Daily Archives: Oct 30, 2023

Rwanda Secures $24.3 Million from Polish Bank for Dairy Infrastructure

Rwanda—The Rwandan government has signed a $24.3 million financing agreement with the Polish national development bank, Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego (BGK), aimed at enhancing the country's dairy sector.According to the Africa News Agency, the funds will...

Johannesburg Court Sentences Two Men for Illegal Possession of Elephant Tusks

GAUTENG – Two men, Innocent Tendere, 35, and Shelton Zimizi, 31, were sentenced by the Johannesburg Magistrates' Court on Tuesday, 24 October 2023 for illegal possession of elephant tusks. The ruling was finalized after both individuals were found guil...

Seychelles Implements “Cash-Lite” Economy, Balancing Digital Transition with Needs of Vulnerable Groups

VICTORIA, SEYCHELLES – Seychelles is transitioning to a "cash-lite" economy to provide specific population groups that heavily rely on cash with payment options, until digital alternatives become more widely adopted. According to Seychelles News Agency...

Condiment Seller and Her Son Fatally Struck by Dump Truck in Gourcy Market Square

Gourcy—A condiment seller and her son were killed by a dump truck on Monday around 3 pm in the market square situated between the credit union and the great mosque of Gourcy.According to Burkina Informational Agency, the driver of the dump truck swerve...

Angolan President Swears In New Deputy Provincial Governors with Economic Focus

LUANDA – President João Lourenço inaugurated three new deputy governors in a swearing-in ceremony held in Luanda on Monday. According to Angola Press News Agency, the new deputy governors are assigned to the provinces of Luanda, Malanje, and Namibe. Th...

Thembi Kgatlana’s Brace Powers Banyana Banyana to Third Round of 2024 CAF Women’s Olympic Qualifiers

ORLANDO STADIUM – A crucial double from Thembi Kgatlana ensured that Banyana Banyana advanced to the third round of the 2024 CAF Women's Olympic Qualifiers, following their 2-0 win against DR Congo on Monday afternoon. According to South African Footba...

Seychelles’ Energy Department Explores Sites for Large-Scale Solar Farms on Praslin and La Digue

VICTORIA, SEYCHELLES – The Seychelles' Department of Energy is conducting feasibility studies to identify locations for large-scale solar farms on Praslin and La Digue islands. The initiative is in alignment with the island nation's objective to achiev...

Garissa County Commissioner Ensures Security Measures for KCPE and KPSEA Examinations

Garissa, Kenya—Solomon Chesut, the Garissa County Commissioner, has publicly assured teachers and candidates taking the national exams that ample security has been deployed to ensure the process runs smoothly. According to Kenya News Agency, who spoke ...

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Inflation Rate Drops to 3.6 Per Cent in April 2025

Windhoek: Namibia's annual inflation rate for April 2025 stood at 3.6 per cent, a decrease from the 4.8 per cent recorded in April 2024. According to Namibia Press Agency, this information was detailed in the Namibia Consumer Price Index (NCPI) for A...
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Nangombe Admits Electrification Progress Slow

Ondangwa: The implementation of Namibia's electrification project is moving at a snail's pace, according to Ben Nangombe, the Executive Director of the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Industry. Nangombe said this on Tuesday during an electricity acceler...

Rundu Town Council Shuts Down 10 Unregistered Businesses

Rundu: The Rundu Town Council (RTC) on Monday closed 10 businesses that were not legally registered. This move comes as part of a broader effort to ensure compliance with business and safety standards across the town. According to Namibia Press Agen...

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