Tag: Aug. 26
Cameroon government reassures security in troubled Anglophone regions before school reopening
The Cameroonian government said on Monday that it will take "all measures" to ensure schools reopen hitch-free in the war-torn English-speaking regions of...
Experts call on support for postal service upgrade in Africa
Postal services in Africa need to be supported in order to meet global standards and compete internationally, experts said on Monday at a conference...
S. African ruling party shocked by murder of soldier deployed to fight gangs
The ruling African National Congress (ANC) on Monday expressed shock at the murder of a soldier, deployed in operations against gangs in Cape Town's...
Zambia advises truck drivers not to enter South Africa amid threats
The Zambian High Commission to South Africa on Monday issued a travel advisory advising truck drivers not to enter the country on Sep. 2...
Zambian leader travels to Japan for TICAD meeting
Zambian President Edgar Lungu on Monday left for Japan to attend the Seventh Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD).
The conference,...
AU encourages Rwanda, Uganda to faithfully fulfill recent commitments
The Peace and Security Council of the African Union (AU-PSC) on Monday encouraged the governments of Rwanda and Uganda to faithfully honor and fulfill...
Zimbabwe fuel prices increase yet again
The Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory Authority (ZERA) on Monday increased fuel prices again and also implemented a new pricing model which takes into account transportation...
Zambia issues travel alert to truck drivers going to South Africa
The Zambian government on Monday issued a travel alert to truck drivers traveling to South Africa following increased attacks in that country.
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Night explosion hits Tanzanian law firm, police launch investigations
Police on Saturday launched investigations into a night explosion that hit the headquarters of a law firm in Tanzania's commercial capital Dar es Salaam.
Lucas...
Zimbabwe’s VP Mnangagwa not yet fully recovered – Mugabe
Zimbabwean Vice President Emmerson Mnangagwa is not yet fully recovered from illness caused by suspected food poisoning, President Robert Mugabe said Saturday.
In an address...
Stakeholders push integration of mining into Ghana’s economy
Experts discussing Ghana's future as a mining nation have urged the country to develop and implement a strategy that will see the integration of...
Tanzania gets US$3.1 million grant for conservation of Eastern Arc Mountains
An agreement for the grant was signed in the east African nation's commercial capital Dar es Salaam between the Deputy Norwegian Ambassador to Tanzania,...
Burundi releases journalist accused of threatening national security
Steve Irakoze Gisa was released Thursday after spending seven days at the custody of the Burundi National Intelligence Service (SNR).
Gisa, who...
Rwanda, DR Congo ink deal on cross-border trade of agricultural products
The deal was inked between Chamber of Rwanda Farmers working under the Private Sector Federation, and Farmers-Concessioners Association for Development in DR Congo on...
Iker Casillas and Costa Back in for Spain
Lopetegui's first squad is for the September 1 friendly against Belgium and the September 5 World Cup qualifier against Liechtenstein.
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UKs First Chamber of Commerce to be Unveiled in Ghana
A statement issued by the British High Commission and copied to the Ghana News Agency said the role of the Chamber is to promote,...
Ghanaian students to take part in UCMAS international challenge
The students are expected to leave Ghana on November 9 and arrive on November 10 for an intensive training before the competition.
The international competition...
Highway robber slapped with 18 years jail term
Abubakar, aka Karim Burger, a Niger illegal Miner, pleaded guilty to the charge of conspiracy to commit crime to wit robbery and robbery.
He...
Damang Hosts 2016 PGA Qualifying School
The second edition of the Q-school is aimed at giving golfers an opportunity to realise their dream of being a professional golfer.
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As At June 2016 Mobile Money Value Stood At GH₵679.2m
During the same period total number of registered mobile money agents increased to 108,531 compared with about 38,400 in June 2015.
Speaking at the launch...
SNV seeks more action for effective development
He said: “Development requires more than paper, it requires more than policy documents, it requires more than just speaking out nice intentions during...
Brazilian authorities charge US swimmer Lochte
The 32-year old gold medallist had said that he and three of his team mates were held at gunpoint and robbed by men posing...
Coach Loew Retains Some Players From Euro 2016 Squad
There is a first call up for Hoffenheim's 20-year-old central defender Niklas Suele, while two other members of Germany's Olympic silver medallist team, Schalke...
President Mahama jets off for Kenya
This is the first time the Conference is taking place in Africa.
According to the statement, President Mahama said he was looking forward...
UPI/CVoter poll: Donald Trump Takes The Lead Again
The online poll shows Trump with 48.29 percent to Clinton's 47.59. The two have been in a virtual tie in the poll for several...
Cape Coast: African Researchers Conference Opens
Delivering a lecture on the theme, Professor Bashir Garba, Secretary to the Sokoto State, Nigeria, said the Governments must, therefore, provide policy guidelines and...
Mississippi police probes the stabbing of 2 nuns
The women were found stabbed, investigators said. They were identified as Sister Paula Merrill, a nurse practitioner in Kentucky, and Sister Margaret Held, a...
4 million registered taxpayers evaded tax in 2015
He said, last year, six million registered taxpayers were supposed to pay income tax to government but only two million honoured – leaving a...
Ghanaian businesses asked to follow global trade policies
Mr. Fredrick Alipui, Policy Advisor to the Trade and Industry Ministry, said they should be conversant with the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA), African Growth...
Ex National Officer of UFP make bid for Presidency
He said he was the right man to unite and lead the nation to prosperity.
Ghana, he claimed, was facing...