Kenya-Congo Republic to establish conducive environment for entrepreneurs to invest

BRAZZAVILLE, July 9 (NNN-KBC) — Entrepreneurs have been urged to take advantage of the close Kenya-Congo Republic ties to expand trade volumes that will spur growth and broaden economic opportunities for the people. Speaking during a business forums in Brazzaville that brought together Kenyan and Congolese investors, President William Ruto…

Ghana and Zambia sign MOU to foster relations

The MoU was signed during the three day visit of the Zambian president to Ghana ACCRA, July 9 (NNN-GNA) — Zambia’s President, Hakainde Hichilema, and his wife Mutinta Hakainde, are in Ghana for a three-day official visit at the invitation of President Akufo-Addo.The purpose of the visit is for the…

President Ramaphosa urges Congolese companies to invest in South Africa

KINSHASA (DRCongo), July 9 (NNN-Snews) — President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on Congolese businesses to invest in South Africa and for local companies to do the same. The President labelled the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) as the beating heart of Africa, with immense importance to the continent’s history. …

South Africa’s economy continues to create jobs despite challenges – Cabinet

PRETORIA, July 9 (NNN-SANEWS) — While economic growth remains subdued, Cabinet says South Africa’s resilient economy continues to create jobs, though not at the preferred pace. The Cabinet on Thursday reflected on the latest quarterly employment statistics released by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA). Stats SA announced last week that…

France protests: Protesters defy bans to rally against police violence

PARIS, July 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — About 2,000 people defied a ban to join a memorial rally in central Paris on Saturday for a young black man who died in police custody, while marches took place throughout France to denounce police brutality, as tensions run high after days of rioting engulfed…

Canada: Wildfires ‘off the charts’ as temperatures climb

MONTREAL, July 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The number of forest fires continues to rise in Canada, climbing on Friday to more than 670 blazes – more than 380 of them out of control – with a long and difficult summer ahead. “The numbers are literally off the charts, with at least…

US gun violence: Man on scooter shoots randomly in New York, killing an 86-year-old; injuring 2 others

NEW YORK, July 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — An 86-year-old New York City man was fatally shot and at least two others were seriously wounded by a man on a scooter who police say was shooting randomly at cars and pedestrians in Queens on Saturday. A person of interest was in custody,…

US aircrash: 6 dead in small plane crash in California

 LOS ANGELES, July 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A small private plane crashed in California early Saturday, killing all six people aboard, authorities said.    The plane, a Cessna C550, crashed around 4:15 am local time near Murrieta airport, southeast of Los Angeles, the Federal Aviation Administration said.    Police officers dispatched…

US violence: Iowa teen jailed for killing Spanish teacher over bad grade

Nohema Graber, 66 DES MOINES (Iowa, US), July 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A teenager in the US state of Iowa who beat his teacher to death with a baseball bat over a bad grade has been sentenced to life in prison. Willard Miller, 17, pleaded guilty to first-degree murder in April…

Sweden jails Kurd for financing terrorism after Turkiye calls for crackdown

STOCKHOLM, July 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A Swedish court has jailed a Kurdish man for four-and-a-half years for crimes including attempting to finance terrorism. It is the first time Sweden’s updated terror laws have been used in a case involving the Kurdish militant PKK. Turkiye has long called on Stockholm to crack…