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Kenya: Fake New Banknotes in Circulation - Here's How You Can Tell the Difference
By Sylvania Ambani With some small scale traders said to be refusing to accept the new banknotes, due to fear of receiving counterfeit money, Kenyans are now asking for more education on how to identify the new banknotes. Most of them argue that they are unable to differentiate between the real and fake money, for lack of knowledge on features of the new banknotes.
African Agriculture Economies 'Bright Spot' in Disappointing Global Economy
By Laura Angela Bagnetto The global economy generally fell short of its forecasts, set to weaken to 2.6 percent this year, but in Sub-Saharan Africa, agriculture-dependent countries such as Benin, Rwanda, Cote d'Ivoire, and Uganda grew positively, according to the latest World Bank report.
South Africa: The Long and Winding Road - Fikile Mbalula
analysis By Suné Payne Within minutes of his appointment as new Minister of Transport, Fikile Mbalula went on Twitter, as he usually does, and made a 'blood in your alcohol' joke, in reference to his predecessor, Blade Nzimande. This was followed by a joke about musician Sjava's outfit at this year's SAMAs, a loose reference to his constituentsta - taxi owners.
South Africa: First 30 Days At SARS - Edward Kieswetter Finds His Feet, Makes Big Promises
analysis By Ray Mahlaka It has been a month since Edward Kieswetter walked into the South African Revenue Service as its newly appointed commissioner. So far, Kieswetter has focused on four areas in reforming SARS: Ridding the tax collection agency of rot after it was ravaged by State Capture, restoring taxpayer morality, depoliticising the agency (it should not even dabble in politics), and going after the illicit economy.
Kenya: Nairobi and Kiambu Leading in Crime, New Report Now Shows
By Mary Wambui The latest economic survey report by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics has listed Kiambu as among the top three counties with the highest rates of crime after Nairobi over the past five years. Some of the most reported crimes in the country between 2014 and 2018 were homicide, theft, economic crimes, criminal damages, drug trafficking and motor vehicle theft. Interestingly, the report notes that corruption cases were among the least reported crimes.
Angola: Minister Stresses Culture's Role in Peace, Unity
Luanda — Angola?s minister of Culture has considered the sector a crucial instrument in promoting peace, unity, cohesion, friendship and a challenge for future generations. Carolina Cerqueira stressed the sector's importance on Thursday in Paris, France. The minister was speaking about Biennial of Luanda, a Pan-African Forum for Culture of Peace, to be held in September this year in Angola.
Kenya: All Eyes on Mwende Mwinzi as MPs Approve Envoy Nominees
By David Mwere A heated debate in the National Assembly on Thursday culminated in the approval of seven individuals nominated as High Commissioners, paving the way for their formal appointment by President Uhuru Kenyatta. They are Mwende Mwinzi (Seoul, South Korea), Kariuki Mugwe (Abu Dhabi), Peter Angore (Algiers, Algeria), Flora Karugu (Lusaka, Zambia), Michael Mubea (Dublin- Ireland), Diana Kiambuthi (Stockholm, Sweden) and Njambi Kinyungu (Un-Habitat).
Botswana: Volleyball Ladies Team for All Africa Games
By Anastacia Sibanda Gaborone — Botswana national ladies volleyball team has qualified for the All Africa Games to be held in Morocco in August, after beating Mozambique 3-0 on June 5. The team won all the sets with 13-25, 15-25, 13-25. The team beat eSwatini 3-0 in the first game; a victory, which served as a morale booster for the Botswana ladies.
Africa: First-Ever World Food Safety Day Elevates Attention to Dangerous Foodborne Diseases in Africa
An estimated 91 million people in Africa in a year consume contaminated food that renders them ill, and around 137,000 people die. Food containing harmful bacteria, viruses, parasites or chemical substances cause diseases ranging from acute diarrhoea to lifelong conditions, including some cancers.
Seychelles: The President Meets the Press During Second Live Presidential Press Conference for 2019
press release The Office of the President wishes to extend a special thanks to all members of the Press who attended the second live Presidential Press Conference held at State House yesterday evening on Thursday 6 June 2019.
