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Rugby - Namibia Face Morocco in Casablanca
By Helge SchützNAMIBIA's national rugby team has started the Africa Gold Cup and their World Cup qualifying campaign in great style, but they will face their toughest proposition to date when they take on Morocco in Casablanca on Saturday. Namibia recorded two runaway victories in their first two matches - a 55-6 win against Uganda and their biggest ever test victory of 118-0 against Tunisia to jump to the top of the log on 10 points.
Namibia: Five Test Positive for Swine Flu
By Theresia TjihenunaTHE Ministry of Health and Social Services yesterday announced that five people had tested positive for the H1N1 influenza virus, also known as swine flu. Acting health permanent secretary Petronella Masabane said in a statement that the first case of the H1N1 influenza virus was confirmed in a six-month-old baby boy on 22 June by a private health facility in Windhoek.
Namibia: Suburbs, Kudus in Crucial Showdown
By Helge SchützWESTERN Suburbs host Kudus on Saturday in a must-win encounter for both teams as they battle it out for a place in the semifinals of the Rugby Premier League. Heading into the penultimate round of league matches, fourth-placed Suburbs lead Kudus by three points and a victory at Suburbs Park will put them in the driving seat for a play-off spot.
Namibia: Murder Confession Revealed in Court
By Werner Menges"I cannot sleep at night as everything is coming back at me. I hear the screams of the old lady at night." This was part of an explanation that the man accused of having robbed and murdered a Keetmanshoop resident in her house in November 2012 gave to a magistrate when he confessed a few days after his arrest. "I am admitting that I have killed the old lady.
Namibia: Judgement Awaits Doctor in Trial Over Deadly Crash
By Adam HartmanA MEDICAL doctor based at Otjiwarongo is due to hear the verdict on 13 July on charges of culpable homicide he faced over a motor-vehicle crash in which three people died in July 2015. Dr Yeukai Chiradza stood trial in the Karibib Magistrate's Court on Monday and Tuesday this week. After five state witnesses testified, Chiradza testified in his own defence.
Namibia: SA Man Not Prepared for Child Rape Trial
By Werner MengesA SOUTH African man who was extradited to Namibia late last year in connection with child rape and trafficking charges told a judge in the Windhoek High Court yesterday that he needed more time to prepare for his trial. On the day that his trial was due to start before deputy judge president Hosea Angula, Marthinus Pretorius (47) told the judge he needed more time to go through the police docket of his case, and to prepare his defence to the charges he is facing.
Namibia: Walvis Budget Exceeds N$1 Billion for First Time
By Adam HartmanTHE Walvis Bay municipality tabled a budget of just over N$1,14 billion for the 2018/19 financial year. The budget, consisting of a capital component of N$656 million and an operational budget of N$491 million, was presented by Walvis Bay management committee chairperson Samson Nghilumbwa on Tuesday.
Africa: Corruption Limits Africa's Development - Nandi-Ndaitwah
IF AFRICA addresses the issue of corruption, there would be more than enough resources to achieve its developmental aspirations as envisaged in the African Union Agenda 2063 and the United Nations sustainable development goals agenda 2030.
Namibia: I Don't Hate Geingob - Swartbooi
FORMER deputy minister of land reform and leader of the Landless People's Movement (LPM), Bernadus Swartbooi, says he holds no grudges against President Hage Geingob. Swartbooi's remarks come more than a year after he was shown the door as deputy minister by Geingob for failing to apologise to his then superior, Utoni Nujoma. He told Nampa recently that Geingob was there for him on several occasions, and therefore he has "no hate for the old man". "Geingob I can't hate; hate finishes you.
Namibia: Deadlock On Retrenchment Packages for 63 Workers
By Angela KabozuWORKERS from the Nu Diamonds manufacturing company are disgruntled after the company rejected their proposed retrenchment packages last week. This comes after the 63 employees were informed in May that their services would be terminated at the end of this month, due to the non-renewal of an agreement with the Namibian Diamond Trading Company.
Namibia: Swine Flu Confirmed in Rehoboth
THE Ministry of Health and Social Services has confirmed a case of the H1N1 influenza virus, also known as swine flu, at Rehoboth. Acting deputy permanent secretary in the health ministry Dr David /Uirab confirmed that a patient tested positive for the virus while four more cases are being investigated. /Uirab said that the virus has not yet been declared as an outbreak. "The epidemiology team is still monitoring the situation and the ministry will only be able to release a statement (today).
