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Ethiopia: Manufacturing Sector Generates U.S.$240 Million
Ethiopia has generated over 240 million dollars from exports in the manufacturing sector over the past six months, said the Ministry of Industry (MoI). The export earnings have shown a 40 million dollar increment from the same period last fiscal year. Processed meat and milk products were the main contributors, having generated 77 million dollars.
South Africa: JSE Performance Resilient in Tough Economy
By Mthulisi SibandaJohannesburg — THE Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE), which has not been spared economic upheavals of the past year, is upbeat of South Africa's economic prospects in 2018. "We are excited by the change in local sentiment," says Nicky Newton-King, JSE Chief Executive Officer. She says JSE is clear about its priorities for 2018 hence the issues that the bourse needs to tackle to improve its operational resilience and to achieve its strategy.
Ethiopia: Manufacturing Export Generates Over 240 Million Usd
By Henok TibebuADDIS ABABA- Nation has generated over 240 million USD from manufacturing sector's export over the past six months, said the Ministry of Industry. Assefa Sisay, Corporate Communication Director at the Ministry told The Ethiopian Herald that the export performance has shown a 40 million USD increment from same period last fiscal year.
Mozambique: All Products Must Be Labelled in Portuguese, Orders INAE
Maputo — The Mozambican government's National Inspectorate of Economic Activities (INAE) has warned all shops that, as from 31 March, the pre-packaged products they sell must be labelled in the country's official language, Portuguese. INAE inspector Veronica Duvane announced this at a Maputo press conference on Monday. “On 31 March, we shall launch an operation against all pre-packaged products that do not have labels in Portuguese.
Africa: Philip Morris International and Scuderia Ferrari partner together to advance the vision of a world free of tobacco smoke
press release LAUSANNE, Switzerland--(BUSINESS WIRE) – February 20, 2018 -- Philip Morris International Inc. NYSE/Euronext Paris: PMI) and Scuderia Ferrari have extended their partnership until 2021. Their successful collaboration spans more than 40 years.
Nigeria: Delta to Revamp Steel, Glass Industries to Create Jobs
By Hendrix OliomogbeAsaba — In its determination to create jobs for its army of unemployed youths, the Delta Government has given approval to revamp some of the ailing industries.
Liberian Insurance Companies File Lawsuit Against Government
Monrovia — Two separate lawsuits have been filed against two government ministries and several insurance companies for failure to account for over a million United States dollars allegedly collected as sticker fees from vehicle owners in the country.
Ethiopia: Reaching the Unreached
analysis By Haftu GebrezgabiherMestewat Ahmed, in her 40s, is a resident of the Sefer Village of Wegidi Woreda in South Wollo Zone, Amhara State. She vividly remembers the previous long lines she used to fetch water. As she uttered to crew of journalists, she had spent most of her working hours in the places where water is available for 3-to-4 hours till 4:00pm. The topography of the place where she was born and residing is rigid.
Nigeria: Govt Has Spent N1.2Trn to Support States - Osinbajo
By Boluwaji ObahopoLokoja — Vice President Yemi Osinbajo, yesterday, said the Federal Government has supported 36 states of the federation with N1.19 trillion as at September 2017. He also disclosed that the Federal Government had finally resolved all legal issues holding down Ajaokuta Iron and Steel Complex. Osinbajo said the funds were made available to enable state governments meet the challenges of shortage of funds for the execution of programmes in their respective states.
Mozambique: Constitutional Amendments Top Priority for Assembly
Maputo — The top priority for the next sitting of the Mozambican parliament, the Assembly of the Republic, scheduled to begin on 28 February, is the set of proposed constitutional amendments arising from the consensus reached on “decentralisation” in the discussions between President Filipe Nyusi and the leader of the rebel movement Renamo, Afonso Dhlakama.
Sudan: Sessions of Khartoum Youth Union Conference Begin
Khartoum — Sessions of 8th Conference of National Union for Youth in Khartoum State commenced. Tuesday. The Conference was held under the theme " We Are Making the Future" and under sponsorship of Governor of Khartoum State, Lt. Gen. Abdul-Rahim Mohamed Hussein was attended by Assistant of President of the Republic, Maj. Gen.
