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Namibia: Rössing Union Members Face Dismissal
Nine Mineworkers Union of Namibia (MUN) members at Rössing Uranium Mine were suspended and summoned to disciplinary hearings last week. So far, four of the charged employees have been officially dismissed by the mine with the hearings set to conclude tomorrow. The employees, members of the union's Rössing branch executive committee, were charged with gross negligence, bringing the company into disrepute and breach of confidentiality.
Namibia: DTA Founder Mudge Leaves Mixed Legacy
Veteran politician Dirk Mudge, who was one of the founding members of the Democratic Turnhalle Alliance (DTA), was a controversial figure during his political career, but was hailed for his contribution to the establishment of Namibia as an independent and democratic country following his death yesterday. Mudge died aged 92 in the Mediclinic hospital in Windhoek yesterday morning. According to his eldest son, Henk Mudge, he had a lung infection and died of Covid-19.
Namibia: Foreign Investments Not Enough for 2030 Dream
NAMIBIA managed to attract at least N$59,4 billion in foreign direct investments between 2009 and 2019 - largely through mining and financial institutions. This flow of funds raises the question about the country's seriousness to industrialise, given its dream of being an industrialised economy by 2030. The two sectors also accounted for more than 80% of all Namibia's foreign investments stock between 2017 and 2019.
Namibia: 'Outstanding Namibian Scientist' Dies
The former director of Solar System Exploration at Nasa's Jet Propulsion Laboratory has died. According to Japie van Zyl's brother Ben, the 63-year-old Namibian scientist passed away in hospital in Pasadena, California, after he suffered a heart attack on Monday. He is survived by his wife, Kalfie. Van Zyl was born at Outjo and raised at Opuwo. He was employed at Nasa's Propulsion Laboratory from 1986 until his retirement a few years ago. "I really liked him.
Malawi: Anti-Corruption Body Asks Chakwera to Appoint Parastatal Boards
The National Anti Corruption Alliance has added its voice to calls for President Lazarus Chakwera to expedite appointments of boards of parastatal organizations, fearing any delay would create a breeding ground for corruption and bribery.
Africa: Namibian Teams Selected for Indoor Africa Cup
The Namibia Hockey union has announced the national men and women's teams that will compete in the Indoor Africa Cup in South Africa next month. The tournament will be held from 25 to 27 September in Ballito, about 50km north of Durban, and will serve as a qualifier for the 2021 Indoor World Cup, which takes place in Liege, Belgium from 3 to 7 February 2021. The Namibian men's team is is particularly young, with eight of the 12 players 21 years old or younger.
Namibia: State Wants Charge Amended in Fraud Trial
The State has brought an application to amend the money laundering charge against two Namibians and 12 Angolan citizens accused of having ripped off government more than N$210 million in alleged forged tax refund claims. Lawyer Henry Muhongo is asking the court - after he closed its case and surviving a section 174 application - to amend the charge from section 6 of the Money Laundering Act to section 4.
Southern Africa: PDM Calls Out SADC Over Zimbabwe Crisis
The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) says it is perplexed by the deafening silence of SADC and its member states despite the continuing oppression and violence being perpetrated against opposition activists, government critics and media personnel by the Zanu-PF regime in Zimbabwe. The party feels the silence of SADC and its member states on the situation in Zimbabwe is very concerning.
Namibia: City Accused of Ignoring Paratus Court Order
TELECOMMUNICATIONS company Paratus says threats by the City of Windhoek to interfere with their operations breaches a court order handed down in March this year. The municipality accused Paratus in court of illegaly digging trenches along streets to install fibre optic cabling across about 35 kilometres. Fibre optics are used to enable and speed up internet services, among others.
Namibia: Bank Windhoek ATMs Get More Convenient
BANK Windhoek last Friday installed its first cash deposit-taking automated teller machine (ATM) at its Katutura branch in Windhoek. This makes the bank the second commercial bank in Namibia with this function, after FNB Namibia. "As a wholly owned Namibian financial institution, we have heard our stakeholders' and customers' call to allow them the convenience of depositing cash at an ATM," says Bank Windhoek's chief operating officer, Franco Pretorius.