Namibia: Namcor in Bind Over N$1,7 Million Job
By Okeri NgutjinazoTHE National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia's management is in a fix over a N$1,7 million payment to auditing firm Deloitte after the finance ministry said it was unauthorised expenditure. The state-owned enterprise, set up to secure fuel for Namibia, contracted Deloitte to investigate managing director Immanuel Mulunga over a N$2,2 million tender he awarded to a Malaysian company, Hyrax Oil, which is represented locally by Alex Warne, an alleged friend of Mulunga.
Namibia: Unam Interviews End in a Tie
By Sakeus IikelaTHE University of Namibia's council is expected to meet tomorrow to discuss the outcomes of the interviews for the vice chancellor position after a tie between candidates Kenneth Matengu and Frednard Gideon. The two candidates, according to sources, scored 81% and 81,03%, respectively. Last Friday, Matengu and Gideon were among four candidates who presented their five-year visions and strategic plans for Unam at the university's Windhoek campus.
Uganda Embarks On Journey to Universal Health Cover
By Dicta AsiimweUganda has increased its allocation to the health sector from Ush1.8 trillion ($470.6 million) in the 2017/18 financial year to Ush2.3 trillion ($595.6 million), apparently in what some see as an a response to last year's backlash from the donor community when the government reduced the nominal value of Ministry of Health's funding by Ush6 billion ($1.5 million).
Uganda: Will Uganda Airlines Lift Off in December?
By Dicta AsiimweUganda plans to borrow $388 million to revive its national carrier, which has been grounded for over 15 years, as the clock ticks towards the December launch date. Works and Transport Minister Monica Azuba had announced that the government will buy four Bombardier aircraft in readiness for Uganda Airlines' launch in December, but the Ush4.8 trillion ($1.2 million) allocated to the ministry in the 2018/19 budget does not earmark money for the purchase of the said aircraft.
Nigeria: Plateau Killings - NHRC, CAN, Falana, Others Demand Justice
By Evelyn Okakwu and Kunle SanniThe National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), Christian Assocaition of Nigeria (CAN) and a human rights advocate, Femi Falana, have demanded the arrest and prosecution of the perpetrators of Saturday's killing in Plateau State. About 86 persons were killed by suspected herdsmen, according to figures from the police in Barkin Ladi, Plateau State. The victims, including women and children ere hacked to death while they were reportedly returning from a funeral ceremony.
Africa: Italy Refuses to Help Migrants, Leaves Task to Libya
Italy continued its hardline stance against migrants stranded off its coast, telling European charities to stop rescuing the migrants and leave them to be picked up the Libyan coast guard instead. "Let the Libyan authorities do their work of rescue, recovery and return (of migrants) to their country, as they have been doing for some time, without the ships of the voracious NGOs disturbing them or causing trouble," Italy's far-right Interior Minister Matteo Salvini said.
Uganda: Ministers Demand Refund of Money for Nyapea College
By Felix Warom OkelloZombo — Two ministers, one of them an alumnus, have demanded that a firm the government contracted to refurbish St Aloysius College Nyapea in Zombo District at Shs3b should refund the money it is alleged not to have put to proper use. The allegations were first raised by the alumni association chaired by Dr Amos Nyathirombo, and President Museveni subsequently ordered a forensic audit, following claims of incomplete and unsatisfactory work.
Kenya: Kisumu, Migori Body Snatchers Leave Trail of Fear
opinion By Victor OtienoIn death, many people believe one rests in peace. For some families, however, the dead raise dust. For Mr Michael Okello, it no longer feels at ease getting back to his parents' home, which is often through a narrow, sandy and bushy path. For decades, this path had been part of the little known Rabungu home in Kadianga Village, Nyakach constituency in Kisumu County. Family members used it as a shortcut to the Homa Bay-Katito road.
Kenya: 'Odi Dance' Hit Propels Budding Singer to Groove Awards Diadem
By Thomas MatikoUpcoming singer Timeless Noel was the toast of this year's Groove Awards, scooping five awards, including the coveted Song of the Year for the hit tune Odi Dance". The singer was feted at the star-studded event which took place last Sunday at the Safaricom Stadium, Kasarani. He also walked away with the Dance of the Year, Most Downloaded Skiza Tune, Hype Man of the Year and Collabo of the Year awards. The show attracted the glitterati in the gospel music industry.
