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[SANEF] The South African National Editors' Forum is saddened to learn that New Frame is closing its publication after the funder pulled the plug.

[Africa Check] Among other unconventional ideas, George Luchiri Wajackoyah says marijuana exports will solve Kenya's economic problems. But his economics of ganja don't add up - whether it's legal or not.

[Namibian] SELMA SHIPUNDA

[Namibian] THE Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade has described the annual trade and investment mission to Namibia from 6 to 10 June as a great success.

[Ghanaian Times] Pre-tertiary public school teachers are on an indefinite strike for failure of the government to pay them 20 per cent of their salaries as Cost of Living Allowance (COLA) to mitigate the impact of the ever-rising cost of living in the country.

[Ghanaian Times] The National Peace Council has suggested strategic investment into creation of more sustainable jobs for the youth to protect the nation from insurgency being experienced in some West African countries.

[Ghanaian Times] Some African countries are bearing the brunt of terrorism to the extent that it has affected social and economic life in those countries, Albert Kan-Dapaah, Minister of National Security, has said.

[Ghanaian Times] The decision by government to engage with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a bailout since its announcement by President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has been greeted with mixed reactions from a cross section of Ghanaians.

[Ghanaian Times] The Chief Executive Officer of Agricultural-based company, Abanga Farms & Food Systems Limited, has charged Ghanaian businesses to take advantage of the Africa Continental Free Trade Agreement (AfCFTA) to build partnerships with businesses in other African countries to grow the African economy.

[Ghanaian Times] Ghana Libyan-Arab Holding Company (GLAHCO) has denied reports alleging that a Lebanese company has purchased the whole franchise of the Golden Tulip Hotels in Accra and Kumasi owned by a joint venture between the government of Ghana and Libya.

[Ghanaian Times] Government must come out clear on the type of programme it wants to pursue under the International Monetary Fund(IMF)programme, Mr Morgan Ayawine, General Secretary of the Industrial and Commercial Workers' Union(ICU) Ghana, has said.

[Ghanaian Times] The Management of GCB Bank PLC has paid a working visit to the Chief Executive of the Accra Metropolitan Assembly (AMA), Mrs Elizabeth Naa Kwatsoe Tawiah Sackey.

[Ghanaian Times] Three corporate organisations have committed to investing GH¢950,000 towards the development of a modern market for Appiatse, the community in the Prestea-Huni-Valley Municipality destroyed by explosion on January 20.

[Ghanaian Times] President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo engaged major players in the private sector at a breakfast meeting in Accra yesterday to ascertain their challenges and concerns, especially in the wake of current global economic crises.

[Ghanaian Times] Asikuma-Odoben-Brakwa District Assembly has invest in 15 developmental projects to meet the hopes and aspirations of residents.

[Ghanaian Times] The International Monetary Fund (IMF) officials will on Wednesday, July 6, 2022 officially kick-start negotiations with the government for an economic programme.

[Ghanaian Times] Professor Ransford Gyampo, a political science lecturer at the University of Ghana, has expressed misgivings over the government's decision in shifting away from the prospects of the Electronic Transactions Levy (e-levy) and moving to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for bailout.

[Ghanaian Times] The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has described government's decision to commence formal engagements with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as "a tragic mistake and a sad one for Ghana."

[Ghanaian Times] Four teacher unions have declared an indefinite nationwide strike over government's inability to grant them their 20 per cent Cost of Living Allowance (COLA).

[GroundUp] Families in Philippi East, Cape Town, say they have been without electricity for nearly two months.

[AIM] Maputo -- The Mozambican Prime Minister, Adriano Maleiane, on Monday challenged the National Petroleum Institute (INP) to improve the inspection of the natural gas exploration and production projects, currently under way.

[AIM] Maputo -- The Mozambican Ministry of Labour, through the National Directorate of Migrant Labour (DTM), ensured the maintenance of more than 21,000 jobs for Mozambicans in neighbouring South Africa in 2021, according to Labour Minister Margarida Talapa.

[This Day] -Named best corporate governance bank at World Finance 2022 awards

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) has called on local manufacturers and importers to conform to the 205 new standards which have been developed targeting various products to boost their competitiveness.

[This Day] Abuja -- President Muhamadu Buhari has said that the commitment of his administration to infrastructure development across the nation had begun to bear fruits.

[This Day] To ameliorate the suffering of some rescued Chibok girls, the Chibok Ladies Vocational Tailoring Program was instituted. So far, two batches of 24 trainees have graduated from the programme.

[allAfrica] Cape Town --  

[Daily News] President Samia Suluhu Hassan has revoked the appointment of Tanzania Port Authority (TPA) Director General, Mr Erick Hamis.

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- President Yoweri Museveni has asked teachers to go back to class before discussions on a pay rise can continue. In a statement posted on twitter, he said government will stick to its long term plan for pay rises in coming years.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Kenya has officially launched the Nairobi International Financial Centre which seeks to position the country as the preferred destination for the international business community and boost capital flows.