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Somalia: Puntland State Leader Urges Security Forces to Kill Criminals On the Spot
Puntland State of Somalia leader Said Abdullahi Deni has on Wednesday urged security forces to kill any armed person or criminal they capture on the spot before they are taken into custody. "We promise not to have mercy on those people who are our enemies I urge security forces to kill the enemies on the spot," Puntland leader Deni said.
Namibia: Money Heist - Bank Windhoek's Cash in Transit Contracted Staff Robbed
Bank Windhoek has confirmed that the staff of the contracted security company which transports cash on behalf of the bank, was held at gunpoint outside the Okahandja Mall while in transit on Friday morning. The bank in a statement said the amount of money stolen from the security company is yet to be determined. "No one was injured during the heist and police investigations are continuing," the bank said in a statement.
Tanzania: Simiyu to Host National Exhibition Tomorrow
NANENANE exhibitions stakeholders have been invited for an exhibition that would take place in Simiyu region from August 1, this year. Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Agriculture, Mr Gerald Kusaya informed the public that the preparations for the 27th exhibitions were due and that all stakeholders are invited for the big event. The exhibition that will be held at Nyakabindi Stadium in Bariadi is expected to be opened by the Vice President Ms Samia Suluhu Hassan.
Libya: People Shot and Killed in Libya While Trying to Flee Arbitrary Detention
Three people were shot dead and two were severely injured at the disembarkation site in Khoms on Tuesday night, 28 July, after being returned to Libya, the country they were trying to flee. The victims are aged between 15 and 18. This is yet another tragic development showing that migrants in Libya face life-threatening violence and brutality. Vulnerable people should benefit from protection and evacuation out of the country, instead of suffering forced returns and arbitrary detention.
Kenya: July 31 - Covid-19 Cases Surpass the 20,000 Mark
Kenya's coronavirus caseload on Friday surpassed the 20,000 mark after 723 more people tested positive for Covid-19. The total number of the country's confirmed cases now stands at 20,636. Addressing the press from Afya House, Health CS Mutahi Kagwe said the new cases were from a 8,679 sample size bringing the number of total samples analysed in Kenya to 303,959. Of the new cases, 700 were Kenyans while 23 were foreigners. In terms of gender, 450 were male while 273 were female.
Kenya: 16 Deaths As Kenya Records 723 New Covid Cases
Nairobi — Kenya recorded 16 new virus deaths Friday as positive cases surged to 20,636. The country's Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said 723 new positive cases were detected from 8,679 samples tested in 24 hours. "We continue to record high numbers of positive cases and that is why we are pleading that you must take care of yourself," Kagwe said, "today, we have 723 new cases and 16 deaths." And he warned that coronavirus does not discriminate on age, having killed people in their 30's.
Kenya: Covid-19 - Kenya Crosses 20,000 Mark With 723 More Infections
The number of coronavirus cases in Kenya surpassed 20,000 on Friday, with the recording of 723 more positive results following the testing of 8,679 samples. Health Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe, in the daily briefing on the disease, announced a total of 20,636 cases since the country recorded its first one on March 13. Sixteen more deaths raised the toll to 341 while 44 more recoveries raised the total to 8,165. The 8,679 samples raised the total number tested in Kenya as of July 31 to 303,959.
Uganda: All Arms of Government Are Subordinate to Constitution
In Uganda's constitutional order, there are three arms of governance namely; the Executive, the Legislature and the Judiciary. These three arms of government are all subordinate to the Constitution from which they derive authority. None of the organs is supreme, rather, sovereignty rests with the people from whom all State power is derived. And yet in the day-to-day affairs of the State, these organs are actually possessed with a lot of powers and authority.
Namibia: Fishrot Lawyer Claims Murder Attempt
LAWYER Marén de Klerk, who has been implicated in the Namibian fishing industry corruption scandal that led to the arrest of two former ministers and a number of co-accused, says he has received threats against his life.
Kenya: Ethnic Clashes in Marioshoni and Olpusimoru Kill Five and Injure 25
At least five people have been killed and 25 others seriously injured following an outbreak of sporadic violence this week in Olpusimoru and Marioshoni in Narok and Nakuru counties, respectively. Two people died at the Narok County Referral Hospital on Wednesday, while one succumbed to bullet wounds at the same facility on Thursday. Another victim died in Marioshoni after being shot with arrows yesterday.