South Africa: Moral Call Collective Engages ANC Leadership On Rampant Covid-19 Corruption
Johannesburg — On Monday 24 August 2020 a delegation of organisations calling for societal action against COVID-19 corruption met with the National Officials of the African National Congress (ANC) led by party president, Mr Cyril Ramaphosa.
Namibian Nasa Scientist Critical After Heart Attack
Japie van Zyl, former director of Solar System Exploration at Nasa's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, has suffered a heart attack. Van Zyl (63) was rushed to hospital in Pasadena, California, yesterday after returning from his morning jog, and is currently in a critical condition. "The doctors say the next 48 hours are critical, and we are hoping for the best. His wife was with him, but she is not allowed to visit any more due to Covid-19 rules.
South Africa: UCT Joins Search for Covid-19 Vaccine
South Africa has joined global counterparts in search for a COVID-19 vaccine and the University of Cape Town (UCT) is lending a hand, participating in three international trials in the country, alongside several other universities. According to Professor Linda-Gail Bekker, the deputy director of the Desmond Tutu HIV Centre at UCT's Institute of Infectious Disease and Molecular Medicine (IDM), more COVID-19 vaccine candidates will soon be available for clinical trials in the country.
Ghana: Police, GAF Receive 5 Pick-Ups From Sanitation Ministry, Zoomlion ... to Monitor, Ensure Environmental Compliance in K'si
The Ministry of Sanitation and Water Resources (MSWR), in partnership with Zoomlion Ghana Limited (ZGL), has presented five double-cabin pick-up vehicles to the Ghana Police Service and the Ghana Armed Forces in Kumasi in the Ashanti Region.
Ghana: State Confers Honorary Wo1 On Ex-Private Hammond
The President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, on Monday conferred the honorary rank of Warrant Officer Class One (WO1) on Ex-Serviceman, Private (Pte) Joseph Ashitey Hammond for his patriotic exploits and continuous service to the nation The honour, which was conferred on him at the Burma Hall in Accra on July 20 this year, followed his recent humanitarian efforts.
Tanzania: Pitch Agribusiness to the World, Tanzanians Urged
Dar es Salaam — Tanzanians should adequately prepare to pitch their agribusinesses from a new platform that connects investment-ready agricultural firms and projects to financiers, business services, and an ecosystem of partners from around the world.
Liberia: Rejoinder to Fpa Article 'Smelling Electoral Fraud'
The Editor, I would like to clarify a statement that was attributed to me by FrontPageAfrica in its August 25, 2020 edition wherein the journalist writes that "Charlyne Brumskine, the daughter of the founding father of the Liberty Party (LP) the late Charles W. Brumskine, says there is a strong possibility that the senatorial election slated for December 8, 2020 would be marred by frauds".
Ghana: WOSPAG Pres Calls for Adoption of Ampe for AAG 2023
The President of Women Sports Association of Ghana (WOSPAG), Mrs Joyce Mahama has called for the adoption and acceptance of ampe, a traditional energy-driven game usually played by school children at the upcoming All African Games (AAG). According to her, although the game is played in most African countries, it has different names and was important to have a common name for it to help in its promotion.
South Africa: Minister Must Explain Suspended Ters Payments
press release By Dr Michael Cardo MP - DA Shadow Minister of Employment and Labour The Minister of Employment and Labour, Thulas Nxesi, must explain exactly why Ters payments have been suspended and make an announcement as to when they will resume. The Unemployment Insurance Fund's (UIF) Covid-19 Ters benefit scheme has been plagued by delays and technical problems since its inception. Many workers still haven't received payments for April, May and June, let alone July and August.
Uganda: Bobi's Nup, Buganda and Tribalism
The prospect of another election, against an incumbent who appears to be physically running out of time, has created a very jumpy political class, even by its own usually jumpy standards, both inside and outside of the ruling party. The primary pre-occupation seems to be a two-headed question: who can we support now, so that we will be able to be close to whoever will come after?