Kenya: KEBS Officials Charged With Attempted Murder in Contraband Saga
By Jeremiah WakayaNairobi — The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) Managing Director Charles Ongwae and seven others have denied an attempted murder charge, which is linked to the importation of contraband goods - including sugar and fertilizer.
Kenya: Firm That Imported Morocco Fertilizer Claim It Was of High Quality
By Joseph MurayaNairobi — OCP Kenya Limited, the company accused of importing substandard fertilizer has refuted the claims insisting compliance of the said cargo has passed independent expert analyses. In a statement, the firm highly praises their products as one fit for farmers in the country, in a sharp contradiction to a report by the Director of Public Prosecutions Noordin Haji. "In this vein, the new customized fertilizers introduced by OCP Kenya have been very successful.
Kenya: KEBS Officials Charged With Attempted Murder in Fertiliser Saga
By Jeremiah WakayaNairobi — The Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) Managing Director Charles Ongwae and seven others have denied an attempted murder charge, which is linked to the importation of fertilizer. Appearing before Nairobi Principal Magistrate Kennedy Cheruiyot on Monday, they were accused of unlawfully clearing 5.8 million kilograms of substandard fertilizer to the local market particularly in Narok and Eldoret, where it is said to have endangered lives.
Kenya: Police Puzzle over Four Bodies Discovered in Forest
By Joseph OpendaDetectives in Nakuru are piecing together information that could help unravel the circumstances surrounding the death of four men whose bodies were found in Dundori Forest. Police reports say the bodies were discovered on June 17 in a thicket in the expansive forest between Nakuru and Nyandarua counties. The bodies were discovered by police officers from the nearby Mirangine Police Station, who were tracking stolen cattle.
Nigeria: Exclusive - How Saraki Plotted to Cover Up Evidence of Secret Assets in Tax Havens
By Samuel OgundipeOn the day the public learnt that Senate President Bukola Saraki owned undeclared offshore assets in tax havens -- in violation of Nigeria's code of conduct law-- the top lawmaker dispatched his foreign lawyers to Panama to 'massage' company documents at the headquarters of Mossack Fonseca.
Namibia: Exports Affect Availability of Meat - !naruseb
By Kuzeeko TjitemisaWindhoek — The Minister of Agriculture, Water and Forestry, Alpheus !Naruseb says the increase in the number of livestock exported to foreign countries, negatively impacts on the availability of livestock throughput at local abattoirs. In 2016, the country exported 164,220 and 315,198 livestock in 2017 to neighbouring South Africa and to Europe, where livestock farmers maximise their profits due to high demand for Namibian beef.
Malawi: Salima Calls for More Support As Second Person Dies of Cholera
By Watson MaingoSalima — The Chairperson for Salima District Council has called on the central government and partners to assist the council with all necessary resources to combat the Cholera outbreak which resurfaced a week ago. The call follows the death of a second person on Thursday this week, a thing which has forced the council to double its efforts.
Rwanda: Survivors Await Verdict for Genocide Suspect in Sweden
By James KaruhangaA Swedish Court is set to make a ruling in the trial of Theodore Rukeratabaro, 50, a Genocide suspect living in Sweden. The ruling is scheduled for Wednesday, June 27, 2018. Shortly before the trial begun in Stockholm, last September, Swedish judges traveled to Rwanda to gather evidence. At the time, the National Public Prosecution Authority (NPPA) said the judges heard witness testimonies - via video link - at the Supreme Court in Kigali.
Nigeria: Oil Spill - Our Rivers Contaminated, We Can't Fish Anymore, Bayelsa Community Cries Out
By Samuel OyadonghaAghoro — Indgenes of the coastal fishing settlement of Aghoro, Ekeremor Local Government Area, Bayelsa State, have bemoaned the devastating oil spill purportedly from the 24 -inch Trans-Ramos pipeline owned by oil giant, Shell Petroleum Development Company, SPDC, which affected fishing, their primary source of livelihood, and polluted rivers, creeks and rivulets.
Malawi: Police Appeals to Communities to Desist From Vandalism
By Steve ChiromboChikwawa — Police in the southern region has appealed to communities to desist from destroying police units and other structures whenever differences arise with the law enforcers. Southern Region Commissioner of Police, Demster Chigwenembe made the remarks on Friday at the headquarters of Traditional Authority Makhwira in Chikwawa district. Chigwenembe said it is bad to inflict damage on police formations since the biggest losers are the communities themselves.
