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Liberia: Afriland Bank Aids Senate Secretary in U.S.$45m Scam?
By R. Joyclyn Wea -Expresses Willingness To Restitute The Its Portion Afriland First Bank has 'confessed' to aiding Senate's Secretary Nagbolor Singbeh in a US$45million scam evidenced by its criminal appearance bond filed before Judge Yamie Quiqui Gbeisay of Criminal Court "B" on Capitol Hill.
Liberia: Arcelor Mittal Pays U.S.$3.1 Million
-To Nimba, Bong & G/Bassa Counties The Government of Liberia says it has disbursed the amount of US$3.1million as part of Social Development Fund's contribution to three counties. The amount, given by Arcelor Mittal, represents 80% of the company's required allocation to counties where it operates. The counties to benefit are Nimba, Grand Bassa and Bong.
Liberia: Lies!
By Mark N. Mengonfia Commerce Minister, Professor Wilson Tarpeh has denied all allegations made against him by dismissed Deputy Commerce Minister for Small Business Administration, Jemama Wolokollie describing all as 'lies and unfounded.' Recently, the dismissed Deputy Minister for Small Business Administration accused Minister Tarpeh of misapplying L$513,000.00 out of the loan of US$3m intended for small businesses in the country.
Liberia: Pres. Weah to Resign?
President George M. Weah is said to be contemplating on resigning his post as standard bearer of the ruling party Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) come 2023, sources within the party told this paper on Wednesday. His decision is said to be in line with some private conversations he held with his inner circle officials of his party that he wants to set a record; by becoming the first Liberian President to run for one term and leave voluntarily. "You know he is a record setter.
Liberia: MOCI Begins Arrest Over Artificial Rice Shortage
By Mark N. Mengonfia The Ministry of Commerce and Industry (MOCI) says it has begun arresting and imposing fines on individuals involved in hoarding rice and creating artificial shortage on the market. It has been reported that Liberia's staple food (rice) was out of the market. This has speedily resulted into the hike in price of the commodity. However, Commerce Minister Wilson Tarpeh said what is happening on the market is artificial shortage. "We don't have a shortage. The shortage is artificial.
Liberia: A Search for the Real Bhofal Chambers of Ellen's Era
The office of the Speaker of the House of Representatives in Liberia is the 3rd highest ranking seat in the Liberian Republic. It is so because the Speaker presides over members of the House of Representatives, the ordinary citizens, I mean the employers of the lawmakers.
Liberia: "National Blow"
Liberians and foreign partners were in total sadness on Wednesday July 8, 2020, when the death news of one of the vocal and dependable female lawmakers, Representative Munah Pelham-Youngblood came out. Thousands of Liberians trooped at her residence and her images flooded Facebook as they described as a 'national blow'. Some people automatically changed their profiles with her photo as they were in empathy and sympathy.
Liberia: EPA Fines Monrovia Breweries
Acting Executive Director Dobayou addressing the press Authorities of the Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia (EPA) have on Monday, July 6, 2020 fined Monrovia Breweries Incorporated US$ 5,000 for violating the Environmental Protection and Management Law (EPML). Monrovia Breweries Incorporated has been instructed to deposit the amount in Government of Liberia Revenue at the Liberian Revenue Authority (LRA) within 72 hours. See a full text of Acting Executive Director, Hon. Randall M.
Liberia: EU, UK Ambassadors Bid Farewell to President Weah
The Ambassadors of Britain and the European Union (EU) accredited to Liberia on Monday paid a courtesy call on the President of Liberia, H.E. Dr. George Manneh Weah to bid him farewell as they conclude their respective missions to the country. Both envoys, David Belgrove of Britain and EU's Hélène Cavé, have been strong supporters of Liberia's development drive, including the socio-economic recovery efforts of the Weah-led government.
Liberia: CDC 'Wants' All
The governing Coalition for Democratic Change (CDC) has revealed its ambition of winning all of the 15 senatorial seats across the country in the impending December 8, 2020 elections. It did not give any details on how it intends to win all the seats. Liberians are expected to go to the poll on December 8, 2020 to elect new 15 senators who will correct the constitutional number to 30 senators.
