Addis Ababa — Minister of Education, Professor Birhanu Nega said that producing qualified and competent educators has been a top priority of all educational institutions across the country. Speaking at the graduation ceremony held at Kotebe University of Education today, the minister noted that the role of teachers and education training institutions is pivotal in […]
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The Prime Minister of Somalia, Hamza Abdi Barre, has strongly slammed today’s car bomb attack at a hotel in Jowhar city, HirShabelle regional capital. In a statement, Barre expressed his condolences to the people of Jowhar, especially those who lost their loved ones in the explosion that took early today. “I spoke on the phone […]
Nairobi — The Kenya National Civil Society Centre (KNCSC) has applauded the Supreme Court decision sustaining the impeachment of former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko saying, in so doing, the apex court upheld the spirit of Chapter Six of the Constitution. The civil society group said in a statement to newsrooms, that the court acted in […]
At least 31 people were killed and 39 injured during several days of tribal clashes in the southeastern region of Sudan close to the border with Ethiopia, officials said Saturday. A statement from Blue Nile state’s regional government described how the clashes spread in several towns, with 16 shops set ablaze. Security forces made several […]
Ghana is again seeking assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to enable the country to meet its payments to the rest of the world and restore the health of government finances. It is the second time in the past three years and 17th since independence in 1957 that Ghana has turned to the IMF […]
Moroccan firm, OCP Group, has donated 15,000 tonnes of Di-ammonium Phosphate (DAP) fertilisers, a development that will support the country’s fertiliser use and increase farm productivity efforts, according to Gerardine Mukeshimana, the Minister of Agriculture and Animal Resources. Mukeshimana made the observations on Saturday, July 16, while speaking to The New Times. At the time […]
President Paul Kagame has, on Saturday July 16, appointed Dr Didas Kayihura Muganga as the new Acting Vice-Chancellor for the University of Rwanda. Prior to his appointment, Muganga has been serving as Rector of the Institute for Legal Practice and Development (ILPD). Kayihura also served as the Dean of the Faculty of Law at the […]
While conducting an operation last night, a team of members, joined by the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Commissioner Lieutenant General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, arrested three men last night, one of which is a police Sergeant. The operation, which is one of many, primarily intended to stabilize crime in the Umbilo area, was carried out at least until midnight. […]
SAPS have launched an investigation into the circumstances of a triple murder last night in Khayelitsha. At approximately 20:30 three men aged 34, 36 and 50 were gunned down on the corners of Nyebelele and Ntango Streets in Site C by suspects who are yet to be arrested. At this stage it is not yet […]
At least four people have been confirmed dead after a car ploughed into children who were returning from church . The accident according to Traffic Police spokesperson, ASP Faridah Nampiima happened at Kabango in Ssembabule town council, Ssembabule district on Saturday evening when a Toyota Wish registration number UBG 517L coming from Gomba road heading […]
In recent years, Nigerian custodial centres have witnessed a series of jailbreaks that continue to pose serious threats to the myriad of security challenges facing the country. In these violent attacks, thousands of criminals, including terrorists, kidnappers, bandits and other high-profile criminals, were freed and returned illegally to the society. Aside from the grave danger […]
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has dismissed reports that a large shipment of arms was intercepted and seized by the security services. The story by the Daily Mirror alleged that Zimbabwe’s state security operatives reportedly seized a large shipment of weapons at West Nicholson, Matabeleland South Province. “The state security operatives say they intercepted three […]
Mutare City Council is set to clean its water distribution reservoirs in Sakubva, Dangamvura and Fern Valley suburbs as some residents have been receiving dirty water due to sludge that has accumulated overtime in some of the tanks. In a public notice, the local authority said the reservoir cleaning exercise will interrupt water supply in […]
Zimbabwe rugby sevens coach Graham Kaulback has named an experienced squad for the World Rugby Sevens Challenger Series, which will be played in Santiago, Chile from August 12-14. The Cheetahs, as the national rugby sevens side is affectionately known, are bracing for a busy international schedule next month. They will feature in the World Rugby […]
President Muhammadu Buhari on Saturday looks forward to the peaceful conduct of the 2023 general election, saying he has done his best in tackling the challenges of the country and wouldn’t relent as tenure gradually comes to an end in 2023. He also compared Nigeria’s economic situation to that of other African countries saying Nigerians […]
Nigerians have commended Vice President Yemi Osinbajo for undergoing a surgical procedure in a Lagos hospital. Osinbajo’s spokesperson, Laolu Akande, had disclosed that the Vice President was in hospital for “a surgical procedure on account of a recurrent pain in the leg possibly sustained from an injury while playing squash”. Akande later revealed in a […]
Nairobi — African record holder Ferdinand Omanyala’s chaotic World Championships journey ended in the semi-finals, just like his maiden Olympic Games did last year, after finishing fifth in the 100m semis early Sunday morning. Omanyala’s debut at the biennial championship had been marred with chaos, having arrived in Oregon just three hours to his Heats […]
Nairobi — African record holder Ferdinand Omanyala’s chaotic World Championships journey ended in the semi-finals, just like his maiden Olympic Games did last year, after finishing fifth in the 100m semis early Sunday morning. Omanyala’s debut at the biennial championship had been marred with chaos, having arrived in Oregon just three hours to his Heats […]