France: Pres Macron urges French to work out in Olympic year

PARIS, Jan 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President Emmanuel Macron urged French people to start exercising daily as Paris prepares to host the Olympic and Paralympic Games this summer. Posting a video clip of himself on X, formerly Twitter, in a T-shirt, boxing gloves slung over his shoulder and with a punching…

Brazil: 25 killed in bus-truck crash in Bahia state; 3 days of official mourning declared

BRASILIA, Jan 9 (NNN-AGENCIES) — At least 25 people have been killed after a bus collided with a truck in Bahia state in northeastern Brazil, state firefighters said. A video, recorded during the night, showed the truck surrounded by blue boxes filled with mangoes and scattered on the ground. Several…

South Africa: Drugs disguised as moulded artwork seized at OR Tambo airport

PRETORIA, Jan 8 (NNN-SANEWS) — Customs officers of the South African Revenue Service (SARS) have seized 23kg of narcotics disguised as moulded artwork with an estimated street value of R37 million at the cargo sheds of the OR Tambo International Airport. The customs officers were doing their inspection rounds last…

Zimbabwe: 15 trapped Redwing miners rescued

HARARE, Jan 8 (NNN-ALLAFRICA) — All 15 artisanal miners trapped at Redwing Mine in Penhalonga near Mutare when a shaft collapsed last week were rescued Saturday, following the deployment of top technology by the Government to figure out their exact location underground. Teams from local mining companies such as Metallon…

Kenya calls on Tanzania for TB drugs

NAIROBI/DAR ES SALAAM, Jan 8 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — KENYA has sought the help of Tanzania to bridge the shortage of Tuberculosis drugs, according Kenyan Health Cabinet Secretary (CS) Wafula Nakhumicha. The CS was quoted saying the country has experienced shortages since October last year and has put up measures to ensure…

EU Council President Charles Michel to step down early

Charles Michel has served as chief of the EU Council since late 2019 BRUSSELS, Jan 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Charles Michel has said he will step down as European Council president early so that he can stand as a Member of the European Parliament. The Belgian politician’s mandate runs out in…

Brazil: Pres Lula fetes democracy a year after capital riots

BRASILIA, Jan 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva will mark the first anniversary Monday of the far-right riots that rocked the Brazilian capital last year, with a ceremony in Congress declaring “democracy unbowed.” Lula will convene a Who’s Who of Brazil’s political bigwigs to take stock of…

Zanzibar moves to import rice, sugar to curb inflation

ZANZIBAR, Jan 8 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — IN efforts to counter unnecessary price hikes, especially on essential products such as rice and sugar, Zanzibar government has decided to import such commodities this year. “We have directed the Zanzibar State Trade Corporation (ZSTC) to expand its business by importing rice and sugar, instead of…

Tanzania wildlife: TAWA attracts 696bn/- investment in SWICA

DAR ES SALAAM, Jan 8 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — THE Tanzania Wildlife Management Authority (TAWA) has attracted five prospective investors in seven Special Wildlife Investment Concession Areas (SWICA), who are expected to finance a total of 278 million US dollars (equivalent to 696bn/-) to enhance sustainable tourism. TAWA Conservation Commissioner, Mabula Nyanda said…

Slovenia attempts to rescue 5 people trapped in Krizna cave

The Krizna cave system is about 8 km long and the only way to explore is by boat LJUBLJANA, Jan 8 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Slovenian media reported that five people were trapped in a cave in the southwest of the country after heavy rains caused rising water levels, hindering rescue workers’…