Kenya: More e-Passport Centres Opened in Kenya and Abroad
By Eric Matara The government has opened four new Immigration centres in the country and six others in the diaspora as it seeks to ease congestion in the issuance of the new digital passports ahead of the deadline. According to the Director-General of Immigration, Mr Alex Muteshi, the government has also opened three centres in Europe - Berlin, Paris and London -, one in Washington DC in the United States, another in the Gulf city of Dubai, and in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Zimbabwe: Former Minister Goche in Property Wrangle
By Mary Taruvinga Former cabinet minister Nicholas Goche is being accused of invading a Shamva property belonging to one Mary Manyange. Manyange has since dragged the ex-minister to court after he refused to vacate. The case is now before the High Court but the former minister insists he is the rightful owner. Through his lawyers Maringe & Kwaramba, Manyange has taken notice of the chamber application and has entered his appearance to defend the action against him.
Zimbabwe: Mnangagwa Govt Should Listen to Voice of People
analysis By Zanda Shumba "The voice of the people is the voice of God", said President Emmerson Mnangagwa before the 2018 elections. Little did he know that this will backfire on him. People spoke during the elections, but he refused to listen. He actually changed their words to suit what he wanted. Some voices he muzzled, muzzling the voice of God to use his logic. Even now activists continue to face arbitrary arrests.
Botswana: Masisi Quintessential Leader
By Manowe Motsaathebe Serowe — The Acting President Mr Slumber Tsogwane has extoled President Dr Mokgweetsi Masisi, as a quintessential leader who discharges his duties diligently. Speaking at a Botswana Democratic Party (BDP) strategy and manifesto roll-out workshopon on June 5, Mr Tsogwane who is also BDP chairman, said that the prototypical President Masisi proved to Batswana that he was the ideal leader they could pride themselves in.
Kenya: CBK Issues Tough Rules in Exchange of Old Notes
By Paul Wafula Without a bank account, you will not be able to exchange more than Sh1 million of old currency with the new notes. In another measure meant to shield abuse of the withdrawal process of old Sh1,000 notes from circulation, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has directed commercial banks to seek its express approval before allowing such a transaction.
Nigeria: Journalists Say They Are Under Attack in Nigeria
The U.S.-based Committee to Protect Journalists has called on Nigerian authorities to “investigate and hold accountable the police officers” who allegedly beat and threatened journalist Kofi Bartels. CPJ said Bartels told the committee that on Tuesday he was beaten and arrested for trying to film several officers who he said were beating a young boy. Bartels, a journalist with Nigeria Info, also tweeted about the attack in the city of Port Harcourt.
Uganda: Army Court Releases Former MP Tony Kipoi
Former Bubulo West member of parliament Tony Nsubuga Kipoi has been released on bail by the General Court Martial. The army court chaired by Lt General Andrew Gutti also released Kipoi's co-accused Rogers Mweru, Yunus Lemertga, Ifosiga Saidi Dodla, Cassim Adams Mawa, Sergeant Okeng, James Shimali and Yusuf Kiisa without sureties as requested by their lawyer Maj Charles Ssekayita.
Kenya: 'Monk' Who Came Second But Aced Central Bank Job
By Paul Wafula Dr Patrick Njoroge did not come out top in his first interview for the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) governor's position in 2015. He was beaten to the position by Dr Haron Sirma, a CBK insider at the time, by a solitary mark. AN OUTSIDER After an interviewing panel of eight from Public Service Commission (PSC) finished tallying their marks, Njoroge had a score of 77 marks, slightly behind Dr Sirma who garnered 78.25 marks.
South Africa: Should Health Experts Be On Twitter? Here's Why It Can Be Your Own Printing Press
By Bhekisisa Team Public health officials and journalists are like two peas in a pot -- they need each other. You're a public health official and want to get lifesaving information to the public. But how? Well, there's the news media. But should you trust them? In May, Bhekisisa's executive director and editor-in-chief Mia Malan opened the Africa Health Exhibition public health conference with a keynote that focused on public health officials can't afford to ignore journalists.
Nigeria: Over 1 Million Sexually Transmitted Infections Reported Daily - WHO
By Ayodamola Owoseye The World Health Organisation (WHO) has said over one million new cases of curable sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are being reported daily among people aged 15 to 49 years. A new data released by the UN health agency on Thursday said more than 376 million new cases are reported annually of four infections - chlamydia, gonorrhoea, trichomoniasis, and syphilis.