Zimbabwe: Britain Informs Harare of Intention to Deport 2 500 Zimbabweans
Photo: Tawanda Mudimu/The Herald Vice President Kembo Mohadi welcomes British Ambassador to Zimbabwe Catriona Lang at his Munhumutapa offices in Harare. By Staff ReporterAbout 2 500 Zimbabweans living in the UK illegally could soon be deported back to their country of origin after the British government announced its intention to do so.
Nigeria: World Bank Group Scores Nigeria Agric Sub-Sector Low
The World Bank Group on Tuesday in Abuja has said there is a need for governments to strengthen laws that govern the agricultural sector in the country. Mr Farbod Youssefi, the Programme Manager at the World Bank made the appeal at a workshop organised by the Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA), in partnership with the World Bank Group. The workshop was on the Enabling Business of Agriculture (EBA, 2017) report for Nigeria.
Nigeria: Losing Close Relations Can Be Painful, Tinubu Tells Buhari
The All Progressives Congress National Leader, Sen. Bola Tinubu, has commiserated with President Muhammadu Buhari on the death of two of his relations, Hajiya Halima Dauda and Hajiya Aisha Mamman. Tinubu commiserated with President Buhari in a condolence letter, released by his Media Officer, Mr Tunde Rahman, on Wednesday in Lagos. He also condoled the president's nephew and close associate, Malam Mamman Daura, and Personal Assistant to Buhari, Mallam Mohammed Sabi'u Tunde, in separate letters.
Nigeria: I'll Hurry Back to Sambisa Forest If Ever Released - Boko Haram Commander
By Ikechukwu NnochiriA 22-year-old commander of the Boko Haram sect, Abba Umar, who was, yesterday, sentenced to 60 years imprisonment by a Federal High Court sitting at Wawa Military Cantonment, Kainji, Niger State, said he will rush back to Sambisa Forest to continue with terrorism if released. The court found Umar, who was among a second batch of over 1,000 Boko Haram suspects being prosecuted by the Federal Government at Kainji, complicit in various acts of terrorism.
Nigeria: What Should the Contradictions of the Buhari Presidency Tell Us?
opinion By Rotimi FasanBy now it should be very obvious to Nigerians that the Buhari presidency is totally off course and is probably beyond redemption correcting its observable deficiencies. Which may explain why the Northern Elders Forum are already looking beyond him and are actively shopping for a possible replacement in order to retain and get another northerner to complete what is left of the Buhari presidency post 2019.
Uganda: IGP Kayihura Appoints Isabirye As Police Human Resource Director
By Joseph KatoThe Inspector General of Police, Gen Kale Kayihura, has transferred two police directors in mini reshuffle. In his Tuesday message sent out to his deputy, Martin Okoth Ochola and all directors, Gen Kayihura moved Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIGP), Haruna Isabirye, from Welfare and Production and appointed him the director Human Resource Development (HRD).
Namibia: Deputy Ministers Reduced
By Albertina NakaleWindhoek — In an attempt to curtail ballooning public expenditure, President Hage Geingob has decided there will no longer be a ministry served by two deputy ministers. His decision comes at a crucial time following a public outcry that in order to cut costs and reduce the huge civil service wage bill, government needs to reduce the top-heavy structure, merge some ministries and slash the number of ministers. Five ministries out of 25 were served by two deputy ministers each.
Africa: Is Ellen Johnson Sirleaf a Worthy Ibrahim Prize Winner?
analysis By Simon AllisonFinally, after a three-year drought, the Ibrahim Prize for Achievement in African Leadership has a winner: Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, Africa's first-ever female head of state and, until recently, the president of Liberia. 'Ellen Johnson Sirleaf took the helm of Liberia when it was completely destroyed by civil war and led a process of reconciliation that focused on building a nation and its democratic institutions.
Nigeria: Chrisland School Reassures Parents As Child Rape Story Goes Viral
The Chrisland School on Tuesday sought to protect its brand and reputation in a letter to parents as the news of the defilement of a two year, 11 month old female pupil, by the school's supervisor went viral. The story captured courtroom proceedings on Monday of the trial of Adegboyega Adenekan, the school's supervisor, who allegedly defiled the female pupil.
Nigeria: Forgery - Govt Arraigns UK Based Investigator, Uwajeh March 5
By Ikechukwu NnochiriAbuja — The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Tuesday, slated March 5 for the Federal Government to dock a self acclaimed United Kingdom based private investigator, Chief Victor Uwajeh, on a four-count charge bordering on forgery, impersonation and fraud. Justice John Tsoho fixed the date after he gave FG the nod to serve the defendant with a criminal summon that was issued against him by the court.
