Zambia in Crisis and The Domino Effect of Government’s Numerous Wrong Decisions- Daimone Siulapwa

Zambia 19/05/2024 | 01:12

Africa-Press - Zambia. As Zambia grapples with a myriad of challenges, it has become painfully evident that all our systems are collapsing one by one, plunging the nation into a state of turmoil and uncertainty.The root of this crisis can be traced back to the shortsighted decisions made by those...

OIC comparative report

Gambia 18/05/2024 | 16:50

By Saikou CamaraAfrica-Press - Gambia. The 15th Session of the OIC Summit, held in Banjul from May 4th to 5th, 2024, has concluded. I want to acknowledge the Gambia government and the OIC Secretariat for hosting the event despite challenging circumstances. Now that the summit has ended,...

CONSEQUENCES OF ECONOMIC MELT DOWN

Zambia 18/05/2024 | 01:50

Africa-Press - Zambia. I recall that during the 2008/2009 banking crisis, during the Sub Prime issue, which led to the closure of Leaman Brothers, a big American bank, the meltdown was badly felt across the world.One big African country being closely linked with the international banking system...

Uganda, Kenya promise to normalise trade ties

Uganda 17/05/2024 | 17:11

Africa-Press - Uganda. President Museveni and his Kenyan counterpart William Ruto yesterday directed their trade ministers to address the Non-Trade Barriers (NTBs) that continue to stifle trade between the two countries.According to a communique signed by the permanent secretaries of the...

The Aftermath of Ondo APC Gubernatorial Primary Elections

Nigeria 17/05/2024 | 14:31

By Abba Hamisu SaniAfrica-Press - Nigeria. The recently conducted Primary elections of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) in Ondo State have left so many controversies behind as some of the gubernatorial aspirants call for its review or cancellation due to what they described as...

Africa CEO Forum: Who are the business tycoons in Kigali?

Rwanda 16/05/2024 | 15:05

Edwin AshimweAfrica-Press - Rwanda. The two-day 2024 Africa CEO forum bringing together more than 2,500 business leaders and policymakers begun in Kigali on Thursday, May 16, with participants taking stock of what Africa needs so as to secure its place among the "powerful" of the...

OIC Banjul Summit: Promises, realities, challenges and lessons learned

Gambia 15/05/2024 | 19:07

By Malang Faye & Muhammed LennAfrica-Press - Gambia. Although summits are a common occurrence now, from the annual UN General Assembly (UNGA) Summit and AU Summit to the tri-annual OIC Summit, summits were neither frequent nor conveniently vogue. Logistical arrangements relating to...

My message to my brother, friend maybe and President of the Republic Hakainde Hichilema- Dr Moono

Zambia 15/05/2024 | 02:39

Africa-Press - Zambia. Your attitude towards most freedom fighters or foot soldiers is pathetic.I dont know where you derive that confidence from when you should be aware that you never voted for yourself to be in that seat.Your Excellency you have ignored most of us who were with you...

Tech-savvy youthful population gives Africa an advantage in the digitisation race

Ghana 14/05/2024 | 16:17

Africa-Press - Ghana. Governor of the Bank of Ghana, Dr Ernest Addison has observed that the rapid evolution of technology has impacted all facets of life globally.For the financial sector, he said, actualisation of novel technologies in the payment ecosystem has revolutionised business...

Renewed calls to scrap immunity for govs spark fresh debate

Nigeria 14/05/2024 | 08:49

By Ihechukwu SundayAfrica-Press - Nigeria. The ongoing effort to further amend the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria has sparked further debates on the immunity clause for the president and his vice, as well as the governors and their deputies.Labour Party’s factional...

What became of Museveni’s meeting with traders?

Uganda 14/05/2024 | 06:11

Africa-Press - Uganda. After weeks of protest over the Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing Solution (EFRIS), President Yoweri Museveni eventually met the traders on May 7 at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds to give feedback on the matter. The meeting, however, ended with traders, mostly involved in...