Liberia: EPA Provides U.S.$12k Equipment to Ahmadiyya College
Authorities of the Environmental Protection Agency of Liberia (EPA) have donated assorted refrigeration and air condition training equipment worth US$ 12,000 to Humanity First Ahmadiyya Vocation College in Sinkor. The pieces of equipment intended to boost the teaching of air condition and refrigeration technicians at the college were donated Thursday, July 2, 2020 by Randall M. Dobayou, the agency's acting executive director at a brief ceremony held at the EPA's annex in Sinkor.
Liberia: Sen. Joseph Refutes Meeting Ex-Rebel Generals
Senator Saah H. Joseph Senator Saah Joseph of Montserrado County has denied meeting with ex-generals. The Montserrado County lawmaker said those he met are all Liberians. Senator Joseph said at no time he met with ex-rebel generals in a bid to oust his colleague Abraham Darius Dillon in the December polls. He however said his meeting was with 'underprivileged Liberians'.
Liberia: Sufficient Rice On the Market
..Says Commerce Ministry The Ministry of Commerce has disclosed that there is sufficient rice on the Liberian market to run for considerable time. A statement from the ministry issued over the weekend said there is no shortage of rice on the market. For instance, SWAT, Supply Trading West Africa and other rice importers have sufficient rice in stock. Rice is Liberia's staple food.
Liberia: 'Go and Sin No More'
By Mark N. Mengonfia -HOR Warns Authorities of JFK Over Appearance of Their Colleague's Remains On Social Media The House of Representatives has warned authorities of the John Fitzgerald Kennedy Memorial Hospital [JFK] to go and conduct themselves properly not to have a repeat of what happened that resulted into the appearance of the remains of their colleague, the late Rep. Jay Nagbe Sloh on the social media (Facebook). Appearing before that august body to respond to issues of how Rep.
Liberia: Inside the Liberian Senate - War Crimes Court: What's the Position of the Senators Now That You Going Back to Beg the Electorates Again? Did You Keep the Promise?
In order to put an end to impunity in Liberia, in 2006, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) was established to look into atrocities and crimes committed during the war. At the end of the process, series of recommendations were made to the Liberian government for implementation. The center point of these recommendations is prosecution and reparation. Regrettably, with transgression, the government deliberately and vehemently refused to adhere or implement these recommendations.
Liberia: Letter From Madam Leymah Gbowee to 'Mama Liberia'
Dear Mama Liberia, This is your daughter Leymah. I decided to write this note to you today to express my heartfelt gratitude for all that you have done for me and my brothers and sisters. I recently realized that I have not been as appreciative and loving as I should be. You have given me and my brothers and sisters your best, and all we have done in return is complain about how much hardship and suffering we are enduring.
Liberia: Vademco, Atlantic Cocoa Cement Market Linkage for Liberian Cocoa Farmers
In an effort to add value to local Liberian produced cocoa beans to match high quality cocoa on the world market, the Vainga Agriculture Development and Management Consultancy(VADEMCO) and the Atlantic Cocoa have been inspecting some newly rehabilitated cocoa old folks farms in rural Liberia particularly in Kpaii District, Bong County.
Liberia: 'Give Our Money'
By Mark N. Mengonfia -Rep. Kogar Mounts Pressure For County Social Development Funds, Threatens Lawsuit Against GoL Over the Government of Liberia delay in remitting County Social Development Funds (CSDF) to Nimba County, Representative Samuel Kogar has given one month ultimatum to the government through the Executive Branch to give such money to the county or risks lawsuit.
Liberia: MCC Must Desist From Forming 'Citizens Action Unit'
We listened to Monrovia City Mayor Jefferson Tamba Koijee on Thursday June 25, 2020 when he announced the establishment of an 'anti-demonstration' unit called, 'Citizens Action Unit.' This followed the violence that took place at the Nigerian and German Embassies in Congo Town last month. Mayor Koijee said this citizens' security group will be first responder to demonstrations in the various communities and put situations under control before the arrival of the Liberia National Police (LNP).
Liberia: 'Tasteless Action'
Montserrado County Senator Abraham Darius Dillon has described as 'singular and tasteless action', President George Weah's decision against former Deputy Commerce Minister for Small Business Management, Jamima Wolokollie. In his official Facebook post following the dismissal of Madam Wolokollie on June 30, 2020, Senator Dillon said "to dismiss Madam Jamima Wolokollie runs contrary to what we (men) preach about encouraging more women participation into national leadership.