Nigeria: OPL 245 Ownership Dispute - Abacha Has No Case With Us, EFCC Tells Court
By Ikechukwu NnochiriAbuja — Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, yesterday persuaded the Abuja Division of the Federal High Court to strike out its name from a suit the eldest son of late military head of state, Mohammed Abacha, filed to reclaim ownership of disputed Oil Prospecting License, OPL, 245. EFCC, through its lawyer, Mr. J. A. Ojogbane, told the court that the suit, FHC/ABJ/CS/201/2017, did not disclose any cause of action against it.
Mali - TNTSAT Africa Gets Authorization From Media Regulator Haut Autorite De Communication to Start Digital Transition
London — Africa is still one of the global laggards in making the digital transition. So it's good news that Mali's relatively new media regulator has authorized Africable's TNTSAT Africa to go ahead and start the transition. With this authorization, TNTSAT Africa becomes the first company and the only distributor and broadcaster of Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) in Mali.
Nigeria: Senate Laments Scarcity of Lower Denomination Naira Notes
By Kemi BusariThe senate has expressed worry over the scarcity of lower denomination of Naira notes. Members of the upper legislative chamber on Tuesday expressed concerns over the scarcity of N5, N10, N20, N50, N100 and N200 in the country. The lawmakers noted that the scarcity poses a severe threat to the economy of the nation, which is just recovering from recession, as it is worsening inflationary trends.
Zimbabwe: Tomana Off the Hook, Granted 'Unconditional Liberty' By High Court Judge
Former Prosecutor General (PG) Johannes Tomana who was facing several office abuse charges Monday walked out of court a free man after High Court Judge dismissed all charges levelled against him. This followed a successful application for removal from remand upon state's failure to prosecute him within prescribed indictment time.
Tanzania: Malawi Still Tops Transit Cargo Growth At Dar Port
By Alfred ZachariaDar es Salaam — Malawi has topped the growth of cargo transit at the Port of Dar es Salaam over the last four years, Tanzania Port Authority (TPA) reports show. The TPA Performance report shows that during the period of four years starting in 2013 to 2017, the traffic cargo transit to and from Malawi grew at an average of 19.3 per cent.
South Africa: Budgeting to End Violence?
analysis By Chandré Gould, Carmen Abdoll And Conrad BarbertonSurely no one would want to trade places with South Africa's Minister of Finance Malusi Gigaba on 21 February when he presents the national budget to Parliament. Political uncertainty and repeated downgrades from international rating agencies have placed enormous pressure on an economy that has been struggling to keep from falling back into recession.
Tanzania: Acacia Shares Price Down
By Janeth MuhiziDar es Salaam — Acacia Mining share price at the Dar es Salaam Stock Exchange (DSE) fell by 0.92 per cent on Monday to Sh2,410 from Sh5,460 recorded during the last week's close. This trend is experienced during a day when the company announced its financial statement for 12 months of last year and announced an appointment of the new Managing Director for Tanzania subsidiaries.
Zimbabwe: Tsvangirai's Party Technically Splits
By Zvamaida MurwiraMDC-T yesterday inched closer to a monumental split, with co-vice presidents Engineer Elias Mudzuri and Dr Thokozani Khupe boycotting the party's standing committee meeting convened by their counterpart Advocate Nelson Chamisa. Eng Mudzuri and Dr Khupe vowed to convene a parallel standing committee meeting today. MDC-T national chairman Mr Lovemore Moyo, who of late has been playing low key, also boycotted yesterday's meeting.
Sudan: Foreign Minister Meets Turkish Opposite Number
Khartoum — Foreign Minister, Prof. Ibrahim Ghandour met, Tuesday, his Turkish counterpart, Mevlüt ?avu?o?lu on the sidelines of the activities of the Turkish African Partnership Conference, in the Turkish capital of Angara. The meeting discussed means for development of relations between the two countries in all fields. Prof.
Ethiopia: Bureau Says Working to Utilize Natural Resources for Community Dev't
By Desta GebrehiwotThe Oromia Water, Mines and Energy Bureau is taking stiff measures against what it says greedy investors working to accumulate personal wealth without adding values on the natural resources of the state while compromising the benefits of local communities. Bureau Head Asefa Kumsa told journalists yesterday that the bureau is exploring ways to utilize natural resources of the state for enhancing community development and job creation.
