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East Africa: Refugees At Risk of Hunger and Malnutrition, As Relief Hit in Eastern Africa
UN World Food Programme (WFP) has been forced to reduce its food and cash assistance for refugees in Eastern Africa by up to 30 per cent, the agency has said, voicing fears that the reductions could worsen in the coming months unless urgent additional funding is received in time.
Africa: Push for Stronger Health Systems as Africa Battles Covid-19
Brazzaville — Health Ministers and representatives from African countries gathered this week for the annual World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Committee for Africa voiced concern over the impact of COVID-19 and stressed that the pandemic was a poignant reminder for countries to bolster health systems.
Zimbabwe: Facebook to Charge Zimbabwe Advertisers VAT
Facebook has announced that they will be charging Zimbabwe advertisers value-added tax (VAT) on the sale of ads with effect from 1 September due to Zimbabwe's implementation of VAT on the supply of electronic services. The tax is currently set locally at 14.5%, and it will apply to both businesses and individuals. Facebook emphasized that operators that are registered for VAT must enter their tax ID (VAT number) in the ad accounts settings of Ad Manager, and this will show up on ads receipts.
Zimbabwe: Cops Scolding Lawyer Mtetwa, Deny Her Access to Courts
An unidentified police chief inspector and some junior police officers were Tuesday caught on camera insulting top lawyer Beatrice Mtetwa at the Harare Magistrates' Courts. The senior police officer is heard shouting; 'Futseki' to Mtetwa before claiming she was a bogus lawyer. "This place is controlled by the police, we are here now, what will you do about it? What do you want to do about it?
Zimbabwe: Patson Dzamara Has Died
Human Rights activist Patson Dzamara has died, several sources have confirmed. Dzamara, brother to missing journalist and activist, Itai Dzamara died early this morning ahead of his scheduled cancer operation. “It is with profound sadness to advise you that Dr. Patson Dzamara has passed on this morning ahead of his scheduled cancer operation. Thanks to all those that had been contributing to the fund where over US$14 000 had already been raised. I am personally devasted,” said Nigel Chanakira.
Zimbabwe: 'Corruption Under ED Frightening' - ED's Adviser Trevor Ncube
President Emmerson Mnangagwa's co-advisers Trevor Ncube has described corruption in government corridors of having reached "frightening" levels. Ncube, who is a member of Mnangagwa's Presidential Advisory Council (PAC) was speaking in an interview with South African broadcaster e.tv's Checkpoint Tuesday night over the continued incarceration of journalist Hopewell Chin'ono. The journalist was denied bail for the third time Monday.
Zimbabwe: Rugby Africa Avails Covid-19 Relief to Manicaland Players
Manicaland rugby players this week received Covid-19 relief from Zimbabwe Rugby Union (ZRU) following the financial support it received from Rugby Africa. Rugby is one of the sports which were suspended due to the Covid-19 pandemic as it is regarded as a contact sport. Speaking at the handover ceremony held at the Mutare Sports Club, the Manicaland Rugby Union chairperson, Josiah Borerwe said they were targeting vulnerable players and developmental rugby beneficiaries.
Zimbabwe: Parly Sittings Go Virtual After 8 MPs Test Covid-19 Positive
Parliament is planning to have virtual sittings when conducting its business to help curb the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic. This was confirmed by Clerk of Parliament Kennedy Chokuda. He said the decision had been brought up after eight MPs last month tested positive to coronavirus.
Zimbabwe: Dynamos Legend Murape Murape Set for Real Betis Academy Coaching Role
Former Dynamos captain and assistant coach Murape Murape is set to make a return to local football in style by being named as one of the head coaches at the soon to be established Real Betis Academy Zimbabwe, NewZimbabwe.com can exclusively reveal.
Zimbabwe: Chinamasa Shocked Why Residents Continue Voting 'Corrupt' MDC Councillors
ZANU-PF acting spokesperson, Patrick Chinamasa is at pains to understand why urban voters continue to vote for corrupt councillors in the opposition who neglect in providing adequate service delivery to residents. Speaking during Zanu PF's weekly press briefing held at the party headquarters in Harare, Chinamasa mocked urban voters saying he wondered how the "mindset of urban residents works". "Sometimes I wonder the mindset of the urban residents.
