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Zimbabwe: Reactions to Van Choga's Departure From Yala Nation
Social media is awash with recent developments involving man of the moment, Van Choga and the decision to terminate his burgeoning relationship with Seh Calaz's record label Yala Nation. A statement released yesterday by Seh Calaz and team highlighted that it was Van Choga's wish to part ways with them that they had to decide to release the artiste. "Van Choga has advised us that he now wants to pursue another direction with different people.
Zimbabwe: MPs Warn Errant Mthuli Ncube to Take Parly Business Serious
Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube has been issued with a final warning by the Foreign Affairs Parliamentary Committee after failing to turn up and give oral evidence on issues to do with his portfolio. The Treasury head was expected to explain why his ministry had stalled in disbursing US$5 million to the Zimbabwean embassy in the United States for renovations.
Kenya: KEBS Managing Director Bernard Njiraini Arrested in EACC Probe
Nairobi — Kenya Bureau of Standards Managing Director Bernard Njiraini has been arrested. Njiraini was arrested on Thursday morning by detectives from the Ethics and Anti Corruption Commission (EACC) who have been investigating corruption and fraudulent activities at the organisation.
Africa: Soka Gakkai Joins With Itto to Support Forest Restoration in Togo, West Africa
Tokyo — On July 1, 2020, Minoru Harada, President of the Soka Gakkai Buddhist organization, met with Dr. Gerhard Dieterle, Executive Director of the International Tropical Timber Organization (ITTO), for the signing of a memorandum to launch a reforestation project providing income opportunities for women's groups in two rural areas of Togo.
Liberia: Ruling Party Expels Jamima Wolokollie
By David A. Yates Madam Jemima Wolokollie, expelled by party which she helped to establish Following her immediate dismissal by President George M. Weah on Tuesday, June 30, the National Executive Committee of the ruling Congress for Democratic Change ( CDC), pursuant to the outcome of its Grievance and Ethics Committee's meeting submitted on 10 June 2020, has expelled Madam Jamima Wolokolie, former Deputy Commerce Minister for Small Business Administration, amid internal rifts.
Nigeria: Interstate Travel - Passengers Groan As Transporters Increase Fares in Enugu
Some passengers travelling outside Enugu State on Wednesday groaned as transporters increased transportation fares, following the lifting of the ban on interstate travel by the Federal Government. Some passengers who spoke with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) correspondent at various motor parks, said they were surprised by the alarming increase in the transportation fares. Edward Ilorah, a passenger at Holy-Ghost Park, said the transporters increased the fare by 100 per cent.
Nigeria: Benue Govt Approves Partial Reopening of Schools
Makurdi — Benue State Government has approved the partial re-opening of schools in the state in compliance with the recommendations of the Presidential Task Force on COVID-19. Also, the State Executive Council has also approved a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) arrangement for the management of the Makurdi Modern Market.
Nigeria: Ghost Workers - Kwara Suspends Perm SEC, Four Others
The governor of Kwara State, AbdulRahm AbdulRazaq, has suspended a Permanent Secretary and four other senior officials implicated in the ongoing investigation of ghost workers. They were also suspended for suspicious deductions of workers' salary at the Kwara State Universal Basic Education Board (SUBEB). The suspension was announced on Tuesday in Ilorin in a statement issued by the state Commissioner for Communication, Murtala Olanrewaju.
Nigeria: Why Transport Fares Were Increased - NURTW
The National Union of Road Transport Workers (NURTW), on Wednesday, says it is not the intention of the union or in its place to increase cost of transportation in the country. Kabiru Yau, Acting General Secretary of the union, in an interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) said the vehicle owners rather than the workers union were responsible for any increase.
Africa: Nigeria's Coronavirus Infection, Death Rate, Among Highest in Sub-Saharan Africa - Data
An analysis of coronavirus data of seven selected sub-Saharan African countries - Nigeria, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, South Africa, Senegal, and Uganda - revealed that Nigeria is an outlier with infection rates up to 35 times more than Uganda, for instance, and a recovery rate that ranks among the lowest in the region.