Liberia: President Weah Sacks Deputy Commerce Boss
MONROVIA, July 1-President George Weah on late Tuesday sacked his Deputy Minister for Commerce, Trade and Industry with immediate effect according to Executive Mansion statement. "The President of Liberia, H.E. Dr. George Manneh Weah has dismissed with immediate effect Deputy Commerce Minister, Jemima Wolokollie," the statement said.
Liberia: Labor Minister Craves American Government's Support in Curbing Human Trafficking in Liberia
By Willie N. Tokpah Monrovia — Labor Minister Moses Kollie has pleaded with the US Government to help Liberia improves its capacity to completely stop child labor and human trafficking in the country. "We need to request that you kindly buttress the efforts of the national government by providing support in the areas of training of immigration officers, labor inspectors, Police officers and trafficking case prosecutors for the taskforce to be more robust," Minister Kollie said on Tuesday, June 30.
Liberia: Rep. Sloh Dies
MONROVIA, Representative J. Nagbe Sloh of Sinoe County District two has died at the John F. Kennedy memorial hospital late Tuesday June 30, 2020, family members told New Republic. The cause of his death is not known, but the former lawmaker was sick in recent times from several complications. The late Rep. Sloh Prior to his death, he was reported to have been suffering from pressure and abdominal pain. Hon. Sloh, was a former journalist with vast experience in the field.
Liberia: House to Discuss SOE Extension
The House of Representatives has instructed its committee on Judiciary and Health to peruse the 30 days extension of the State of Emergency by President George M. Weah. After reading of the communication from President Weah to the House of Representatives during its regular session Tuesday, June 30th, 2020, Nimba County district # 5 Representative Samuel G.
Liberia: Disgraced ERU Officer Charged with Murder
The Liberia National Police (LNP) has charged one of its officers from the elite force Emergency Response Unit (ERU), James E. Dumo for recklessly murdering victim Mildred Kumba Tamba with his assigned police service pistol early Saturday morning, 27 June in Paynesville.
Kenya: Where Students Envision Success and Get It
Regulatory bodies have rated MKU quality assurance mechanisms as highly compliant Any diligent student can create the future he or she desires. At Mount Kenya University (MKU), this reality is made easier by the kind of learning environment it has fashioned for learners. Recent surveys have confirmed this - that MKU graduates are well placed. Those who have attended the university have stepped out into the job market a confident lot, says the Vice-Chancellor, Prof Stanley Waudo.
Kenya: Bob Collymore's Family to Mark First Memorial Tomorrow
The larger family of Bob Collymore will mark one year since the late Safaricom CEO died. On Monday night, Kenyans were reminded of the upcoming anniversary for the late Collymore, who died on July 1 2019. "1st July 2020, marks the first anniversary since the passing of Bob Collymore," read the tweet. 1st July 2020, marks the first anniversary since the passing of Bob Collymore.
Kenya: Gor Mahia to Scrap Several Official Posts During Club Elections in August
Gor Mahia has announced that it will do away with most of the official positions within its management when the club holds its long overdue elections in August. This is among the decisions that the club arrived at during a virtual Executive Committee meeting held on Tuesday. ELECTION DATE During the meeting, which was chaired by club's long-serving Chairman Ambrose Rachier, members set August 8, 2020 as the date for the forthcoming elections.
Tanzania: Join Seafaring, Maritime Stakeholders Tip Women
MARITIME stakeholders have raised concern over the small number of women seafarers, calling for concerted efforts to motivate more women pursue studies that will befit with opportunities available in the sector. Speaking in Dar es Salaam recently during the commemoration of Annual seafarers' day, Managing Director of the Tanzania Shipping Agency Corporation (TASAC), Mr Emmanuel Ndomba, said women constitute only one percent of seafarers in the country.
Africa: UNHCR Issues Recommendations for EU to Ensure Refugee Protection During the Pandemic and Beyond
Brussels — As the world continues to combat Covid-19, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency is calling on the German Presidency of the European Union (EU) to keep refugee protection high on the agenda. UNHCR is proposing concrete ways the EU can ensure a bold and robust response to forced displacement during the pandemic as well as long term.
Tanzania: Nfra to Purchase 50,000 Tonnes of Maize
THE National Food Reserve Agency (NFRA), Sumbawanga Zone is expecting to start purchasing 50,000 tonnes of maize in mid -July this year. The NFRA Sumbawanga Zone Acting Manager, Mr Marwa Range made such revelation during an exclusive interview held by this paper here in municipality. He emphasized that the agency which serves both Rukwa and Katavi region respectively have started purchasing 5,000 tonnes of maize being a last year harvest.
