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Kenya: Neglected in Retirement, Maiyoro Set Kenya on Athletics Map
By Elias Makori One of Kenya's greatest runners of the 1950s, he brought honour to a grateful country only to die a sick, broken and forgotten man Chicken wasn't his favourite delicacy, but it most certainly held a dear place in Mzee Nyandika Maiyoro's heart! Any session with the legendary Kenyan athlete would, no doubt, have left you in stitches as he relived his glory days and his travels with the Kenyan team abroad.
Kenya: New Teams in the Mix as 2019 Season Bullies Off in Nairobi
By Brian Yonga Technical University of Kenya (TUK) and Oranje Leonas will debut in the 2019 Kenya Hockey Union women's Super League that begins this weekend at the City Park Stadium, Nairobi. This season will also see the return of Mount Kenya University to the men's National League after a three-year absence. Oranje Leonas is a Kenya Hockey Union (KHU) development side that was formed a few years back to act as a feeder to the national team. It comprises players aged between 18 to 20 years.
Kenya: Stand-Off Over Sh11 Billion Thwake Dam Business
By Kitavi Mutua A fresh standoff has emerged between the contractor building the Thwake dam and Ukambani governors over the sharing of Sh11 billion worth of business opportunities arising from the project. The contract awarded to China Ghezouba Group stipulates that 30 per cent of works and supplies in the Sh36.9 billion dam -- which is the first phase of the Sh63 billion multipurpose project -- should be sub-contracted to local firms.
Kenya: AK Warns Against Lethargy
By Ayumba Ayodi The national athletics federation has warned Team Kenya athletes that they must strictly observe the set training programme if they are to perform well at the World Cross Country Championships set for Denmark on March 30.
Kenya: Bloodthirsty Gangs Have South Rift Residents Living in Fear
By Vitalis Kimutai A bloodthirsty gang that seems to have outsmarted security agencies in the past year has left a trail of death and destruction in the South Rift region. Its mind-boggling attacks in Bomet and Kericho counties have seen more than 15 people murdered and dozens of women and children gang-raped, with the victims robbed of their phones and money. What has emerged is that the attacks, which police have failed to contain, target serving or retired teachers and their families.
Kenya: KRA Freezes Humphrey Kariuki's 11 Bank Accounts
By Sam Kiplagat The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has obtained orders freezing 11 accounts associated with businessman Humphrey Kariuki over alleged tax evasion amounting to Sh3 billion. The accounts are scattered in seven banks, including Equity, National Bank of Kenya and Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB), and are linked to three companies associated with Mr Kariuki.
Kenya: Mukuba Express to Kapiri Mposhi
By Beatrice Materu Long distance travel by train is still something of a marvel in East Africa, after the collapse of the longest running service, the Lunatic Express, that operated on the Kisumu-Mombasa and Nairobi-Mombasa routes for over 100 years, leaving only the Mukuba Express that runs from Dar es Salaam in Tanzania to Kapiri Mposhi in Zambia on the Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (Tazara), also called the Uhuru Railway.
Kenya: Iran Envoy in Botched Plot to Free Suspects in Kenya
By Daily Nation The Iranian ambassador to Kenya is caught up in a criminal investigation over a daring plot to free two terror suspects from police custody, with the potential to trigger a diplomatic row.
Kenya: Lessons From Nairobi Attack in Successful Projects Execution
opinion By Aggie Asiimwe Konde Life's lessons come in many ways, some extraordinarily simple, others a lot more complex and subtle. The Nairobi January 15 Dusit terror attack in which 21 innocent people were meaninglessly killed by six individuals who had no value for life provides lessons in both simple and subtle ways. Some of my team members, a number of guests and I survived the attack at the Msingi offices on the first floor of the building directly opposite dusitD2 Hotel.
Africa: Terror Breeds Solidarity - How the Fight Against Shabaab Has Energised East Africa
analysis By Charles Onyango-Obbo Today, unlike a year ago, there is a sense of some sort of peace settling over the EAC, the Horn, and the Central Africa swathe. The prospect of fortunes to be made is becoming more tempting. It could actually be true that what doesn't kill you makes you stronger.
