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South Africa: Lotteries Commission Funds Drought Interventions

The National Lotteries Commission has provided 200 boreholes in five provinces that are severely affected by drought. The commission earlier this year committed R50 million to complement government’s drought mitigation.

Libyan Forces Repel Islamic State Attacks in Battle for Sirte

Forces backed by Libya’s unity government recently said they had consolidated positions on the edge of Sirte, repelling sniper, tank and mortar attacks as they seek to oust Islamic State.

Uganda: Speaker of Parliament Calls for More Women in Cabinet

The Speaker of Parliament Ms. Rebecca Kadaga, has recently called for the appointment of more women to senior Cabinet positions.

Nigeria: Chinese Firm Launches Agriculture Training in Nigeria

As part of efforts to promote integrated agricultural technology in West Africa, a Chinese multinational group of companies CGC has recently kicked off capacity building organized for Nigerian agricultural technicians.

MTN to Double Spending in Nigeria

MTN Group has recently announced that it will more than double capital spending in Nigeria in the 2016 fiscal year, days after agreeing to pay a heavily reduced penalty to.

President Mahama Gives Assurance for Peaceful Polls in Ghana

Ghanaian President John Mahama recently said his party, the National Democratic Congress (NDC), would not indulge in acts of violence, insult and falsehood during the electioneering campaign. He made this.

Microsoft to Buy LinkedIn for $26.2 Billion in its Largest Deal

  Microsoft Corp will buy LinkedIn Corp for $26.2 billion in its biggest-ever deal, a bold stroke by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella in his efforts to make the venerable software.

Ethiopia, Jamaica set to foster historic ties

Ethiopia and Jamaica are set to foster historic ties, according to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA). The two countries have agreed to work together on enhancing people to people.

Ghana Government Consolidated State Firms for Key Oil Sector Operations

At its 41st Meeting chaired by President John Dramani Mahama, the Cabinet approved of the state take-over of PSC Tema Shipyard and Dry Dock Company Limited (PSCT). The cabinet directed.