Kenya: BetLion Awards Two Lucky Winners With Afcon Trip
By Capital Sport Nairobi — Two lucky winners; Maina Kariuki and George Simbiri have won an all-expense paid trip courtesy of betting firm BetLion to watch Harambee Stars take on African football giants in the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations slated to kick-off June 21 in Egypt. The duo will be accompanied by a friend each and will be in Egypt for 7 days to enjoy matches everyday in the continental showpiece where Harambee Stars is making first appearance since 2004.
Mozambique: Nyusi Inaugurates Inhambane INSS
Maputo — Inhambane (Mozambique), 6 Jun (AIM) - Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi on Wednesday urged public officials to change their attitude towards their jobs and towards citizens, by ensuring that they behave in a dedicated and professional manner. He made this appeal in the southern city of Inhambane shortly after inaugurating district offices of the National Social Security Institute (INSS).
Angola: Health Sector Steps Up Epidemiological Prevention in Huíla
Caluquembe — Awareness campaign on the importance of personal and collective hygiene has been launched in the communities of the southern Huila province aimed to prevent outbreaks of scabies, malaria and meningitis in the region. The most affected municipalities are those of Quilengues, Humpata, Lubango and Caluquembe. Scabies, malaria and meningitis are said to have affected more than 600,000 inhabitants in the last five months, prompting the warning by the local health authorities.
Mozambique: No Religious Conflict in Mozambique, Says Nyusi
Maputo — Beira (Mozambique), 6 Jun (AIM) - Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi on Wednesday declared that, since there is no history of religious conflict in Mozambique, he cannot accept that muslims are behind the terrorist violence plaguing parts of the northern province of Cabo Delgado.
Africa: Dangote Cement Unveils New Sustainability Report, Adopts GRI, NSE Guidelines
press release Dangote Cement Plc (DCP), the largest listed company on The Nigerian Stock Exchange (NSE) and the leading cement conglomerate in Africa, has released its 2018 Dangote Cement Sustainability Report, outlining its sustainability initiatives, activities and achievements during the 2018 financial year..
Uganda: Private Member's Bill Likely to Delay Health Insurance Scheme - Ministry of Health
Kampala, Uganda — Uganda might take longer to achieve universal health coverage through a national health insurance scheme. This is according to Commissioner in Charge of Planning at the Ministry of Health Dr Sarah Byakika. "You cannot achieve health insurance for all in one year. Even those that started such schemes long time ago are still enrolling people. Ensuring 100 per cent coverage is a process," Byakika said in response to concerns raised on delays in approving legislation for the provision.
South Africa: Provincial Commissioner Welcomes Life Sentence Handed Down to Four Accused for Murder and Robbery
press release The North West Provincial Commissioner, Lieutenant General Baile Motswenyane, welcomed life imprisonment sentences handed down to four accused by the North West High Court sitting in Klerksdorp on Wednesday, 5 June 2019. The accused' sentencing emanated from an incident wherein a 63-year-old businessman, Abo Kooreshi, was brutally murdered at his residential place in Noordpark, Wolmaransstad, on Sunday 23 July 2017.
South Africa: Would-Be Carjackers Arrested in Kwandengezi
press release Last night at 20:30, a man was stationary at the gate of his home on Mkhiwane Crescent in KwaNdengezi when he was accosted by three suspects, one armed with a firearm. At gunpoint they demanded the car keys of his vehicle. The victim fought back and managed to overpower one suspect. A shot was fired but no person was injured. KwaNdengezi police immediately responded and there was a shoot-out. One of the suspects believed to be in his twenties was shot and fatally wounded.
Cameroon: Cooperation - Cameroon Consolidates Ties With WIPO
External Relations Minister on June 3 granted an audience to the Assistant Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organisation, Wang Binying. The Minister of External Relations, Lejeune Mbella Mbella on June 3, 2019 accorded an audience to the Assistant Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO), Wang Binying, who is in Cameroon for an official visit till June 07.
Cameroon: 2020 CHAN, 2021 AFCON - Tournaments Management Committee Created
Abbreviated COCAN 20-21, the Committee created by the President of the Republic on June 4, 2019 is responsible for the successful organisation of the two football jamborees to be hosted by Cameroon The President of the Republic, Paul Biya on June 4, 2019 signed a decree (No 2019/295) creating a committee in charge of the Local Organising Committee of the African Nations Football Championship called CHAN TOTAL AFCON 2020 and the Africa Cup of Nations dubbed TOTAL 2021, both competitions to be...
