Nairobi — President William Ruto has condemned the National Land Commission (NLC) over the skewed valuation of land for compensation in instances where government has identified parcels for compulsory land acquisition. Speaking during a church service in Isiolo, Ruto said going forward the Lands ministry will conduct valuation for purposes of accountability, to ensure equality […]
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The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among has called upon her colleagues reigning over the different parliaments in East African states to support Uganda by taking on her example of passing the Anti-Gay Bill. Among made the statements while attending the meeting with all speakers of parliament in EAC states which happened in Arusha, Tanzania. Among […]
The City of Tshwane has warned residents from Hammanskraal and surrounding areas not to use water from taps for drinking following the outbreak of gastrointestinal infection or diarrhoeal disease in the area. The outbreak has claimed the lives of at least seven people with more than 60 receiving treatment at the Jubilee Hospital for the […]
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Rwanda, Uganda in 400MW Energy Deal
Kampala, Uganda — Power trading between Rwanda and Uganda could start soon, Rwanda Energy Development Corporation Limited (EDCL) has revealed. EDCL is a subsidiary of Rwanda Energy Group (REG) mandated to increase investment in the development of new energy generation projects, develop appropriate transmission infrastructure, and execute energy access projects to meet the national access […]
Tunis/Tunisia — Tunisia won three first prizes in the Critics Awards for Arab Films, held by the Arab Cinema Centre (ACC), in the margins of the 76th edition of the Cannes Film Festival (May 16-27, 2023). Youssef Chebbi was voted best director for his feature film “Ashkal”, the Tunisian investigation that was selected for the […]
The Genocide Survivors’ Students Association (GAERG), in collaboration with Catholic members, organized a solemn Eucharistic Mass to pray for the 15,593 families who were completely wiped out during the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi. Held at St. Michael Cathedral on May 20, the event brought together GAERG members, Catholic clergy, and faithful individuals with the […]
Elbur (Smn) — Fierce battles raged outside Elbur town as Somali forces pushed their advance on the eastern city with heavy shelling and infantry attacks, residents have said. The situation in the key central city is “difficult” as SNA along with local clan militia forces continued to pummel the nearby areas with “intense shelling and […]
The Gauteng Department of Health has confirmed the death of seven people due to an outbreak of diarrhoeal disease or gastrointestinal infection in Hammanskraal near Pretoria. The highly infectious condition is spread through contact or contaminated food or water and affects the stomach and intestines. While not deadly to healthy persons, the infection can cause […]
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has held a dialogue with business leaders hosted by the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) During Friday’s meeting, captains of industry, CEOs, senior executives and business associations agreed to collaborate to rebuild business and investor confidence and acknowledged that they can play a role in resolving some of the challenges South Africa […]
Addis Ababa — :- Jeju Coffee Farm CEO, Kim Young-han, also Known as “Coffee Virtuoso” of Jeju Island, expressed his strong desire to expand research to Ethiopia’s coffee bean and add value to it by producing beverage like “wine,” and making cosmetics from it. Ethiopia’s ambassador to South Korea,Dessie Dalkie met with Kim Young-han, Jeju […]
Doha — President of Somalia, H E Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has disclosed that Qatar has offered to act as a hub for Somali exports as the East African nation embarks on a journey of reconstruction and economic growth after a decade-long crisis because of terrorism and civil war. During a business breakfast event organized by […]
Nairobi — Kiharu Member of Parliament Ndindi Nyoro has called on former President Uhuru Kenyatta to abide by the Presidential Retirement Benefits Act and quit party politics. Nyoro said Sunday during a church service in Isiolo that Kenyatta should learn from his predecessors — late Presidents Daniel Moi and Mwai Kibaki — and support his […]
Victims of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi who were killed or thrown alive into the Sebeya River were remembered on Saturday, May 20, in Rubavu District. The event is part of the ongoing commemoration for the 29th anniversary of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, which was organized by the ‘Dukundane Family’, an association […]
Botanists have discovered what could be the world’s newest type of vegetation in the form of a lone, spear-shaped and nocturnal plant growing in Northern Tanzania, Citizen Tanzania reports. The new plant is currently being studied at the National Herbarium which operates inside the Tanzania Plant Health and Pesticides Authority (TPHPA) premises in Arusha. The […]
Nairobi — President William Ruto was visiting Isiolo County on Sunday as he moved to consolidate support from the region whose top leadership is dominated by Jubilee Party despite significant support for his bid. Ruto’s attendance of an interdenominational church service at Isiolo Boys High School came against the backdrop of a mass exodus by […]
The NARD said its National Executive Council (NEC) will decide on the timelines set in the content of the MoU. Nigeria’s striking doctors’ union said it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the federal government, and that the timelines set in the agreement will be reviewed by its National Executive Council. The National Association […]
As activities of the Buhari administration gradually come to a close, details of the achievements of its National Poverty Reduction with Growth Strategy (NPRGS) – an initiative aimed at reducing poverty across Nigeria, are emerging. Checks on the activities of the Steering Committee of NPRGS, chaired by Vice President Yemi Osinbajo indicated that by adopting […]
Prominent Zimbabwean human rights lawyer Doug Coltart hopes his nomination for the Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe’s (CCBE) 2023 Human Rights Award will help to put the spotlight on human rights abuses in the country. Coltart was on Thursday nominated for the award by the Law Society and the Bar of Ireland. […]