School bus crash kills at least 20 pupils in Uganda
Dozens others, including school staff, were injured in the crash, suspected to have been caused by a mechanical fault.
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South Africa: Zimbabwean Woman Who Died At Beitbridge Not Part of Repatriation - South Africa Says
[New Zimbabwe] The South African Home Affairs Department has said a Zimbabwean woman who passed away on Tuesday after she collapsed at the Beitbridge Border Post in Limpopo was not part of those who were being repatriated.
Uganda: Kapchorwa Bus Tragedy - 23 Ndejje Pupils Feared Dead After School Tour Turns Fatal
[New Light] Kapchorwa: At least 23 pupils of King David Junior School Ndejje are feared dead following a road accident in Kapchorwa District on Thursday evening, as the pupils travelled for a field trip whose exact destination remained unclear at the time of the crash.
Namibia: Repatriated Namibians Eye South Africa Return
[Namibian] The government will assess future assistance requests on a case-by-case basis as repatriated citizens express hope of returning to South Africa.
Africa’s next unicorns will come from financial inclusion, creative economy — Investors
Africa’s next generation of billion-dollar companies is likely to emerge from financial inclusion, the creative economy, sports and small and read more Africa’s next unicorns will come from financial inclusion, creative economy — Investors
Bank recapitalisation won’t end CBN supervision, says Cardoso
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) will continue to strengthen its supervision of banks despite the successful completion of the read more Bank recapitalisation won’t end CBN supervision, says Cardoso
Kaduna govt reaffirms commitment to tackling malnutrition
The commitment was made on Thursday in Zaria during a two-day quarterly coordination and review meeting of the State Committee on Food and Nutrition (SCFN) with nutrition focal persons from all 23 LGAs. The post Kaduna govt reaffirms commitment to tackling malnutrition appeared first on Premium Time
Appeal Court voids key Electoral Act provisions on parties’ primary election, membership register
The Court of Appeal held that the disputed sections of the Electoral Act conflicted with sections 221 and 222 of the Nigerian constitution. The post Appeal Court voids key Electoral Act provisions on parties’ primary election, membership register appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Nigerians want cheaper petrol, but renewed Hormuz battle won’t make that happen
Many Nigerians clamoured that petrol prices should return to the pre-war level. The post Nigerians want cheaper petrol, but renewed Hormuz battle won’t make that happen appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
NBA to proceed with Saturday’s election, says SSS has released detained service provider’s MD
NBA said its NEC affirmed that there was no operational or logistical reason to postpone the election, now two days away. The post NBA to proceed with Saturday’s election, says SSS has released detained service provider’s MD appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.