Libya: Calls to Protect World Heritage Site
[UN News]
The head of the United Nations agency tasked with safeguarding the world's cultural heritage today called for the protection of Libya's Old City of Ghadamès, voicing concern over reports that the town has been the target of rocket attacks. Read more...
AllAfrica News: International Organizations and Africa, Today, 2:24pm
Mozambique: Public Company Created to Manage Science Parks
[AIM]
Maputo, 23 May (AIM) -
The Council of Ministers (Cabinet) on Tuesday approved the creation of a company to manage the Science and Technology Parks which are in the process of being created. Read more...
AllAfrica News: Science and Biotechnology, Today, 2:11pm
Mozambique: Public Company Created to Manage Science Parks
[AIM]
Maputo, 23 May (AIM) -
The Council of Ministers (Cabinet) on Tuesday approved the creation of a company to manage the Science and Technology Parks which are in the process of being created. Read more...
AllAfrica News: Southern Africa, Today, 2:11pm
Mozambique: Thai Oil Company ups Offer for Cove Energy
[AIM]
London, 23 May (AIM) -
The Thai state oil company PTT on Wednesday put in an increased offer of 1.9 billion US dollars to buy the British company Cove Energy, surpassing an earlier offer of 1.8 billion dollars by Royal Dutch Shell. Read more...
AllAfrica News: Europe and Africa, Today, 2:09pm
Mozambique: Thai Oil Company ups Offer for Cove Energy
[AIM]
London, 23 May (AIM) -
The Thai state oil company PTT on Wednesday put in an increased offer of 1.9 billion US dollars to buy the British company Cove Energy, surpassing an earlier offer of 1.8 billion dollars by Royal Dutch Shell. Read more...
AllAfrica News: Asia, Australia, and Africa, Today, 2:09pm
Mozambique: Thai Oil Company ups Offer for Cove Energy
[AIM]
London, 23 May (AIM) -
The Thai state oil company PTT on Wednesday put in an increased offer of 1.9 billion US dollars to buy the British company Cove Energy, surpassing an earlier offer of 1.8 billion dollars by Royal Dutch Shell. Read more...
AllAfrica News: Southern Africa, Today, 2:09pm
Mozambique: French National Banned for Mistreatment of Workers
[AIM]
Maputo -
Mozambican Labour Minister Helena Taipo on Tuesday banned with immediate effect the French citizen Shemir Sokataly from working in the country due to the mistreatment of his employees. Read more...
AllAfrica News: Europe and Africa, Today, 2:06pm
Mozambique: French National Banned for Mistreatment of Workers
[AIM]
Maputo -
Mozambican Labour Minister Helena Taipo on Tuesday banned with immediate effect the French citizen Shemir Sokataly from working in the country due to the mistreatment of his employees. Read more...
AllAfrica News: Southern Africa, Today, 2:06pm
Mozambique: Gaza Company Exports 200 Tonnes of Cotton to South Africa
[AIM]
Xai-Xai (Mozambique), 23 May (AIM) -
The cotton ginning factory in the town of Nhancutse, in the southern Mozambican province of Gaza, has exported 200 tonnes of processed cotton to neighbouring South Africa since it began operations last year. Read more...
AllAfrica News: Agribusiness, Today, 2:04pm
Mozambique: Gaza Company Exports 200 Tonnes of Cotton to South Africa
[AIM]
Xai-Xai (Mozambique), 23 May (AIM) -
The cotton ginning factory in the town of Nhancutse, in the southern Mozambican province of Gaza, has exported 200 tonnes of processed cotton to neighbouring South Africa since it began operations last year. Read more...
AllAfrica News: Europe and Africa, Today, 2:04pm
Gaza Company Exports 200 Tonnes of Cotton to South Africa
[AIM]
Xai-Xai (Mozambique), 23 May (AIM) -
The cotton ginning factory in the town of Nhancutse, in the southern Mozambican province of Gaza, has exported 200 tonnes of processed cotton to neighbouring South Africa since it began operations last year. Read more...
AllAfrica News: South Africa, Today, 2:04pm
Mozambique: Gaza Company Exports 200 Tonnes of Cotton to South Africa
[AIM]
Xai-Xai (Mozambique), 23 May (AIM) -
The cotton ginning factory in the town of Nhancutse, in the southern Mozambican province of Gaza, has exported 200 tonnes of processed cotton to neighbouring South Africa since it began operations last year. Read more...
