South Africa must build on economic recovery momentum – President Ramaphosa

PRETORIA, Jan 27 (NNN-SANEWS) — President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for renewed focus on investment and infrastructure development to ensure that South Africa’s recent economic gains translate into sustained and inclusive growth.  In his weekly newsletter to the nation, the President said the country entered the new year with growing…

Death toll from rainfall-induced incidents in Zimbabwe rises to 109

HARARE, Jan 27 (NNN-XINHUA) — At least 109 people have been killed and 61 others injured as a result of incessant rains across Zimbabwe since the start of the rainy season, the country’s Department of Civil Protection (DCP) said. In its latest situation report, the DCP said the deaths were…

Somalia’s Al Shabaab kills local chief and teacher in northeast Kenya, police say

NAIROBI, Jan 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Somalia’s al Shabaab militants killed a local chief and a teacher in Hulugho, a northeastern Kenyan region near the Somali border, Kenyan police said, adding that security in the area had been reinforced following the attack.A police statement said a multi-agency security team was pursuing…

DR Congo: Daesh‑linked militants kill 22 in eastern Ituri province – UN report

File photo of militants KINSHASA, Jan 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — Daesh‑linked militants killed at least 22 civilians in a village in eastern Congo’s Ituri Province early on Sunday, according to an internal U.N. report and local civil society leaders, the latest in a series of deadly attacks in the region.The U.N.…

South Sudan army threat to ‘spare no-one’ condemned

South Sudan’s army has ordered the evacuation of all civilians, and the UN, from parts of Jonglei state JUBA, Jan 27 (NNN-AGENCIES) — The United Nations says it is gravely concerned after a senior military leader in South Sudan urged his troops to “spare no-one” including “children, the elderly, and…

Tanzania, South Sudan revenue authorities partner to curb tax evasion

DAR ES SALAAM, Jan 26 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — THE Tanzania Revenue Authority (TRA) and the South Sudan Revenue Authority (SSRA) are set to establish a strategic partnership aimed at strengthening tax cooperation, sealing revenue leakages and enhancing transparency in cross-border trade. The move follows a highlevel bilateral meeting held over the weekend…

At least 2.5M Kenyans risk hunger as drought persists – Prime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi

Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi NAIROBI, Jan 26 (NNN-KBC) — Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has warned that Kenya is staring at a worsening drought crisis that could leave at least 2.5 million Kenyans facing severe hunger and water shortages if the current conditions persist. Mudavadi said the country has…

Zanzibar moves ahead with 3D oil survey

ZANZIBAR, Jan 26 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — ZANZIBAR has taken a major step in reviving its oil and gas exploration after the Zanzibar Petroleum Development Corporation (ZPDC) signed a contract with Africa Geophysical Services (AGS) to conduct a 3D seismic survey. Speaking after the signing, Minister for Blue Economy and Fisheries, Masoud Ali Mohammed,…

Tanzania, Norway seek stronger carbon trading

DAR ES SALAAM, Jan 26 (NNN-DAILYNEWS) — TANZANIA and Norway have agreed to continue strengthening their cooperation in the area of carbon trading, as part of advancing joint efforts on environmental protection and sustainable development. The agreement was reached following talks between the Permanent Secretary in the Vice-President’s Office, Dr Richard…

South Africa: Pres Ramaphosa mulls army deployment to combat gang violence

CAPE TOWN, Jan 26 (NNN-XINHUA) — South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said the government is considering deploying the army to gang violence hotspots to tackle persistent gang-related crime. The president’s remarks came amid a surge in gang-related fatal incidents in several parts of the country. “A call has been made…
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