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[SAnews.gov.za] The Postbank has confirmed that South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) Gold Cards will continue to work beyond 31 May 2025.

[Ghanaian Times] The Ghana Journalists Association (GJA) has called for the provision of adequate security for journalists who reported on illegal small-scale mining related issues from mining sites in the country.

[Capital FM] NAIROBI -- A new digital platform designed to transform the influencer economy in Africa has been launched in Nairobi.

[Liberian Investigator] London -- The Republic of Liberia has once again demonstrated its leadership at the International Maritime Organization (IMO) by fully settling its 2025 contributions, totaling £5.5 million (US$7.1 million). The payment represents Liberia's assessed share of the IMO's £37.5 million budget for 2025, as approved during the organization's 33rd Assembly session in December 2023 through Resolution A.1179(33).

[Vanguard] Abuja -- The Resource Centre for Human Rights and Civic Education (CHRICED) has raised concerns over the Federal Government's handling of the ongoing energy crisis, particularly questioning the recent approval of a ₦10 billion solar power project for the Aso Villa.

[Greenpeace] Washington, D.C. - A meeting of G20 Finance Ministers has failed to deliver a key signal of solidarity as ongoing economic turmoil led to difficult talks in Washington D.C. and slowed progress on critical reforms to tax the world's super-rich.

[Premium Times] Over time, these electricity network or grid has become outdated, inefficient, and prone to power outages.

[Premium Times] The investment plans include sourcing some raw materials from the local supply chain, creation of employment opportunities, actively engaging Nigerian partners and training Nigerians overseas and locally to work in the facility

[Premium Times] The MoU signing ceremony was attended by representatives from Wema Bank, the Federal Government's Digital Innovation team, and key stakeholders from the enterprise development ecosystem.

[Premium Times] The decision provides the federal government with an opportunity to address the concerns raised by the aggrieved workers.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Terre des Hommes Netherlands has launched the 'Also Online' campaign in Kenya to raise awareness among parents and caregivers about the risks children face online and how to better protect them from sexual exploitation.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) has convened two high-level meetings in Nairobi aimed at strengthening regional cooperation, promoting responsible mineral trade, and advancing sustainable development across member states.

[Premium Times] The plant has an annual external capacity coating capacity of two million square meters and an internal square meters coating capacity of one million square meters.

[Daily Trust] Chairman, Presidential Committee on Fiscal Policy and Tax Reforms, Taiwo Oyedele has announced that Value Added Tax and Stamp duties will be exempted from property rent and purchase as enshrined in the new tax reform bills currently in the National Assembly.

[This Day] Aviation industry experts and airline operators have again stressed the need for Nigeria to establish an aircraft leasing company in order to put an end to the protracted low capacity that has shut up the cost of air travel in the country.

[New Era] "We do what we say" is a catchphrase commonly associated with local businessman David 'Kambwa' Sheehama as a guarantee to his clients that they will always deliver the services they promise.

[Nigeria Health Watch] Hajara Abdullahi, a mother of five in Bauchi State, noted that her health had improved since she started taking Multiple Micronutrient Supplementation (MMS), a supplementary drug that provides pregnant women with a mix of essential vitamins and minerals. "It makes me eat well," she explained, "and I now feel energetic unlike before," she narrated.

[Premium Times] "As a result of these policies, improved foreign exchange liquidity and reduced volatility have led to a more stable naira so far this year," the World Bank said.

[The Conversation Africa] Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasing productivity and pushing the boundaries of what's possible. It powers self-driving cars, social media feeds, fraud detection and medical diagnoses. Touted as a game changer, it is projected to add nearly US$15.7 trillion to the global economy by the end of the decade.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The High Court has ordered the Ministry of Energy to publicly release a certified and accurate list of all approved power projects in Marsabit County as of December 31, 2021.

[Namibian] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says her administration will focus on ensuring Namibia produces its first oil "within the shortest timeframe".

[Premium Times] The management of Air Peace said it will resume operations fully on Friday.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Assembly has finally approved the release of an additional allocation of 42 billion Shillings to the 47 counties to cater for the expenses of crucial projects.

[Radio Dalsan] Dr. Hodan Osman Abdi, the Federal Republic of Somalia's non-resident Ambassador to Mongolia, held meetings with key Mongolian government officials during her recent visit to Ulaanbaatar.

[New Zimbabwe] THE quantity of tobacco sold so far has gone down by 16% when compared to the same period last year on the back of waning average prices, a trading update by the Tobacco Industry Marketing Board (TIMB) has revealed.

[allAfrica] TB Alliance's third licensed manufacturer makes pretomanid available through the Global Drug Facility, further improving affordability and access

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[SAnews.gov.za] President Cyril Ramaphosa and his Ukrainian counterpart, President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, have used the official visit to deepen bilateral relations for the mutual benefit of the two countries.

[NIPDB] Let's meet at the Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) | The 7th edition of the NIEC is underway at the Windhoek Country Club, convening global energy leaders, policymakers, and investors to advance the continent's energy future.

[TrustAfrica] Location: Blue Gallery, New York, USA

[InfoWire] Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are the backbone of Africa's private sector, accounting for over 90% of businesses and about 60% of employment across the continent. In South Africa, SMEs contribute approximately 34% to GDP and employ more than 60% of the workforce, making their success vital to national development. Yet, limited access to funding remains a significant barrier to growth and sustainability.