Nigeria: CBN Maize Import Ban Ill-Timed, May Cripple Poultry Sector - Don
The Programme Director of the Lagos Business School Agribusiness programme, Dr Ikechukwu Kelikume, has said that the recent directive by the Central Bank of Nigeria banning the importation of maize could reverse the gains of the apex bank's other interventions in agriculture.
Zimbabwe: Banking Sector in Turmoil
A dark cloud is hovering over the banking sector as financial institutions are shutting down branches as a cost-cutting measure as they embrace digitisation, rendering hundreds of workers redundant in the process. More than 300 employees have lost jobs across the sector, with at least 25 branches having permanently shut down since 2019.
Kenya: Golfers Backpedal as Lake Drowns Kisumu's Course
When Lake Victoria backflowed sometime in April due to heavy rains, Kisumu's Nyanza Golf Club was one of the many places affected by this turn of nature. A large section of the golf course was submerged in water, with some of those who inspected the affected area at the time even encountering fish therein. Then, there were no activities on the course due to Covid-19 restrictions. That's why Albert Ojonyo, the immediate former secretary general at the club, never bothered much at the time.
South Africa: Increase in Murder Rate
While South Africans recorded fewer violent crimes, murder remains reluctantly stubborn, the 2019/20 crime statistics have revealed. According to the annual crime statistics released by Police Minister Bheki Cele on Friday, violent crimes particularly murder have been slowing down in the past three years. The document reveals that between April 2019 and March 2020, 21 325 people were murdered in South Africa, an increase of 1.4% from the previous report.
South Africa: Infrastructure Commission to Fast-Track Projects Valued At R340 Billion
Government will in the coming months expedite the implementation of at least 50 infrastructure projects with a total investment value of more than R340 billion. The fast-tracking of the projects forms part of the reconstruction and recovery of the South African economy. This was the key outcome of the inaugural meeting of the reconstituted Council of the Presidential Infrastructure Coordinating Commission on Thursday.
South Africa: Unregistered ECD Principals Plead With Government
"Some of our teachers are resorting to occupying vacant land because they have no money to pay rent" Principals of unregistered Early Childhood Development schools picketed outside the Western Cape Department of Social Development on Thursday, pleading that they be given Covid-19 relief funds. Photo: Vincent Lali Dozens of principals of Early Childhood Development (ECD) schools picketed outside the Western Cape Department of Social Development on Thursday, pleading for Covid-19 relief funds.
South Africa: Sakhile Police Station Temporarily Closed Due to Covid-19
All communities serviced by the Sakhile Police Station, are advised that this police station will be temporarily closed due to a member who tested positive for the Covid-19 virus. The Community Service Centre will now be operated at Standerton Police Station. To access the station, the community should call (017) 719 1250 radio control for all emergencies and complaints which will be attended accordingly.
Zimbabwe: Govt Orders Dual Pricing Policy
THE Zimbabwean government gazetted Statutory Instrument (SI) 185 of 2020 on July 24, 2020. The latest regulation compels sellers of various goods and services to display, quote and offer prices in both the Zimbabwean dollar and foreign currency at the ruling exchange rate (that is, the last established auction rate). analyst The exchange rate from the July 28 auction is US$1:ZW$72,15.
Malawi: Asian Businessperson Chaudhry Faces Arrest, Bishop Bvumbwe to Be Quizzed Over Mera Scandal
A wealthy Asian businessman Karamat Ullah Chaudhry faces arrest over investigations of the procurement of a new mobile laboratory fuel testing van by Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority (Mera). Fiscal police have already arrested Mera chief executive officer Collins Magalasi and Bright Mbewe from Mera's procurement department over the contract that relates to the procurement of a K700 million fuel testing van. The energy sector regulator awarded the contract to City Motors of Chaudhry.
Tanzania: ASFC Final Gathers Storm
THE Tanzania Football Federation (TFF) yesterday unveiled nine officials to be in charge of the Azam Sports Federation Cup (ASFC) final scheduled at Nelson Mandela Stadium in Sumbawanga on Sunday. To Simba, the final is a campaign to win the country's second biggest club title while their opponents Namungo FC the match serves them as stairway to the second biggest CAF level tournament and as well revenge for a 3-2 defeat they suffered from Simba in the league match.
