South Africa rations eggs amid severe bird-flu outbreak

Millions of chickens have been killed in South African following a bird-flu outbreak PRETORIA, Oct 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — South African supermarkets are rationing eggs as the country grapples with a shortage of poultry products amid a severe outbreak of avian flu.Some supermarkets have limited the number of eggs that customers…

Kenya merges foreign ministry in cabinet reshuffles after Pres Ruto accuses some ministers of being “clueless”

President Ruto says the cabinet changes are meant to enhance efficiency NAIROBI, Oct 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Kenyan President William Ruto has announced a major cabinet reshuffle placing the foreign affairs ministry under the chief minister’s office and reassigning seven other ministers.It comes after the president publicly criticised his ministers recently,…

A man is a man and a woman is a woman, it’s common sense – UK Prime Minister on transgender issue

UK PM Rishi Sunak LONDON, Oct 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak pledged to stop people being “bullied” into accepting trans arguments as he used his conference speech to take on Labour over gender.The Prime Minister said it “shouldn’t be controversial” to ensure parents were informed what…

South Africa: Educators honoured at National Teaching Awards

PRETORIA, Oct 6 (NNN-SANEWS) — Deputy President Paul Mashatile has reaffirmed the South African government’s commitment to reinforcing teacher support and prioritising the professional growth of those who are the key drivers of basic education.  On behalf of the nation’s people, the Deputy President saluted all teachers for their commendable…

Abkhazia: Russia to build naval base in Georgian separatist region, says local leader

 October 6th, 2023  |  00:25 AM  |   180 views MOSCOW, Oct 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Russia will set up a naval base in the separatist Georgian region of Abkhazia, its leader told Russian media. Aslan Bzhania told the Izvestia tabloid his Moscow-backed region would soon host a “permanent point of deployment”…

US immigration: Pres Biden approves new section of border wall as Mexico crossings rise

WASHINGTON, Oct 6 (NNN-AGENCIES) — US President Joe Biden’s administration is to build a section of border wall in southern Texas in an effort to stop rising levels of immigration. Around 20 miles (32km) will be built in Starr County along its border with Mexico, where officials report high numbers…

Pres Ruto: Kenya emerging as a global investment destination for technology

NAIROBI, Oct 5 (NNN-KBC) — President William Ruto said Kenya is emerging as an attractive global investment destination for technology. He said investments in the digital sector will enhance the country’s economic growth. The President said the establishment of the Amazon Web Services Development Centre in Nairobi will create job…

2 people killed, 1 injured in small plane crash in US Oregon

NEWBERG (Oregon, US), Oct 5 (NNN-XINHUA) — A small airplane crashed Tuesday into a house in Newberg, US state of Oregon, killing two people, officials said. Witnesses reported seeing a plane “spiraling towards the ground and crashing near North Cedar Street” in Newberg, about 30 kilometer southwest of Portland, according…

Cuban Premier regrets loss of human lives under building collapse

HAVANA, Oct 5 (NNN-ACN) — Cuban Prime Minister Manuel Marrero regretted the death of three persons as a consequence of the collapse of sections of an apartment building Tuesday in the old section of Havana.On his X account, the Premier said he was closely following the tragic event which claimed…

Europe, Africa and South America all to host games in 2030 World Cup

LAUSANNE, Oct 5 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Morocco, Portugal and Spain will be joint hosts for the 2030 World Cup but games will also be played in Uruguay, Argentina and Paraguay as the footballing showpiece celebrates its centenary, FIFA announced on Wednesday. FIFA said in a statement that the matches in South…