Namibia: New Venezuelan Ambassador Talks Situation Back Home
By Albertina Nakale Windhoek — The new Venezuelan ambassador to Namibia, Omar Ernesto Berroteran Paredes has described the current political situation in his country as normal. Following President Nicolás Maduro's inauguration for a disputed second term in January, the speaker of the opposition-dominated parliament, Juan Guaidó declared himself "interim president" of the country.
Africa: Why Social Entrepreneurs Are So Susceptible to Burnout
opinion By Gabriella Cacciotti Doing good while making money is no easy task and can take its toll on entreprenuers' psychological wellbeing Gabriella Cacciotti is Assistant Professor in entrepreneurship at the University of Warwick's business school Social entrepreneurs are often celebrated as contemporary heroes who create business to help people and the planet - an activity considered important for fostering societal wellbeing.
Namibia: Henties Bay Assault Suspect Denied Bail
By Eveline De Klerk Swakopmund — Henties Bay resident Gerson Gawiseb (29), accused of viciously assaulting and robbing an elderly woman at the holiday coastal town, was denied bail. He made his first appearance in the Swakopmund Magistrate' Court on Friday. Gawiseb allegedly attacked Daniela van Heerden (75) at her house in Jakkalsputz on Wednesday last week.
Namibia: Nored Avails Cash to Underperforming Schools
By Obrien Simasiku Omuthiya — Northern Regions Electricity Distributor (Nored) on Friday handed over a cheque of N$40 000 to the Oshikoto education directorate to help schools in the region that are not performing well. Of the amount, N$15 000 was allocated to Omuthiya Gwiipundi Secondary School, which ranks bottom among the top 20 listed poor performing schools in the region.
Nigeria: APC Seeks Nullification of Presidential, Legislative Polls in Enugu
By Lawrence Njoku, Enugu The All Progressives Congress (APC) in Enugu has called for the cancellation of the presidential and national assembly elections, which held at the weekend in the state.
Malawi: Mwenifumbo Endorses Chihana for Parliamentary Seat
By Taonga Nyirenda United Democratic Front (UDF) Presidential running mate, Frank Tumpale Mwenifumbo has endorsed the incumbent Rumphi Central Constituency Alliance for Democracy (AFORD) Parliamentarian Enock Chihana ahead of the May 21 tripartite polls. Mwenifumbo told the people of Rumphi Central Constituency to vote for Enock Chihana for the parliamentary seat in the May 21 polls during a political rally he addressed at Rumphi Boma Wednesday.
Nigeria: 2019 Election a Step Backward From 2015 - Situation Room
The Nigeria Civil Society Situation Room has described Saturday's General Election has being a step backward from the 2015 election.
Malawi: People With Albinism Say President Mutharika Should Meet Them At Vigil
By Wanga Gwede Association of People with Albinism (Apam) has said it is going ahead with its planned vigil at Kamuzu Palace the official residence of President Peter Mutharika in Lilongwe to force authorities to look into their security demands and has rejected two invitations to meet the Head of State before the the vigils slated fro March 6-8.
Malawi: Diplomat Nihorya Death Shocks Many - Burial in Mulanje-Muloza On Tuesday
The death if Frazer Nihorya Nkhoma, Malawi's Consul General in Johannesburg, South Africa left many in shock and disbelief. Nihorya died on Saturday at Mwaiwathu Private Hospital in Blantyre. Many people on social media expressed shock and paid tributes to the former deputy minister of Finance in the Bingu wa Mutharika administration .
Ethiopia: Human Rights Project Conducts Awareness Creation Workshop On Hate Speech
Addis Ababa — A workshop with a view to enhancing awareness on hate speech for social media activists was held here today. Hate speech is becoming a potential threat to building of democracy in the country, Representative of Ethiopian Human Rights Project (EHRP) Atnafu said. Opening the discussion, Atnafu Birhane stated that the workshop will raise awareness of social media users and the public on differentiating hate speech from criticism and freedom of expression.
Zimbabwe: War Vets Say Mugabe Now 'Behaving Like a Child' After ED Attack
By Robert Tapfumaneyi WAR veterans hit out at former President Robert Mugabe and said the former Zanu PF leader should not be taken seriously as he is now "behaving like a child" due to advanced age. Mugabe, who was toppled by a military coup in 2017, turned 95 last week and used the occasion of a birthday party organised by his family to attack successor Emmerson Mnangagwa.
