South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa has just appointed the fifth Finance Minister in the last 3 years, Tito Mboweni. Mboweni is a relatable character in the South African community, not known for living an extravagant life but instead one as a commoner, regularly posting pictures on social media of his meals he has eaten and the wildlife and landscape he tends to… Read more »
Beijing — The republics of Angola and China signed last Tuesday, in Beijing, signed an agreement that outlines a financing from the Chinese Development Bank estimated at USD 2 million. ANGOP has learnt that this credit line is to be used in the construction and conclusion of various infrastructures in Angola.
Business experts have challenged the African youth, the continent’s biggest market, to consume products made in Africa if the Continental Free Trade Area (CFTA) Agreement is to be successfully implemented. According to some leading African entrepreneurs, trade and business experts, the profile of African products will be enhanced once Africans place them on top of their preferential list.
Hundreds of passengers were on Wednesday stranded as protesting aviation unions shut down operations at the Murtala Muhammed Airport 2 operated by Bi-Courtney Aviation Services Limited. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that the unions embarked on the protest alleging BASL’s sacking of 20 employees who indicated interest to unionise.
South Africa’s fifth finance minister in less than three years, Tito Mboweni, is certainly relatable at a time of pinching pockets and questions over political policies. Citizens get regular insights into his life as a foodie and a farmer, with him frequently posting photos on Twitter and Facebook of meals he has eaten and the wild landscapes and livestock he… Read more »
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) has organized a nationwide labor strike in Nigeria starting Thursday, September 27th. This is in response to the Nigerian government dragging their feet on the new minimum wage they promised to the people of Nigeria. The first day of the strike was successful, causing confusion and inefficiency throughout the state. With no foreseeable end to… Read more »
The Accountant-General of the Federation(AGF), Mr Ahmed Idris, has stated that salaries of all workers on the Federal Government payroll will be paid in spite of the ongoing labour strike. Idris gave this commitment on Thursday while speaking to newsmen at the Treasury House in Abuja. He said: “We have a standing order from Mr. President to pay workers salaries… Read more »
The Trade Union Congress (TUC) on Tuesday insisted the organised labour would commence strike from the early hours of Thursday, following the federal government’s failure to honour its ultimatum on the new minimum wage. A statement signed by Musa-Lawal Ozigi, TUC secretary general in Abuja, said the decision to embark on strike was sequel to the resolve of the Central… Read more »
Pirates have kidnapped 12 crew members from a Swiss cargo vessel in Nigerian waters. Massoel Shipping said its vessel, MV Glarus, was carrying wheat from Lniagos to Port Harcourt when it was attacked on Saturday. “The pirate gang boarded the Glarus by means of long ladders and cut the razor wire on deck,” the firm told AFP. The intruders struck… Read more »
By Anna Chibamu MDC leader Nelson Chamisa has again scoffed at Zanu PF plans to create an official leader of the opposition position, saying he does not need a job. He insisted that and that it is the 95% unemployed Zimbabweans that President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his government should concern themselves with. “(Chamisa) advises anyone who has positions, perks, titles… Read more »