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Fri, 08 Apr 2022 14:33:57 GMT
Cameroon: Govt Says Separatists Abduct Women Protesting Fighters' Abuses
[VOA] Yaoundé -- Anglophone Cameroonian separatists have abducted at least a dozen people who were protesting what they said are the rebels' brutality and crimes. The separatists claim the government of the majority French-speaking country paid the ...

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 10:37:59 GMT
Zimbabwe: Marry Chiwenga - When Chickens Come Home to Roost
[New Zimbabwe] Mary Mubaiwa most definitely has the right go to her own preferred destination for medical reasons, be it China - as her estranged husband has - or anywhere else.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 10:31:17 GMT
Tunisia: Tunisia - A 'Reconciliation' Law That Goes Against Transitional Justice
[JusticeInfo.net] Corruption, tax fraud and misappropriation of public property can now be amnestied in Tunisia. On March 21, President Kaïes Saïed used his expanded executive powers to sign a decree on criminal reconciliation, which adds to a law ...

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 14:23:04 GMT
Zimbabwe: Justice Mabhikwa Inquiry Ends
[The Herald] A tribunal set up to investigate the suitability to hold office by suspended High Court judge Justice Thompson Mabhikwa has completed its work and has today submitted a report with its recommendations to President Mnangagwa.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 13:39:23 GMT
Gambia: TRRC Recommends Jammeh's Interrogation for Prosecution
[The Point] The Truth Reconciliation and Reparations Commission (TRRC) has suggested among its recommendations to the government that former President Yaya Jammeh be interrogated and prosecuted for the murder, manslaughter and for the victimisation o...

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 12:35:49 GMT
Africa: Is It Time to Gatekeep Afrobeats?
[African Arguments] Fears around cultural appropriation are valid but gatekeeping is out of touch with the modern music marketplace.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 10:56:10 GMT
Mali: UN Demands Urgent Access to Site of Alleged Mali Massacre in Moura
[RFI] With strong backing from France, a UN envoy has demanded access to the Malian village of Moura, the site of an alleged massacre last month by local forces and suspected Russian fighters.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 10:20:33 GMT
Malawi: WHO Provides Malawi With 1.9 Million Oral Cholera Vaccine and Other Supplies
[Nyasa Times] World Health Organization (WHO) has provided the Malawi Governemnt with 1, 947, 695 doses of oral cholera vaccine to the Malawi Government.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 10:14:32 GMT
Zimbabwe: First Lady, Zou Take Empowerment to Midlands
[The Herald] Gweru -- First Lady Amai Auxillia Mnangagwa yesterday urged people to take up life-changing opportunities, including enrolling for short courses, through open learning at Zimbabwe Open University.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 14:58:37 GMT
Namibia: Kind-Hearted Ruben //Gowaseb Tells His Story
[New Era] Namibia's double world champion Ruben //Gowaseb started his long and winding athletics journey against able-bodied athletes in a marathon career, stretching over almost two decades. The long-serving long-distance runner made his debut in lo...

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 14:51:52 GMT
Namibia: Khomas Super 10 League Contests Continue
[New Era] Activities in the Khomas Super 10 League will be back in full swing this weekend, with exciting fixtures slated for the United and Wanderers netball courts in the capital.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 14:51:20 GMT
Namibia: 13 Pistols Stolen From Oshakati Shop
[Namibian] THE police in the Oshana region are investigating a case of breaking into business premises and theft after unknown suspects allegedly broke into Emvula Guns Shop at Ongwediva and stole 13 pistols and other ammunition.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 14:50:31 GMT
Namibia: Sunflower Oil Is Up 55 Percent, Canola 40%
[Namibian] IN just two months, the price of sunflower oil has surged 55% and canola oil has increased by 40%, though the increases will only start to reflect on retailer's shelves in the next 30 days.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 14:48:25 GMT
Namibia: Doc Open Tournament in Swakop This Weekend
[New Era] This weekend, the MTC Dome in Swakopmund will again be a hive of volleyball action when the Namibia Volleyball Federation (NVF) hosts the famous Bank Windhoek Doc Open Tournament.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 14:44:22 GMT
Namibia: Farmers Turn to Poop for Fertiliser
[Namibian] FARMERS are reportedly turning to an age-old solution - poop as a substitute for commercial fertiliser - amid soaring prices.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 14:41:55 GMT
Namibia: No Room for Errors With Electricity
[Namibian] TECHNICIANS working with electricity cannot afford to make a single mistake with connections because that could be fatal.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 14:39:22 GMT
Namibia: Govt Stands Firm On Hydrogen Project Transparency
[New Era] The legislative framework, rationale and subsequent adopted approach used to launch Namibia's green hydrogen request for proposal has been explained by the country's green hydrogen commissioner, James Mnyupe. He noted that the Nature Conser...

