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[Nyasa Times] Mapeto Tyres is at the centre of a deepening procurement scandal at the Electricity Supply Corporation of Malawi, where a K8 billion tyres deal is now under investigation for alleged procedural breaches, excessive procurement, and possible systemic manipulation of public contracting rules.

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[New Zimbabwe] ATTORNEY General, Virginia Mabiza has warned Cabinet members against distancing themselves or publicly posture against decisions made at that level.

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[Daily Maverick] More than R58-million in public funds has been lost on an unused building bought by the Energy and Water Sector Education and Training Authority in 2014. Despite years of spending, investigations and criminal cases, no one has been held accountable.

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South Africa’s health ministry confirmed that one of the infected patients, now in intensive care in Johannesburg, tested positive for hantavirus — a rare but potentially deadly disease typically spread through contact with infected rodents.

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[This Day] Abuja -- Thirteen inmates are set to regain their freedom on Monday from the New Keffi Medium Security Custodial Centre following an intervention by the Sunday and Omoikhere Orianran Foundation (SOOF).

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[Vanguard] The Consulate General of Nigeria in Johannesburg has issued a security advisory to Nigerians living in South Africa ahead of planned nationwide anti-foreigner protests scheduled for May 4, 2026.

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[Vanguard] ABUJA -- The 2023 presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has called on political actors in Nigeria to end internal party conflicts and unnecessary litigation, warning that such disputes are slowing national progress.

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[Vanguard] The Federal Government has confirmed that 130 Nigerians in South Africa have applied for voluntary evacuation as tensions rise following renewed anti-foreigner protests in parts of the country.

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[Vanguard] ABUJA: Former Vice President Atiku Abubakar has condemned President Bola Tinubu's economic stewardship, warning that Nigeria risks a catastrophic fiscal reckoning unless the government immediately abandons what he described as the reckless depletion of external reserves to artificially prop up the Naira.

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[Vanguard] Nigerian and other foreign physicians will now be able to obtain and renew visas to practice in the United States after the Trump administration reversed a policy that had effectively blocked many of them from continuing their work under a travel ban-related processing freeze.

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[Premium Times] The minister said 130 Nigerians in South Africa have already indicated their willingness to return home.

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[New Times] More than 1.1 million Rwandans applied for government jobs in the 2024/2025 fiscal year, but only about 3,100 were recruited, prompting Members of Parliament to call for improvements in the efficiency and organisation of the public service recruitment processes.

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[Premium Times] PREMIUM TIMES reported that Mr Obi announced his exit from the ADC on Sunday, but did not announce the party he intends to join next.

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[New Times] President Paul Kagame has called for stronger and more efficient systems to support the steady growth in trade between Rwanda and Tanzania, as business activity continues to expand.

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[Premium Times] Mr Camara died after sustaining injuries in the VBIED attack.

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[Premium Times] Peter Obi says his exit was not due to any personal grievances with former Senate President David Mark or former Vice President Atiku Abubakar

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[Premium Times] PREMIUM TIMES reported the violent protests in parts of South Africa targeting African migrants, including Nigerians.

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[Namibian] The Ministry of Health and Social Services has announced that three of its staff members - two nurses and one driver - died in the road accident between Okahandja and Otjiwarongo on Friday.

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[Namibian] The Roads Authority says it is deeply saddened and concerned by the number of road traffic accidents recorded during the long weekend.

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[New Zimbabwe] The era of parallel examination systems in Zimbabwe is drawing to a close. Beginning in 2027, every learner in the country will be required to sit for Zimbabwe School Examinations Council (ZIMSEC) exams, placing public schools, private colleges, and trust schools under one national assessment roof for the first time.