Nigeria: Kanu's Missing File - Court Must Deliver Its Judgment, Ipob Insists
By Vincent UjumaduAwka — The Indigenous People of Biafra, IPOB, demanded yesterday that the Court of Appeal must deliver its judgment on its embattled leader, Mazi Nnamdi Kanu, whether his case file was missing or not.
South Africa: Is the ANC Committing Suicide?
analysis By Omry MakgoaleThe current ANC leadership seem to forget they are supposed to serve the people and not think - or appear to think - that they own them. Or South Africa. The ANC under Jacob Zuma has lost the plot. He thinks the ANC is more important than South Africa. According to his logic, because the ANC liberated SA, they own it. The Mangaung slate under Zuma in 2012 handed over the country and the ANC to the Guptas. It has to be acknowledged as the worst leadership of ANC since 1994.
Nigeria: Govt to Build Bilingual Schools in States Along Cameroon Borders - Ministry
Photo: Premium Times A map showing the border between Nigeria and Cameroon. By Joseph ErunkeAbuja — The Federal Ministry of Education said it has commenced the process of establishing bilingual schools in states along Nigeria borders with Cameroon. The Director of Education Support Services in the ministry, Mrs. Justina Ibe, disclosed this at a stakeholders meeting organized by the ministry to discuss Nigeria-Cameroon Trans-Border Cooperation,challenges and opportunities.
Morocco: Modern Dance Show Kicks Off Chinese New Year Celebrations in Morocco
Rabat — The Chinese modern dance show, Oath-Midnight Rain, kicked off the celebrations of the Chinese New Year in Morocco, offering audience from different age categories a joyous journey into the Chinese culture. At Morocco's prestigious Mohammed V National Theatre, the spoken language retreated, giving way to body creation on Friday night. One after another, the six characters colourfully embodied the story line, dancing in a harmonious manner to Chinese music.
South Africa: Zuma Cornered - ANC Parliamentarians Mark the Final 24 Hours
analysis The ANC parliamentary caucus drew the line in the sand on Wednesday, closing down options for defiance by President Jacob Zuma after his party's decision to recall him from the Union Buildings. If Zuma does not tender his resignation sometime on Wednesday, a sitting of the House on Thursday will debate the EFF motion of no confidence - amended by the ANC to make it its own - and with no opposition to such a motion expected, directly move on to elect a new president. By MARIANNE MERTEN.
Zimbabwe: Defiant Teachers Union Says Exam Resit Order Is Insensitive, Urges Pupils to Boycott
Photo: The Herald Primary and Secondary Education Minister Professor Paul Mavima By Staff ReporterTHE Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (RTUZ) has called on parents, teachers and pupils affected by the re-writing of the 2017 Ordinary Level English Paper 2 examination to resist the minister's order.
Kenya: Less Water, No Soil, More Fodder - Kenya Farmers Beat Drought
By Justus WanzalaTimau, Kenya — To guarantee livestock fodder even when pastures are dry, Kenyan farmers are switching to a soil-less culture technology. Braving the midday sun, Kenyan farmer Jane Njoki carries trays of lush, green sprouts to feeding troughs as her cows moo impatiently in a nearby shed. "They can't wait to have their lunch," said the dairy farmer as she arranged the trays in a neat line.
Sudan: Merchant Killed in Kassala, Eastern Sudan
Kassala — A man was shot and killed in his house in Kassala on Monday while he was trying to protect youths from militiamen. Members of the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) shot and killed merchant Khidir Mohamed in his house in Kassala, early Monday morning. His wife and children were also in the house. A witness said that a RSF patrol stopped a number of youths from Hamid Wakil village, in the northern side of Kassala.
Nigeria: Delta Air Plane Catches Fire Mid Air, Makes Emergency Landing
By Lawani MikairuDelta Air plane in the early hours of Wednesday, made emergency landing at the Muritala Muhammed International Airport , Lagos shortly after taking off when the pilot of the plane noticed that the left engine of the aircraft caught fire mid air in-flight. The pilot of the Delta Air flight DL055 (ATL)ETG immediately contacted the control tower at the Lagos Airport to prepare for emergency landing.