MNJTF achieved significant milestones in restoring peace and security in the Lake Chad Basin in the last 10 months- Abubakar Abdullahi

Nigeria 13/05/2024 | 20:03

By Abba Hamisu SaniAfrica-Press - Nigeria. The importance of the Lake Chad Basin can not be overemphasized but it underpins the livelihoods of over 30 million people, offering water, fish, livestock grazing, and irrigation for Agriculture. Beyond its economic significance, Lake Chad is a...

IS ZAMBIA IN A SILENT STATE OF EMERGENCY: MALAWI VERSUS ZAMBIA’S DEMOCRACY

Zambia 13/05/2024 | 17:12

Africa-Press - Zambia. As Malawi heads to the polls next year, former president Professor Arthur Mtharika has declared he is recontesing the Presidency after losing in the last general elections which saw President Lazarus Chakwera emerge victorious.In a comparison of democratic tolerance between...

On 2nd Thoughts: What Liberians expect from the just ended US-Africa Business Summit?

Liberia 13/05/2024 | 14:31

Africa-Press - Liberia. From May 6-9, 2024, over 1500 delegates, including eight African presidents and 16 ministerial delegations, joined their United States counterparts and seven international officials in the US city of Dallas, Texas, for a high-level business summit expected to unlock doors...

Botswana offers to send 20,000 elephants to Germany, saying it should try looking after them instead of criticizing

Botswana 13/05/2024 | 08:31

Africa-Press - Botswana. Botswana's president Mokgweetsi Masisi said he wants to send 20,000 wild elephants to Germany to challenge the country's stance on hunting.How To Borrow From Your Home Without Touching Your MortgageHis comments came after Germany's environment ministry suggested there...

PDP is gradually losing weight as two former governors of Katsina and Imo dumped the party

Nigeria 12/05/2024 | 21:51

By Abba Hamisu SaniAfrica-Press - Nigeria. The resignation of two People’s Democratic Party (PDP) former governors of Imo State Emeka Ihedioha and that of Katsina State Barrister Ibrahim Shema is considered to be a serious blow to the main opposition Party which has been suffering from...

IT WILL TAKE OVER 60 YEARS FOR OUR COUNTRY TO DEVELOP IF WE CONTINUE HAVING GROBE TROTTING PRESIDENTS – DR COZMO MUMBA

Zambia 12/05/2024 | 15:42

Africa-Press - Zambia. National Revolution Party President Dr. Cozmo Mumba has condemned some of the trips undertaken by our republican president Hakainde Hichilema.Yes, some trips are essential but others like the one in Kenya he would have assigned the Veep or even a Minister of Agriculture and...

How UAE Joined UK, to Sanction Ugandan Speaker and Former Ministers

Uganda 11/05/2024 | 18:39

By Faridah N KulumbaAfrica-Press - Uganda. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) picked on the sanctions imposed on the speaker of the Ugandan parliament Anita Annet Among and three former ministers over corruption allegations. The UAE government instructed all financial institutions on in the country...

US and Africa discuss unlocking resources

Angola 11/05/2024 | 17:16

Africa-Press - Angola. The roundtable on the topic "Unlocking financial resources to deliver better health outcomes in Africa" marked, this Thursday, the last day of work of the 16th US-Africa Business Summit, held in Dallas (Texas).During the panel, participants highlighted, among other...

OPINION:Political Parties Assembly(PPA) is dominated by leaders who hate PUDEMO more than Tinkhundla system, hence they disowned Deputy President Wandile Dludlu’s vibrant statement.

Eswatini 11/05/2024 | 09:33

By Zweli Martin DlaminiAfrica-Press - Eswatini. On Monday morning,I received a call from Nkosingiphile Seyama, the Secretary General of the Swazis First Democratic Front(SFDF) who informed me that,he will soon go public and clarify that,the Political Parties Assembly(PPA) statement disowning...

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