Italy Media Say Libya Deal Means More Oil, Less Immigrants (Nasdaq)
ROME (AFP)–Italian media Sunday said an investment package signed by Rome to compensate Libya for damage caused during the colonial era would mean “more oil and less immigrants” for Italy.
Ramazan begins in Libya, Nigeria (Dawn)
KANO (Nigeria), Aug 31: The holy month of Ramazan began in Nigeria and Libya on Sunday while people in Saudi Arabia will start fasting from Monday along with most other Gulf states.
Zimbabwe: Government Lifts Food Aid Ban
The government has finally said it will lift a ban on food aid and allow humanitarian aid agencies to distribute much needed food in the country.
Zimbabwe: Mugabe Purges His Own Party
PRESIDENT Robert Mugabe has dropped provincial governors perceived as sympathetic to Vice-president Joice Mujuru’s bid for the presidential post before Zanu PF’s extraordinary congress last year.
Southern Africa: SADC Denies Giving Mugabe Clearance to Form Cabinet
The Southern African Development Community has denied it gave Robert Mugabe the ‘green light’ to form a new cabinet, after South African media quoted Deputy Information Minister, Bright Matonga as saying the regional body gave Mugabe the mandate to do so.
Sahara Centre summer sales 35% up (AME Info)
Sahara Centre announced a 35% increase in sales following its Sharjah Summer Promotion 2008. The mall also recorded a 10% increase in footfall during the months of July and August.
Zimbabwe: A Shocking Legacy
THIS cabinet that I had was the worst in history,” said President Robert Mugabe this week after the opening of parliament.
Malawi: Cheer And Concern Over Ban On Private Sale of Maize
Ordinary Malawians, cheered by the prospect of cheaper food, have welcomed government’s ban on the private trading of maize, but food security experts and businesses have expressed concern.
Zimbabwe: UN Chief Welcomes Lifting of Aid Ban
Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today welcomed the announcement by Zimbabwe to lift the suspension of field operations of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and private voluntary organizations (PVOs), which have a vital role in the delivery of humanitarian aid in the southern African nation.