Nigeria: Kirikiri Inmate Registers for PhD in Criminology At NOUN
An inmate of the Kirikiri Maximum Prison, Lagos has enrolled for a doctorate degree (PhD) at the National Open University of Nigeria (NOUN), Prof. Abdalla Adamu NOUN's Vice-Chancellor says. Adamu disclosed this in his remarks at opening ceremony of the 1st International Conference of Social Sciences -ICOSS' 2018- held on at NOUN's headquarters on Monday in Abuja.
Nigerian Court Grants Bail to Biafra Leader's Co-Defendants
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Kenya: Lorry Drivers Block Murang'a-Mukuyu-Kenol Road Over Levy Hike
By Ndungu GachaneLorry drivers have blocked Murang'a-Mukuyu-Kenol rd in protest after the county doubled levy on sand and building stones transporters. The lorry drivers abandoned their vehicles in the middle of the road near the county offices, demanding an audience with the governor. officials. Mr Joseph Musyoka, the chairman of the Transporters Association, said they were irked by the county government's decision to increase levies from Sh500 to Sh1,000 per trip without consulting them.
Uganda: Economists to Govt - Fund Businesses for Long-Term
By Martin Luther Oketch & Rainher OjonA section of the public wants government to offer long-term funding to improve Micro Small and Medium Enterprises' access to credit lines. Over the Mid Term, the Uganda Development Corporation (UDC) going by its draft strategic plan, needs at least Shs500 billion to fund the establishment of joint ventures with the private sector in agro-processing and manufacturing Enterprises, a move which economists support.
Zimbabwe: Former Chief Justice Chidyausiku's Widow Demands Husband's Pension
By Daniel NemukuyuMrs Farai Chidyausiku (nee Kunaka), the widow of national hero Justice Godfrey Chidyausiku, is seeking a High Court order compelling pension master to process and transfer into her bank account, all the pension and terminal benefits from the Judiciary. Chief Justice Chidyausiku died last year and was buried at the National Heroes' Acre in Harare.
Kenya: Tana River County Seizes Over 300 Motorcycles for Registration
By Stephen OduorHundreds of motorcycles have been confiscated by Tana River County government as it moves to digitally map all businesses and properties to boost revenue collection. The motorcycles have been seized by askaris assisted by police officers for registration into the county revenue data base. Tana River County Director of Revenue Kase Daido told the Nation the plan had been communicated to the operators six months ago.
Ethiopia: Explosion At Rally Proves That Ethiopia Isn't Out of the Woods Yet
interview By Mohammed Girma, University of PretoriaAt least two people died and 156 were wounded in a grenade attack at a political rally in Addis Ababa addressed by reformist Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed. Abiy was a surprise guest on the day and, moments after sitting down once he'd made his speech, there was an explosion metres away. He was not hurt, but the rally's organisers have claimed he was the main target.
Botswana: UB Benefits From Consortium Membership
By Anastacia SibandaGaborone — Afya Bora Consortium has in its six years of existence graduated 139 fellows, 24 of them Batswana, UB Vice Chancellor, Professor David Norris has said. Speaking during the consortium's final meeting in Gaborone on June 25, he said the alumni included doctors, nurses and public health specialists. He said UB was proud that it was an active participant in the noble contribution to building the human resource capacity for health knowledge and leadership skills.
Namibia: Chiefs Support Anti-Tribalism Campaign
By Clemans MiyanicweWindhoek — Two traditional leaders have welcomed the campaign against tribalism that will kick off later this year, initiated by Kunene Regional Governor Marius Sheya.
Namibia: British Man On Unusual Marathon Journey
Windhoek — Adventurous British citizen Brendan Rendall has embarked on the unthinkable, taking the bull by the horns. Rendall began his epic challenge in Namibia, covering 94 marathons in 94 days across Southern Africa to Mozambique. The journey got underway in Henties Bay in the Erongo Region on the 3rd of this month and wound its way north-east through Namibia. Rendall plans to cover at least one marathon (42km) every day until he and his team reach the coast of Mozambique.