Uganda: Government Moves to Take Back Owino Market
Government has resolved to take back the management of Kampala's busiest market, St Balikuddembe, commonly known as Owino, to end the endless internal wrangles among rival factions. On July 29, Mr Caleb Mugisha, the Kampala Capital City Authority's (KCCA) director of legal affairs, wrote to Ms Doreen Nyanjura, the Deputy Lord Mayor, informing her of the government decision to retake the market, which is currently managed by a private association of vendors/traders.
Ghana: Covid-19 Has Delayed but Not Derailed Our Progress As a Nation - Bawumia
Vice President, Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia has expressed optimism that the strong economic fundamentals of the Akufo-Addo government will propell the country to overcome the devastating effects of Coronavirus on the economy. In an exclusive interview with Kwame Sefa Kayi on Peace FM's Kokrokooo on Tuesday, the Vice President indicated that covid-19 has only delayed the progress of the country but has not derailed the progress of the nation.
Africa: Engendering Cultural Sustainability for the Attainment of SDGs in Africa - the Role of Graduate Schools
There is a shared global understanding of the urgency to tackle the mix of economic, social and environmental issues militating against sustainable development. This urgency drove the United Nations (UN) to adopt the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) - a global call to action to end poverty, to make the world a better place for everybody. The SDGs are expected to shape the global agenda on economic, social and environmental development.
Sudan: Protestors Detained in Sudan
Roseires / Kassala — Military intelligence officers detained seven students affiliated with the Sudan People's Liberation Movement-North (SPLM-N) El Hilu faction in Blue Nile state yesterday. In Kassala, four activists from neighbouring El Gedaref were detained. The Blue Nile students were detained when they were addressing the public at the market of East Guneis in Roseires locality.
South Africa: Cricket - Just Like So Much Else - Is Being Ruined By Mediocrity and Boardroom Politics
A culture of mediocrity permeates South African institutions and every aspect of public life. The crisis within Cricket South Africa needs to be seen within this context. At its most basic, the core reason for this state of decay is that we persist in appointing the wrong people for the job. The New Year's test match at Newlands is a cricketing ritual.
Nigeria: Lanlate: How Armed 'Herdsmen' Kill, Kidnap Farmers in Oyo Community
For Modupe Oyetoso, July 10 will forever remain a sad day for her because that was the day she lost her fiancée (names withheld) to armed kidnappers alleged to be Fulani herdsmen. Ms Oyetoso and her fiance were returning from their farm at Igbo-dudu in Lanlate around 5 p.m. on the fateful day when the four armed men accosted them, killing her fiancé in the process while she was whisked away. She spent two days in her abductors' den.
Nigeria: Fire Outbreak At Access Bank Branch in Lagos
Emergency responders and fire fighters at the location to combat the Access Bank raging fire. A fire outbreak has occurred at a branch of Access Bank Plc located at Adetokunbo Ademola Street, Victoria Island, Lagos. The fire outbreak, which started around 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, was yet to be put out at the time of this report. The fire was attributed to a diesel truck discharging fuel at the bank.
Nigerian Students in Northern Cyprus Disagree With Dabiri-Erewa On Safety
Nigerian students in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) have faulted the statement by the Chairman of the Nigerians in Diaspora Commission (NiDCOM), Abike Dabiri-Erewa, urging parents to stop sending their children to universities in that country. Mrs Dabiri-Erewa had on Monday said hundreds of Nigerian students had been killed in Northern Cyprus without any conclusive investigations carried out by the country's government.
Nigeria: What We're Doing to Improve Nigeria's Electricity Supply - Minister
The federal government is currently working on various projects to improve electricity supply in Nigeria, the minister of power, Sale Mamman, has said. Speaking at the event of his one year in office, he said over the past year, $6.150 billion (about N2.373 trillion) has been secured for infrastructural development and earmarked for critical projects. According to a statement signed on Tuesday by the minister's spokesperson, Aaron Artimas, the grants have been earmarked for critical projects.
Angola: Government Invests Us $630 Million in National Road 230
Malanje — About US $630 million were made available by the Angolan government, for the rehabilitation and expansion of 630 kilometres, including 10 bridges of the Malanje/Saurimo section on the National Road 230. The allocated services correspond to a section of an intervention on 300 kilometres of road. In the next few days, in the city of Saurimo, the Ministry of Public Works and Spatial Planning will assign another five lots (320 km), totaling the forecasted 630 kilometres.