Zimbabwe: ZimPF Demands $1m From MDC-T $7, 5m Parly Grant
The Zimbabwe People First (ZimPF) is demanding a share of $7, 5 million allocated to the MDC-T recently by the Justice Ministry under the Political Parties Finance Act. In a letter of demand dated 24 August 2020, and gleaned by NewZimbabwe.com, the ZimPF, through its secretary-general Marakia Bomani, is demanding at least $1 million as a golden handshake for helping the coalition garner votes in the 2018 plebiscite.
Zimbabwe: 87 Mine Workers Test Covid-19 Positive
At least 87 mine employees have tested Covid-19 positive across the country, workers' representatives have confirmed. The Zimbabwe Diamond and Allied Minerals Workers Union (ZDAMWU) general secretary, Justice Chinhema said there was, therefore, a need for intervention to curb the spread of the pandemic in mines.
Zimbabwe: Shingi Munyeza Held Hostage By Zanu-PF Youths
Suspected Zanu PF youths Tuesday briefly held hostage President Emmerson Mnangagwa's co-adviser Shingi Munyeza at the Media Centre in Harare where he was set to officiate at the launch of think-tank, Zimbabwe Institute of Strategic Thinking (ZIST). Munyeza, also a businessman and pastor, has in recent months been highly critical of Mnangagwa's leadership style, often accusing Zimbabwe's number one for rights abuses, failing to manage a deepening national economy and fostering national unity.
Zimbabwe: 'Nobody Thought Mnangagwa Would Be This Ruthless' - Beatrice Mtetwa
Zimbabweans are becoming nostalgic about the Robert Mugabe era as they never thought President Emmerson Mnangagwa would come in and be more ruthless than the now late strongman, top human rights lawyer Beatrice Mtetwa has said.
Zimbabwe: Hwange Man Charged for Two Women Shot By Police
Police here have charged a local man for the injuries sustained by two women who were shot by a stray bullet that was discharged from one of the police officers' AK rifles at the Hwange Colliery Company mine site last Saturday. Macdonald Mpongweni (58) of the DRC section in Empumalanga was not asked to plead to negligently causing serious bodily harm as defined in Section 90 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act Chapter 09:03, or alternatively resisting arrest by a peace officer.
Zimbabwe: Govt, ZCTU Showdown Looms As Labour Mobilises for Lunch Time Protests
A showdown looms between government and the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) after the labour body has instructed its affiliates to mobilise workers for planned national demonstrations starting next week Monday at all workplaces.
South Sudan: Rights Expert Denounces Lack of Investigation Into 2017 Killing of Journalist in South Sudan
Lack of investigation into the killing of a journalist three years ago in South Sudan is indicative of a wider climate of hostility towards journalists in the country, an independent UN human rights expert has said. Agnès Callamard, UN Special Rapporteur on extrajudicial, summary or arbitrary executions, said that the absence of a proper investigation sends a "very dangerous signal" that journalists and media workers can be targeted with impunity.
Africa: New Partnership With GCF to Support 3.7m Sudanese With Water and Food Security
New York — The Green Climate Fund has approved US$25.6 million in new funding for an innovative climate resilience project in Sudan, designed to promote agriculture, health, and food and water security.
Africa: World Bank Statement On Impartiality and Hiring of Staff for World Bank-Financed Projects
Washington — Recently, questions have been raised regarding the impartiality of the World Bank's activities in Zambia and our institution's role in hiring project-level staff. The World Bank remains committed to act with complete impartiality and transparency in its engagements in Zambia. As per our articles of agreement, the Bank and its officers do not interfere in the political affairs of any country. The World Bank does not recruit project staff.
Malawi: Khuda's Absence Explained
Malawi has two players at South Africa's struggling Premier Soccer League (PSL) side, Polokwane City, namely Dennis Chembezi and Khuda Muyaba. Unlike defender Dennis Chembezi, striker Khuda Muyaba has never played any game for Polokwane City since he joined the club in January this year after winning the TNM Super League golden boot award back home with 21 goals. Statistics actually show that he was the first player to score more than 20 goals in a season since 2005.
Kenya: President Kenyatta Mourns Veteran Mombasa Politician Masoud Mwahima
Nairobi — President Uhuru Kenyatta has sent a message of condolence to the family, friends and relatives of former Likoni MP Masoud Mwahima who passed away Monday night. In his message, the President remembered the Hon Mwahima as an elder statesman, witty leader and astute grassroots mobiliser who leaves behind a huge legacy of development.