Somalia: Oldest Federal Lawmaker Fatally Shot in Mogadishu
A Somali federal parliamentary lawmaker was fatally shot Saturday in Mogadishu, security officials said. Al-Shabab militants armed with pistols shot the lawmaker, Osman Ilmi Boqorre, as he was visiting his new house that is under construction in the Karan neighborhood north of Mogadishu, according to witnesses.
Namibia: 'Lemon and Lime' Offers Brand Exposure
By Michael Kayunde In the mid '80s, the American rap crew RUN DMC released their famous 'My Adidas' song, which gained them an endorsement deal from the iconic sneaker company. This is but one example of the role sneakers played in urban arts and creative movements of the 20th century.
Namibia: Was Shaningwa Over-Exposed?
By Tangeni Amupadhi THE NAMIBIAN is accused of promoting sexism, denigration of and gender-based violence against women. Really? So goes the narrative after our publication of a caricature of an unclothed Swapo secretary general Sophia Shaningwa. Dudley Viall's cartoon illustrates how the ruling party's chief executive was left exposed (naked) by her politburo comrades, who for months allowed her to dictate from Windhoek the election of town councillors.
Namibia: Geingob Wants Diplomats to Account
By Sakeus Iikela PRESIDENT Hage Geingob has asked foreign diplomats in Namibia to honour their commitments, and account how the countries' relations and cooperation had improved the well-being of the people. The president made this call on Friday when he delivered his new year's greetings to the diplomatic corps at State House.
Ethiopia: PM Abiy Holds Discussion With Community Representatives
Addis Ababa — Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed held discussion with more than 3, 000 community representatives drawn from five regions at the Office of the Prime Minister today. The Office of the Prime Minister revealed that Premier Abiy discussed with representatives of Harari, Gambella, Beninshangul Gumuz, Afar and Somali regional states on exploring the foundations and trajectory on the ongoing reform.
Gambia: IMF Trains Journalist On Economic, Financial Reporting
By Nelson Manneh The International Monetary Fund (IMF), on Wednesday February 20th 2019 instigated the training of journalist on Economic and financial reporting. The training which took place at the UN house in Bakau, brought together twenty-three journalists from five West African English speaking countries, to be equipped with the relevant accuracy, interview techniques, and role of Central Banks, and on ethics required in Economic and financial reporting, just to name a few.
Malawi: Bishop Musikuwa Decries Deforestation
By Steve Chirombo Chikwawa — The head of the Catholic Church in Chikwawa, Episcope Bishop Peter Musikuwa said rampant cutting down of trees and lack of care of already planted trees have led to deforestation in the district. Bishop Musikuwa made the remarks on Friday when he led a tree planting exercise organized by Catholic Development Commission in Malawi (CADECOM) which took place at Chagambatuka Primary School in the area of Senior Chief Makhwira.
Sudan: Musa and Ambassador of Kuwait Discuss Bilateral Relations
Khartoum — Assistant of the President, Musa Mohamed Ahmed, and the Ambassador of Kuwait to Sudan, Bassam Mohamed Al-Gabandi, on Sunday discussed the bilateral relations between two countries and ways to strengthen them further in all domains. The meeting also reviewed implementation of developmental projects in East Sudan and outcome of the Donors Conference for East Sudan which was held in Kuwait in tthe year 2010.
Uganda: Nema Okays Kampala Port Construction
By Paul Tajuba Kampala — The proposed New Kampala Port at Bukasa, Kira in Wakiso District has been approved by the National Environment Management Authority (Nema) but it will result in dredging part of Lake Victoria. This was revealed by Ms Leilah Akello, a senior environment assessment officer at Nema during an inspection of the project area last week.
Uganda: Museveni to Churches - Teach Wealth Creation
By Misairi Thembo Kahungu Kasese — President Museveni has asked the different religious institutions in Uganda to play a role in the building of the economy through turning the believers into wealth creators. The President made the appeal while presiding over as chief guest at the fundraising dinner for the competition of the St Paul's Cathedral, the seat of the South Rwenzori Diocese in Kasese Town.