Tanzania: Mkapa Was Studious, Aunt Rose, 94, Recalls
Masasi — WHEN he was a child, the late third-phase President Benjamin Mkapa, dedicated much of his time self-studying at home. His parents helped him develop deep love for education. This is according to Mzee Mkapa's aunt, Rose Magnus Mkapa, aged 94, who recalled memories when speaking with the 'Daily News' at her house located close to the home of the former Head of State at Lupaso village, where he was buried on Wednesday.
Kenya: City Touts Engage in Fisticuffs Over Kencom Stage Access
Police were forced to intervene to quell a bitter fight by PSV bus operators from four commuter saccos over access to the Kencom bus stage in the Central Business Districton Thursday. Trouble started when Metro Shuttle sacco buses started using the the station near Hilton hotel, which City Hoppa, Double M and Kenya Bus Services (KBS) normally use to pick and drop passengers, saying they got the county government's approval.
Liberia: Stop Playing With Fire
The recent violence in Zwedru was without question politically motivated and according to informed sources, the violence was carefully orchestrated by top officials in government and of the Coalition for Democratic Change(CDC) in order to intimidate the political opposition. This is clearly a very dangerous act of provocation that should not be allowed to repeat itself.
Zimbabwe: Criminalising Dissent Confirms Rogue State Status
Those of us who survived Zanu's Gukurahundi genocide are very familiar with the terror tactics that have kept the ruling party in power.That is why, as soon as the party's acting spokesperson Patrick Chinamasa launched into an angry tirade on Monday against "enemies of Zimbabwe", I correctly predicted that state security agents would conduct overnight raids on the homes of opposition figures and civil society activists. The country is in the grip of a state-orchestrated siege.
Kenya Airways Pilots Plead With Kenyatta to Save Their Jobs
Pilots are seeking the intervention of President Uhuru Kenyatta to save their jobs as struggling Kenya Airways (KQ) pushes on with the resolve to send them home. Through their union, Kenya Airline Pilots Association (Kalpa), they wrote an open letter to the President pleading with him to save some 4,000 families who would be directly affected by the downsizing.
Namibia: Birthday Funds Diverted to Covid-19
President Hage Geingob yesterday instructed corporates and individuals not to place paid adverts in newspapers and other publications wishing him well on his birthday but instead to divert such money to the Covid-19 fight. Geingob turns 79 on Monday. He asked that donations be paid into the official Covid-19 National Disaster Fund bank account, which is coordinated by the Office of the Prime Minister.
Nigeria: Akpata Emerges New NBA President
A former Chairman of the Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) Section on Business Law (NBA-SL), Mr. Olumide Akpata, has emerged the new President of the NBA, having defeated two other contestants in the national election that commenced 11pm on Wednesday and ended 11pm, yesterday. Akpata, the only non-SAN among the three presidential candidates, won the election with a total of 9,891 votes of the total 18,256 ballots cast.
Uganda: Kinyara Boosts Construction of Bunyoro-Kitara Diocese Bishop's Residence
Kinyara Sugar Limited extended a contribution of UGX 5 million, on Thursday, to the Church Of Uganda Bunyoro-Kitara Diocese for construction of the Bishop's new state of the art residence that will conform to the current times. The current residence that was constructed in 1912 has since been deemed considerably old and no-longer able to cater for contemporary needs. The General Manager of Kinyara Sugar Limited Mr. Ramalingam Ravi handed over the cheque to the Bishop Rt. Rev.
Namibia: Top Cop Accused of Assaulting Junior Officer
Zambezi police commander Karl Theron has been under heavy condemnation from the public in the region after it emerged he allegedly manhandled a junior officer, reportedly over the misuse of a police vehicle. The incident allegedly happened earlier this week in Theron's office where the member, a warrant officer by rank, working under the forensic department, was called in to explain why he was driving a service vehicle with a siren on.
