10 Billion Initiative to Turn Africa’s AI Potential into Productivity - Liberia news The New Dawn Liberia, premier resource for latest news

      AfDB and UNDP Advance AI 10 Billion Initiative to Turn Africa’s AI Potential into Productivity

    • allafrica.com07:24
      Africa: China Says African Natural Resources 'Belong to Africa'

      Chinese President Xi Jinping said Tuesday that African mineral resources "belong to Africa", offering Beijing's support for the industry and warning against "geopolitical rivalries" that could harm it.

    • AllAfrica10:14
      Malawi: Gold Rush or Gold Bust? Malawi's Smuggling Crackdown Faces Credibility Test

      [Nyasa Times] Malawi's latest bid to turn gold into a lifeline for its struggling economy is facing uncomfortable questions about the evidence on which it has been built.

    • faceofmalawi.com11:40
      Old Mutual Malawi Supports Microfinance Network Conference With K7.5 Million

      Old Mutual Malawi has donated K7.5 million to the Malawi Microfinance Network (MAMN) to support its 4th Annual Lake Conference, scheduled for October 22–24, 20…

    • bizcommunity.com12:28
      Investment expands Eastern Cape communal maize project

      The Mcambalala project combines planting-season finance, agricultural support and a route to market to help bring communal land into production.

    • AllAfrica13:26
      Uganda: Reckitt, Chil Group Target 650,000 Pupils in Hygiene Drive

      [Independent (Kampala)] Kampala -- Reckitt, the company behind Dettol, and Chil Group have launched the third phase of their school hygiene programme in Uganda, targeting 650,000 pupils in four districts as they seek to reduce preventable illnesses and improve school attendance.

    • AllAfrica13:40
      Africa: Africa's Food Problem Doesn't End at the Farm

      [allAfrica] Walk through Nairobi's Kangemi Market, Mile 12 Market in Lagos or Makola Market in Accra, and you will see stalls filled with fresh produce. Yet behind this abundance lies a difficult reality. Farmers struggle to earn enough from what they grow, traders lose produce before it reaches consumers, and many families cannot afford a nutritious meal.

    • AllAfrica13:52
      Africa: Ebola Spread Raises Fresh Urgency for Africa's Domestic Health Funding

      [IPS] Bulawayo -- An Ebola death last week in Kenya is highlighting the urgency of Africa's public health emergency preparedness and how the continent's governments are committing their national budgets to the health sector.

    • dailymaverick.co.za14:40
      Drill, Baby, Drill — Who’s reading the fine print at African Energy Week?

      Petrol has crossed R30 a litre, and the oil and gas crowd has rolled into Cape Town to tell us the answer is… more oil and gas. This week, KG, Zoë and Stephen read the terms and conditions on African …

    • Al Jazeera English16:23
      The artisanal miners behind Nigeria’s lithium boom

      Nasarawa is at the heart of Nigeria’s lithium boom, where artisanal miners hope to benefit from the clean energy race.

    • allafrica.com21:51
      Tanzania: Nyerere's Legacy Lives On As Tz Unleashes DIRA 2050

      Tanzania's ambition to build a one trillion US dollar- economy by 2050 rests on a fundamental requirement: the ability to generate reliable energy to power industries, expand production and improve the livelihoods of its people.

    • allafrica.com21:51
      Africa: Technology, Good Governance Key to Stronger Saccos in Africa

      AS financial services increasingly move towards digital platforms, savings and credit cooperative societies (SACCOs) across Africa face growing pressure to modernise their operations, strengthen accountability and develop services that respond to the needs of a younger generation.

70. Sat, 17 October 2026

    2 reports
    • thesun.ng17:10
      Beyond Rhetoric: An Afrocentric Framework for Implementing Xi Jinping’s Africa Proposals

      Africa does not suffer from a shortage of natural resources, international partnerships or development promises.