Nigeria: Ekiti Assembly Confirms 14 Commissioners, Special Advisers
The Ekiti State House of Assembly has confirmed 14 persons nominated by Governor Kayode Fayemi as commissioner and special advisers. The confirmation of the nominees by the lawmakers sets in motion the governor's plans to reshuffle his cabinet. Mr Fayemi made the request on Tuesday, last week. At plenary on Tuesday, the motion for the confirmation was moved by the Majority Leader, Gboyega Aribisogan, and seconded by Deji Ajayi, who represents the Use/Orun constituency.
Nigeria: WHO Congratulates Nigeria On Ending Wild Poliovirus
The World Health Organisation (WHO) and United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) have congratulated Nigeria on being declared free of the wild poliovirus WHO Regional Office for Africa in Brazzaville, Congo, disclosed this in a statement posted on its website. The independent Africa Regional Certification Commission (ARCC) for Polio Eradication on Tuesday, officially declared WHO African Region is free of wild poliovirus.
Nigeria: Fani-Kayode Apologises for Calling Daily Trust Reporter 'Stupid'
Former Aviation Minister, Chief Femi Fani-Kayode, on Wednesday, apologised for calling a journalist in Cross River State working for Daily Trust Newspaper 'stupid' during a press conference in the state. Fan-Kayode was seen in the viral video yelling at the journalist who identified himself as Eyo Charles and calling him stupid, insisting that he has no apology for his response.
Nigeria: How We'll Ensure Growth in Nigeria's Petroleum Sector - NNPC
The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) has rolled out parameters to sustainable growth in the petroleum industry. The corporation said these parameters are necessary for the industry to move forward in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Namibia: Dirk Mudge Dies At 92
Veteran politician Dirk Mudge succumbed to Covid-19 last night. According to his son Henk, Mudge died at the Windhoek Mediclinic. He was 92 years old. "Yes, he died of Covid-19 last night. He had some problems [. . .] he had a lung infection," his son said. It is not clear when Mudge would be laid to rest. "We are waiting for Friday to see what the new regulations are," Henk said.
Namibia: AR Leaders Quit Swapo
More than 20 Affirmative Repositioning activists this morning announced their voluntary resignation from the ruling party. AR as an organisation has been recognised by the Electoral Commission of Namibia as eligible to participate in this year's local authority elections at three major towns - Windhoek, Swakopmund and Walvis Bay. AR activist Job Amupanda in a brief statement said the resignation from Swapo was prompted by the party being corrupt and because its leaders keep resisting change.
South Africa: Disability Grant Delays Take Heavy Toll
People who needed to apply or re-apply for disability grants were in for a nasty surprise when the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) stopped accepting applications at the beginning of South Africa's level five COVID-19 lockdown. SASSA at first attributed this decision to the lockdown itself - and later to the lack of access to healthcare facilities.
Nigeria: Again, Ghana Hits Out At Nigerians
Ghana's increasing hostility towards Nigerians in that country remains unabated. Only in June 2020, a private Ghanaian citizen demolished a building in the Nigerian High Commission, Accra in the presence of security officials. The President of Ghana, Nana Akufo-Addo, responded to Nigeria's displeasure by promising to rebuild the structure and bring the perpetrators to book.
Tunisia: Scientific Committee for Fight Against Coronavirus Approves Specific Health Protocol for New School Year
Tunis/Tunisia — The scientific committee for the fight against the Coronavirus approved, Tuesday, the health protocol to be followed during the start of the school year, scheduled for September 15, said committee member Habib Guedira.
Nigerian Court Acquits Journalists Arrested Amid #RevolutionNow Protests
A magistrate court in Nigeria's southern Cross River State today acquitted Cross River Watch news editor Jonathan Ugbal and managing editor Jeremiah Archibong on charges of unlawful assembly and breach of peace stemming from their 2019 protest coverage, according to news reports and Ugbal, who spoke to CPJ via messaging app.