Kenya: Mother Names Her Baby After Activist Who Helped Her During Kariobangi Demolitions
On the morning of May 4, 2020, approximately 8,000 people were forcibly removed from the impoverished Kariobangi neighbourhood of Nairobi and their houses flattened. This was despite a court order issued the day before restraining the authorities from conducting evictions. The demolitions also happened when the country was grappling with the reality of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Sudan: Congress Calls On U.S. Administration to Back Hamdouk Overcome Terrorist List Related
Khartoum — US Secretary of the State along with senior member of the US congress have called on the American administration to back Sudanese prime minister and the Sudan removed from the list of state sponsor of terrorism as that would be important not only for the Sudan US relations but also for the democracy in the whole region Senior member of the US foreign Relations committee Chris Coons, of the democratic party, said his committee currently works on how to resolve the problem of...
South Africa: Thando Ntini Unfazed By the Weight of Expectations
His surname and his father's accomplishments put the 20-year-old under more scrutiny than his peers. But that doesn't bother the talented bowler who has announced his name in style. Thando Ntini seems unfazed for someone who's about to embark on a pivotal chapter in his important cricketing life, having spent the most part of lockdown at home in East London with little reason to leave the house. "There's been some family time, some resting time. Some time to self-reflect, gym and study.
Liberia: Debbah to Contest by-Election
By E. J. Nathaniel Daygbor And Jonathan Browne Former national coach of the Lone Star and the nation’s most celebrated, James Salinsa Debbah, announces his interest to vie in the pending by-election for Montserrado County Electoral District #9. The district seat was rendered vacant following the demise of ruling Coalition for Democratic Change Lawmaker, Munah Pelham Youngblood.
Liberia: Rep. Dopoh Blows Whistle
River Gee County District # 3 Representative Francis S. Dopoh, questions the legality of concession agreements between the Government of Liberia and steel giant, ArcelorMittal. According to Representative Dopoh, since 2006 the concession has not been reviewed by the government.
Ghana: Yagbonwura Confers "King of Promise Keepers" Title On President Akufo-Addo
The Paramount Chief of Gonja, the Yagbonwura, Tuntumba Boresa Sulemana Jakpa, has conferred the title 'Gariba Yenawura Wura', to wit "King of Promise Keepers", on the President of the Republic, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo ".
Zimbabwe: The Nation Is Mourning Former Agric Minister Perrance Shiri
This week, the nation was in mourning after the sudden death of Lands minister Perrance Shiri early on Wednesday morning. Of course, a few detractors were quick out of the woods, showing their lack of patriotism by reminding others of Shiri's enthusiastic role in Gukurahundi back in the early 1980s. He was the first commander of 5 Brigade, a special army unit set up by Robert Mugabe to help him in his hobby of killing innocent people.
Liberia: Veteran Educator, Jessie Wah King, Dies At 101
By Samuel G. Dweh Mrs. Jessie Wah King, who had taught at the College of West Africa, Liberia's oldest private Senior High Schools, between the 1950s and 1970s, has died. She taught Music and Religious Education. The veteran educator, born on May 25, 1919, died on the 22nd day of July, 2020, according to family's source. Mrs.
Cameroon: Two Diplomats At Star Building
Prime Minister, Head of Government, Joseph Dion Ngute received the Tunisian and Korean Ambassadors in separate audiences on July 29, 2020. The Prime Minister, Head of Government, Chief Dr Joseph Dion Ngute had discussions with the outgoing Tunisian Ambassador, Jalel Snoussi who used the farewell audience to highlight his major achievements in fostering Cameroon- Tunisia relations during his five- year tenure at the helm of his country's diplomatic mission.
Zimbabwe: Women's Football Feel Pinch of Covid-19
While much attention is focused on how COVID-9 has wreaked havoc in men's football, few are paying attention to the worst affected league: women's football. In Manicaland province, a coach fears for the future of the club, and his players. In January, Faith Drive Queens, one of the country's most competitive women's football clubs, had their ambitions all set out for this year. The club had reason to dream big.
Zimbabwe: MDC Alliance Midlands Activists in Hiding Ahead of Anti-Corruption Protests
A number of MDC Alliance activists in Midlands province, among them MPs and councillors, have gone underground after being hounded by suspected State security members, it has emerged. With President Emmerson Mnangagwa this week warning protesters of Friday's anti-corruption demonstration, State security agents increased their hunt for perceived organisers of the protest marches. This has forced most known MDC Alliance youth members to go underground and let the dust settle.