Tanzania: How Lockdown Stimulate Gender-Based Violence
AS the globe continue to tackle the Covid-19 pandemic, did we take the issue of women and girls abuse for granted? Did we think how the victims of gender-based violence (GBV) would have access to services during the lockdowns? Did we evaluate our systems to ascertain its robustness in relation to citizen's ease in reporting incidence of GBV? Were citizens made aware of the available mechanisms in place during this pandemic to report GBV cases?
Zimbabwe: Zifa Carefully Crafted Coach's Deal - Kamambo
ZIFA president Felton Kamambo believes the postponement of the AFCON finals to January 2022 will not affect their contract with Warriors coach Zdravko Logarusic. The Croat is back in his home country on holiday. Yesterday, the CAF executive, after a video conference announced the continental football showpiece will be moved to January 2022. It had been scheduled for January next year. The CAF leaders also cancelled the Africa Women Cup of Nations and moved the CHAN finals to January 2021.
Zimbabwe: Masvingo Winter Maize Project to Meet Target
Masvingo Development Trust (MDT) has allayed fears over delays in rolling out this year's winter maize project, with Government confirming that everything was in place to meet the 3 000 hectares target. This year's winter maize initiative seeks to increase the area to be put under maize and traditional grains by almost 10-fold to help beat recurrent food shortages caused by climate change-induced droughts.
Zimbabwe: Logarusic Set for Year-Long Honeymoon
It's now official - Warriors coach, Zdravko Logarusic, will spend the first year of his two-year contract without taking charge of one AFCON qualifier. The 2021 Nations Cup finals, the tournament he was tasked to qualify for, will now be held in the month his deal expires in January 2022. There is also a chance the Croatian gaffer will not guide the Warriors in any official match, in the first 12 months of his contract.
South Africa: COVID-19 - Inside a Western Cape Quarantine and Isolation Hotel
In the Western Cape, 4 842 quarantine and isolation beds are available at 44 hospitals, hotels, converted office blocks and other facilities around the province. Of these, 1 037 beds are occupied, leaving 3 805 available to the public. "We have had under-utilisation of these facilities, so we want to encourage people to use them," says Health MEC Nomafrench Mbombo during a visit to the Protea Hotel in Durbanville.
Gambia: Barrow Dedicates Goal to Grandmother, Victims of COVID-19
Scorpions and Bologna forwarder, Musa Barrow has dedicated his goal against Sampdoria to his grandmother and victim of coronavirus after his Bologna side beat Sampdoria 2-1 in the week twenty-eight fixtures of the Italian Serie A, played at the Stadio Comunale Luigi Ferraris on Sunday. The 21-year-old Gambian striker came off the bench in the 54th minute to open the deadlock as he converts a penalty after 72 minutes.
Sierra Leone: Standards Bureau and its Invisible Functionality Towards Consumer Protection
In today's edition, the people have asked the fearless courier to deliver a special message to the Sierra Leone's Standards Bureau informing or better put, reminding them about their statutory mandates and responsibilities towards consumer protection.
Gambia High Commissioner to Senegal Amasses Prestigious Award
The Gambia's High Commissioner to Senegal has been awarded one of the 50 most influential personalities in West Africa by a well renowned magazine called the Influences. His Excellency, Ebrima Ousmane Ndure is currently the High Commissioner of the Republic of the Gambia to Senegal and concurrently the Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary to Republic of Mali and the Republic of Burkina Faso. Mr. Ndure is a seasoned 68-year-old diplomat born in Banjul.
Gambia: Kombo East Youth Condemn NYC Boss's Dismissal, Ask for His Immediate Reinstatement
Kuloro, Kombo East, June 28, 2020: Kombo East Youth and Children Development Alliance (KEYCDA) express our utter dismay and condemnation of the unlawful dismissal of Mr. Lamin Darboe, from his position as Executive Director of the National Youth Council of The Gambia. Mr. Darboe is an exemplary figure in the youth sector, who prepares and inspires many Gambian youth and remains a role model within families and communities.