Namibia: Suspended Ondonga Councillors Dragged to Court
By Nuusita AshipalaOngwediva — Chief Immanuel Kauluma Elifas and his traditional councillors have approached the Windhoek High Court to bar suspended councillors from holding meetings. Elifas is traditionally known as Omukwaniilwa, which in the Ndonga vernacular refers to traditional leader. "You are accordingly strongly advised to withdraw your application and desist from holding the intended meeting," read a letter from Omukwaniilwa and his councillors' lawyers, Shikongo Law Chambers.
Nigeria: Oshiomhole Puts Off Resumption At APC Secretariat
By Onyebuchi EzigboAbuja — The much expected resumption of duty by the new National Chairman of the All Progressives Congress (APC), Adams Oshiomhole failed to materialise yesterday. Party sources said Oshiomhole could not resume as promised during his acceptance speech at the weekend because his predecessor, Chief John Odigie Oyegun, was not ready with the hand over notes.
Sudan: Darfur BAR Association Welcomes Troika Statement
Khartoum — The Darfur Bar Association (DBA) has welcomed the comments of the Sudan Troika (the USA, UK, and Norway) concerning the current fighting between Sudanese government forces and rebel combatants of the Sudan Liberation Movement under the leadership of of Abdelwahid El Nur (SLM-AW) in Darfur's Jebel Marra. In a statement on Sunday, the DBA lauds the Troika countries' demands to allow aid organisations to deliver humanitarian assistance to those affected by the attacks in Jebel Marra.
Sudan: Protesting Teachers Detained in El Gezira
Wad Madani — Teachers in Wad Madani, capital of El Gezira, carried out a sit-in on Sunday, in protest against the government's decision to close more than 200 schools in the state. The teachers also demanded a salary rise and payment of their delayed allowances since 2013. Policemen, aided by agents of the National Intelligence and Security Service (NISS) arrested a number of protesting teachers.
East Africa Offers Best Risk Reward
By James AnyanzwaEast Africa tops the continent in terms of rewarding investors for the risks they take in pumping money into the region. A study by consultancy firm Control Risks Group shows that Tanzania, Kenya, Uganda and Ethiopia offer investors a reward score above the continent's average. Ethiopia and Tanzania top the 2018 Africa Risk-Reward Index of the high rewarding economies for the second time, followed by Côte d'Ivoire and Kenya in fourth place.
Somalia: AMISOM Shines the Spotlight On Sexual and Gender-Based Violence in Somalia
African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM) is taking concrete steps to tackle Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) in Somalia. The Mission's gender unit plans to train additional Somali police officers to help fight increased cases of sexual violence against women. The Reforms, Restructuring and Development Coordinator with AMISOM Mr. Maxwell Chikunguru, said the Mission is also encouraging gender mainstreaming in all government structures.
East Africa: EAC Prepares for Talks on a Unified Tax Regime
By James AnyanzwaEast African Community's efforts to become a single investment destination faces a litmus test as member countries prepare for negotiations on harmonising the bloc's tax regime. EAC member countries have different tax rules, which has given rise to harmful tax competition, thereby attracting investments in some jurisdictions while hurting investors in others.
Zimbabwe: Female Politicians Decry Stigma
By Conrad MupesaFemale politicians have decried stigma, which they say affect women's participation in politics. Addressing a rally in Mhangura recently, zanu-pf Makonde District sitting Women's Quota representative Cde Jennifer Mhlanga said female politicians normally faced political stigma. "Women in political positions are never seen as people who can also make their choices, with their spouses only coming in to give support because our callings are different," she said.
Kenya: Mugo Wins Mountain Classic Golf Tourney
By Larry NgalaHandicap 22 Ephantus Mugo scratched three holes, one at the opening nine and two at the back nine, but still went on to claim the overall title in this year's Mountain Classic golf tournament at the tough playing Kiambu Golf Club course at the weekend. He dropped shots over the second, and fourth, two at the fifth, having started by scratching the first hole. Holed in four pars in between with another bogey the ninth for 22 points.
Nigeria: Fuel Station Shut Down Over Spillage, Contaminated Water
By Mercy JerryA fuel station suspected to have contaminated the underground water of residents in Akoka Community Development Area (CDA) through the leakage of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), otherwise known as petrol, from its underground storage tank, has been shutdown by the Lagos State Ministry of Environment . The fuel station, Total, was shutdown on Friday, following series of meetings held between the station, residents and the Commissioner of the Environment, Mr. Babatunde Durosinmi-Etti.
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