Kenya: EACC Officers Raid Sonko's Private Office
A standoff ensued at Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko's Upper Hill private office after a contingent of Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) officers raided the property in relation to investigations into the acquisition of the multi-million property. The officers are said to have arrived at Governor Sonko's office at around 10am to search the property as well as carry out a valuation of the property accompanied by valuers from Gimco Valuers.
Nigeria: Govt - Digital Switch-Over to Yield U.S.$1.1 Billion, Create 2 Million Jobs
Abuja — The ongoing process of switchover from analogue to digital broadcasting when completed, will yield $1.1 billion revenue and create two million jobs, the Minister of Information and Culture, Alhaji Lai Mohammed, said Wednesday. The minister who made the disclosure while briefing journalists after the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting in the State House, Abuja, said the ministry had also put the machinery in place to create additional 1 million jobs.
Nigeria: Kidnapped Victims Regain Freedom in Ondo
After spending five days in captivity, eight passengers kidnapped by unknown gunmen in Ondo regained freedom on Tuesday. PREMIUM TIMES reported how nine persons were intercepted in a Toyota Sienna space bus at Isua-Akoko axis in Akoko South East Local Government Area of Ondo State last Friday. They were on their way to Lagos from Abuja. One of the victims escaped on the same day of the incident. The abductors demanded N100 million.
Kenya: Govt to Impose Ban of Imported Milk, Eggs
Nyandarua — The government is set to invoke the Kenya Trade Remedies Agency Act (KETRA) to the fullest extent of the law, to ban the import of milk and eggs in a bid to benefit dairy and Poultry farmers. According to the Trade and Enterprise Development Principal Secretary Amb. Johnson Weru, the government is concerned about the impact that imported products such as milk and eggs have had on local markets.
Tanzania: Diamond's Sister Esma Married as 5th Wife
Diamond Platnumz sister Esma is officially off the market after being married as the fifth wife. Esma posted on Instagram pictures of herself and new husband, accompanied by a comment that finally put to rest ongoing speculations on her nuptials. In one of the pictures, she is captured being given the Quran (the Islamic religious book) by her husband. She looks radiant in her green and gold wedding gown while her husband is clad in the traditional Islamic men's attire.
Kenya: Nephew Murders 82-Year-Old Uncle After Tussle Over Sh4,000 State Stipend
Nyeri — A 42-year-old man attacked and killed his 82-year-old uncle in Nyeri's Kianathi village, Nyeri Central, following a conflict of money the deceased received as part of government's safety net program targeting the elderly and vulnarale persons. Elijah Mugo had just returned from the County Commissioner's Office where he collected the Sh4,000 stipend when his nephew attacked him with a machete and seized the money from him.
Kenya: COVID-19 Curve to Determine Schools Re-Opening in Kenya
Nairobi — Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha has sent the strongest indication yet, that schools in the country are unlikely to re-open until early next year. Magoha said consultations among key stakeholders, including parents and teachers' unions, are all in agreement that schools can only re-open once the COVID-19 curve is flattened.
Nigeria: Expert Harps On Accelerated Adoption of Digital Tools By Businesses
The Chief Transformation Officer, MTN Nigeria Communications Plc, Mr. Bayo Adekanmbi, has said the accelerated adoption of digital tools will create long-term impact on businesses and increase their chances of survival and growth, despite the harsh global economy created by Covid-19.
Nigeria Records Highest Daily Spike of 790 COVID-19 Cases, Death Toll Now 603
Nigeria has recorded 790 new cases of COVID-19, bringing to 26,484 the number of confirmed cases in the country. The latest number of infections is Nigeria's highest daily spike of COVID-19 cases.
Nigeria: Domestic Flights Resume July 8
The Federal Government Wednesday night announced July 8 as resumption date for domestic flights. Announcing this on his official twitter handle, Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, said domestic operations would resume at the Abuja and Lagos Airports on July 8. He said operations would resume at Kano, Port Harcourt, Owerri and Maiduguri Airports on July 11, while other airports will resume domestic services on July 15.