Nigeria: Criticisms As Nigeria's New Broadcasting Code Targets Internet TV, Radio Stations
Web television and radio channels operating in Nigeria will henceforth be regulated under the same stringent policies that apply to traditional broadcasting channels in the country, details of a recently amended code obtained by PREMIUM TIMES says. Since the Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed, unveiled the Reviewed Broadcasting Code on August 5, there has been uproar by operators in the industry.
Angola: Police Seize Means Used in Illegal Diamond Mining
Saurimo — Police have announced the seizure of several means used in illegal diamond mining in the eastern Lunda Sul province, as part of operation dubbed ?Operação Transparência?. The data were released Monday by the local deputy coordinator of the said Operation, Commissioner Mário Queiroz, while speaking to the press at the end of the meeting with the staff. Mário Queiroz also said that the actions led to detention of 41 national citizens in the Samusseleca, Saurimo municipality.
Nigeria: NAFDAC Warns Nigerians Against Apple, Blackcurrant From Australia
The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has cautioned Nigerians to stop the consumption of an organic apple and blackcurrant originating from Australia. NAFDAC's Director-General, Moji Adeyeye, who disclosed this to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), said the products had been certified harmful for human consumption.
Gambia: Story of the Week - the Adventures of Alkatan
Alkatan was a small old man, slight of build, but very healthy and very strong. He was cheerful and had a lively air around him and was perhaps more friendly and more jovial than anyone you've ever met and was very much beloved of the people of Tonya Kunda, the village that he called home. Young and old alike enjoyed his company and would always show him great respect.
Angola: Versateis and Vozes Do Nambua Groups Perfom At Live Show
Luanda — The musical bands Versateis and as Vozes do Nambua performed several songs on Sunday at the solidarity project Live no Kubico. The Live no Kubico marked the public reappearance of the Versateis group after a few years without stepping onto the stage. The band sang songs that greatly marked their trajectory in the music market such as "Bonga a Sidy," "Ngana Santos," "Mônica," "Casamento," "Zuze," "Indumba," "Thangidi um mesu maku, and others.
Tanzania: Councils Register With Accounting, Timely Seals Graft Loopholes
THE government has recently instructed that all Councils in the country be registered with the government accounting system, and this is an important step towards sealing loopholes in the misuse of public funds. The directive came in the wake of major weaknesses in local authorities, where some face issues of embezzlement, thus deny the government quest to get the value for money in its development projects.
Tanzania: NEC Endorses Dr Magufuli, Others for Presidential Race
NEC endorses Dr Magufuli, two others for presidential racAS the last day to return the nomination forms closes doors today (Monday, August 25, 2020) at 4pm, four presidential candidates have so far returned their documents. Based on powers bestowed to National Elections Committee (NEC), Chairman Judge Semistolces Kaijage, he has nominated President John Magufuli to run on CCM ticket as presidential aspirant and his running mate, Vice-President Samia Suluhu Hassan.
Sudan: Head of Political and Press Section of EU Commission in Sudan Visits
Khartoum — The Deputy Ambassador of the European Union's Delegation and the Head of the Political and Press Section of EU Commission in Sudan, Mr. Daniel Weiss, has paid a visit to the Sudan News Agency (SUNA) today, met with the Director General of the Agency, Mohamed Abdul Hamid, and discussed with him the role played by (SUNA) in the transitional period in Sudan, the press work, the freedom of the press, and the role of the official bodies during this period.
Sudan: Gamar Eddin Commends Germany's Support to Sudan
Khartoum — The Acting Foreign Minister, Omer Gamar Eddin has praised the support provided by Germany to Sudan, appreciating the joint cooperation and reciprocal visits between the two countries. During his reception today, at his office the new Ambassador of the Federal Republic of Germany, Thomas Terchteigen, who presented a copy of his credentials, Gamar Edding stressed the government's trend to build partnerships with the world's countries to bring peace and development in entire country.
Zimbabwe: Mtetwa Denied Access to Chin'ono, EU Concerned Over Long Incarceration
Incarcerated journalist Hopewell Chin'ono's lead counsel Beatrice Mtetwa is being denied access to her client by prison authorities at the Chikurubi Security Maximum Prison, the Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) director Roselyn Hanzi has confirmed. Hanzi told journalists Monday prison officers were misinterpreting a magistrate's decision to bar Mtetwa from representing Chin'ono in court to apply to centres of detention.
