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Mugabe flays Zimbabwe's power-sharing, prepares for new elections
n a comment that may heighten the political crisis in Zimbabwe, President Robert Mugabe at the weekend said the fragile power-sharing government in ...
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EFCC orders detained banks CEOs to surrender shares
Detained banks’ chiefs, yesterday, alleged that the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC’s operatives were asking them to bargain for their freedom with ...
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Swaziland running out of space
Population growth, adherence to land distribution customs, and a small country are combining to make Swaziland a crowded place, rapidly running out of ...
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Bauchi awards N126m contracts for oil milling machines
The Bauchi State government has awarded a N126 million contract for the supply and installation of 20 groundnut oil extracting machines in its ...
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Uganda oil discovery will boost tourism, says experts
By Ibrahim Kasita Conserving the environment and protecting biodiversity during oil and gas production will ensure sustainable and value-oriented economic progress for the ...
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Globacom lays broadband cables in Ghana
By Kent Mensah A new mobile telephony company in Ghana – Globacom – has reportedly begun construction works to lay underground cable for ...
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Senegal gets land management grant from WB
The World Bank has approved a three-year Global Environment Facility (GEF) Trust Fund grant of USD4.8 million, to support Senegal for a sustainable ...
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Gabon opposition unite against Bongo’s son
Opposition candidates are pulling together as the Gabonese election date takes the last turn for the Sunday poll. Some 11 candidates have announced ...
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Solar powered cellphone launched in Kenya
By Philip Emase A Kenyan telecommunications firm has launched a cheap solar powered mobile phone for the low income market. Dubbed Simu Ya ...
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Globacom lays broadband cables in Ghana
By Kent Mensah A new mobile telephony company in Ghana – Globacom – has reportedly begun construction works to lay underground cable for ...
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African nations agree on $10 billion
Three African nations Nigeria, Niger and Algeria signed an agreement to jointly construct the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline (TSGP) from Nigeria to Algeria for ...
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When life is brutish and dreams fade away
If Hassan Usman (not real names) has his way, he would become a medical doctor or an administrator in government service. He has ...











