Mar
17

African News Update – Zambia: Politicians Hired Riotous Youths, Says Minister

Zambia: Politicians Hired Riotous Youths, Says Minister
GOVERNMENT has established that the youths arrested in Kitwe on Monday when Roman Catholic Church priest Frank Bwalya appeared in court were allegedly hired by some politicians to cause confusion.

Cameroon: Turkish Bizmen Want Immediate Action
President Abdullah Gül yesterday at the economic forum promised facilitating issues to boost investment between Turkey and Cameroon.

Namibia: HIV/Aids, ‘If You Kiss for Five Minutes You Get It’
“At home we have a bar,” says grade seven learner David Bravo* (14). “When my mother puts on the music I cannot concentrate on (my) schoolwork anymore. Sometimes, in the middle of the night, I just sit there and watch the people.”

Rwanda: Credit Reference Bureau Will Help Boost Economy
The introduction of a Credit Reference Bureau is a key milestone for our growing economy.

Zimbabwe: Zuma Holds Critical Talks in Harare
PRESIDENT Jacob Zuma held brief talks last night with his Zimbabwean counterpart Robert Mugabe soon after his arrival in Harare on an official visit during which he will hold critical talks with the country’s bickering political leadership.

South Africa: Star-Studded Line-Up for 2010 Concert
Award-winning artists like Alicia Keys, Black Eyed Peas, John Legend and Shakira will share the stage at the 2010 FIFA World Cup celebration concert on 10 June which is billed as the greatest entertainment show in Africa.

Angola: Portuguese Higher Education Minister Expected Thursday
Portugal’s minister of Science, Technology and Higher Education, José Mariano Gago, is to arrive in Luanda on Thursday for a four-day work visit to Angola, during which he will hold contacts and sign at least one co-operation agreement with the authorities of this country.

Cameroon: Talks Yield Two Important Agreements
Henceforth, there are visa exemptions for officials travelling to and from Turkey.