Domestic Workers Ignorant of Rights: Uganda
Kampala — Platform for Labour Action (PLA), a group that advocates workers’ rights, has urged employers to support domestic workers by learning more about their rights. The call was made at Kampala Serena hotel recently, during a workshop at which findings of a survey that covered 6,000 domestic workers were disseminated. Domestic workers provide a […]
Ugandian Police FDC Leader Besigye, Mayor Lukwago
Police this morning arrested former FDC leader, Dr Kizza Besigye, and Kampala mayor, Erias Lukwago, at Sharing Hall, Nsambya in Kampala. The duo was due to discuss electoral reforms with other opposition leaders. Lukwago was driven to a destination yet to be identified while Besigye sat in his car as it was towed by a […]
President of Republic Receives Reply Letter From Nigerian Counterpart
Abuja — The President of the Republic, Secretary General of the Frente Polisario, Mr. Mohamed Abdelaziz on Wednesday received a reply letter from his Nigerian counterpart, General Muhammadu Buhari, as response to the one sent on the occasion of his election as President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. Following is full text of the […]
Western Sahara Govt Hears Responses On Reconstruction, Water and Prices
National Council — The National Council (parliament) on Thursday heard government responses to the concerns expressed by parliamentarians in the fields of reconstruction of the liberated zones, rising prices and water shortage. To inquire about these concerns, the parliament invited the ministers of interior, water and environment, reconstruction and urbanization of liberated territories as well […]
ASVDH Meets Japanese Diplomatic Delegation in Occupied El Aaiun
El Aaiun — The Saharawi Association for Victims of Gross Human Rights Violations Committed by the Moroccan State (ASVDH) met Thursday a delegation of 4 diplomats from the Japanese Embassy in Morocco, headed by First Counsellor Mr. Hidiki Ozono, said a source from the Ministry of Occupied Territories and Community Abroad. The visit is the […]
Mahtani Flees Zambia After Call From Police
The embattled Chairman of Finance Bank Rajan Mahtani has fled Zambia today after learning that the Zambian Police had sent a call out requesting him for questioning with regard to an ongoing investigation. According to a well placed source close to the police, Mahtani this morning called headquarters to inform them that he “was in […]
Zambia Deepens Bilateral Ties With Malawi
Zambia’s High Commissioner to Malawi Salome Mwananshiku says it is necessary for the local authorities in the two countries to strengthen ties and enhance exchange of information on service delivery to the people, according to a report by ZANIS. Mrs. Mwananshiku says Zambia and Malawi share warm and cordial relations which should be harnessed further […]
Zimbabwe Ministers Own Multiple Farms – Mnangagwa
Acting-President Emmerson Mnangagwa has conceded that the land reform programme was done in a chaotic manner and warned that government would soon pounce on multiple farm owners, among them cabinet ministers. Mnangagwa said senior government officials allocated themselves several big farms in contravention of the government’s policy of one person one farm. Responding to questions […]
Boko Haram’s Resurgence in North – Suicide Bomber Wreaks Havoc in Yobe
Maiduguri — An underage suicide bomber yesterday detonated a bomb at a crowded motor park in Damaturu, Yobe State capital, killing herself, eight others and injuring 30 other persons. Sunday Trust gathered that the incident happened around 10:40 am when the bomb on the teenager’s body went off while she queued up for security check […]
Zambia’s Sex Industry Thrives
SEX work goes on unabated despite recent efforts by law-enforcement officers to crack down on the illicit activity, which is proving to be a booming business in Lusaka. The sex workers actually want to be free to conduct their business, saying this is the way they earn a living. Prostitutes are no longer found only […]
