Colombia to allow Venezuelans to enter on expired passports

BOGOTA, March 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Colombia will allow Venezuelans to cross the border using expired passports in view of the difficulty of renewing travel documents in the neighbouring country in the midst of its economic crisis, the migration agency said. More than 1.2 million Venezuelans fleeing widespread food and medicine…

Switzerland ranked as best country for women’s rights

People take part in a demonstration on the occasion of the International Women’s Day in Lausanne, Switzerland LONDON, March 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Switzerland, which promotes equality at home and in the workplace, has been ranked the best country for women’s rights, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) said…

Zambian SMEs create 27,000 jobs in 2018

LUSAKA, March 9 (NNN-Xinhua) — About 27,000 jobs were created by small-and-medium enterprises (SMEs) in Zambia last year, the country’s government said. It was evident that the SMEs were contributing positively to Zambian economy due to the large number of jobs they were creating, said Minister of Commerce, Trade and…

South Sudan peace deal holds with positive changes: UN envoy

UNITED NATIONS, March 9 (NNN-Xinhua) — The South Sudan peace agreement continues to hold six months after its signing with positive changes on the ground, the UN envoy for the country said. David Shearer, the special representative of the secretary-general for South Sudan, told the Security Council the deal is…

South Africa commits to support Iran

CAPE TOWN, March 9 (NNN-SANEWS) — South Africa is committed to support the Republic of Iran, says International Relations and Cooperation Deputy Minister Reginah Mhaule. “Despite all the constraints we remain committed to continue to support the Islamic Republic of Iran. It is my firm belief that today’s meeting will add…

Brazil: Pres Bolsonaro to visit China later this year

BRASILIA, March 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro said he will visit China this year, indicating he was more open to a country he once accused of being an economic predator trying to “buy” Brazil. “I confirmed with the ambassador that I will travel to China this year,” he…

Brazil’s Sao Paulo state to offer tax incentives to automakers

SAO PAULO, March 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Brazil’s Sao Paulo state said it would offer fresh tax incentives to automakers, weeks after Ford Motor Co said it would shut down a plant there with 3,000 employees and General Motors Co hinted it might do the same before backtracking. Sao Paulo is…

Irish PM says time for UK to compromise on Brexit

DUBLIN, March 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — It is time for Britain rather than the European Union to compromise to get a Brexit deal over the line, Ireland’s Prime Minister Leo Varadkar said, describing Britain’s decision to leave the bloc as “a problem of their own creation”. Brexit talks between London and…

Namibian tribes to appeal U.S. ruling on German colonial horrors

WINDHOEK, March 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Namibian tribes seeking damages over genocide and property seizures by Germany more than a century ago said they would appeal a U.S. court’s dismissal of their suit. A judge in New York said on Wednesday claims by descendants of the Herero and Nama tribes over…

Gabon dismisses rumours president is ‘cloned’

LIBREVILLE, March 9 (NNN-AFRICANEWS) — The Gabonese presidency has dismissed rumours that the ailing president, Ali Bongo, has been replaced by a clone. Bongo, who is currently recovering in Morocco, has only returned to Gabon twice since he became ill in 2018 whiles on an official trip. On both ‘visits,’…