South Africa: Zulu king says ‘fit’, denies being poisoned

JOHANNESBURG, July 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The Zulu king, head of South Africa’s most influential traditional monarchy, said he was “fit and sound,” and denied rumours he had been poisoned. “I’m very well, I’m very fit and sound,” Misuzulu Zulu said in a phone interview from the neighbouring country of Eswatini,…

US violence: Man charged in house fire that left six dead, including his daughter

WASHINGTON, July 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A man has been charged with murder after six bodies were found at the scene of a house fire in South Carolina, including his young daughter, authorities said. Police received an emergency call Sunday alerting them to a fire and stabbing in the town of…

French riots: Mayors hold rallies as violence eases

PARIS, July 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Mayors across France held rallies calling for an end to violent clashes that erupted after a teen was shot dead by police last week, as signs emerged that the unrest was beginning to ease. The government has battled riots and looting since 17-year-old Nahel Merzouk was…

US slams Hong Kong bounties as ‘dangerous’ precedent

WASHINGTON, July 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United States condemned Hong Kong authorities for issuing bounties linked to democracy activists based abroad, saying the move sets a dangerous precedent that could threaten human rights. Hong Kong police offered bounties of HK$1 million (about US$127,600) for information leading to the capture of eight…

UK saw hottest June on record in 2023: Met Office

  LONDON, July 4 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The UK this year has seen its hottest June on record, both in terms of mean temperature and the average maximum temperature, the British Meteorological Office said.    “The average mean temperature of 15.8 degrees Celsius (60.44 degrees Fahrenheit) for June 2023 in the…

Peru’s PM confirms Government is adopting preventive measures against Global El Niño

LIMA, July 4 (NNN-ANDINA) — Peruvian Prime Minister Alberto Otarola affirmed that the Executive Branch is coordinating preventive measures and is permanently monitoring actions in the face of El Niño Global phenomenon. In this regard, he conveyed a message of calm to the population, noting that the Government has allocated more…

Russia sets new record for grain exports despite sanction

VLADIVOSTOK, July 3 (NNN-XINHUA) — Russia wrapped up its 2022-2023 agricultural year with an estimated record of 58-59 million tons of grain exports, reported RIA Novosti on Monday. The Agriculture Ministry’s estimate of the export potential in the range of 55-60 million tons was accurate, and Russian grain exporters had…

South Africa: Decarbonisation gives rise to new opportunities – Pres Ramaphosa

PRETORIA, July 3 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President Cyril Ramaphosa says it is critical that South Africa remains on par with other countries that have taken steps to incentivise manufacturers to invest in the production of electric vehicles in the country. This after global auto manufacturer BMW announced that it will be…

US proposes migration plan to help refugees in Mexico

Migrants at the San Ysidro border crossing point in Tijuana, Mexico WASHINGTON, July 3 (NNN-EFE) — The US government has proposed to Mexico a new migration plan that would benefit refugees from Cuba, Nicaragua, Venezuela and other nations who are in Mexican territory waiting to cross the border into the…

Zimbabwe: Pres Mnangagwa blames businesses for food shortages

HARARE, July 3 (NNN-ALLAFRICA) — As basic food commodities disappear from supermarket shelves in Zimbabwe in the midst of an inflation crisis, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has threatened businesses, accusing them of creating artificial shortages. Addressing an election rally of his ruling Zanu-PF party in Bulilima District, Matabeleland South province, Mnangagwa…