Kenya: President Kenyatta Gives Nzoia Sugar Sh2 Million, Bus
President Uhuru Kenyatta has offered a helping hand to Kenyan Premier League side Nzoia Sugar by handing the club Sh2 million token. Apart from the token, President Kenyatta also handed the team their new Sh7 million team bus at Harambee House, Nairobi on Wednesday. Nzoia Sugar Chairman Evans Kadenge thanked President Kenyatta for the kind gesture to the financially crippled Bungoma based club, which owes its players salary arrears dating back to 2019.
Tanzania: Cfr Invites Tertiary Institutions in Economic Diplomacy Promotion
THE Tanzania-Mozambique Centre for Foreign Relations (CFR) has invited tertiary institutions, private sector agencies and organisations to work together to enable Tanzanians to handle competitively and skillfully international trade and investment transactions.
Nigeria: FG Says Digital Switchover to Yield $1.1 Billion
The Digital Switchover (DSO) will fetch Nigeria $1.1 billion from the collection of TV licences and digital access fees, the information minister, Lai Mohammed, has said.
Nigeria Records New Highest Daily Figure of COVID-19 Cases
Nigeria on Wednesday recorded its new highest daily figure of confirmed COVID-19 cases, as 790 new infections were announced by the Nigeria Centre for Disease Control (NCDC). With the latest update, the total tally of infected people in the country rose to 26,484 from 25, 694 reported on Tuesday evening. Previously, the highest daily COVID-19 cases was 779, which was recorded on June 28.
Nigerian Writer Becomes First Black to Win 'Author of the Year' British Award
Nigerian-British writer, Bernadine Evaristo, has been named the author of the year at the British Book awards, the first black writer to ever win the category. The British Book awards, also known as the Nibbies, are produced by the UK's book trade magazine, the Bookseller.
Nigeria: COVID-19 - Nigeria Announces Dates for Resumption of Domestic Flights
The Nigerian government has announced that domestic flights will resume on July 8. Nigeria shut its airports to non-essential flights in March, to check the spread of COVID-19. The Minister of Aviation, Hadi Sirika, announced the new dates for resumption of flights on Wednesday.
Nigeria: Genevieve Nnaji, Akin Omotoso Get Oscar Voting Rights
Nollywood star, Genevieve Nnaji, and Nigerian filmmaker, Akin Omotoso, have been named members of the 2020 Oscar Academy. In a statement released on Tuesday, The Academy said it invited a total number of 819 artistes and executives who have distinguished themselves by their contributions to theatrical motion pictures. Following the announcement, Nnaji and Omotoso now have automatic rights to vote for the Oscar winners for 10 years, reports Hollywood Reporter.
Rwanda Resumes Conference Tourism
Rwanda Convention Bureau (RCB) on Wednesday, July 1st announced reopening of hosting meetings and conferences, as the country tries to gradually revive tourism, its biggest foreign exchange stream. While the coronavirus suffocated global tourism for the last four months, Rwanda is reanimating the sector and displaying a sense of efficacy in curbing the virus spread. In light with the move, RCB has directed event organisers and revenue owners to establish measures to prevent infections.
East Africa: Erratic Weather Gearing to Serve Up Historic Dry Spells and Flooding
Just when the region thought the worst of the flooding was over, the weatherman is warning of another bout; only this time, some areas will be spared but dealt another devastating blow: extra-ordinarily dry spells. The erratic weather pattern threatens cropping seasons due to crop-water-stress and the earlier-than-normal end of the March to May rainfall season.
Nigeria: Wadume - Why I Withdrew Charges Against Killer Soldiers - AGF
Nigeria's attorney-general, Abubakar Malami, has defended his decision to withdraw charges against soldiers indicted for the killing of police officers who arrested an alleged kidnap kingpin, Bala Hamisu, popularly called Wadume. Mr Wadume was first arrested in Ibi, Taraba State, on August 6, 2019, by policemen from the Intelligence Response Team of the Inspector General of the Police office. He was arrested for a kidnap case in which he was said to have demanded N106 million as ransom.
