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Kenya: Transport Crisis As Crackdown On PSV Operators Commences
By Simon Ndonga Nairobi — A major transport crisis was reported countrywide on Monday as police kicked off a major crackdown targeting non-compliant Public Service Vehicles (PSV) operators. In the capital Nairobi, a few vehicles were on the road after most operators grounded their vehicles for fear of arrests ordered by Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangi, who is implementing the famous Michuki rules, named after former Transport Minister the late John Michuki.
Kenya: Dawn Athi River Bus Accident Claims 2 Lives
By Correspondent Nairobi — A dawn accident has claimed two lives and left 9 other people critically injured in Athi River area, Machakos County. According to police, the accident involved a lorry and a bus belonging to Mash Poa company which was heading to Nairobi from Mombasa. Athi River County Commander David Juma says five people were rushed to hospital for treatment.
Kenya: Return Illegal Firearms Within Seven Days, Sonko Urges Criminal Gangs
By Correspondent Nairobi — Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko on Saturday urged criminal gangs to return illegal firearms within seven days. Sonko said those who will return the illegally acquired guns will be given amnesty, offered protection and job opportunities. Speaking when he attended the fundraiser of Harrison Karanja, who is recuperating from several gunshot wounds, Sonko said young people must not engage in criminal activities. Karanja was shot and wounded by unknown gun men in Kayole.
Kenya: DP Ruto Urges Leaders to Discard Politics of Division
By DPPs Kisii — Deputy President William Ruto has asked leaders to discard politics of division and focus on issues that would transform Kenya. He said perpetual party politics had for a long time derailed the development of Kenya. "We have agreed with all leaders from Raila Odinga, Kalonzo Musyoka, Musalia Mudavadi to Moses Wetangula. We are going to work together in transforming Kenya," said Ruto.
Kenya: Court Stays Decision to Suspend Surgeon After Fatal Breast Surgery
Nairobi — The High Court has stayed a decision by the Nairobi Hospital Management Board to suspend top surgeon Stanley Ominde Khanga. Justice Bryan Ongaya of the Employment and Labour Relations Court suspended the decision by the board until the hearing and determination of a petition lodged against it. "Pending the hearing of the petitioner's application there shall be a stay of implementation of the decision suspending the applicant's admitting rights" he ruled.
Africa: SA to Manufacture Africa's First Affordable, Quality Smartphone
In the world of smartphones, China has Huawei, Korea has Samsung, while the United States of America has Apple. Long-time dark horse Africa is now taking centre stage with the announcement of the Mara phone project that is touted to take the smartphone business by storm. Developed by Rwandan businessman and billionaire Ashish Thakkar, the Mara group at the Africa Investment Forum announced ambitious plans to develop manufacturing plants in Rwanda and in South Africa.
Kenya: Court Orders Varsity Student Found Sitting KCSE Detained Until Nov 19
By Rosemary Onchari Kisii — A first year Maseno University student was Friday arraigned in an Ogembo court for sitting the ongoing Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams at St Joseph Nyansakia Mixed School in Bomachoge Borabu. Davis Ongiri is facing charges of falsifying information that he was a genuine exam candidate. Ongiri was arrested Thursday evening after the supervisor received information that he was a phoney candidate.
Nigeria: Uber Driver, Victor Ogbogu Calls Out Duncan Mighty On Twitter Over Unpaid Bill
By Sunday Ehigiator Victor Ogbogu, an Uber driver, has taken to twitter to call out singer Duncan Mighty who he took to the airport two weeks ago. According to Ogbogu, Duncan on getting to the airport, promised to transfer his bill to him as he claimed he did not have cash on him. He said he has since sent his account details to Duncan with texts and calls, appealing for his money, but the singer was yet to pay him. Duncan Mighty is yet to respond to his call out.
Algeria: China Donates U.S.$28.8 Million to Algeria for Economic, Technical Cooperation
By Xinhua The deal was signed by Secretary General of Algerian Foreign Ministry Noureddine Ayadi and China's Ambassador to Algeria Yang Guangyu in Algiers. According to a statement of Algerian Foreign Ministry, the agreement is part of efforts to boost Algerian-Chinese economic and technical cooperation and strengthen historical ties of friendship between the two countries, as they are celebrating the 60th anniversary of the establishment of their diplomatic relations.