Ghana: President Akufo-Addo Cuts Sod for $49 Million Damongo Water Project
"I indicated that one of the reasons for the creation of the new Regions was to accelerate the process of development to all parts of the country.
Algeria: Coronavirus - 602 New Cases, 490 Recoveries and 14 Deaths
602 new confirmed cases of coronavirus (Covid-19), 490 recoveries and 14 deaths have been recorded in the last 24 hours in Algeria, Dr Djamel Fourar Spokesperson for the Scientific Committee in charge of monitoring the Coronavirus pandemic pandemic said Thursday in Algiers.
Tanzania: Ex-Presidents Credit Mkapa With Transforming Economy
Dar es Salaam — Former presidents Jakaya Kikwete and Ali Hassan Mwinyi yesterday detailed how their departed counterpart, Benjamin Mkapa, laid the foundation for Tanzania's economy to considerably contribute to the elevation of the country into a lower-middle income status last year. Describing the late Mkapa as a down-to-earth person who had Tanzania and Tanzanians at heart, Mr Kikwete said it was the departed leader who initiated the country's National Development Vision 2025.
Zimbabwe: Ravages of Acute Hunger Will Likely Hit Six in 10 in Zimbabwe - WFP
The World Food Programme (WFP) is urgently seeking more international support to prevent millions of Zimbabweans plunging deeper into hunger. The COVID-19 pandemic has aggravated an already severe hunger crisis in Zimbabwe, UN humanitarians warned on Thursday.
Africa: MSF Forced to Close Covid-19 Centre On Lesbos Greece
Athens - A COVID-19 isolation centre set up on the island of Lesbos, Greece, by Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has been forced to close, after local authorities imposed fines with potential criminal charges, related to urban planning regulations. MSF strongly condemns the authorities' failure to identify a solution to keep the isolation centre open when there is still a risk of coronavirus COVID-19 spreading through nearby Moria reception centre.
Egypt: PM - Strict Measures Against Encroachments On State Lands
Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli Prime Minister Moustafa Madbouli said on Thursday 30/7/2020 the state will continue taking strict measures against any encroachment on state lands. Any encroachment should be eradicated to avoid the repetition of such action, he said. Madbouli followed up by the 16th stage of removing encroachments from July 8 to July 27 in light of a report which he received from Local Development Minister Mahmoud Shaarawi.
Morocco: Journalist Omar Radi Arrested, Charged in Morocco
New York, July 29, 2020 - Moroccan authorities must release journalist Omar Radi immediately and refrain from filing retaliatory charges against the press, the Committee to Protect Journalists said today. Today, the National Brigade of Judicial Police summoned Radi, a reporter at the independent Le Desk news website, and then transferred him to the Casablanca Court of Appeal, according to reports by his employer and the state news agency MAP.
Kenya: In-Person Classes to Resume in January, Magoha Says
Tertiary institutions of learning will resume face-to-face class sessions in January 2021. Education Cabinet Secretary George Magoha on Thursday said, a survey of done at all Teacher Training Colleges, Universities and Technical and Vocational institutions has shown that a small number has put in place necessary measures to comply with the Ministry of Health's Covid-19 protocols that can guarantee safety of staff and learners once they reopen.
Morocco: Eid Al-Adha - HM the King Sends Congratulatory Messages to Heads of State of Islamic Countries
Rabat — HM King Mohammed VI, Commander of the Faithful, sent messages of congratulations to the Heads of State of Islamic countries, on the occasion of the advent of Eid Al-Adha. In these messages, the Sovereign expressed to the Heads of State of Islamic countries His best wishes of health and happiness, praying the Almighty to renew such event by bringing further prosperity and well-being to the Islamic Ummah.
Kenya's Covid-19 Cases Rise to 19,913 As 788 More Test Positive
Kenya has recorded 788 new Covid-19 cases in last 24 hours from a sample of 5,521, raising the country’s toll to 19,913. Of those, 785 are Kenyans while three are foreigners. Making the announcement during the daily Covid-19 briefing on Thursday, Health CAS Rashid Aman also revealed that 14 more patients have died from Covid-19, bringing total number of deaths from the virus in Kenya to 325. The total number of tests done in Kenya so far stand at 295,280.
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