World Bank Approves $550m Programmes to Boost Skills and Social Protection in Tanzania
More than three million Tanzanians are set to benefit from two new programmes backed by the World Bank, aimed at strengthening education and social protection […]
Articles by Steven Addamah
Chaos Erupts at Zimbabwe Hearings Over Proposed Extension of President’s Term
A parliamentary public hearing in Harare on Tuesday, March 31, descended into violence amid growing tensions over proposed constitutional amendments that could extend the tenure […]
Nigeria’s Parliament Approves Expanded ₦68.3 Trillion 2026 Budget After Presidential Review
Nigeria’s Parliament on Tuesday approved a revised 68.30 trillion naira ($49.38 billion) budget for 2026, following a request by Bola Tinubu to adjust the initial […]
South African Farmers Welcome Fuel Levy Cut but Call for Broader Support Measures
South African agricultural bodies AgriSA and Agbiz on Tuesday welcomed the Government’s temporary reduction of the general fuel levy, describing it as timely relief for […]
Angola’s President grants pardon to 307 inmates in national clemency move
On 30 March 2026, the President of Angola issued a sweeping presidential pardon affecting 307 prisoners, as part of a broader clemency initiative aimed at […]
High Logistics Costs Undermine Kenyan SMEs’ Access to AfCFTA Markets
A study released on Monday, March 30, by the Kenya Association of Manufacturers (KAM) reveals that high and unpredictable logistics costs are significantly limiting Kenyan […]
South Africa targets R2 trillion investment drive as sixth ‘Investment Conference’ opens
South Africa is set to host its sixth Investment Conference on Tuesday, March 31, 2026, as President Cyril Ramaphosa leads efforts to position the country […]
CAF Proposes Expansion of AFCON to 28 Teams
The Africa Cup of Nations could soon expand from 24 to 28 teams, following an announcement by Patrice Motsepe, signalling a strategic shift aimed at […]
South Africa Rolls Out Easter Border Plan to Manage Travel Surge
Border Management Authority (BMA) has activated a nationwide operational plan to ensure secure and efficient movement across South Africa’s 71 ports of entry during the […]
Ethiopia Launches 10-Year ‘Golden Visa’ to Attract High-Impact Investors
The Immigration and Citizenship Service (ICS) has introduced a 10-year residency permit, known as the ‘Golden Visa’, aimed at attracting foreign investors contributing significantly to […]