South Africa to host special WEF Summit in 2027

DAVOS (Switzerland), Jan 26 (NNN-SANEWS) — The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, has announced that South Africa will host a Special World Economic Forum (WEF) Summit in 2027. Speaking at the recent World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, Lamola said that as Africa’s most industrialised economy…

More than 640,000 people affected by catastrophic Mozambique floods

Catastrophic flooding across Mozambique MAPUTO, Jan 26 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — Catastrophic flooding across Mozambique has affected more than 640,000 people, authorities say, with more than half of those in Gaza province.The regional capital, Xai-Xai, is submerged and fears of hunger and disease are mounting.Local authorities are coordinating with the country’s relief…

Two Tanzanians arrested in Kajiado with elephant tasks worth Ksh.14M

Two Tanzanian nationals who have been arrested NAIROBI, Jan 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Two Tanzanian nationals have been arrested in possession of 20 elephant tusks at the Namanga Border Post in Kajiado County.The two suspects, identified as Imani Manasse Musumbwe and Jinaoneka Kyenya, were intercepted by the Kajiado Investigation Team working…

US aircrash: Private jet carrying 8 people crashes at Bangor, Maine, airport, FAA says

BANGOR (Maine, US), Jan 26 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A private jet carrying eight people crashed on takeoff from Bangor, Maine, Sunday evening, according to the FAA. The extent of their injuries is not known, a source briefed on the incident said. The plane is a Bombardier Challenger 650 business jet. The…

Woman, boy drown off Greece after migrant boat sinks

ATHENS, Jan 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — A boat carrying over 50 migrants sank off the Greek coast, killing a woman and a boy and leaving three others missing, the coastguard said Sunday. “Fifty migrants have been rescued and are being cared for by the authorities,” after the accident off the island…

EU and Ecuador wrap up talks on sustainable investment deal, EU’s first SIFA with Latin America

BRUSSELS (Belgium), Jan 25 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — The European Union and Ecuador have concluded negotiations on a Sustainable Investment Facilitation Agreement (SIFA), in what Brussels is portraying as the bloc’s first such deal with a Latin American country. In a Commission statement, the EU said the agreement is designed to make…

Brazil is expecting 353 million tons from the 2025/26 grains’ harvest

BRASILIA, Jan 25 (NNN-MERCOPRESS) — Brazil is heading for a new record production of its 2025/26 grains harvest, mainly soybeans, maize sorghum, sunflower, according to the latest survey by Conab, the country’s agriculture supplies company. Overall the harvest is expected to reach 353.1 million tons, 0.3% higher than the previous…

Zanzibar expands tourism reach with Bulgarian charter

ZANZIBAR, Jan 25 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — A TOTAL of 190 tourists from Bulgaria arrived in Zanzibar on a special charter flight, marking a renewed push to attract visitors from Eastern Europe and expand the islands’ global tourism footprint. Welcoming the flight at Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, Terminal III, the Permanent Secretary in the…

Monster winter storm sweeps US, 14 governors declare emergencies

Drivers navigate through snow on I-44 as Winter Storm Fern arrives in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma HOUSTON, Jan 25 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Snow fell over parts of Texas, Oklahoma and Kansas on Friday in a frosty prelude to a monster winter storm expected to converge with bitter Arctic cold and engulf much…

South Africa to champion African water investment agenda at global talks in Dakar

DAKAR (Senegal), Jan 25 (NNN-SANEWS) — Water and Sanitation Minister Pemmy Majodina will represent South Africa at a high-level international meeting in Dakar, Senegal, as preparations intensify for the 2026 United Nations Water Conference. The High-Level Preparatory Meeting, taking place on Jan 26-27, will set the direction for the global…