    • channelafrica.co.za18:45
      Africa urged to turn biodiversity wealth into sustainable growth

      African Development Bank Group (AfDB) Acting Director of Climate Change and Green Growth Dr Al-Hamndou Dorsouma said Africa held about one-quarter of global

71. Sun, 18 October 2026

    5 reports
    • ugandaonline.net15:45
      Aga Khan Network to Champion Green Hydrogen in Uganda

      The Aga Khan Development Network (AKDN) is set to introduce green hydrogen products in Uganda as part of its commitment to environmental sustainability. This initiative aims to benefit local farmers and reduce reliance on imported fertilizers. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/index.php/news/4669/aga-khan-promote-green-energy-products

    • ugandaonline.net15:45
      Ugandan MPs Advocate for Child Inclusion in Regional Climate Action

      Legislators in Uganda are pushing for greater involvement of children in East African Community discussions and policy-making related to climate change. The first EAC Children Summit for Climate Change highlighted the disproportionate impact of climate crises on youth. Source: https://www.parliament.go.ug/index.php/news/4672/mps-call-childrens-inclusion-regional-climate-decisions

    • theheraldghana.com18:31
      Africa’s population surge demands governance reforms - Lasi - The Herald ghana

      The Executive Chairperson of the Africa Governance Centre, Benedicta Lasi, has called on African legislatures to rethink conventional approaches to lawmaking to address the challenges posed by the continent’s rapidly growing population. She said Africa’s changing demographic profile required forward-looking laws and stronger institutions capable of responding to rising demands for jobs, education, housing, infrastructure […]

    • theheraldghana.com18:36
      SMAIR Foundation and Faithful Ajah building a legacy for Nigeria’s next-gen innovators - The Herald ghana

      In Lagos, Nigeria, there is a grassroots movement teaching robotics and artificial intelligence to children as young as eight. SMAIR Foundation is on a mission to make AI and robotics education accessible, foster innovation and prepare young minds with hands-on experience to stand out in the real world. Faithful Ajah, who helped bring the Foundation’s […]

    • AllAfrica20:54
      Africa: Every Story Is Unique, Every Journey Matters for Women's Cancers

      [allAfrica] Addis Ababa and Geneva -- Leaders of the Organization of African First Ladies for Development, the African Union and the World Health Organization issue a call to accelerate action on women's cancers in Africa in this AllAfrica guest column during Breast Cancer Awareness Month

72. Mon, 19 October 2026

    18 reports
    • AllAfrica03:39
      Africa: WHO Scales Up Ebola Readiness in 22 Countries Across Three Continents

      [UN News] The World Health Organization (WHO) is strengthening Ebola preparedness amid conflict and displacement affecting millions of lives in a region that spans parts of Africa, Asia and Europe.

    • AllAfrica03:39
      Africa: Africa CDC Reaffirms Support to Kenya Following Confirmation of Four Additional Ebola Cases

      [Africa CDC] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 17 October 2026

    • AllAfrica03:39
      Africa: African Countries Could Save Billions By Cutting Air Pollution and Greenhouse Gases At the Same Time

      [The Conversation Africa] Lowering air pollution in Africa has many economic benefits, according to new research by environmental scientists Chris Malley, Kevin Hicks and Caroline Sawe. They reflect on two reports that set out the practical ways that African countries can cut air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions at the same time, while saving billions through lower healthcare costs, fewer days lost to illness and greater productivity.

    • AllAfrica03:39
      Africa: Africa's Pooled Procurement Mechanism Seeks to Lower Medical Product Costs

      [Africa CDC] Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, 15 October 2026 - The African Pooled Procurement Mechanism (APPM) has moved from its pilot phase to a fully-fledged continental programme, with eight African Union Member States having signed the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to participate in the initiative.

    • econotimes.com04:53
      Nigeria's Federal Government Commissions One-Megawatt Grid, Starts 16MW Build

      REA Managing Director Abba Aliyu said the Tallasse system serves 6,028 connections; the four projects under construction are planned for Dukku, Bajoga, Kumo and Kaltungo.

    • AllAfrica05:11
      Tanzania: Govt Tightens Screening Amid Ebola Outbreak

      [Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE government has strengthened health screening and surveillance for international travellers entering Tanzania following an Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and a recent case involving a patient who travelled from the country to Kenya.

