[Premium Times] Mr Agbese noted that adopting a single budget after March 2026 would allow the Executive to manage cash flow more efficiently and ensure the timely release of funds for projects.

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Deputy Prime Minister Temesgen Tiruneh emphasized that under the prosperity Agenda, entrepreneurship aligned with the Digital Ethiopia 2030 strategy is positioned as a key driver for sustainable and accelerated economic growth through widespread job creation.

[FrontPageAfrica] Monrovia -- Former Finance Minister Samuel D. Tweah has launched a scathing Christmas message against the Unity Party (UP)-led government, accusing it of failing to deliver the "golden age" promised to Liberians following the 2023 electoral defeat of the Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC).

[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities (DWYPD) has reiterated the call for greater investment in psychosocial services as South Africa confronts an escalating suicide crisis, one of the most severe on the continent.

[Daba Finance] Ghana's parliament has approved legislation legalizing cryptocurrency trading, ending years of uncertainty and giving the central bank formal oversight of a market already used by millions.

[TECNO] TECNO Glory Night Awards, jointly organized with TikTok Live and CAF, celebrated the creativity of pan-African KOLs powered by TECNO AI. With the launch of TECNO's "Power Your Moment" campaign during AFCON, this theme has been widely recognized by KOLs, stimulating the creation of a large amount of creative content and fully showcasing their power moments in everyone's lives.

[TECNO] Groundbreaking partnership transforms pitch renovation program into comprehensive talent development platform, offering long-term support for promising U12-15 players across African nations.

[TECNO] The opening ceremony marked the starting point of TECNO's AFCON ''Power Your Moment'' campaign, welcoming invited clients, guests, and partners as the tournament officially began. From the same day, the brand opened its physical spaces to the public, shifting from a symbolic brand moment to hands-on consumer engagement.

[Ghanaian Times] The Nationalism Park in Accra has been reopened as part of efforts to reposition tourism as a key pillar of national development, the Deputy Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Tourism Authority in charge of General Services, Mr Ben Anane Nsiah, has stated.

[Ghanaian Times] The Chief of Staff, at the office of the Vice President, Alex Percival Segbefia has called on Africans in the diaspora to unite, reconnect with their roots and take advantage of opportunities in Ghana.

[Ghanaian Times] Two Basic schools in the Bolgatanga Municipality have received donations from Access Bank, Bolgatanga branch.

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- The Ethiopian Electric Power (EEP) has reaffirmed that the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) is no longer merely a hydropower project, but a strategic engine reshaping Ethiopia's economy and redefining regional energy cooperation.

[Liberian Investigator] - The United Miners Association of Konobo District in Grand Gedeh County has formally petitioned the Ministry of Mines and Energy, urging Minister R. Matenckay Tingban to block the return of former mining agent James Tailey Jallah, citing alleged abuse of authority, poor performance and threats against local miners.

[Ghanaian Times] The Afienya District Motor Traffic and Transport Department on 23 December 2025 carried out a road safety sensitization and education programme as part of the pre-Christmas road safety campaign within the district.

[Ghanaian Times] Nineteen Senior Police Officers have been promoted from Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) to Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP).

[Nile Post] As families across East Africa head to markets to stock up on food for the festive season, nutritionists and agroecology advocates are urging consumers to reflect not just on quantity, but on the quality and safety of what they bring home.

[Nile Post] Transport fares along the Ibanda-Mbarara route have risen sharply as Christmas travel peaks, leaving many passengers grappling with higher-than-usual costs.

[Nile Post] Pride Bank has extended festive-season support to children with special needs under the care of the Missionaries of the Poor - Good Shepherd Home in Mengo Kisenyi, reaffirming the bank's annual commitment to giving back to its customers and the wider community.

[Nile Post] Government expenditure rose sharply above planned allocations in November 2025, reflecting fiscal pressures from election-related spending, road maintenance, and additional transfers to local governments.

[Nile Post] When TikTokers casually remark that "nothing beats a Sheilah Gashumba party," the statement can sound exaggerated.

[Nile Post] A reverend has been knocked dead by an alleged overspeeding Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) vehicle in Abim District as he headed to church for Sunday service, casting a dark shadow over the Christmas season for residents.

[Leadership] Agreement takes effect January 2026 | Professors to retire on full-salary pensions

[Leadership] Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has dragged the former attorney-general of the federation and minister of Justice, Abubakar Malami (SAN), before the Federal High Court in Abuja, over allegations of fraud amounting to N1.014 billion.

[Daily News] Geita -- Geita Region currently has 2,669 health workers, representing 46 per cent of the required 5,769 health sector staff needed to adequately serve the region.

[Daba Finance] CardinalStone Capital Advisers has secured up to $15 million from International Finance Corporation to support fast-growing small and medium-sized enterprises across West Africa.

[Daba Finance] Nvidia has identified Morocco as a priority market for its African expansion, signaling a deeper push into the continent's artificial intelligence infrastructure.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- A recent survey has revealed that 55 percent of Kenyans will not celebrate Christmas this year, marking a 5% increase from 2024.

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has delivered his Christmas message to Kenyans, thanking citizens for their resilience throughout the year and urging caution during the festive travel period.

[ALADI] Entrepreneurship is often thrown around as a trendy term. You'll hear it in boardrooms, classrooms, and policy discussions. Yet its true significance is that it drives innovation, creates jobs, and fuels economic growth.

[allAfrica]