Mauritius: First Batch of 24 SMEs Benefit From the SME Mentoring and Handholding Programme
press release A first batch of 24 Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) will benefit from the SME Mentoring and Handholding Programme which aims at strengthening the start-ups by providing management, technical and other supports as well as intensive and pragmatic handholding, mentoring and coaching.
Malawi: Chakwera Shames Mutharika On 'Vindictive' Cabinet - Exclusion of Malawi VP Chilima On Protocol List 'Illegal'
By Wanga Gwede Leader of opposition Lazarus Chakwera has added his voice to the chorus of accusations from legal scholars and governance experts on President Peter Mutharika's exclusion of estranged Vice-President Saulos Chilima in the State protocol list in revised Cabinet announced on Wednesday night.
Tanzania: Aga Khan, MNH Get Sh268m for Women, Children Surgery
By Mosenda Jacob Dar es Salaam — The Aga Khan Hospital and Muhimbili National Hospital (MNH) have partnered with religious leaders and non-governmental organisations to raise Sh268 million that will fund plastic and reconstructive surgery for 40 women and children who had suffered incidents that caused them to lose their original appearances. The two facilities have been offering this kind of treatment and their initiative has now been supported by other organisations.
Kenya: Experts Urge Investment in Research to Inform Agricultural Policies
Nairobi — Agricultural development and science experts in the continent are urging the National and County Governments to invest more in evidence-based research to inform policies in agricultural processes. African Women in Agricultural Research and Development (Ke-AWARD) Chairperson Nora Ndege noted that this will strengthen research in agricultural sciences and contribute towards poverty eradication through informed polices on food and nutrition security.
Kenya's Telecommunications Giant Sets Ambitions Clean Power Goal
By Jeremiah Wakaya Johannesburg — Safaricom Plc has for long been the vanguard of Kenya's economic growth. Having worn a distinction as the driving force of East Africa's economic hub, Safaricom is seeking another pre-eminence - detaching itself from carbon footprint.
Kenya: Naivas Supermarket Launches a Christmas Season Campaign
By Margaret Njugunah Nairobi — Naivas Supermarket has launched a Christmas season campaign that seeks to reward customers for shopping with the retailer over the next 10 weeks. Through the promotion dubbed Naivas Yangu, Krisi Yangu will reward customers with weekly cash prize of Sh1 million and a grand prize of Sh5 million. "The campaign seeks to reward its loyal customers with over 1,000 prizes, weekly cash prize of Sh1 million and grand prize of Sh5 million.
Kenya: AAR Insurance Rolls Out New SME Medical Cover
By Margaret Njugunah Nairobi — AAR Insurance has launched a new medical cover targeting small and medium enterprises. The company's Managing Director Nixon Shigoli said the cover targets both owners and employees and allows small firms to choose what should be included in the medical cover. "Majority of Kenyan businesses fall in the SME category and employ millions of Kenyans. Yet most of them do not provide medical insurance to employees.
Kenya: University Student Found Sitting KCSE Exam Due in Court
Kisii — A university student is due in court in Kisii after he was arrested while sitting the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) exams at Nyansankia Secondary School. The suspect is said to have been doing the exams since Monday this week for a candidate who registered but did not show up. He will be arraigned at the Ogembo Law Courts.
Kenya: Public Can Now Anonymously Report Rogue Cops to Internal Unit
By Joseph Muraya Nairobi — The National Police Service has introduced an internal reporting system where the public can anonymously complain against rogue officers. The system under the Internal Affairs Unit is known as the Anonymous Reporting Information System. Under the system, Kenyans can send a toll free message on 40683 or call 0800721230 after which they will be provided with a tracking code for their complaints.
Kenya: Matiangi to Open New Police Internal Affairs Unit Office in Upper Hill
Nairobi — Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangi will on Friday officially open the new National Police Service's Internal Affairs Unit offices at Upper Hill. The unit has the mandate of receiving and investigating complaints against the police. It was established under section 87 of the National Police Service Act, Chapter 84 Laws of Kenya with Sub- section 7 stating that it shall be located in a separate office from the rest of the service.
Kenya: Govt to Outline Road Safety Measures Ahead of Monday Crackdown
By Simon Ndonga Nairobi — The government will on Friday announce measures it has taken to improve road safety ahead of the Monday deadline for Public Service Vehicles (PSV) to comply. It will also outline new policies and rules to be adopted before it begins the countrywide crackdown on non-compliant PSVs and operators. Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiangi together with his Transport counterpart James Macharia will be joined by the National Transport and Safety Authority during the briefing.