Uganda: 200 People Still Missing 15 Years After Barlonyo Attack
By Patrick Ebong & Isaac Otwii A total of 206 people, who were abducted by the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) rebels at Barlonyo internally displaced people's (IDP) camp in Lira District 15 years ago, are still missing. Heavily armed men, believed to have been led by LRA commander Joseph Kony, raided Barlonyo on February 21, 2004, killing more than 300 civilians. At the time of the attack, the camp, located in the present Agweng Sub-county, was housing 11,643 people.
Uganda: Local Insurers Seek Partners to Deal With Oil-Related Risks
By Frederic Musisi The Insurance Consortium for Oil & Gas, Uganda, a club of companies underwriting risks in the oil and gas sector, has said partnership with international insurers and reinsurers must be established to co-manage risks in Uganda's oil industry.
Nigeria: How Buhari Won in 15 of 16 Local Govts in Kwara
By Oladeinde Olawoyin President Muhammadu Buhari won in 15 of the 16 local governments in Kwara State in last Saturday's presidential election. Mr Buhari, the candidate of the All Progressives Congress (APC), is seeking reelection. PREMIUM TIMES reported how the president took early lead Sunday evening, edging his closest rival, Atiku Abubakar. Mr Abubakar, a former Nigerian vice president, is the presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Africa: 40 Years On - African Contract Workers Who Came to Germany and Stayed
Some of the Mozambicans and Angolans who came as contract workers to East Germany 40 years ago stayed on and witnessed German unification at firsthand. Here are two of their stories. Forty years ago, on February 24, 1979, an agreement on the exchange of workers was signed between the then German Democratic Republic (GDR) and the socialist government of Mozambique. As a result, thousands of Mozambicans moved to East Germany as contract workers.
South Africa: Banyana Banyana Arrive Safely in Cyprus
25 February 2019 - After a 17-hour flight from Johannesburg via Dubai, Sasol-sponsored Banyana Banyana arrived safely on Sunday (24 February 2019) in Ayia Napa, their base in Cyprus during the Cyprus Women's Cup. Following a few training sessions in South Africa, Desiree Ellis' charges wil continue their preparations on Monday afternoon (25 February) in Cyprus. They have been drawn in Group A and will face Finland in their opening match on Wednesday, 27 February.
Botswana: Setlhare Promises to Take Botessa to Greater Height
By Anastacia Sibanda Gaborone — The new Botswana Tertiary Student Sports Association (BOTESSA) president, Keorapetse Setlhare has promised to take the association to greater heights and attract more sponsors. In an interview after he was endorsed as BOTESSA president on February 22, Setlhare said he planned to introduce more sport codes in BOTESSA competitions because the association supplied top leagues. He said the introduction of more codes would give national teams pool of credible athletes.
Zimbabwe: Chamisa Says Open to Challenge At Congress - Warns Zanu-PF Meddlers
By Staff Reporter NELSON Chamisa said Sunday that he is open to being challenged at the MDC's elective congress which is due in May and warned Zanu PF against meddling in the opposition party's internal affairs. The MDC is expected to hold its congress from 24-26 May, more than a year after Chamisa's bitterly contested assumption of power after the death of founding leader Morgan Tsvangirai.
Tanzania: Government Reiterates Its Commitment to Vocational Training
By Godfrey Kahango Mbeya — Deputy Minister of State in the Prime Minister's Office (Policy, Parliamentary Affairs, Labour, Employment, Youth and the Disabled), Mr Anthony Mavunde said the government has decided to invest in technical education to provide better education to the youth who have missed formal education. Mr Mavunde said the move will also enable the country to generate more experts in various sectors.
Zimbabwe: Women's Active and Full Participation in Electoral Processes Key to Democracy
document Women's Academy for Leadership and Political Excellence (WALPE) notes the setting of dates for the Movement for Democratic Change Party Congress to be held from 24 to 26 May 2019. WALPE takes this occasion to call on the political party to ensure women get a fair opportunity to compete for leadership positions at all levels.