Zimbabwe: 'Mnangagwa Must Apologise for Gukurahundi' - Jenni Williams
Under fire Matabeleland Collective leader, Jenni Williams has challenged President Emmerson Mnangagwa to issue a public apology over the Gukurahundi atrocities committed by government soldiers during the early 1980s. Mnangagwa was then State Security Minister when the gruesome killings were committed in Midlands and Matabeleland provinces.
Zimbabwe: Police Urge Citizens to Shy Away From Illegal Money Changers
Police in Bulawayo have warned citizens against engaging in deals with illegal foreign currency traders as they were one of the main sources of armed robberies that sometimes led to murders around the city. Police provincial spokesperson for Bulawayo Province Inspector Abednigo Ncube told NewZimbabwe.com Monday, law enforcers will not stop wiping out illegal foreign currency traders popularly known as Osiphatheleni in the local language.
Gambia: Local Salon Operators Say Coronavirus Brought Hardship to Them
Salon Operators said Sunday Coronavirus has brought hardship to them and their families as their businesses have not been faring well since the advent of COVID 19 in the country. The outbreak of Coronavirus came along with unexpected problems and to some extent caused the paralysis of some businesses. Businesses were closed twice this year by the Gambia Government as a measure to eradicate the Coronavirus from the face of the country. The emergency regulations forced several businesses to close.
Somalia: Benadir Regional Court Jails 4 Health Officials Over Corruption
A regional court in Somali capital Mogadishu on Monday sentenced four senior Health Ministry officials for up to 18 years in prison over corruption and theft of public money. The convicted officials were in custody for over three months. Abdullahi Hashi Ali, director general of the health ministry, has been sentenced to nine years in prison with a $2,366 fine.
Sudan: Eastern Sudan FFC Call for Kassala Governor to Assume Role
Kassala / Port Sudan — The Forces for Freedom and Change (FFC) in eastern Sudan have called on Khartoum to allow the newly appointed governor of Kassala, Saleh Ammar, to travel to the state to assume his role within the next two days in order avoid a "political and security vacuum". End July, protesters closed the Khartoum-Port Sudan highway near Sinkat in Red Sea state intermittently over three days.
Sudan: Al-Burhan - We Will Not Abandon an Inch of Sudan Territories
Khartoum — The Armed Forces Commander in-Chief, the Head of the Transitional Sovereign Council, Lt- General, Abdul Fattah Al-Burhan has underlined that the army will not abandon an inch of Sudan's territories. "We will not leave out our right and we will not forget it until Sudan flag flutters in Halayib and Shalateen and everywhere in the country "He affirmed.
Angola: 14 Companies Privatized Since 2019
Luanda — At least fourteen companies have been privatized since 2019, as part of the ongoing Privatization Program (PROPRIV) in the country, which allowed the Angolan State to raise 31 billion kwanzas. According to the Secretary of State for the Treasury, Osvaldo Victorino João, who was speaking to the press at the end of the eighth meeting of the Economic Commission of the Council of Ministers, the privatized factories are mostly located in the Luanda-Bengo Special Economic Zone (ZEE).
Cameroon: Plan Equips Medical Personnel
The International NGO has handed over equipment to protect health workers in 31 health facilities in the Centre Region. Plan International Cameroon has handed-over equipment essential for Covid-19 patients and for the protection of health personnel in the Centre Region.
Cameroon: Penda-Mboko - Suspected Separatists Arrested
Brigadier General Eba Eba, Commander of the 2nd Military Region said that if found guilty they will be prosecuted according to the law. Soldiers serving in the 2nd Military Region are presently combing the Cameroon Development Corporation's settlement of Penda-Mboko in the Littoral Region. This follows the August 13, 2020 attack and setting ablaze of the house of the CDC Rubber Factory Manager, Ali-Malex Achalle. His private vehicle and the corporation's supervisory vehicle were equally burnt.
Cameroon-Brazil Cooperation - Brazilian Navy Officer Decorated
The decoration ceremony took place at the Navy Headquarters in Yaounde on August 20,2020. President Paul Biya, the Commander-in -Chief of Cameroon's defence forces in the decree of June 24, 2020 exceptionally raised the Brazilian Navy officer, Commander Artur Eloi Roman to the rank of the Knight of the Order of Merit.
