Newscast - Africa Podcast
1) Elon Musk Calls for Pause in AI Development
Tesla CEO, Elon Musk, has joined several others in calling for the temporary halt of Artificial Intelligence experimentation. An Open Letter,” 1,332 signatories, including Musk, and Apple’s co-founder...Show More
2) Charles III To Address German Parliament in State Visit
Britain’s Charles III will address the German parliament on Thursday, becoming the first monarch to do so, on the occasion of his inaugural state visit as king. Germany marks the first trip abroad for...Show More
3) US Raises Visa Fees For Students, Visitors
The United States has announced hikes in fees for certain Non-Immigrant Visa application processing fees. The increment, published in the Federal Register on March 28, 2023, will be effective from May...Show More
4) South Sudan Leader Appoints New Defence Minister
South Sudan’s President Salva Kiir has appointed a new defence minister replacing Angelina Teny, who he sacked earlier this month. The appointment of Gen Chol Thon Balok has announced in a presidentia...Show More
5) Nigeria's Institute of Credit Administration inaugurates Governance Committees
The President of the National Institute of Credit Administration, Mr Andy Ojei, has announced the inauguration of committees set up by the governing council of the institute. A statement said that dur...Show More
Nigeria's Institute of Credit Administration inaugurates Governance Committees
00:59 | Mar 31st, 2023
6) Nigeria Government Begins Registration of Medical Laboratories
The Federal Government began an online registration of medical laboratories in Nigeria to enhance service delivery. Dr Tosan Erhabor, the Registrar of the Medical Laboratory Science Council of Nigeria...Show More
7) Dangote Industries Completes N200bn Bond Listing
Dangote Industries has completed its listing of the firm’s N200bn series 1 and 2 Bonds on Nigerian Exchange Limited. The Chief Executive Officer, Dangote Industries Limited, Mr Olakunle Alake, speakin...Show More
8) Utah To Limit Teen social media Access
Utah has become the first US state to require social media firms get parental consent for children to use their apps and verify users are at least 18. The governor says he signed the two sweeping meas...Show More
9) US And Canada Reach Deal To Reject Asylum Seekers
The US and Canada have reached a deal to reject asylum seekers at unofficial border crossings, officials say. US President Joe Biden and Canadian PM Justin Trudeau will announce the pact on Friday dur...Show More
10) Kenya Proposes Law Changes To Restrict Protests
Kenya’s interior ministry is proposing changes to security laws that will make it more difficult for people to hold protests. The constitution gives Kenyans the right to assemble, demonstrate and pick...Show More