AllAfrica News: Southern Africa, Today, 2:04pm
Mozambique: Priests Arrested for False Imprisonment
[AIM]
Maputo, 23 May (AIM) -
The Mozambican police have arrested two catholic priests who have been charged with a number of offences including assault and the false imprisonment of four citizens in the village of Nehage, in the northern province of Nampula. Read more...
AllAfrica News: Southern Africa, Today, 2:01pm
Mozambique: Govt and Nordic Partners Discuss Sustainable Growth
[AIM]
Maputo, 23 May (AIM) -
The Mozambican government and the embassies of five Nordic countries (Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Iceland) have organised an international conference in the capital Maputo to look at ways to improve their collaboration in promoting inclusive economic growth and social justice. Read more...
AllAfrica News: Europe and Africa, Today, 1:58pm
Mozambique: Govt and Nordic Partners Discuss Sustainable Growth
[AIM]
Maputo, 23 May (AIM) -
The Mozambican government and the embassies of five Nordic countries (Norway, Denmark, Sweden, Finland and Iceland) have organised an international conference in the capital Maputo to look at ways to improve their collaboration in promoting inclusive economic growth and social justice. Read more...
AllAfrica News: Southern Africa, Today, 1:58pm
West Africa: Sowing the Seeds of a Better Future in the Sahel
[IFRC]
Habsatou Abdulaye, 53, Lives in Niaptana one of many communities in Burkina Faso which regularly face food crises and where the Red Cross has helped women establish vegetable gardens, which provide a valuable source of nutrition. Read more...
AllAfrica News: Environment, Today, 1:35pm
West Africa: Sowing the Seeds of a Better Future in the Sahel
[IFRC]
Habsatou Abdulaye, 53, Lives in Niaptana one of many communities in Burkina Faso which regularly face food crises and where the Red Cross has helped women establish vegetable gardens, which provide a valuable source of nutrition. Read more...
AllAfrica News: Southern Africa, Today, 1:35pm
Egypt: PM Meets With Ex-U.S. President Carter
[Egypt Online]
Prime Minister Kamal al-Ganzouri met on Tuesday with ex-US President Jimmy Carter. Read more...
AllAfrica News: International Organizations and Africa, Today, 1:10pm
Kenya: Major Funding Boost for Resource Management Project
[IFAD]
Rome -
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) will provide a loan of US$33 million to the Republic of Kenya to finance the Upper Tana Catchment Natural Resource Management Project. An additional loan amount of EUR 12.8 million from the Spanish Food Security Cofinancing Facility Trust Fund will also be provided to fund the same project. Read more...
AllAfrica News: Agribusiness, Today, 1:06pm
Kenya: Major Funding Boost for Resource Management Project
[IFAD]
Rome -
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) will provide a loan of US$33 million to the Republic of Kenya to finance the Upper Tana Catchment Natural Resource Management Project. An additional loan amount of EUR 12.8 million from the Spanish Food Security Cofinancing Facility Trust Fund will also be provided to fund the same project. Read more...
AllAfrica News: Nutrition, Today, 1:06pm
Major Funding Boost for Resource Management Project
[IFAD]
Rome -
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) will provide a loan of US$33 million to the Republic of Kenya to finance the Upper Tana Catchment Natural Resource Management Project. An additional loan amount of EUR 12.8 million from the Spanish Food Security Cofinancing Facility Trust Fund will also be provided to fund the same project. Read more...
AllAfrica News: Kenya, Today, 1:06pm
Kenya: Major Funding Boost for Resource Management Project
[IFAD]
Rome -
The International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) will provide a loan of US$33 million to the Republic of Kenya to finance the Upper Tana Catchment Natural Resource Management Project. An additional loan amount of EUR 12.8 million from the Spanish Food Security Cofinancing Facility Trust Fund will also be provided to fund the same project. Read more...
AllAfrica News: East Africa, Today, 1:06pm
Africa: Global Enabling Trade Report 2012
[WEF]
Geneva -
Geneva, Switzerland, 23 May 2012 - East Asian economies have recorded marked improvements in their ability to enable trade, while traditional frontrunners Singapore and Hong Kong retain a clear lead at the top of the global rankings, according to the Global Enabling Trade Report 2012, released today by the World Economic Forum. Read more...