Uganda: We Shall Pick You, Police Tell Lt Gen Tumukunde
The Criminal Investigations Directorate (CID) has said they will arrest presidential aspirant, Lt Gen Henry Tumukunde, for defying police summons over allegations that he has been meeting the army veterans for subversion. The CID spokesperson, Mr Charles Twiine, said yesterday that they would use 'lawful' means to arrest or make him record a statement over the alleged subversive activities.
Nigeria: Amnesty International Calls for End to Attack On Nigerian Media, Journalists
Amnesty International has called for an end to the incessant attack on the media and journalists in Nigeria. The human rights organisation made the call while condemning the verbal attack on a Daily Trust reporter, Eyo Charles, in Calabar by a former Minister of Aviation, Femi Fani-Kayode. PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported how Mr Charles had a sour encounter at a press briefing with Mr Fani-Kayode.
Nigeria: Edo Council Boss, Family Escapes Assassination
The Chairman of Owan East Local Government Area, of Edo state, Hon Andrew Osigwe, Tuesday evening, escaped assassination attempt when unknown gunmen attacked his resident at Ihievbe area of the local government. The Chairman who spoke with newsmen on telephone, said though he was not in the house when the incident occurred, but his wife and three sons who were in the house were lucky to have escaped unhurt.
Nigeria: Abaribe Asks Ugwuanyi to Set Up Judicial Panel of Inquiry On Enugu Killings
Abuja — The Senate's Minority Leader, Senator Enyinnaya Abaribe has canvassed for the setting up of a judicial panel of inquiry by the Enugu State government to unravel the circumstances surrounding the reported killings of some youths in Emene, Enugu State, by security operatives.
Lesotho: Teachers Demand Update On Schools' Opening From Govt
Lesotho has now recorded 996 and 30 Covid-19 related deaths, the government has said. The country has also recorded 472 recoveries out of 12 682 tested specimens. In South Africa, the number of cases stood at 592 144 and 12 264 deaths as of last night. Lesotho's giant neighbour has so far recorded 485 468 recoveries out of a staggering 3,43 million tested specimens. Globally, 22 342 456 cases and 785 197 deaths had been recorded as of yesterday evening. The number of recoveries stood at 15 080 456.
Kenya: Government Releases School Funds but Board Teachers to Wait
The government has finally released the long-awaited school funds. However, thousands of broke board teachers will continue to suffer for some time. Also left in dire straits are thousands of primary schools, their suppliers and workers as the cash released Tuesday only covers free secondary education. "The Ministry of Education has released free-day secondary education funds at a capitation rate of Sh5,151 per student," reads a circular by Education PS Belio Kipsang'.
Tanzania: Govt to Set Seaweed, Sardines Safety Standards
THE government is planning to introduce safety and standard mark for seaweed and sardines as a move to expand its market share and reliability within and outside the country. That was said by the Permanent Secretary (PS) in the Ministry of Livestock and Fisheries, Dr Rashid Tamatamah, while opening a stakeholders meeting on the matter in Dar es Salaam on Monday.
Zimbabwe: Zimra Refines Cargo Clearance System
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (Zimra) has reviewed the commercial cargo clearance system to enhance regional and international trade at the same time minimising the interface between customs officers and the authority's clients. The move to limit interface is understood to be primed to reduce new Covid-19 infections within Zimra and also to cut on rent-seeking activities that have been delaying the movement of goods across borders.
South Africa: SA Needs an Independent Anti-Corruption Agency, Says Advocate Tembeka Ngcukaitobi
At a webinar on Tuesday 25 August, advocate Tembeka Ngcukaitobi suggested that an independent anti-corruption agency with the power to investigate and arrest suspects, should be established. Thuli Madonsela said that corruption ruined lives and should be classified as a human rights violation. "Corruption is a threat to our rights; corruption is a threat to the democratic project.
Zimbabwe: ZB Taps Into Diaspora Market With Ketso
ZB Financial Holdings has launched a global customer service hub called #ZBHelloWorld that seeks to offer financial solutions to the group's clientele. ZBHelloWorld is a three-fold campaign that was virtually launched last Friday and it includes the Diaspora Service Hub -- Kesto, Visa Card and the ZB Customer Service Promise.
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