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Govt told to probe controversy in beer import licensing

THE Zanzibar Minister of Tourism and Heritage Simai Mohamed Saidi has signaled a beer shortage in the Isles, as retailers blame recent reforms in importation licensing, made by the Zanzibar Liquor Board (ZLB), be the cause of the scarcity. Mr Saidi explained

January 26, 2024

Politics·World

Zimbabwe opposition leader Chamisa quits “hijacked” party

Zimbabwe’s main opposition leader Nelson Chamisa quit his Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) party on Thursday, saying it had been hijacked by the ruling ZANU-PF in a power grab. “Fellow citizens, this is to officially and under my hand inform you that,

January 26, 2024

World

Attacks in Nigeria’s Plateau state leave at least 30 dead

At least 30 people have been killed and several others injured in Nigeria’s central Plateau state in a series of attacks around Mangu town, despite a curfew imposed by the state government, a community spokesperson said. The latest violence on Wednesday came

January 25, 2024

World

Guinea’s junta leader Mamady Doumbouya promoted to general amidst political transition

The leader of Guinea’s ruling junta, Colonel Mamady Doumbouya, has been granted the rank of general, according to an announcement made by the presidency. In a meeting on Tuesday, Doumbouya convened with all of Guinea’s military units, engaging with over 450 members

January 25, 2024

World

Somalia’s president visited Qatar amid row over Ethiopia’s port deal

Somalia’s President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud travelled to Qatar on Monday, engaging in what appeared to be a diplomatic shuttle, which comes amid Ethiopia’s expansionist ambitions bearing consequences for Somalia. In a high-level meeting in Doha, Somali President and Qatari Emir Tamim Bin

January 25, 2024

Tanzania·World

Tanzania, Indonesia sign deals to boost trade, investments

Tanzania and Indonesia have signed four Memorandums of Understanding (MoU’s) early Thursday as Dar es Salaam and Jakarta envision strong trade tie. The deals were sign in the presence of Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan and her host President of Indonedia, Joko

January 25, 2024

Tanzania

Regulator launches nationwide illicit drugs operation in Tanzania

The Drug Control and Enforcement Authority (DCEA) has initiated a special operation nationwide targeting all illicit drug selling points, pharmacies, and entertainment venues where Shisha is widely available. DCEA Commissioner Aretas Lyimo announced the operation on Thursday, stating that it would encompass

January 25, 2024

Politics·World

Liberia’s Prez. Boakai had heat exhaustion during inauguration – spokesman

Liberia’s new President Joseph Boakai has been declared “perfectly fine” by his doctors, his office says. The 79-year-old failed to reach the end of his inauguration speech and had to be helped away from the podium during his swearing-in ceremony on Monday.

January 23, 2024

Business·World

Cedi loses 2.2% in value to dollar since January 2024; 1$ going for GH¢12.43

The Ghana cedi has lost 2.2% in value to the dollar since January 2024. This is despite the existence of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme which the Board approved the first review programme last Friday, January 19, 2023. Last week, the

January 23, 2024

Entertainment, Arts & Culture

Mr Ibu discharged months after hospitalisation

On Sunday, Nollywood actor Ken Erics visited his veteran colleague, John Okafor, Mr Ibu, who returned home after months in hospital. In October 2023, Mr Ibu revealed he was battling with a life-threatening illness. He spoke from a hospital bed and cried

January 23, 2024

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