Nigeria: National Grid Collapse - Systemic Failure or Opportunity Gap?

[Premium Times] In recent times, Nigeria's national grid has collapsed with a frequency that has become almost routine. Many observers have interpreted these repeated failures as evidence of systemic dysfunction, and rightly so. In efficient and resilient power systems, safeguards are built to manage excess generation through mechanisms such as effective curtailment, energy storage, or, more practically, the rerouting of power across a robust transmission network. A combination of these measures typically ensures grid Source

South Africa: President Cyril Ramaphosa Calls for Dialogue in the Middle East and Condemns International Law Violations

[Govt of SA] President Cyril Ramaphosa and the Government of the Republic of South Africa expresses deep concern regarding the escalation of tensions in the Middle East. Source

Nigeria: FRIN Staffers Accuse HR Director of Age Falsification, Provide 'Evidence'

[Premium Times] The petitioners alleged that Mrs Adesanya has continued to draw full government salaries and emoluments since 2024 despite having attained the mandatory retirement age of 60. Source

South Africa: Revealed - Brian Molefe's Alleged State Capture Era 'Slush Fund'

[Daily Maverick] Newly obtained bank records and related documents link Brian Molefe, the uMkhonto Wesizwe party's newly elected treasurer, to an apparent 'slush fund' that paid for multiple overseas trips, a swanky wedding and other lifestyle expenses during the State Capture years. Daily Maverick unpacks the Molefe-linked Palcocap account, which received millions of rands in mysterious cash deposits around the time of Molefe's infamous visits to the Guptas' Saxonwold compound. Source

Kenya: President Ruto Condemns Strikes On Middle Eastern Nations, Urges De-Escalation

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has strongly condemned recent strikes on several Middle Eastern nations, including the UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Iraq, Oman, Kuwait, Jordan, and Bahrain, warning that the escalating conflict poses a serious threat to international peace and security. Source

Kenya: PS Omollo Warns Against Political Violence Across Kenya

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Internal Security Principal Secretary Raymond Omollo has urged leaders and citizens to champion peace, warning that the government will not tolerate violence or political intimidation anywhere in the country. Source

Kenya: NACADA Night Raid in Nandi Seizes 2,400 Stones of Cannabis and Illicit Vodka

[Capital FM] Kapsabet -- A late-night, intelligence-led operation in Kapsabet Town has delivered a major blow to local narcotics and illicit alcohol networks operating within residential areas. Source

Nigeria: Troops Kill 8 Terrorists, Recover Rpgs, Guns, Drones in Boron Clashes

[Vanguard] MAIDUGURI -- Troops of the Joint Task Force (North East) Operation HADIN KAI (OPHK) have dealt a heavy blow to Boko Haram/ISWAP terrorists in Borno State, killing eight insurgents and seizing a range of weapons, including RPGs, guns, and an armed drone, during coordinated attacks on multiple communities. Source

Zimbabwe: Accident Victim Claims U.S.$83,000 in Damages After Sustaining Lifetime Injuries

[New Zimbabwe] AN accident victim is suing Rockdrill Trading (Private) Limited for US$83,500 in damages after he was injured when the company's haulage truck crashed into his parked car, but the High Court has ruled that his claim cannot proceed until he fixes several major errors. Source

Zimbabwe: Zimbabweans Now Keeping ZiG for Longer Periods Due to Its Stability - Survey

[New Zimbabwe] ZIMBABWEANS are now keeping the ZWG currency, also known as Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG), for much longer periods than before owing to its appreciating value and prolonged stability, the ZiG Perception and Confidence Survey II has revealed. Source

Africa: Africa CDC Backs Zimbabwe, Zambia Over U.S. Health Deal Dispute

[New Zimbabwe] Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has expressed support for Zimbabwe and Zambia's stand in the new US government health cooperation framework, citing serious concerns over transparency, data governance and national sovereignty. Source

South Africa: How Cape Town Is Converting Waste Into Electricity

[GroundUp] The City has invested R93-million at the Coastal Park Landfill site where methane is converted into electricity Source