Namibia: Unavailable Docket Halts Valombola Murder Case
By Maria Amakali Windhoek — Katutura Magistrate's Court yesterday had to postpone the case of Refugees Commissioner Likius Valombola because of the docket that was not available for court proceedings. Valombola, 53, who is out on bail of N$15 000 appeared before Magistrate Namwenyo Shikalepo. During court proceedings, state prosecutor Sirka Nangoro informed the court that although the case is on the court roll for further investigations, she is unable to inform the court of the status.
Zimbabwe: KFC Zimbabwe Resumes Operations
By Jeoffrey Ncube Popular fast food outlet Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) has re-opened its local restaurants in Zimbabwe, temporarily shut down in September when RTGS value against the United States dollars soared to over 500 percent resulting in panic buying. According to the company, the fast food outlets were unable to continue trading due to the current pressure on the country's economy.
Zimbabwe: Warriors Star Billiat Says Happy At Kaizer Chiefs
Zimbabwe international forward Khama Billiat says Kaizer Chiefs is the club where he always wanted to be, adding he "feels good" after his first three months with his new team following his big move from former African champions Mamelodi Sundowns. Billiat missed out on offers to go overseas as he waited for his contract at champions Mamelodi Sundowns to come to an end and then made the surprise switch to Chiefs in the off-season.
Nigeria: El-Zakzaky - Shi'ites Disagree With Lai Mohammed Over N3.5m Feeding Expenses
By Luminous Jannamike Abuja — Islamic Movement in Nigeria, IMN, has said the claim by the Minister of Information, Lai Mohammed, that the Federal Government spends N3.5m monthly to feed Sheikh Ibrahim El-Zakzaky, the sect's detained leader, fails to correspond with the realities of his condition. President, Media Forum of IMN, Ibrahim Musa, disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday to journalists in Abuja.
Southern Africa: SADC Called to Gang Up On Childhood Nutrition
By Alvine Kapitako Windhoek — SADC member states have been urged to adopt the call to action for renewed commitment on early childhood nutrition as a regional commitment to accelerate nutrition actions. The member states directed the SADC Secretariat to explore opportunities of involving regional and national organisations based on their comparative advantage to support implementation of high impact nutrition interventions.
Ghana: MPs Call for Amicable Solution to KNUST Impasse
By Julius Yao Petetsi MEMBERS of Parliament (MP) with a common voice have called for amicable solution to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) impasse, for academic life to resume. According to the lawmakers, the stand-off at the KNUST was not in the interest of both students and management of the university, hence the need to reach a common ground to revert to academic activities.
South Africa: Two Suspects Arrested for Illegal Firearms and Ammunition
press release Mbhashe Local Municipality Law Enforcement officers, Butterworth Crime Intelligence Unit members and Butterworth Cluster Police OCC Unit members arrested two men aged 26 and 31 respectively. Both suspects were arrested at Gwadana Village, Dutywa on Wednesday, 07 November 2018 at about 21h00. The two suspects were found with unlicensed firearms and nine rounds of ammunition. The arrests came as a result of police intelligence.
South Africa: 14-Year-Old Girl Killed, Suspect/S Sought
press release Nelspruit — Police are looking for information that could lead to the arrest of suspect(s) responsible for the death of 14-year-old Mihle Zingamo from Embalenhle near Secunda. Information at police disposal revealed that yesterday (Wednesday) 07 November 2018, Mihle accompanied her elderly sister to a local salon. She allegedly left her sister and went home after she complained of hunger but never reached home.
South Africa: Mdantsane SAPS Cluster Together With Various Role Players Launch Initiation Season
press release Mdantsane: Key role players in initiation season including SAPS, House of traditional leaders, local Chiefs, Buffalo City Municipality, Health, traditional surgeons and traditional nurses converged in this important launch at NU6 Mdantsane today. This year's initiation season theme is "Mabaye bephila, babuye bephila" campaign. Warrant Officer Thobela Phelisile condemned the substance and alcohol abuse at the initiation huts.
