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Libya: UN welcomes adoption of electoral laws

February 9, 2012 Global Author

The United Nations political mission in Libya today welcomed the North African country’s adoption of new electoral laws, calling the move “an important step in Libya’s transition to democracy.” . Read More

Zambia:Govt to formulate Diaspora policy

February 9, 2012 Global AuthorMr Lubinda, Sata, Zambia

According to an article published on UKZAMBIANS website, The Zambian Government will soon formulate a Diaspora policy that will deal with needs of Zambians living abroad. Foreign Affairs and Tourism Minister Given Lubinda said Zambians working abroad were a very important resource to the economic development of the country hence the need to take them on board. . Read More

Philosophical look at Africa and why it is the least developed Continent

February 8, 2012 Global Authorafrica, Kaunda, Sata of Zambia, World Bank, Zambia

They call the Third World the lazy man’s purview; the sluggishly slothful and languorous prefecture. In this realm people are sleepy, dreamy, torpid, lethargic, and therefore indigent—totally penniless, needy, destitute, poverty-stricken, disfavored, and impoverished. In this demesne, as they call it, there are hardly any discoveries, inventions, and innovations. Africa is the trailblazer. Some still call it “the dark continent”... Read More

Malawi:Police headquarters challenge media to sports showdown!

February 8, 2012 Global AuthorCharles Mkula, Kamlomo, Malawi Police, Malawi reporters, Peter Makawa, Vitima Ndovi

Come Saturday February 11, Malawi Police Service (MPS) headquarters in Area 30 will turn into a battleground between the law enforcers and media personnel. The two will put aside their guys and handcuffs, pencils and notepads, to see who is the greatest in soccer and netball show downs! . Read More

Libya:NATO led rebels continue to torture Detainees

February 7, 2012 Global AuthorLibya, NATO, Torture continue

According to a report by Reuters, Detainees from Libya's civil war held by revolutionary brigades supported by NATO continue to be subjected to torture despite efforts by the Nato led rebel government to address the issue, the U.N. human rights chief said on Wednesday. . Read More

Malawi:Vendors stand up against evictions

February 7, 2012 Global AuthorBingu, lilongwe, Malawi news, Malawi Street Vendors

Lilongwe street vendors and touts are fighting running battles with police in the capital city. Government through the Lilongwe City Council (LCC) announced a week earlier it wanted all vendors relocated to their designated places or be out of town. . Read More

Kenya: ICC confirms four Cases for inciting violence

February 5, 2012October 21, 2016 Global Author

A decision to bring four suspects to trial at the International Criminal Court, ICC, for inciting violence in Kenya in 2007-08 has been widely welcomed by rights activists in the country. At a January 23 hearing in The Hague, ICC judges ruled that four senior Kenyan figures accused of inciting violence following the disputed presidential election of December 2007. Charges... Read More

DIET FOR A HEALTHY HEART

February 5, 2012 Global AuthorAGV, Appollo Hospitals, Health Heart, INC, Malawi, Service Message from AsiaMed and Eltas Enterprises

It is well recognized by all medical fraternity and public that diet plays an important role in the maintenance of good health and most importantly a “good heart”. However many of us are not aware of what exactly a healthy diet means. “Diet” is the regular food a man or an animal takes for his survival. Any diet doesn’t necessarily... Read More

Hillary Rodham Clinton remarks on Syria

February 5, 2012October 20, 2016 Global AuthorBarack Obama, Hillary Clinton, Syria, US, US Politics

SECRETARY CLINTON: Thank you. It’s good to be back here in Munich for this important conference and the first time that the American delegation includes both the Secretary of State and the Secretary of Defense, which I think speaks volumes about the importance of our transatlantic relationship. As I said this morning, I have now traveled to Europe 27 times... Read More

is africa intellectually Blind?

February 5, 2012 Global Authorafrica, Zambia

According to the article posted on the Zambia-economist George Chisanga apparently thinks so: The intellectuals in this country have gone to sleep. Some of the problems that we are facing now would have been avoided had our intellectuals stepped up to help the country. There is need for people who have been educated using taxpayers money to step up... Read More