South Africa: GESP Launches Website to Help Address Global E-Waste Challenge
The Global E-waste Statistics Partnership (GESP) of which the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is a founding member, launched globalewaste.org, an open source portal that visualises e-waste data and statistics globally, by region and by country, for policymakers, industry, academia and the public. Discarded equipment, such as phones, laptops, fridges, sensors and TVs are referred to as e-waste.
South Africa: Well Wishes for Jonas Gwangwa
President Cyril Ramaphosa has sent his best wishes to activist, musician, songwriter and producer Jonas Gwangwa. Gwangwa, 81, is currently receiving medical attention at 1 Military Hospital in Tshwane. "The thoughts and prayers of all South Africans are with our beloved national treasure, Ntate Jonas Gwangwa, and his family. We wish him a speedy and full recovery," the President said on Wednesday.
Cameroon: 'I Am Very Impressed'
interview Prof. Milton Guran, Anthropologist from the Federal University of Fluminense in Brazil. Could you state the objective of your visit to the Bimbia Slave Trade Village? I was invited by Cameroon government with the support of Brazilian government to share our experience and expertise in world patrimony. We just succeeded in classifying the most important place at the other side. The place where slaved Africans arrived in America which is call Cape de Vallongue walls in Rio de Janerio.
South Africa: Jantjies to Make Return Off Lions Bench
Johannesburg — Lions coach Swys de Bruin has named an unchanged starting XV team for Saturday's Super Rugby encounter against the Hurricanes at Ellis Park. Elton Jantjies , who was dropped for breaking team protocol last week, will make his return via the bench as he comes in at the expense of Hacjivah Dayimani. Shaun Reynolds retains the starting No 10 jersey after impressing in the 41-22 win over the Stormers. Saturday's clash is scheduled for 15:05.
Zimbabwe: Let's Talk to Each Other More - ED
By Zvamaida Murwira President Mnangagwa yesterday slammed the culture of violence and demonstrations by workers, saying that must never be used as a negotiating tool in the Second Republic as they worsen economic challenges facing the country and provide a fertile ground for conflict. He said differing positions and perspectives were permissible, but a militant attitude was futile as it served to widen fissures, thereby delaying economic turnaround.
Zimbabwe: President Calls for Collective Responsibility On Environment
By Fidelis Munyoro Chief President Mnangagwa has challenged citizens to have positive sense of responsibility to safeguard the country's natural environment and resources. He said this while officially opening the inaugural environment forum in Harare yesterday. "All of us the world over, need to urgently correct our actions and the time is now. We must together keep our environment clean by protecting our land, our water sources and the air we breathe," said President Mnangagwa.
Kenya: TVET Offers Lifeline to Jobless Youth
opinion By Martin Kiarie Every year, Kenyans -- particularly lower cadre workers -- look forward to the annual Labour Day celebrations with bated breath. Their eternal hope is that a salary increase would be declared in their favour. A month after this year's 'May Day', however, Kenyans are still disappointed that the government did not announce a pay rise. That the economic strength of a nation lies in the working populace is a foregone conclusion.
Kenya: KNUT Meets Over Teacher Interdictions in Curriculum Row
By Ouma Wanzala The Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut) has summoned four top leaders from each of its 110 branches for a meeting in Nairobi in the wake of interdiction of more teachers by their employer over the new curriculum. The 440 branch officials will also deliberate on the new curriculum, which the union has vowed to reject at today's meeting and agree on the way forward. Those who will attend include executive secretaries, chairpersons, treasurers and women's representatives.
Kenya: Maraga to Handle Lawsuits Over New Currency
By Sam Kiplagat Two cases challenging the new-generation currency have been forwarded to Chief Justice David Maraga, who will form a three-judge bench to hear them. Justice Weldon Korir certified as urgent the cases by activist Okiya Omtatah and East Africa Legislative Assembly member Simon Mbugua. The judge said the cases raise substantive questions of law and should be heard by three judges.
Namibia: Economic Headwinds Bring Opportunities - Geingob
By Charmaine Ngatjiheue President Hage Geingob has urged Namibians to see the current tough economic times as opportunities for new and innovative ideas that will help develop the country. The president said locals should embrace a spirit and attitude of doing more with less, and not see these challenges as obstacles.
