Mozambique to pay ‘danger money’ to health workers, soldiers

A sculpture commemorates the massacre of unarmed Mozambicans in Mueda MAPUTO, June 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Health workers and soldiers in Mozambique are to be given “danger money” for putting their lives on the line to protect people, the president has said. Filipe Nyusi made the announcement at an event to…

New South Africa Airways restructuring plan announced, costing government $600m

The airline has consistently under-performed for the best part of the decade PRETORIA, June 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — After months of wrangling and internal disputes, cash-strapped South African Airways (SAA) finally has a business rescue plan, but it’s going to cost the state nearly $600m for the plan to work. The…

Covid-19: About 9% of Guinea-Bissau health workers infected as coronavirus spread – WHO

BISSAU, June 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — More than 170 of Guinea-Bissau’s 2,000 health workers have contracted COVID-19, a World Health Organization expert said, warning that hospitals were close to being overwhelmed. The tiny West African nation’s under-equipped healthcare system has been struggling to curb the spread of the novel coronavirus, which…

US freezes assets of Nigerians over romance scams

The majority of victims are women and the elderly WASHINGTON, June 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The US authorities say they have frozen the assets of six Nigerian nationals for cyber fraud amounting to about $6m. The fraudsters targeted American individuals and small businesses in an “elaborate scheme’’ of romantic fraud or…

Nigeria: Pres Buhari calls for patience to tackle bandits as violence spike

ABUJA, June 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari has urged for patience in the military’s fight against bandits in north-western states.Last week in Katsina state 150 gunmen on motorcycles opened fire on residents, looting shops and stealing cattle in the village of Kadisau.In a statement tweeted by his spokesperson,…

Covid-19: Zimbabwe raises salaries by 50% as inflation spikes

Civil servants wants their salaries to be paid in US dollars HARARE, June 18 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Zimbabwe’s government says it will increase civil servants’ wages in the light of economic challenges worsened by Covid-19. The finance minister said that with immediate effect, salaries and pensions would be increased by 50%.…

Covid-19: Extraordinary China-Africa Summit chairs by Chinese Pres Xi

BEIJING, June 18 (NNN-XINHUA) – Chinese President Xi Jinping on Wednesday chaired the Extraordinary China-Africa Summit on Solidarity against COVID-19 in Beijing. The summit, held via video link, was jointly proposed by China, South Africa, the rotating chair of the African Union (AU), and Senegal, the co-chair of the Forum…

DR Congo’s gold being smuggled out by the tonne, UN report finds

KINSHASA, June 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Gold production in Democratic Republic of Congo continues to be systematically underreported while tonnes of the precious metal is smuggled into global supply chains through its eastern neighbours, a United Nations report has found. The countries along Congo’s eastern border have long been conduits for…

Burundi’s new president Ndayishimiye to be sworn in Thursday

Evariste Ndayishimiye is set to take over Burundi’s presidency from Pierre Nkurunziza BUJUMBURA, June 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Burundi’s newly-elected president Evariste Ndayishimiye will be sworn in on Thursday, the foreign ministry announced, in a ceremony fast-tracked by the sudden death of the incumbent, Pierre Nkurunziza. Nkurunziza died on June 8 aged…

Tanzania: Pres Magufuli pledges free and fair election in October vote

President John Magufuli will be seeking a second term DAR ES SALAAM, June 17 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Tanzanian President John Magufuli has vowed to allow “free and fair” elections as he seeks a second term in October’s general election. He told politicians to “avoid insults and violence” while campaigning as he…
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