Zambians Begin Voting for a New President
11/08/2016By Chris Mfula and Stella Mapenzauswa Zambians began voting for a new president and legislators on Thursday in what is expected to be a bruising battle against the backdrop of.
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ICT and the Economy: Blessing or Curse?
10/08/2016By: Inih Essien Information and Communication Technology (ICT) which is largely seen as technology that aids access to information through telecommunications has become an aspect of the economy which has.
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East Africa: Global Warming Depletes Lake Tanganyika Fish Stocks
10/08/2016By Clea Broadhurst Clmiate change has been the key cause of the decline of fisheries in east Africa’s Lake Tanganyika rather than just overfishing, a new study has.
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Brazil’s Senate Indicts Rousseff, Opens Impeachment Trial
10/08/2016Brazil’s Senate voted early on Wednesday to indict President Dilma Rousseff on charges of breaking budget laws and put her on trial in an impeachment process that has stalled Brazilian.
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Sudan Begins Ceasefire Talks after Opposition Signs Roadmap to Peace
10/08/2016Talks to secure a lasting ceasefire in Sudan’s three war-ravaged regions began on Tuesday, a day after an opposition coalition signed on to a roadmap for ending hostilities and achieving.
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Somalia Moves to Party Politics in Bid to Cut Clan Rivalry
10/08/2016By Abdi Sheikh Members of Somalia’s new parliament to be elected this year must join a political party within two years or step down as part of efforts to shift.
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Only 5 Percent of CEOs in Africa Are Women – McKinsey
10/08/2016There is a business case to have women in leadership. According to the McKinsey Women Matter report for Africa, released recently, there is a link between companies which perform.
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Rwanda: Diaspora, Local Students Assessed by Trivia Quiz
10/08/2016Young people from both the diverse Diaspora community and those pursuing their education within the country have recently gathered for a summer games challenge dubbed ‘Mind Review’ – a trivia.
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Nigeria: FG Says It Has No Plan to Increase Fuel Price
10/08/2016Nigeria’s federal government has recently denied reports of an imminent increase in pump price of fuel. There had been speculations of a fresh raise, two months after the government increased.
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Liberia: Gender Minister Expresses Concern for Pregnant Women
09/08/2016Gender, Children and Social Protection Minister Julia Duncan-Cassell, has recently echoed that big belly business must not be overlooked in Liberia since it has the ability to cause harm to.
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