WindWings: Cargo vessel travelling to Brazil fitted with giant sails to decarbonise shipping industry

BRASILIA, Aug 22 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — A cargo ship fitted with giant, rigid British-designed sails has set out on its maiden voyage. Shipping firm Cargill, which has chartered the vessel, hopes the technology will help the industry chart a course toward a greener future. The WindWings (made in China) sails are…

Somalia orders ban on TikTok and Telegram

MOGADISHU, Aug 22 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — Somalia has announced a ban on social media platforms Tiktok and Telegram and the online betting platform 1XBet. The government says these platforms are being used by “terrorists and groups responsible for spreading immorality… to spread graphic clips, photos and mislead society”. It comes as…

Tanzania: Indonesia president visit to spur trade

DAR ES SALAAM, Aug 22 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — INDONESIA’S President Joko Widodo has arrived in Tanzania to start his first-ever visit which is expected to open doors for both countries in social-economic spheres. The visit is set to increase investment cooperation, health cooperation, development cooperation and exchange views on important regional…

Tanzania: Govt determined to revive cashew processing factories – PM

DAR ES SALAAM, Aug 22 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — Tanzanian Prime Minister Kassim Majaliwa has said that the government is determined to revive cashew processing factories to boost the value of the crop. Speaking during his working visit to Mtwara Region, Majaliwa urged farmers to plan to sell processed cashewnuts to increase…

Spain: Government to declare Tenerife a disaster zone due to fires

SANTA CRUZ de TENERIFE (Spain), Aug 22 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) — Acting President of the Spanish Government Pedro Sánchez announced that Tenerife will be declared a disaster zone due to fires. After visiting the areas affected by fires in the Canary Islands, Sánchez stated that the Council of Ministers would approve…

Fruitful talks between Cuba and Angola, Cuban Pres Díaz-Canel said

LUANDA, Aug 22 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) — Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel valued as fruitful the talks held with his Angolan counterpart, João Lourenço, in which he confirmed the feeling of friendship and mutual trust that distinguish bilateral ties. The president ratified the willingness of both parties to continue expanding and consolidating…

Kenya-Indonesia ties to boost ASEAN market penetration

NAIROBI, Aug 22 (NNN-KBC) — Kenya will work on scaling up its ties with Indonesia to increase trade. President William Ruto said investment scope will also be broadened to bring about a balance of trade that is in favour of the Southeast Asian country. “We will seize our energies and…

Kenya announces visa free entry to Indonesian citizens

President William Ruto (right) with President Joko Widodo of Indonesia at State House Nairobi NAIROBI, Aug 22 (NNN-KBC) — President William Ruto announced Visa Free entries to Kenya for holders of Indonesian passports following talks with visiting President Joko Widodo of Indonesia. This even as Kenya and Indonesia sign four…

Libya deports 486 illegal migrants

TRIPOLI, Aug 22 (NNN-XINHUA) — Libyan Interior Minister Emad al-Tarabelsi announced that 486 illegal migrants have been deported to their countries of origin. In a press conference following the announcement, the minister said that 294 of them are from Egypt, while the others from different African countries. Al-Tarabelsi said that…

Zimbabwe gears up for Aug 23 general elections

Incumbent President Emmerson Mnangagwa HARARE, Aug 22 (NNN-XINHUA) — The Zimbabweans are gearing up for the general elections set for Aug 23. A total of 11 candidates are vying for the presidency, but the main contest is between the incumbent President Emmerson Mnangagwa, who leads the ZANU PF party, and…