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 14:34:00 GMT
Mali: UN Demands Access to Site of Alleged Massacre in Mali
[VOA] Bamako -- The United Nations peacekeeping mission in Mali, known by its French acronym MINUSMA, has demanded the country's military government grant it access to the village of Moura, where rights groups and witnesses say the Malian army and Ru...

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 14:32:54 GMT
Namibia: Ondangwa Businessman Arrested Over Rape
[Namibian] A 53-YEAR-OLD businessman from Ondangwa was arrested on Wednesday for the alleged rape of a 23-year-old woman at a guest house at Ondangwa.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 14:32:27 GMT
Namibia: Orange Basin Potential Shoots Up to Billions of Barrels
[New Era] Industry reports are emerging that the oil discoveries made offshore Namibia by Shell and TotalEnergies at the beginning of the year could hold much more oil and gas than originally expected. An online industry website, Upstream, has report...

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 14:31:39 GMT
Namibia: 4,000 Expected to Visit Canyon in 2022
[Namibian] NAMIBIA Wildlife Resorts (NWR) says about 4 000 tourists are expected to visit the Fish River Canyon in the //Kharas region this year.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 14:29:44 GMT
Zimbabwe: Masvingo Leadership Engages Tongaat Huletts Over Winter Maize Land
[The Herald] The Masvingo provincial leadership has formally applied, to Lowveld sugar-maker Tongaat Huletts Zimbabwe, for irrigable fallow land for this year's winter maize initiative in Chiredzi.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 14:28:53 GMT
Namibia: E-Money Usage Continues to Rise
[Namibian] ELECTRONIC wallets and other electronic money methods last year moved N$31,6 billion around in the Namibian economy - growing way faster than other payment methods.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 14:24:21 GMT
Africa: Niger, Ghana to Host WAFU B Tournaments This Year
[CAF] The West Africa Football Union (WAFU) Zone B has named Niger and Ghana as hosts of the regional body's U20 and U17 Championships respectively this year.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 14:24:19 GMT
Africa: FIFA Appoints Gelson Fernandes As Director Member Associations Africa
[CAF] World's football governing body FIFA has announced the appointment of Gelson Fernandes as Director Member Associations Africa.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 14:24:17 GMT
Mauritania: Abdou Makes Positive Start As Mauritania Coach, Eyes More Success
[CAF] Newly appointed coach of Mauritania Amir Abdou is delighted with his start after leading the Mourabitounes two friendly victories insisting there are great signs for future successes.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 14:24:16 GMT
Africa: Africa U20 Best Player Issahaku Eyes World Cup After Joining Sporting Lisbon
[CAF] Reigning Africa U20 best player Abdul Fatawu Issahaku says his move to Portuguese giants Sporting Lisbon will help him reach his full potential starting with the 2022 World Cup.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 14:23:53 GMT
Namibia: Man in Court Over Panga Assaults
[Namibian] THE police in the Omusati region has arrested a 32-year-old Angolan citizen for allegedly assaulting two brothers with a panga on Sunday night, killing one.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 14:21:59 GMT
Zimbabwe: Yesteryear Broadcaster Ray Watson Chirisa Dies
[The Herald] Yesteryear broadcaster Ray Watson Chirisa has died.

Fri, 08 Apr 2022 14:12:24 GMT
Namibia: Rehoboth Take On Mighty Wanderers
[Namibian] REHOBOTH Rugby Club face a tough task when they travel to Windhoek tomorrow to take on Wanderers on their Pioniers Park home turf.



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