Angola: Banking Sector Makes Available 141 Billion Kwanzas to Finance Credit Programme
Luanda — At leat 141 billion of kwanzas is the sum made available by eight commercial banks of Angola to finance the Credit Support Programme (PAC) until the end of this year, ANGOP has learnt. The financing follows an agreement signed between the Ministry of Economy and Planning, the Development Bank of Angola (BDA), the Credit Guarantee Fund and eight Angolan commercial banks.
Kenya: Chase Bank Saga Revived As CBK, Deloitte Are Sued
By Brian Wasuna Law firm Muma & Kanjama Advocates and two church groups have sued the Central Bank of Kenya, consultancy Deloitte & Touche and owners of collapsed Chase Bank in what could open the floodgates for thousands of clients in collapsed lenders to get refunds for their losses, if the suit succeeds.
Kenya: Herbalist Arrested After Baby Dies After He's Dipped in Hot Water
By Gerald Bwisa Police in Trans Nzoia County have arrested a herbalist who allegedly killed a one-year-old child by placing him in hot water to cure him of cerebral palsy. Trans Nzoia County Commander Ayub Ali said Millicent Akinyi, 22, boiled water, put it in a container, added salt and herbal medicine to it and dipped the child in it. When the child started crying, she assured the boy's mother that it was because the demons in him were being exorcised.
Sudan: AU Suspends Sudan's Membership After Crackdown on Protesters
By Michael Tantoh Cape Town — The African Union has suspended Sudan's membership until the military hands over power to a civilian-led transitional government.
Nigeria: Court Adjourns Nigerian Govt's $406.7 Million Debt Recovery Suit Against Shell Until June 19
By Fortune Amadi A Lagos Division of the Federal High Court on Thursday adjourned until June 19, hearing in a debt recovery suit filed by the federal government against Shell Western Supply & Trading Ltd, over an alleged $406.7 million shortfall in crude oil shipment. The suit numbered FHC/L/CS/336/16 was filed by FG's counsel, Fabian Ajogwu, a professor and a Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN).
Nigeria: Flying Eagles Stay Back in Poland After Disqualification Over Unpaid Wages
By Timileyin Omilana Almost three days after being knocked out of U-20 World Cup, Nigeria's Flying Eagles team has refused to return to the country. The U-20 players, who Monday suffered 2-1 lost against Senegal on Monday, are protesting the nonpayment of their allowances and qualification bonus totaling US$5,000 per player. The squad refused to leave their hotel in Lodz after the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) failed to pay the bonus.
Liberia: A Word of Caution to the Council of Patriots
The attention of this newspaper is drawn to the front page lead story carried in its June 4th edition headlined "GoL, CoP agree on security protocol". According to the story, the Government of Liberia has affirmed its commitment to provide security to the peaceful assembly of citizens who are expected to converge on Capitol Hill on the morning of June 7, 2019.
Liberia: SOEs Urged to Pay-up Tax Arrears, Budget Support
By David A. Yates The Ministry of Finance and Development Planning (MFDP) in collaboration with the Ministry of State for Presidential Affairs, on Friday, May 31, 2019 hosted a meeting with State-owned Enterprises (SOEs) on "critical" issues concerning the SOEs. The meeting, which was held in the auditorium at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, was chaired by MFDP Minister Samuel D. Tweah, and co-chaired by Nathanial F.
Kenya: UON Student Arrested Over Plan to Extort Money From MPs
A University of Nairobi students was arrested on Wednesday on allegations of sending threatening to members of parliament with the intention of extorting money from them. The Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) reported this via Twitter, saying the 30-year-old master's programme student was apprehended by detectives from its headquarters. The DCI said the arrest followed a complaint by Njoro MP Charity Chepkwony.
Zimbabwe: Zim Farmers Under Pressure to Sell Stock Amid Drought Fears
By Tino Pepukai Chiredzi — Farmers in Zimbabwe's dry regions have been urged to sell some of their cattle and buy significant amounts of stock-feeds as measures to thwart recurring drought. The advice comes amid projections of a serious food deficit between August and November. Callisto Gwanetsa, the Member of Parliament (MP) for Chiredzi South located southeast of the country, urged farmers in the region to retain manageable herds.
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