Tanzania: Task Ahead Is Huge for New Simba Leaders
SIMBA SC has finally conducted leadership election over the weekend, with a new crop of leaders ascending to the throne, while many football stakeholders are hoping for major reforms in running the club. With the election over, the all-important-question that is likely to be in many Simba fans' minds is the new club leadership's contribution to the club's new structure of ownership that has led to the introduction of shares.
Zimbabwe: High Court Dismisses Challenge Against August Killings Inquiry Commission - Case Brought By Family of Victim
By Robert Tapfumaneyi High Court Judge Justice David Mangota dismissed Thursday an application challenging the legality of President Emmerson Mnangagwa Commission of Inquiry into the August 1 post-election killings. The application was brought by Allison Charles, a relative of one of the victims together with the Counselling Services Unit (CSU).
Tanzania: Frequently Check Your Health Statuses, RC Urges Residents
By Daily News Reporter in Bukoba THE Kagera Regional Commissioner (RC), Brig Gen Marco Gaguti has appealed to people to invest in their health by frequently checking their health statuses, hinting that weak and sickling people can not positively contribute in economic growth of the country. Mr Gaguti made the appeal while launching a Mobile Clinic that is being run by a team of 27 specialist doctors at the Bukoba Regional Referral Hospital.
Tanzania: NGO Launches Fundraising to Support GBV Victims
By Jimmy Lwangili A DAR ES SALAAM based Non-Governmental Organisation has launched a fundraising campaign aimed at collecting 286m/- to support 40 women and children who have been affected by gender based violence.
Tanzania: Over 4,100 Children Rescued From Ggml 'As Trespassers'
By Pius Rugonzibwa in Mwanza OVER 4,100 children have been rescued from Geita Goldmine site after attempting to trespass to collect gold ores from waste dumps in the last four years. In a report obtained from the Geita Goldmines Ltd (GGML) Community Affairs Department for 2014, about 888 children were rescued, followed by 742 in 2015. 721 in 2016, 817 last year, and 951 by early November this year.
Tanzania: Govt Hunts for Reliable Cashew Nut Markets
By Florence Mugarula in Dodoma AS the government conducts direct talks with developed nations to secure reliable and profitable market for cashew nuts, farmers and traders have been assured of permits to export maize to other countries. Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa said in Parliament yesterday that the move is aimed at ending a long time puzzle on the price and market for the cash crop.
Sierra Leone: Four Remanded for Church Metre Theft
Abdulai Timbo, Emmanuel Smith, Paul Cooper and Alusine Kamara were Monday (5th November) remanded at the male correctional centre in Freetown after their arraignment for allegedly stealing a metre belonging to a church. The accused persons were charged with two counts of conspiracy and sacrilege Contrary to Section 24 of the Larceny Act of 1916.
Sierra Leone: Septet Convicted to 24 Months or Le1 Million Fine
By Yusufu S. Bangura Magistrate Santigie Bangura, presiding at the Siaka Stevens Street Magistrates' Court No.1, Monday, 5th November, sentenced seven men to twenty-four months imprisonment or pay a fine of Le1 million each. The convicts - Abdul Mansaray, Tamba Lobbah, Sallieu Koroma, Chernor Kargbo, Samuel Kamara, Alusine Deen Kamara and Abass Kamara pleaded guilty on their first appearance before Magistrate Bangura.
Sierra Leone: Freetown Commonwealth War Graves, Medals Reconditioned
The Commonwealth War Graves Commission has successfully completed the reconditioning of the war grave site at Kingtom Cemetery in Freetown. The site was badly damaged in 2016 when a storm destroyed the barrier wall. Left unchecked, further bad weather could have risked destroying the site in its entirety.
Ghana: Rural Devt. Policy Framework Out Soon
By Cliff Ekuful Government will soon come out with a Rural Development Policy Framework to effectively respond to challenges confronting rural communities in the country, the Minister of Information, Mr Kojo Oppong Nkrumah has announced. According to him, the new policy when outdoored, will serve as the single reference point for all ministries, departments and agencies whose activities and mandates had direct impact on the lives of people living in rural Ghana.
Ghana: Aussie Tennis Star Seeking Mental Health
Temperamental Australian tennis star Nick Kyrgios says he is talking to psychologists and "trying to get on top" of his mental health after another roller-coaster season where he was criticised for his on-court antics. Kyrgios finished his season early in October after an elbow injury forced him out of the Kremlin Cup in Moscow. The fiery 23-year-old lost his status as Australian No 1 to 19-year-old Alex de Minaur in the same month.