Rwanda: Multimillion Projects to Be Launched During Kwibohora26 Celebrations in Nyagatare
Multimillion infrastructure projects that include Gishuro IDP Model Village, a Rwf 4 billion Gatunda Hospital and the 3,500 seater Nyagatare stadium will be launched during celebrations to mark the 26th anniversary of Liberation Day on July 4 in Nyagatare District, Eastern Province. The event will take place in Tabagwe Sector, Kaborogota Cell, where the IDP village is located.
Nigeria: Wizkid Announces Release Date for New Album
Nigerian music star, Ayo Balogun aka Wizkid, has announced that his new 'Made In Lagos" album will drop on July 16. The singer announced this in an encrypted message on his Instastories. 'Made in Lagos' will be Wizkid's fourth album. His previous albums are after 'Sounds from the Other Side' (2016), 'Ayo' (2014) and 'Superstar' (2011). Starboy, as he is fondly called, also revealed that he worked with Burna Boy, Sars, Mut4ySkepta, Kel P, Tay Iwar, Ella Mai, Tems, and Damian Marley on the album.
Nigerian Govt Announces Increase in Petrol Price
Consumers of petrol in the country would pay a 16.4 per cent increase in the price of petrol for the month of July, the Petroleum Products Pricing Regulatory Agency (PPPRA) announced on Wednesday. The agency said the approved new retail price for petrol for the month will vary between N140.80 and N143.80 per litre price band. The new price arrangement replaces the previous price band of N121.50 and N123.50 per litre announced by the agency for June 2020.
Nigeria: 774,000 Jobs - National Assembly Wants Recruitment Halted
A day after lawmakers had a public spat with a minister, the National Assembly has 'ordered' a stop to the recruitment of 774,000 Nigerians under the Public Works Programme until the modalities for the exercise have been explained to the lawmakers.
Nigeria: Court Rejects Wadume's Bail Application
The Federal High Court in Abuja, on Wednesday, rejected the bail applications filed by the suspected kidnap kingpin, Hamisu Bala, popularly called Wadume, and six others. Following this, Justice Binta Nyako ordered that the defendants be immediately moved from the custody of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad of the police to a correctional centre in Kuje, Abuja.
Kenyatta Happy With Nairobi's 100-Day Transformation
Nairobi — President Uhuru Kenyatta has commended the Nairobi Metropolitan Service (NMS) for its efforts in improving service delivery in Nairobi and its catchment. The President expressed satisfaction with the progress made by NMS in implementing the directives he gave to the new agency at its launch on 18th March this year. "I issued several directives to NMS to achieve within the 100 days, which period ended on Saturday, 28th, June this year," he said after a tour of the city on Tuesday.
Kenya: No More Missing Files as Nairobi Courts Go Online
Nairobi — The old tale of missing files in the Judiciary could be a thing of the past, with the launch of electronic filling in Nairobi courts. Chief Justice David Maraga said the programme unveiled on Wednesday will be rolled out to Kisumu and Mombasa ahead of a nationwide lauch. "This is something we could have done long time ago, everyone is going online but now we have started with Nairobi and will roll out to other parts," the CJ said.
Africa: China-India Border Face-Off Has Worrying Global Impact, Not Least for Africa and Brics
The Sino-Indian border dispute has global implications. China is the world's second-biggest economy with an increasingly modernising army, and the countries together constitute 37% of the global population. The current breakdown in relations between China and India has far-reaching implications for the world and for solidarity in the developing world. Expectedly, border misunderstanding in the disputed Line of Actual Control has been the accelerant for the current situation.
Gambia: Gtafiwu Vice Urges Gambians to Respect COVID-19 State of Public Emergency
Omar Tourary, vice president of The Gambia Transport, Agriculture, Food and Industrial Workers Union (GTAFIWU) has called on Gambians, particularly commercial drivers to respect the state of public emergency declaration by the government in order to control Covid-19 in the country.
Namibia: Abortion Is Murder - UDF
PRESIDENT of the United Democratic Front (UDF) Apius !Auchab says the opposition party does not support abortion as they believe it is tantamount to murder. "Why support something the Bible forbids? It's murder. What's the difference between killing a person and killing an unborn baby?" !Auchab asks. He says if abortion is allowed, the country may as well free murderers. !Auchab believes legalising abortion would encourage women to sell sex and have abortions.
