In the Democratic Republic of Congo, land management should significantly improve with the introduction of a secure ownership card for land owners, Africa243 reports citing the country’s minister of land affairs, Lumeya-Dhu-Maleghi (photo). “Only the ministry of land affairs guarantees the credibility of content of the secure ownership card. It is as valid as a certified title as long as it...

The Nigerian Senate on Wednesday supported several constitutional amendments which could weaken the power of the presidency and strengthen the legislature. Key adjustments passed by the upper house include, the provision of certain legal immunity to members of the legislature, reduction of the president's ability to withhold assent for a bill passed by the parliament and the removal of...

Trade between Ivory Coast and China have almost increased sixfold over the past two years. This was disclosed by the Ivoirian minister of Trade, Craftsmanship and SME support, Souleymane Diarrassouba (photo), who highlighted that the trade soared to $8.85 billion in 2016, from $1.44 billion in 2014. According to the official, the figures make “China Ivory Coast’s first supplier and...

In Nigeria, the Federal Government is currently working with the European Union to create a digital market for the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) sector in the country. The Minister of Communications, Adebayo Shittu (photo), disclosed this on Tuesday, at the ongoing 2017 Information Communication Technology and Telecommunication Expo in Lagos. According to him, the collaboration...

The African grain industry is facing new challenges every day. The quality and standard requirements of local markets are improving. Damaged, diseased and discoloured products affects end product quality and impacts on profitability whereas foreign materials such as sticks and stones affects product value. In the non-food industry, waste represents 20% of total production costs. Players are...

What if the answer to conflicts related to state domains attribution was a database? Well, this is the option that the Burundian minister of environment, Celestin Ndayizeye, went for, he revealed to Bonesha Fm. The official told the radio station that works to identify state domains have commenced in this framework. “A team of investigators is currently busily working. Amongst documents...

A weak local currency and an inflation still above 16% may not allow the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) follow the footsteps of South Africa and Ghana in reducing interest rates, Bloomberg reports. Even though price growth in Nigeria, slowed to 16.1% in June, it still remains above government’s target of 6-9%. “Inflation still remains very high. It would be wrong to demonstrate too much...

Oando Plc, has launched its newly constructed midstream jetty designed to reduce the challenges associated with the discharge of petroleum products at Nigerian ports. This is also estimated to save the country over $120 million in demurrage annually. The new facility has a half-kilometer subsea pipeline, and a 16” 3km onshore line and is capable of delivering over 3 million tonnes a...

The Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), has shut its Trans Niger pipeline (TNP) due to a leak. The company in a statement on Monday, said the pipeline which is capable of carrying 180,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day was shut last Friday, following a leakage at B-Dere in Ogoniland, southeast Nigeria. The cause of the leak is unknown but SPDC said investigations are being carried...

Dufil Prima Food Plc has on Monday revealed plans to raise N40 billion ($131 million) from the local debt market to boost its capital base. According to the Chief Operating Officer of Dufil, Madhukar Khetan, although the issue has been approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission, the timing of the sale is still subject to market conditions. Nigeria is currently in its second-year of...