Nigeria: Hollywood Star Kerry Washington Tweets Birthday Wishes in Igbo
Hollywood actress, Kerry Washington, set social media buzzing recently when she tweeted a goodwill meassge in Igbo to wish Nigerian born American actress Uzor Aduba, a happy birthday. Currently starring in the hit ABC drama "Scandal," Washington broke barriers by becoming the first African-American woman since 1974 to headline a network TV drama. She wrote:"@Uzoaduba, Ncheta Ubochi omumu gi. Ekele diri Chineke." (Happy Birthday.
Kenya: Mugenda, Koskei Nominated to Judicial Service Commission
By Olive BurrowsNairobi — Former Kenyatta University Vice-Chancellor Olive Mugenda, former Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Felix Koskei and Public Service Commissioner Patrick Gichohi, who previously served as a clerk of the National Assembly, have been nominated to the Judicial Service Commission. National Assembly Speaker Justin Muturi on Tuesday afternoon confirmed receipt of the names from the Presidency and forwarded them to the Justice and Legal Affairs Committee for vetting.
Sudan: Siemens Remains Committed to Sudan
Member of the Managing Board of Germany's Siemens AG Ms. Janina Kugel, together with regional and pan African executive management visited Sudan. Kugel held on Tuesday a strategic partnership discussion with the Sudanese Vice President Bakri Hassan Salih where the global leader in the fields of Electrification, Automation and Digitalization had expressed interest in supporting further energy infrastructure and skills development initiatives.
Ethiopia: ECX's Trading Hits Over 14 Billion Birr
By Bilal DersoEthiopian Commodity Exchange (ECX) announced that it has traded agricultural commodities worth 14.47 billion Birr in the first half of the 2017/18 fiscal year. Presenting the Exchange's six months performance report yesterday, Chief Planning and Corporate Communications Officer, Abinet Bekele said that over 317,000 tons of agricultural commodities has been traded in the reported period.
Africa: New Disruptors Offer Stiff Competition to African Telcos
By Savious KwinikaJohannesburg — AFRICAN telecommunications providers have been alerted to the need to adapt to the challenges posed by a new breed of disruptors.
Nigeria: 89% of Nigeria's Economy Still in Recession - Expert
By Mark ItsiborAbuja — Only 11 per cent of the Nigerian economy is out of recession while the remaining 89 per cent is still in recession, CEO of RTC advisory services Ltd, Mr. Opeyemi Agbaje has said. The economic expert said Nigeria's exit from recession was largely driven by oil sector, and then, partly by agriculture and utilities (particularly power sector), which he said summed up to constitute only 11 per cent of the nation's economy.
Nigeria: Shekau On the Run, Disguised As Woman, Nigerian Army Says
By Segun OlaniyiThe Nigerian Army Tuesday claimed that the factional leader of the Boko Haram terrorists, Abubakar Shekau is on the run disguising as a woman in different hijabs. The Director Army Public Relations, Brig. Gen Sani Usman said in a statement on Tuesday that credible information from surrendered insurgents indicated that the factional leader of the group could not sustain the tempo of the heat of the ongoing counterinsurgency going on in the forest.
Nigeria: 'Mr President, I Think You Are Under a Trance' - Soyinka
By Anthony OgbonnaNigeria's Nobel laureate, Professor Wole Soyinka, has said that President Muhammadu Buhari could be in a trance. Soyinka also lamented an "unforced errors of the Buhari administration," maintaining that the sooner President Buhari gets out of the trance, the better. Soyinka made the statement while responding to questions posed to him by pressmen.
South Africa: State of Capture Inquiry Preparations At an Advanced Stage
Preparations for the commission of inquiry into state capture are at an advanced stage, according to the man appointed to head it, Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo. Zondo also said discussions will be finalised with some potential candidates for appointment to key positions. "I estimate that I should be able to make an announcement of these key appointments soon." Positions include the secretary of the commission, a team of evidence leaders, and the head of investigations.
Rwanda: Genocide - UN Prosecutor Admits to Slow Progress in Hunt for Key Targets
By Elisee MpirwaThe Chief Prosecutor of the Mechanism for International Criminal Tribunals (MICT), Dr Serge Brammertz, has said that his office was scaling up efforts in tracking the key suspects of the 1994 Genocide against the Tutsi, that remain at large 24 years later. The top three fugitives that remain the subject of MICT - which took over from the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR) include Félicien Kabuga, Protais Mpiranya and Augustin Bizimana.
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