Ghana: Okudzeto Leads Delegation to 2nd C'wealth Youth Ministerial Taskforce Meeting in Malta
The Deputy Minister for Youth and Sports; Mr Curtis Perry Kwabla Okudzeto has led a delegation to Malta to participate in the 2nd Commonwealth Youth Ministerial Taskforce Meeting. The meeting is under the theme: "Resourcing & financing youth development: Empowering young people.
South Africa: MyCiTi Workers Continue to Strike As Buses Are Burnt
By Peter Luhanga Siyanda was a taxi driver before the rollout of the MyCiTi bus route along the West Coast. He says he earned approximately R7,000 a month. He was trained as a bus driver and started working for MyCiTi in 2013, earning R5,000 a month. After yearly salary increases, he now earns R8,000. This is not enough to support his three children and wife, he says. The 40-year-old lives in Dunoon near Milnerton and works for the City of Cape Town's Vehicle Operating Company, Kidrogen.
South Africa: SA Attends WWI Centenary Commemorations
Defence and Military Veterans Minister Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula will today attend the centenary commemoration of Armistice Day in Paris, France. She will be representing South Africa on behalf of President Cyril Ramaphosa. The celebrations commemorate the signing of the armistice between the allies and Germany at 11am on 11 November 1918 - the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. This effectively ended World War 1 on the Western Front.
Kenya: Brenda Wairimu Explains Why She Shared Racy Photos on Instagram
In one of the photos, the petite gifted actress poses seductively in a white lingerie, leaving very little to imagination. Rapper Juliani’s baby mama Brenda Wairimu has explained why she posted steamy photos which caused a buzz on social media. Brenda says the photos were meant to encourage women to appreciate their sexuality and body. “Every time that am doing a shoot there is always a reason….
Kenya: Audit Firms Call Out KRA Over 15-Day Pay Up Notices to Taxpayers
By Patrick Alushula Kenya Revenue Authority's (KRA) notices to taxpayers have caused panic and outcry among hundreds of people who claim to have sent tax arrears billings that are as old as 20 years. Recipients of the notifications demanding payment within two weeks blame KRA for failing to accurately transfer taxpayers' information from old manual or semi-automated platforms to the current iTax system.
Zimbabwe: 'We Won't Tolerate Culture of Siphoning Public Funds'
President Mnangagwa said yesterday the Government will continuously reform as well as use legal instruments to put a stop to all forms of white collar crimes used to siphon public funds for personal enrichment. Addressing the 3rd Annual Public Sector Audit Conference and Financial Management Awards, President Mnangagwa said the country continued to lose millions through fraud, money laundering, and tender manipulation among other ills in both private and public sectors.
Zimbabwe: Bulawayo Bomber in Trouble
South Africa-based World Boxing Federation All-Africa heavyweight champion Elvis "Bomber" Moyo risks being stripped of his title if he fails to get opponents to defend his crown. Moyo won the title on August 25, 2017, after knocking out Ghanaian pugilist Bernard Adie at the Harare International Conference Centre. "There's nothing that I can do about being stripped of my title because at the moment there's no promoter who is willing to sponsor my title fight.
Zimbabwe: Zinara/Noic Officials Use Personal Accounts for Business
By Zvamaida Murwira The Zimbabwe National Road Administration (Zinara) and National Oil Infrastructure Company of Zimbabwe (NOIC) were using personal bank accounts for employees outside Harare to administer cash transactions for their entities, thereby exposing their funds to abuse, an audit has shown.
South Africa: SA Hockey Appoints New Coach for Women's National Team
The South African Hockey Association today has announced Robin van Ginkel as the new head coach of the national women's team. Van Ginkel will be tasked with leading South Africa through to the 2022 Hockey World Cup . Van Ginkel has a glowing hockey CV that includes time as the assistant coach to the Austrian men's team, where they finished 7th in the EuroHockey Championship, their highest finish in history as well as winning the Hockey Series Open in Croatia earlier this year.
South Africa: SA, Czech Republic Trade Talks Underway
South Africa and the Czech Republic are meeting this morning for political consultations that will focus on trade and investment, tourism, defence cooperation and science and technology. The talks are being led by International Relations and Cooperation Deputy Minister Luwellyn Landers and his Czech counterpart Martin Tlapa in Tshwane.
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