AllAfrica News: Europe and Africa, Today, 12:10pm
Africa: Global Enabling Trade Report 2012
[WEF]
Geneva -
Geneva, Switzerland, 23 May 2012 - East Asian economies have recorded marked improvements in their ability to enable trade, while traditional frontrunners Singapore and Hong Kong retain a clear lead at the top of the global rankings, according to the Global Enabling Trade Report 2012, released today by the World Economic Forum. Read more...
AllAfrica News: Asia, Australia, and Africa, Today, 12:10pm
Global Enabling Trade Report 2012
[WEF]
Geneva -
Geneva, Switzerland, 23 May 2012 - East Asian economies have recorded marked improvements in their ability to enable trade, while traditional frontrunners Singapore and Hong Kong retain a clear lead at the top of the global rankings, according to the Global Enabling Trade Report 2012, released today by the World Economic Forum. Read more...
AllAfrica News: South Africa, Today, 12:10pm
Africa: Global Enabling Trade Report 2012
[WEF]
Geneva -
Geneva, Switzerland, 23 May 2012 - East Asian economies have recorded marked improvements in their ability to enable trade, while traditional frontrunners Singapore and Hong Kong retain a clear lead at the top of the global rankings, according to the Global Enabling Trade Report 2012, released today by the World Economic Forum. Read more...
AllAfrica News: Southern Africa, Today, 12:10pm
Mandela Day Launched in Soweto
[BuaNews]
Pretoria -
The 2012 Nelson Mandela International Day was today launched at the Hector Pieterson Museum in Soweto. Read more...
AllAfrica News: South Africa, Today, 12:04pm
South Africa: Sisulu Congratulates Women for Growing Economy
[BuaNews]
Johannesburg -
Defence and Military Veterans Minister Lindiwe Sisulu today congratulated women who are in business and playing critical roles in growing the country's economy. Read more...
AllAfrica News: Agribusiness, Today, 12:03pm
Sisulu Congratulates Women for Growing Economy
[BuaNews]
Johannesburg -
Defence and Military Veterans Minister Lindiwe Sisulu today congratulated women who are in business and playing critical roles in growing the country's economy. Read more...
AllAfrica News: South Africa, Today, 12:03pm
SAPS Amendment Bill to Help Fight Organised Crime, Corruption
[BuaNews]
Pretoria -
The passing of the SAPS Amendment Bill would represent a step forward in the fight against organised crime and corruption, says Police Minister Nathi Mthethwa. Read more...
AllAfrica News: South Africa, Today, 12:03pm
Govt Looks Into Funding Models for Infrastructure Plan
[BuaNews]
Pretoria -
Government is investigating various funding models for ensuring the success of the R3.2 trillion infrastructure development plan, says Public Enterprises Minister Malusi Gigaba. Read more...
AllAfrica News: South Africa, Today, 12:03pm
Govt Will Look to Nigeria for Secure Oil Supply - Motlanthe
[BuaNews]
Cape Town -
With the uncertainty over supply of oil from Iran, South Africa is looking to Nigeria to purchase its oil, the Deputy President Kgalema Motlanthe said, following the signing of a Memorandum of Agreement with the Vice President of Nigeria, Namadi Sambo, on Wednesday. Read more...
AllAfrica News: South Africa, Today, 12:03pm
Kibaki Urges Vigilance, Support to Security Forces
[Capital FM]
Nakuru -
President Mwai Kibaki has urged Kenyans to remain vigilant and supplement the good work of the country's security forces by volunteering information on security threats. Read more...
AllAfrica News: Kenya, Today, 12:00pm
Coca-Cola Bottling Plant Opens in Somaliland
[Capital FM]
Hargeisa City -
The Coca-Cola Company has opened a new, state-of-the-art Coca-Cola bottling plant in Hargeisa City, Somaliland. Read more...
AllAfrica News: Kenya, Today, 12:00pm
Somalia: Progress in Operation Against Al Shabaab Stronghold
[UN News]
As military forces make their way into Somalia's Afgooye corridor, the United Nations top humanitarian official for the east African country today reiterated his call for efforts to be made to minimize the impact of conflict on civilians. Read more...
AllAfrica News: International Organizations and Africa, Today, 11:48am
Somalia: Progress in Operation Against Al Shabaab Stronghold
[UN News]
As military forces make their way into Somalia's Afgooye corridor, the United Nations top humanitarian official for the east African country today reiterated his call for efforts to be made to minimize the impact of conflict on civilians. Read more...