Uganda: COVID-19 - Anger As Government Dismisses Masaka Video
A section of the public took to social media yesterday, criticising the Ministry of Health officials for looking on when hospitals abuse the rights of Covid-19 patients. Trouble started after ministry officials dismissed details in a video recorded by a asymptomatic nurse, who on behalf of other patients, denounced the horrid state of an isolation ward at Masaka hospital. The public accuses the ministry of refuting the claims instead of attending to the situation.
Tanzania: Bagamoyo Succeeds in Reducing Land Conflicts
MORE than 500 land cases have been solved in Bagamoyo district, Coast Region from 2018, making the chronic challenge which has faced the area to decrease. District Commissioner (DC), Ms Zainab Kawawa said this week in Bagamoyo town that her office has succeeded in reducing the number of land related cases by bringing together both parties which were involved in conflict in open discussion and reach a solution. "Few years back, the issue of land conflicts was very serious in our district.
Kenya: Shelter Afrique, IFC Join Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company As Shareholders
Nairobi — The Kenya Mortgage Refinance Company (KMRC), the public-private partnership (PPP) firm formed by the government to make home loans affordable in Kenya, held its first Annual General Meeting (AGM) yesterday, during which its board approved two new shareholders.
Sudan: Battling the Generals: A Briefing on Sudan's Transition to Democracy
Khartoum — 'The revolution is at risk. We feel that the military has arranged its cards and still has greed for power.' Sudan's fragile transitional government is in the spotlight today as a "millions march" protest took to the streets of Khartoum to voice frustration over the lack of progress on promised reforms - nearly a year after mass demonstrations forced the military to share power with civilian leaders.
Liberia: Web Portal for COVID-19 Response Launched
By David A. Yates Monrovia — A group of private organizations across the country has announced the launch of a web portal, which is intended to ensure that information about donations from its members is publicly available for transparency.
Somalia: Somaliland Cracks Down On Media Again, Closing Two TV Channels
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) condemns last week's arbitrary closures and bans on two popular privately-owned TV stations in Hargeisa, the capital of northwestern Somalia's self-proclaimed independent republic of Somaliland, where media and journalists are constantly persecuted.
Nigeria: Second Hand Ships More Attractive Proposition for Ship Owners At Present
Ship owners are turning towards second hand ships in the post-pandemic era, at least for now, turning their backs on new building orders. In its latest weekly report, shipbroker Allied Ship broking said that "on the dry bulk side, the relatively good momentum in the SnP market continued for yet another week, with both the activity being noted and buying appetite seemingly re-emerging at a fast pace.
Uganda: UPDF Soldier Sentenced to 35 Years for Killing Lay Reader
A Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) soldier who shot and killed a lay reader riding on motorcycle with his wife in Kasese District last week has been sentenced to 35 years in prison after the army court found him guilty of murder. Pte Abraham Lokwap was Tuesday convicted by the Mountain Division court martial sitting for the second day in Kasese District on his own plea of guilty for the murder of Benon Nsimenta attached to Kogore COU (Anglican) under the South Ruwenzori diocese.
Uganda: Mob Kills Man Accused of Hacking 3 Kids to Death, Injuring 8
A mob has arrested and killed a Rwandan national, who is accused of hacking three children dead and injuring eight other people over yet to be established motive in Kyankwazi District in central Uganda. The suspect has been identified as Emmanuel Twagirayezu, who has been residing at Kagarama village, Butemba Town Council in Kyankwanzi District, fled at around 10am yesterday. Twangirayezu is alleged to have hacked Joel Tayebwa, 4, Nora Nakisindi, 3, and Joel Ninsiima, 9, in the neighbourhood.
Nigeria: Fear Grips Commissioners, Others, As Akeredolu Tests Positive for COVID-19
Governor Rotimi Akeredolu of Ondo State, yesterday, tested positive for the coronavirus. The governor's COVID-19 status, however, sent fears down the spines of commissioners, lawmakers and traditional rulers, who had contacts with the governor in the last one week. Akeredolu, however, assured that he will continue to perform his official duties from his self-isolation.
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