Gambia: UNHCR, Partners Commemorate World Refugee Day
United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR), in partnership with The Gambia Food and Nutrition Association (GAFNA) and The Gambia Commission for Refugees (GCR) and the Association of Refugees in both rural and urban areas have commemorated World Refugees Day 2020 at GAFNA. This year's commemoration was conducted in a low key event due to Covid-19 pandemic and in observance of social distance, with the official ceremony marked with speeches and poems by refugee students.
Zimbabwe: Pressure Group Mobilises Rejection of COVID-19 Vaccine Trials in Zimbabwe
A newly established pressure group, the International Coalition Against Coronavirus (ICAC) is mobilising local citizens to reject the Covid-19 vaccine trials as they cause "unnecessary" deaths. ICAC has since lined up anti-Covid-19 vaccine trial campaigns starting next week. A representative of ICAC in Zimbabwe, Max Mkandla said the local chapter had started mobilising citizens to reject the Covid-19 vaccine trials as they were harmful to local communities.
Zimbabwe: Zim Can Manage Debt - Experts
Zimbabwe can significantly narrow its debt if the country manages its vast natural resources in a more sustainable manner, experts have said. The country is saddled with an unsustainable debt, which has negative effects on the economy and citizens.
Namibia: COVID-19 Cases Rise to 205
Health minister Kalumbi Shangula on Tuesday night announced two new Covid-19 cases in Namibia. "One from Walvis Bay and one from Oshana. One has no established contacts to a confirmed case. Only one presented with symptoms at the time of the specimen collection. They are all in stable conditions," Shangula said. The country's two latest confirmed novel coronavirus infections bring Namibia's total number of Covid-19 cases to 205.
Zimbabwe: AFCON Postponement Blessing for Stadium Upgrade
The Government insists the Warriors' next home assignment will be played at the refurbished National Sports Stadium and the procurement of bucket seats for the country's biggest stadium was at an advanced stage. Bucket seats were also being procured for Barbourfields in Bulawayo and Sakubva in Mutare.
Zimbabwe: Ginimbi, Grace Mugabe's Brother Fight Over Accident Damaged Luxury Car
Socialite and flamboyant businessman, Genius Kadungure, better known as Ginimbi, is giving former First Lady Grace Mugabe's brother, Samson Marufu sleepless nights with the former demanding back his luxury vehicle that was involved in a road accident at the funeral of former President Robert Mugabe. Mugabe died in September last year and Russell Goreraza, son to Grace, borrowed a top-class Mercedes Benz ML63 from Ginimbi for use at the funeral.
Zimbabwe: 'Use Lockdown to Unlock Personal Development'
Author and motivational speaker Charles Mungoshi (Junior) has launched an online programme to educate people on the need to use Covid-19-induced lockdown to develop their careers in various facets. The course, which will be mainly on social media running under the theme, "School of Positivity" was designed last month with 40 people registered so far.
Liberia: 'Dismissed With Dignity'
Ruling party stalwart Jamima Wolokolie gladly accepts her dismissal after rants that raised the ire of President Weah The President of Liberia, George Manneh Weah, has dismissed with immediate effect Deputy Commerce Minister, Jemima Wolokollie. President Weah's decision follows "a string of actions incompatible with Deputy Minister Wolokollie's status as a senior government official," a release from the Executive Mansion said.
South Africa: COVID-19 Cases Surpass 150 000, 128 More Deaths Reported
South Africa recorded its deadliest 24 hours since the Coronavirus outbreak, after 128 people succumbed to COVID-19 on Tuesday. Of the new deaths, 52 are from the Western Cape, 36 from Gauteng, 25 from the Eastern Cape, 11 from KwaZulu-Natal and four from Mpumalanga, bringing the death toll to 2 657. The number of COVID-19 cases has increased by 6 945 as the infection rate rose to 151 209, the Health Minister, Dr Zweli Mkhize, said.
Nigeria: Outrage As Statues Allegedly Looted From Nigeria Sold in Paris
A pair of Nigerian Igbo statues that were allegedly looted during Nigeria's Biafra War in the 1960s were sold in Paris at auction on Monday to the tune of €212,500 in the latest case where antiquities stolen from their origin sell for high profit in the West. Princeton scholar and art historian Chika Okeke-Agulu argues that the two statues were taken through "an act of violence" and should not have been for sale. Okeke-Agulu is an Igbo, one of the largest ethnic groups in Nigeria.
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