Namibia: Stormers Nail Lions With Last Gasp Try
The DHL Stormers stunned the Emirates Lions with a last-gasp try in their Vodacom Super Rugby derby in Cape Town on Saturday afternoon, the Cell C Sharks notched up their second win in a row when they defeated the Blues in Durban, while the Jaguares defeated the Bulls in the final fixture of this weekend's second round action. Replacement Curwin Bosch scored an intercept try in the last few minutes to secure a second straight bonus-point win for the Sharks who beat the Blues 26-7 in Durban.
Botswana: Govt Promotes Inclusiveness
By Anastacia Sibanda Gaborone — Government has made various policy decisions to ensure recognition and inclusion of people with disabilities within the society. Officially opening the National Deaf Sports Games on February 22, Minister of Basic Education's private secretary, Kwante Kwante said such included the establishment of the Disability office within the Office of the President.
Malawi: Norwegian Embassy Pledges Total Support to Inclusive Education
By ED-Grant Ndoza Mzimba — The Royal Norwegian Embassy in Malawi has registered its total commitment to team up with government in providing conducive environment for learners with physical challenges in primary schools to achieve their goals in education.
Malawi: Annual Deforestation Rate Down to 1.6 Percent
By Lusayo Singogo Lilongwe — pic courtesy of Forestry Dept. The Department of Forestry says the annual deforestation rate has decreased to 1.6 from 2.6 percent as established from the recent National Forest Inventory research conducted in 2018 through the Perform Project.
Nigeria: Elections - Disenfranchised Residents Say They Are Tired of Violence
Gishiri residents in the FCT at Unit 024B, Estate 11 Gishiri village, who voted in the presidential and National Assembly elections, said they voted peacefully in spite of challenges because they were tired of violence. The challenges ranged from absence of INEC staff to some people with voters cards not finding their names on the register. Mr Umaru Ibrahim, a voter, said he was told to go to Gwarimpa or Jabi, same kilometres away, to check for his name.
South Africa: The Good People of SAPS Operate in the Shadow of Corrupt Seniors
analysis By Marianne Thamm In the weeks to come, as IPID head Robert McBride prepares to testify at the Zondo Commission, there will be a deluge of disclosures of the deep and endemic rot in the SAPS. Top leadership is implicated, as are many senior officers. These officials cast a long and grim shadow over thousands of ordinary members of the SAPS who risk their lives daily, serving fellow citizens. We should stand with them. Thousands of police officers in South Africa earn about R14,000 a month.
South Africa: Zizi Kodwa Accusation Could Be the Start of an All-Out War
analysis By Stephen Grootes At the weekend the deputy secretary-general of the ANC, Jessie Duarte, confirmed in a televised press conference that the party's head of Presidency and acting national spokesperson, Zizi Kodwa, had been accused of rape. The immediate reaction was one of shock. Then came questions around the possibility of political machinations. Again, right in time for the 2019 elections.
Uganda: How Farmers Can Control Cassava Diseases
By Lominda Afedraru Farmers across Africa are engaged in growing cassava which is considered as food security and industrial crop but the plant is vulnerable to a broad range of diseases as well as less known viral strains. In East Africa the most common are Cassava Brown Streak Virus (CBSV), which leads to root rot and Cassava Mosaic Virus (CMV) which shows symptoms of yellowing and wrinkled leaves but it is no longer a major challenge.
Nigeria: Gunmen Abduct 18 Corps Members in Akwa Ibom
By Bernard Tolani Dada Eighteen National Youth Service Corps members engaged by the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) as adhoc staff were on Saturday abducted while working as adhoc staff in the Presidential and National Assembly elections in Akwa Ibom State. State Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC), Mr Mike Igini, made his known to newsmen yesterday in Uyo, the state capital.
Tanzania: Court Assessors Find 1st Accused Guilty of Pupil's Murder Offence
By Meddy Mulisa in Bukoba THE three Court Assessors for the murder case PI No 56/2018 facing two Kibeta Primary School teachers in Bukoba Municipal Council unanimously told Judge Lameck Mlacha that the first accused, Respicius Patrick Mutazangira, is guilty of murder. The two accused were identified as Respicius Patrick Mutazangira (51) and Helieth Gerald (47).
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