Zimbabwe: No Gold Coins in Circulation Yet, Says Reserve Bank

[The Herald] The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe on Thursday dismissed as "fake news", social media content alleging that gold coins were already available ahead of their official release date. Source

Namibia: Kenya, Namibia Vie for World Cup Berth

[Namibian] NAMIBIA and Kenya will contest the Rugby Africa Cup final on Sunday after both nations came through Wednesday's semi-finals relatively unscathed. Source

Namibia: MPs Endorse Oil Exploration in Kavango

[New Era] ReconAfrica's controversial oil exploration activities in the Kavango regions have been officially endorsed by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources, which is chaired by former Cabinet minister Tjekero Tweya. Source

Zimbabwe: Former VP Mohadi's Daughter Appointed ZEC Commissioner

[New Zimbabwe] Former Vice President Kembo Mohadi's daughter Abigail Ambrose has been appointed and sworn in as a Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) commissioner, in a move opposition Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) has described as unconstitutional. Source

Namibia: Former Brave Warriors Player Arrested for Stock Theft

[Namibian] THE Namibian Police arrested a former Brave Warriors player on Tuesday after he was allegedly caught with a full beef carcass at Dordabis. Source

Namibia: Duplicate Payments Uncovered At Home Affairs

[New Era] The ministry of home affairs is attempting to recuperate N$2.3 million in duplicate payments to suppliers who rendered services to the government. Source

Nigeria: Families of Remaining 50 Abducted Passengers of Abuja-Kaduna Train Protest in Kaduna

[This Day] Families, relations and friends of the remaining 50 abducted victims of the March 28 Abuja-Kaduna passenger train attack have appealed to the federal government to take all necessary steps to ensure the immediate release of their love ones. Source

Nigeria: Govt, Private Sector Address Challenges At Lagos Waste Forum

[This Day] The Statewide Waste and Environmental Education (SWEEP) Foundation has hosted the 3rd edition of the Lagos Waste Forum, with the aim of capitalising on opportunities in the public and private waste management industries. Source

Nigeria: How Appropriate Sewer System Can Tackle Malaria Scourge in Nigeria

[This Day] A pest control specialist and malaria advocate, Mr Francis Nwapa has called on government at all levels to reconstruct the drainages with appropriate sewer systems in place to combat the malaria scourge and save more lives in the country. Source

Kenya: Nairobi Residents to Pay More for Water As NCWSC Seeks Upward Tariff Review

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Nairobi residents are set to pay more for water and sewerage services if a proposal by the Nairobi City Water and Sewerage Company (NCWSC) seeking to review the tariffs upwards is approved. Source

Kenya: Ruto Tells Off Raila Over IEBC Ultimatum

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Deputy President William Ruto has told off Azimio-One Kenya presidential candidate Raila Odinga for giving ultimatums to the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC). Source

Kenya: Kenyans Take to Streets of Nairobi to Protest High Cost of Living

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Hundreds of Kenyans on Thursday took to the streets of Nairobi to protest the high cost of living, saying the price of basic commodities including cooking oil, maize flour, wheat flour, and sugar has doubled in recent weeks, putting pressure on households struggling to make ends meet. Source