Africa: Shaping the Future of African Media - African Media Elevated as Instruments of Economic Power and Sovereignty

[ANA] The second edition of Shaping the Future of African Media, organised by Africa News Agency (ANA) on April 29 and 30 in Accra, brought together media leaders, policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs, digital experts, communication professionals and African creators around an issue that has now become central: transforming African narratives into levers of economic power, global influence and sovereignty. Source

Namibia: Workers' Day - a Call to Reflect On Dignity

[New Era] Workers' Day should be viewed not only as a commemoration, but also as a moment to critically assess the condition and wellbeing of workers today. It is a day that invites reflection on how far we have come, and how far we still need to go in ensuring dignity, fairness and justice in the world of work. Source

Namibia: Traut Tackles Crime Through Collaboration

[New Era] Fighting crime through stronger collaboration with communities and law enforcement is among the short-term priorities that newly-elected Windhoek East councillor Jochen Traut has set for his tenure. Source

Namibia: May Day Takes Tripartite Turn ... Govt, Unions and Employers Join Forces for Opuwo Event

[New Era] As Namibia prepares to mark International Workers' Day tomorrow, a new approach to the commemoration is emerging. Source

Zimbabwe: Loyalty for Sale - - How Patronage Networks Captured the Zimbabwean State

[Daily Maverick] A transactional political economy in Zimbabwe fosters corruption and dependency, as loyalty to power trumps democratic principles, disenfranchising everyday citizens. Source

Kenya: State Funding to Public Universities Drops By Sh13bn

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Public universities have recorded a sharp decline in government funding over the past three years, according to data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS). Source

Kenya: Atwoli Says All Is Set for Labour Day Fete in Vihiga

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Preparations for this year's Labour Day celebrations are complete, the Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) has announced. Source

Kenya: Global Oil Prices Rise and Fall, but Kenya's Pump Prices Stay High? the Data Says, Mostly Yes

[Africa Check] Global oil prices rise and fall, but Kenya's pump prices stay high? The data says, mostly yes Source

Rwanda: Who Is Eligible for Rwanda's $100m SME Fund?

[New Times] SMEs will get a grace period of up to 24 months while they stabilise and expand. Source

Ghana: Reparative Justice Not About Money - Minister of Foreign Affairs

[Ghanaian Times] The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mr Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has dismissed claims that the growing call for reparative justice for the transatlantic slave trade is driven by financial interests, particularly among African leaders. Source

Ghana: Pres Mahama Visits Tidal Waves-Hit Fuveme, Blekusu

[Ghanaian Times] PRESIDENT John Dramani Mahama has assured residents of Fuveme and Blekusu in the Anloga District and Ketu South Municipality respectively that funds for the construction of their sea defence systems were intact. Source

South Africa: March and March Anti-Immigrant Protest Ends in Chaos

[GroundUp] Protesters diverted from the agreed route and attacked immigrants Source