MAN welcomes CBN’s unification of exchange rates
The Manufacturers Association of Nigeria (MAN) says the unification of the country’s exchange rate is a welcome development that will engender increased investment inflow in...
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South Africa reports 10,000 new coronavirus infections
South Africa on Saturday reported more than 10,000 new coronavirus (COVID-19) infections, the highest daily jump on record for the country as it hurtles towards...
Algeria expects France to apologise for colonial past – president
Algeria is waiting for an apology for France’s colonial occupation of the North African country, the president said, expressing hope that Emmanuel Macron would build...
Pandemic costs Africa travel, tourism almost $55 billion
African countries have lost almost $55 billion in travel and tourism revenues in three months due to the coronavirus pandemic, the African Union (AU) commissioner...
Nigerian government certifies Kara bridge safe, tasks motorists on good driving
The Federal Controller of Works in Lagos, Mr Olukayode Popoola, says the Kara bridge on the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway is safe for use. Popoola on Monday...
Malawi ruling party cries foul over presidential vote re-run
Malawi’s governing party has called for a third presidential election, citing irregularities and intimidation in this week’s re-run vote as unofficial tallies show incumbent President...
Facebook ramps up efforts to curb ‘hateful content’ in ads
Facebook said Friday it would ban a “wider category of hateful content” in ads as the embattled social media giant moved to respond to growing...
Court frees Zimbabwe MP, activists accused of faking abduction
A Zimbabwe opposition lawmaker and two activists accused of faking their abduction and torture in May were on Friday freed on bail by a court,...
South African lawmakers concerned over food insecurity caused by coronavirus
South African lawmakers on Friday voiced concern over food insecurity threatening 8 million people in the country as a result of COVID-19. COVID-19 is a...
Zimbabwe’s health minister arrested in coronavirus corruption case
Zimbabwe’s health minister was expected to appear in court on Saturday to face allegations of illegally awarding a multi-million-dollar contract for COVID-19 testing kits, drugs...