AfCFTA will facilitate regional trade and investment and boost continental economic integration Luanda, Angola | Xinhua | Secretary General of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Wamkele Mene said on Monday that Africa will soon have a new trading standard with the development of the organization. Mene made the remarks …
Read More »COVID-19: South Africa approves use of China’s Sinovac
Johannesburg, South Africa | Xinhua | The South African Health Products Regulatory Authority (SAHPRA) on Saturday announced that it had authorized the use of the CoronaVac COVID-19 vaccine developed by Chinese pharmaceutical company Sinovac Biotech. The latest vaccine approval was based on the “safety, quality and efficacy data” submitted to …
Read More »Zambia gives first president Kaunda grand farewell
Lusaka, Zambia | Xinhua | Zambia has held a grand funeral for the country’s first President Kenneth Kaunda. Held at the Show Grounds, a venue for holding agricultural and commercial shows in Lusaka, the country’s capital, the state funeral attracted hundreds of people, including leaders from different parts of the …
Read More »Egypt inaugurates its largest naval base along Mediterranean
Cairo, Egypt | Xinhua | Egyptian President Abdel-Fattah al-Sisi inaugurated on Saturday the 3rd of July Naval Base in Gargoub on Egypt’s northwest coast, the Egyptian Presidency said in a statement. Covering an area of 10 million square meters along the Mediterranean, the new base is considered Egypt’s largest naval …
Read More »Scientists uncertain about Uganda’s own Covid-19 vaccine
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Scientists have said it is too early for them to tell when Uganda will soon have its own COVID-19 vaccine, contradicting President Yoweri Museveni’s revelations earlier that Uganda will have its own vaccine soon. While speaking at the opening of the World Health Summit, Museveni …
Read More »COVID-19: Tanzania’s SBL offers 2 billion to support bars, eateries
Serengeti Breweries Limited (SBL) unveils an over 2billion fund to help bars fight against communicable diseases in Tanzania, including COVID-19 Dar es Salaam, Tanzania | THE INDEPENDENT | Serengeti Breweries Limited (SBL) today announced a programme worth over 2.3 billion TSH ($990,000) to support bars and eateries in Dar es …
Read More »Ethiopia and Uganda to cooperate in promoting tourism
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ethiopian Embassy in Kampala in partnership with the Uganda Tourism Board recently held a webinar titled “Discover why Ethiopia is the origin of so much,” to explore tourism opportunities and cooperation between Ethiopia and Uganda. The online conference attracted senior government officials, tourism experts …
Read More »Covid-19 lockdowns, differences in tax policies complicates trade in EAC bloc
Experts, government suggest ways to easing trade among partner states Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | There is a growing concern amongst the business community that the COVID-19 lockdown measures are a danger to business activities, and if not carefully eased, could make the situation worse going forward. This is …
Read More »Safari rally re-establishes Kenya’s place in global motorsport high table
Nairobi, Kenya | Xinhua | The ultimate test between man and machine roared back to life during the past week with the successful hosting of the 2021 Safari Rally in Kenya. On June 27, Frenchman Sebastien Ogier was crowned the winner of the WRC Safari Rally 2021 for his fourth victory …
Read More »Former South African President Zuma gets 15 months in jail
Johannesburg, South Africa | XINHUA | South African Constitutional Court on Tuesday found former president Jacob Zuma guilty of contempt of court and sentenced him to a 15-month jail term. DETAILS TO FOLLOW ***** XINHUA Share on: WhatsApp
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