Zimbabwe: Proposed Medical Aid Reforms Spark Fears of Healthcare Crisis in Zimbabwe

[263Chat] Zimbabwe's proposed overhaul of medical aid regulations has sparked fierce debate, with industry players warning that the changes could trigger rising healthcare costs, reduced access, and the collapse of private medical cover for thousands of citizens. Source

South Africa: Home Affairs Suspends Two for Fake AI Policy Research

[Scrolla] Journalists from News24 checked the new immigration document and found that 102 out of 148 references are completely fake. Two independent law firms will run the disciplinary hearings and check every policy document the department wrote since November 2022. Source

Ghana: Dafeamekpor Rejects Claims Government Has Reintroduced Law Entrance Exams

[Ghanaian Times] Majority Chief Whip and Member of Parliament for South Dayi, Rockson-Nelson Etse Kwami Dafeamekpor, has dismissed claims that the government has reintroduced entrance examinations for prospective law students. Source

Ghana: Health Ministry Warns Public Against Fake Recruitment Links

[Ghanaian Times] The Ministry of Health has cautioned the public against using fake websites circulating on social media for its ongoing recruitment exercise. Source

Liberia: Liberia, France Launch Ambitious Sports and Youth Cooperation Agenda

[Liberian Observer] Paris -- Liberia and France have officially moved to strengthen youth empowerment and sports development through the launch of a new Youth and Sports Exchange Initiative, marking a major outcome of high-level bilateral discussions between the two countries in Paris. Source

Nigeria: Manufacturing Sector's Tax Contribution Rises to N1.17trn, Spurs Demand for Fiscal Support

[Leadership] The manufacturing sector's contribution to tax revenue collections in Nigeria maintained an upward trend in 2025, contributing a total of N1.17 trillion in Value Added Tax (VAT), an increase of 45.61 per cent over the N803.53 billion in 2024. Source

Kenya: Kenya's Health Moment - Building the Infrastructure Behind the Vision

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- More than 2,000 delegates from over 50 countries have convened this past week at the United Nations Office at Nairobi for the World Health Summit Regional Meeting. The gathering sought to reimagine African health systems and advance integrated, inclusive, and sustainable solutions across the continent. At the heart of these deliberations lies an urgent and long-overdue question: how can Africa build health systems capable of sustaining a continent in transformation? Source

Kenya: Safaricom Boosts Home Fibre Speeds By Up to 2.5 Times

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Safaricom has increased Home Fibre internet speeds by up to 2.5 times across all packages at no extra cost to customers. Source

Liberia: Integrity Clause Sinks Kuoh Bid in LFA Election Race

[Liberian Observer] The Liberia Football Association Independent Electoral Committee has drawn a firm line under its integrity rules, disqualifying businessman Cassell A. Kuoh from contesting in the 2026 Elective Congress--an outcome that underscores the growing weight of governance standards in Liberian football. Source

Kenya: Atwoli Warns IEBC Over Rising Political Rallies, Cautions Against Pre-Election Tensions

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has urged the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to move swiftly to curb what he described as escalating premature political rallies. Source

South Africa: Govt Pays Tribute to Workers Across the Nation

[SAnews.gov.za] Government has extended its appreciation to workers across the nation as the country commemorates Workers' Day on 1 May 2026. Source

South Africa: IEC Ramps Up Preparations After Local Elections Date Confirmed

[SAnews.gov.za] The Electoral Commission of South Africa has welcomed the announcement of the date for the country's upcoming Local Government Elections, describing it as a key milestone in preparations for the polls. Source