Prosecutors allege South Africa’s Parliament speaker took $135,000 and a wig in bribes
In picture: South African President Cyril Ramaphosa next to the Speaker of the National Assembly South African prosecutors said Monday they intend to charge the Parliament speaker with corruption, alleging…
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South Africa Parliament Speaker’s home raided In corruption probe
A special investigations unit in South Africa searched the home of the Speaker of Parliament for more than five hours Tuesday and seized evidence as part of a probe into…
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Relief food to the vulnerable and strengthen the early warning system moving forward
By Dr. Donald ZuluZambia is currently witnessing one of the worst droughts in recent history with about 84 out of 115 districts severely affected and 1 million out of 2.2…
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President Lula supports Robinho serving rape jail term in Brazil
A Brazilian court will decide on March 20 whether former Manchester City and Real Madrid striker Robinho will serve a sentence in Brazil. He was handed a jail term in…
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Zelensky a ‘clown’ for badmouthing the Pope – Maduro
The Ukrainian president increasingly resembles self-proclaimed president Juan Guaido, Nicolas Maduro said Ukraine’s President Vladimir Zelensky looks like a clown, a brute, and a loser when he attacks Pope Francis…
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Pope urges Ukraine to negotiate … Look for countries to mediate
It is important to have “the courage of the white flag,” Francis said The Ukrainian government should find the courage to end the conflict with Russia through negotiations, Pope Francis…
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FQM draws potential buyers for Zambia copper stake
By Jacob Lorinc(Bloomberg) — First Quantum Minerals Ltd. has attractedinterest from multiple parties wanting to buy a minority stakein its Zambian copper operations, as the Canadian minercontinues efforts to shore…
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Court in India refuses Vedanta’s plea to re-open copper plant closed after death of 13 people
By Staff Reporter The Supreme Court last week dismissed a case by the Vedanta Group to re-open its copper smelter plant in Tamil Nadu’s Toothukudi of India, citing “serious violations…
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Kenyan scientists create AI App to diagnose TB
At the Kenya Medical Research Institute research is underway to create a mobile phone application which uses AI to diagnose tuberculosis and other respiratory diseases. In a specially contained quiet…
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Zambia lambasted over Muchende’s ICJ presentation
By Mubanga Mubanga Zambia has been lambasted for its presentation at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) delivered through Solicitor General Marshal Muchende. In his presentation, Muchende said Zambia recognises…
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