Zimbabwe Backs Two Candidates in African Union Commission Elections.
Zimbabwe supports two hopefuls in next month's African Union Commission elections. Dr Agnes Mahomva and Dr John Basera will vie for key roles.
Dr Mahomva faces Ghana's Ambassador Amma Twum-Amoah. They seek the post of Commissioner for Health, Humanitarian Affairs, and Social Development.
Dr Basera is Zimbabwe's current Secretary for Local Government and Public Works. He will compete against candidates from Burundi, the Republic of Congo, and Eswatini. The winner will be the Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy, and Sustainable Environment.
Zimbabwe initially nominated four people. Only Dr Mahomva and Dr Basera made the final shortlist...
The Midlands Province in Zimbabwe is seeing major changes, and President Mnangagwa's new plans are making this happen. The plans focus on better using the province's minerals and developing local talent and skills.
The changes are improving lives in the province and helping the country's economy. This is part of Zimbabwe's Vision 2030 goals.
Minister Dr Jenfan Muswere shared these updates yesterday in Kwekwe. Minister Owen Ncube joined him. They visited projects that started after President Mnangagwa took office in 2017.
One stop was a drug rehab center. It helps people dealing with addiction. They also saw new food storage buildings. These silos will boost Zimbabwe's food security.
The ministers also toured a new $10 million...
SADC Heads of State and Government will meet in Harare today to discuss the growing security concerns in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).
Yesterday, SADC Executive Secretary Mr Elias Magosi met with President Mnangagwa. The meeting took place at State House. Mr Magosi briefed the President on the agenda for today's summit.
After the meeting, Mr Magosi spoke to journalists. He expressed worry about the conflict in the DRC. "We're visiting His Excellency as the SADC chairperson. He will lead the Extraordinary SADC meeting tomorrow to address issues in Eastern DRC. The situation there is concerning," he said. "I was updating him on the meeting preparations and agenda. The conflict is troubling because lives have been lost...
Kenyan History Scholar Bethwel Ogot Dies at 95.
Renowned African historian Bethwel Allan Ogot died Thursday at a hospital in Kisumu, Kenya. The 95-year-old scholar specialized in African history research and theory.
His family said he passed away after a brief illness. Leaders across Kenya mourned his death and praised his academic legacy.
"He was one of the greatest scholars of our time," said Siaya Governor James Orengo. "He leaves behind seminal works and historical treatises."
Kisumu Senator Tom Ojienda called Ogot's death untimely. "His exceptional scholarship made a lasting impact," Ojienda said.
Human rights advocate Al-Amin Kimathi honored Ogot on social media. "A giant of African history has left us," he wrote, noting...
Police: Pakistani Father Admits Killing Teen Over TikTok Videos.
A father killed his teenage daughter in Pakistan because she posted TikTok videos he disliked, police told the BBC Thursday.
Anwar ul-Haq shot his daughter Hira in Quetta after moving his family back from the United States. He first blamed unknown attackers before confessing to the crime.
Police charged ul-Haq with murder and arrested his brother-in-law. The family lived in the US for 25 years before returning to Pakistan. Hira, aged 13 or 14, made TikTok posts that her family called "objectionable."
"The family objected to her dressing, lifestyle, and social gathering," a police spokesman said. Officials are investigating whether this was an honor killing.
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Uganda Reports New Ebola Case After Nurse's Death.
A nurse in Uganda has died from Ebola, marking a fresh outbreak of the virus in the country. Health officials confirmed the case Thursday.
The 32-year-old male nurse died at Mulago National Referral Hospital on January 29. He showed signs of organ failure after seeking care at several medical facilities, said Health Ministry Permanent Secretary Diana Atwine.
The patient suffered from fever, chest pain, and breathing problems for five days. His condition worsened with bleeding from multiple parts of his body. Tests after death confirmed Sudan Ebola Virus Disease.
"No other healthcare worker or patient on the ward has shown signs of Ebola," Atwine said.
Health teams have identified...
Kenya Health Officials Seek MPs' Help with Insurance Drive.
Kenya's health leaders asked lawmakers Thursday to help sign up more citizens for the national health plan.
Medical Services Secretary Harry Kimtai and Social Health Authority Chair Abdi Mohamed spoke at a meeting in Naivasha. They urged MPs to promote healthcare registration in their areas.
The Taifa Care program has listed 22 million Kenyans, but only four million have paid their fees. Poor outreach and money problems keep many from joining, Mohamed said.
"We need leaders to take this message to their people," he told the MPs.
Acting SHA head Robert Ingasira said his team works to fix service issues. He thanked MPs who helped boost membership during recent holidays.
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Kenya Health Official to Drop Case Against Elderly Protester.
Kenya's Medical Services official promised Thursday to withdraw charges against a woman who disrupted a health minister's press event.
Principal Secretary Harry Kimtai faced questions from lawmakers in Naivasha about the arrest of Grace Njoki, 61. She had entered a press briefing to protest problems with the Social Health Authority.
"The Ministry of Health filed the complaint for trespassing and causing a disturbance," Kimtai told MPs. He pledged to drop the case "in the interest of the ministry's image."
Parliament's Majority Leader Kimani Ichung'wah pressed Kimtai about who ordered Njoki's arrest. "Systems have errors and mistakes," Ichung'wah said, noting that Kenyatta...
Tanzania Signs $2.1 Billion Rail Deal with Chinese Firms.
Tanzania Railway Corporation signed a $2.1 billion contract with Chinese companies on Thursday to build an electric railway linking Tanzania and Burundi.
The 282-kilometer line will run from Uvinza, Tanzania, to Musongati, Burundi. China Railway Construction Engineering Group and China Railway Major Bridge Group will build the track.
"This adds to our second phase of railway development," said TRC Director General Masanja Kadogosa. The African Development Bank funds the project, set for completion in six years.
The route includes seven-passenger stations and a freight depot. A one-kilometer bridge will connect the two countries, serving both trains and cars.
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