AllAfrica News: East Africa, Today, 11:48am
Youth Fund Defends Dealings With KUSCCO
[Capital FM]
Nairobi -
The Youth Enterprise Fund has denied allegations that it has lost Sh150 million in dealings with the Kenya Union of Savings and Credit Co-operative Organizations (KUSCCO). Read more...
AllAfrica News: Kenya, Today, 11:42am
Kylie-Ann Louw Scoops Player of the Year for a Third Consecutive Season
[SAFA]
Banyana Banyana midfielder Kylie-Ann Louw has been honoured as the Southland Conference League Female Athlete of the Year for a third consecutive season. Louw now holds the record for being the first player in history to win the award for the third successive year. Read more...
AllAfrica News: South Africa, Today, 11:42am
Samsung Unveils Galaxy Pocket
[Capital FM]
Nairobi -
As efforts to raise Kenya's Internet penetration through mobile devices gets underway, Samsung Electronics East Africa, has unveiled a sub Sh10,000 mobile device tailor-made to introduce millions of Kenyans to the wide variety of Smartphone applications. Read more...
AllAfrica News: Kenya, Today, 11:41am
Africa: Database Aims to Strengthen Development Cooperation
[UNEP]
New York / Nairobi -
What do a biomass project at a Kenyan sugar factory, sustainable mining in Sierra Leone and orang-utan conservation in the rainforests of Borneo have in common? Read more...
AllAfrica News: Environment, Today, 11:41am
Database Aims to Strengthen Development Cooperation
[UNEP]
New York / Nairobi -
What do a biomass project at a Kenyan sugar factory, sustainable mining in Sierra Leone and orang-utan conservation in the rainforests of Borneo have in common? Read more...
AllAfrica News: Kenya, Today, 11:41am
Zimbabwe: UN Concerned With Violence
[Zimbabwe PM]
The visiting UN Human Rights High Commissioner Navi Pillay says the United Nations is concerned about the security of the people during the elections. Read more...
AllAfrica News: International Organizations and Africa, Today, 11:39am
UN Concerned With Violence
[Zimbabwe PM]
The visiting UN Human Rights High Commissioner Navi Pillay says the United Nations is concerned about the security of the people during the elections. Read more...
AllAfrica News: Zimbabwe, Today, 11:39am
Zimbabwe: UN Concerned With Violence
[Zimbabwe PM]
The visiting UN Human Rights High Commissioner Navi Pillay says the United Nations is concerned about the security of the people during the elections. Read more...
AllAfrica News: Southern Africa, Today, 11:39am
Somalia: Govt, African Union Forces Spread Ground Beyond Mogadishu
[Shabelle]
Mogadishu -
Somali government forces backed by the African Union forces have on Wednesday carried out another major offensive against Al shabab strongholds in Lower Shabelle Region, south Somalia, capturing more key grounds, Officials said. Read more...
AllAfrica News: International Organizations and Africa, Today, 11:38am
Mankele Bridge Changes Villagers' Lives
[BuaNews]
Ga -
The lives of people in Mankele, Limpopo, have changed for the better since the completion of a much-needed bridge which has created a vital link between the villagers and the outside world. Read more...
AllAfrica News: South Africa, Today, 11:37am
Play Your Part in Saving Energy
[BuaNews]
Pretoria -
49M, South Africa's biggest energy saving movement, has called on all South Africans to save energy this winter. Read more...
AllAfrica News: South Africa, Today, 11:37am
Gauteng Premier Requests Response From Mmemezi
[BuaNews]
Pretoria -
Gauteng Premier Nomvula Mokonyane says she has noted media reports pertaining to the MEC for Local Government and Housing Humphrey Mmemezi and has requested a formal response from him before making a determination. Read more...
AllAfrica News: South Africa, Today, 11:37am
South Africa: Step Up Efforts to Protect Biodiversity - Molewa
[BuaNews]
Pretoria -
Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has called on all South Africans to step up efforts to protect biodiversity, which supports a massive proportion of the country's livelihood. Read more...
AllAfrica News: Environment, Today, 11:32am
South Africa: Step Up Efforts to Protect Biodiversity - Molewa
[BuaNews]
Pretoria -
Water and Environmental Affairs Minister Edna Molewa has called on all South Africans to step up efforts to protect biodiversity, which supports a massive proportion of the country's livelihood. Read more...
AllAfrica News: Climate, Today, 11:32am