    • AllAfrica05:11
      Malawi: Malawi Turns to Community Sentences As Prisons Struggle With Chronic Overcrowding

      [Nyasa Times] New law aims to reserve incarceration for serious offenders while allowing some convicted of minor crimes to serve sentences within their communities

    • AllAfrica05:27
      Tanzania: Kisiki Hai Programme Revives Farms, Improves Harvests

      [Daily News] Dodoma -- The initiative to regenerate over 32 million trees across 500,000 hectares of farmland undergoing restoration in various regions of the country is beginning to bear fruit, with farmers in Dodoma reporting improved maize harvests, better soil fertility and increased water retention following the regeneration of trees on their farms.

    • the-star.co.ke05:45
      Concerns in Luanda after children drop out of school to join gold mining

      Maungu said that the trend where children were opting for quick money at the expense of education was a worrying threat to the future generations and must be re

    • AllAfrica09:49
      Malawi: Bible Warning for Mutharika Critics - Mwanamvekha Warns DPP Against Divisions

      [Nyasa Times] Finance Minister Joseph Mwanamvekha has delivered a blunt warning to Democratic Progressive Party (DPP) members, telling ambitious figures to stop tearing each other down in the race for power and instead focus on helping President Peter Mutharika rebuild Malawi.

    • AllAfrica09:49
      Malawi: Malawi to Roast in 42c Heatwave As Experts Warn Lives Could Be At Risk

      [Nyasa Times] Malawi is set to swelter under a brutal heatwave this week, with temperatures predicted to soar to a scorching 42C in some areas, prompting urgent health warnings from authorities.

    • AllAfrica09:49
      Malawi: 'Anyone Who Insults Mutharika Will Face Action Incouding Death'

      [Nyasa Times] The chairperson of the Mulhako wa Alhomwe Cultural Festival has warned politicians and people jostling for leadership positions not to bring divisions into the organisation, saying anyone who insults President Peter Mutharika will face action.

    • AllAfrica09:49
      Malawi: 287 Fuel Tankers Expected in Malawi This Week

      [Nyasa Times] The Transporters Association of Malawi (TAM) says about 287 fuel tankers are expected to arrive this week, which could ease the petrol and diesel shortages that have produced long queues across the country.

    • malawivoice.com11:09
      Muslim Body Tells Speaker Suleiman to Keep Religion Out of Politics
    • africa-newsroom.com11:39
      World Health Organization (WHO) deploys Preparedness Data Exchange (PDX) preparedness intelligence platform in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

      PDX uses artificial intelligence to bring together health and risk information, helping countries spot potential threats early and prepare for and respond to them

    • aol.co.uk12:00
      Third Ebola case in Kenya highlights US failures amid Trump cuts to key services

      Opposition to US-led quarantine center in Kenya follows sweeping funding cuts and withdrawal from WHO

    • maravipost.com15:36
      Malawi eyes Islamic finance for recrutive investment

      Malawi eyes Islamic finance for recrutive investment - The Maravi Post

    • maravipost.com17:56
      TFM supports IPMM lake conference with MK10m

      TFM supports IPMM lake conference with MK10m - The Maravi Post

73. Tue, 20 October 2026

    2 reports
    • AllAfrica05:49
      South Africa: From First Jab to the Next - The Data System Tracking South Africa's LEN Roll-Out

      [Bhekisisa] South Africa's LEN roll-out isn't just about getting six-monthly HIV prevention jabs into people's arms. We also need to know whether people return for their next dose, whether clinics have enough stock and who is being left behind. A digital system linking LEN clinics will help us find out.

    • allafrica.com09:15
      African Development Bank Group and Denmark Deepen Cooperation to Advance Africa's Green Transition and Mobilise Private Capital

      Announcement - The African Development Bank Group and the Government of Denmark have committed to deepening their longstanding cooperation on mobilising private capital, advancing Africa's green transition and strengthening development finance, as access to concessional resources tightens for many African countries.