Angola: Government to Provide Over 83,000 Jobs
Luanda — The Angolan Government expects to create by 2021 about 83,500 jobs, announced this Monday in Luanda, the Minister of Public Administration, Labor and Social Security, Teresa Dias. According to the minister, the jobs will be created in the framework of the Action Plan for the Promotion of Employability (PAPE), whose strategy of operationalization was analysed in the eighth meeting of the Economic Commission of the Council of Ministers.
Angola: Covid-19 - 51 New Infections, Four Deaths and 59 Recoveries Reported
Luanda — The national health authorities have registered for the last 24 hours, an increase of 51 new positive cases, four deaths and 59 recovered patients. According to the Secretary of State for Public Health, Franco Mufinda, who was updating on the pandemic, among the new infected, three were registered in the municipality of Soyo, Zaire province, which sees the numbers increase to 55 patients with Covid-19.
Africa: Military Takeover Puts Popular Protests in the Spotlight
Tired of bad governance and corruption, Mali's citizens hope protests will bring political change. President Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta announced his resignation on Mali's national television on Tuesday night, 18 August. Earlier that day he was detained by the army, along with his prime minister Boubou Cissé. Rumours of a mutiny that morning morphed into Keïta's resignation under duress, which amounted to a military takeover.
Kenya: Seven Killed, 14 Hurt As Speeding Truck Loses Brakes in Kakamega
Seven people have perished while several others have been left with severe injuries and broken limbs following a grisly road crash at the Kaburengu junction in Kakamega County along the Eldoret-Malaba highway. The Monday afternoon incident happened after a truck which was heading to Webuye from Eldoret lost its breaks and hit a matatu before crashing into people who were on the roadside. The seven include women who were selling vegetables and other foodstuffs along the road.
Tanzania: Govt Keen to Protect Local Goods in New Deal Trade Pact With Britain
Tanzania is looking to protect its locally-made goods in the trade negotiations with Britain that are underway, senior government officials have told The EastAfrican. Deputy Minister for Trade Stella Manyanya confirmed that the government is renegotiating its current bilateral trade relationship with Britain in the wake of Brexit.
Africa: Opinion - in the Face of Covid-19, Rich Countries Are in Danger of Abandoning the Poor
Poor countries are facing a storm of coronavirus and climate change impacts - but commitments to help may be weakening COVID-19 has upended life as we know it, devastating livelihoods and economies around the world. It has delivered a devastating indictment on how little we have done to address existing problems around human rights and injustice. The loss of human life is already clear. As of mid-August there were more than 21 million cases and 750,000 deaths.
Nigeria's Economy Records Worst Decline in 10 Years
By Francis Arinze Iloani, Zakariyya Adaramola, Chris Agabi (Abuja), Sunday Michael Ogwu, Christiana T. Alabi, Risikat Ramoni, Eugene Agha, Abdullateef Aliyu (Lagos), Habibu Umar Aminu (Kano) & Maryam Ahmadu-Suka (Kaduna) The Nigerian economy has declined by -6.10 per cent in the second quarter of 2020, indicating a significant negative growth. It is the worst in the last 10 years since 2010, comparative analysis has shown.
Nigeria: Play Lead Roles to Win Edo, Ondo Guber Polls, Buni Tells Amaechi, Sylva
The National Caretaker/Extra-Ordinary National Convention Planning Committee of the All Progressives Congress (APC), led by Governor Mai Mala Buni of Yobe State, has reconciled a former governor of Rivers State, Rotimi Amaechi and a former governor of Bayelsa State, Timipre Sylva. Amaechi, who is the current Minister of Transportation and his counterpart in the Ministry of Petroleum Resources, Timipre Sylva were at daggers-drawn over some interests.
Somalia: Weakened in Battle, Al-Shabaab Now Opts for Softer Targets
Somalia's militant group al-Shabaab has increased raids in Mogadishu, taking advantage of the Covid-19 pandemic. The group has launched fewer attacks outside Somalia in 2020 even though those in the country have been deadly. Analysts at the Africa Policy Institute in Nairobi, however, say the pandemic coupled with intensified targets have reduced room for manoeuvre.
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