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Africa 

Central African Republic: Rwandan peacekeeper killed in attack

Village Reporter,
A Rwandan peacekeeper was killed Monday in the Central African Republic during an attack by an armed group, a UN spokesman said, adding that three of the assailants had been killed. “Earlier today, a Rwandan peacekeeper was killed when his unit was attacked by members of an unidentified armed group” during a patrol to protect the town of Sam-Ouandja, in… Read More
Europe 

Ukraine: Concerns mount over influx of weapons and growing civilian casualties

Village Reporter
Since her last briefing in May, said Izumi Nakamitsu, the High Representative for Disarmament Affairs, reports from open sources indicate an influx in the transfer of heavy conventional weapons, including battle tanks, combat aircraft, artillery and missile systems. “There are reports that the supply of arms and ammunition has accelerated and expanded ahead of the reported counteroffensive by Ukrainian forces,”… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

The Dark Side of the Nigerian Music Industry: Chike Agada’s Harrowing Experience

Village Reporter,
In the fiercely competitive Nigerian music industry, aspiring artists often find themselves at the crossroads of a pivotal decision: signing a contract with a record label. This decision can either pave the way for success or lead to a long and arduous journey. Chike Agada, a promising artist who signed an ill-fated eight-year contract with Blackbody Entertainment, serves as a… Read More
Africa Investments 

Ghana: African Development Bank approves $23.04 million for modern Floating Dock Facility

Elwin Mandowa,
The Board of Directors of the African Development Bank has approved a $23.04 million loan to Prime Meridian Docks AssetCo Ltd (PMD), a special purpose entity to co-finance the construction of a modern floating dock ship repair facility in Ghana’s western Takoradi port. The loan will support the company to design, build, operate and maintain a world-class ship repair and… Read More
Africa Business South Africa World 

Managing the risks of the retrenchment process in South Africa

Elwin Mandowa, , , , , ,
The global economic climate continues to exert a chilling toll on employers, with South African businesses not escaping the frosty effects of slowing demand and creeping inflation. Like their counterparts in many countries, South African employers are actively seeking mechanisms to manage costs, consolidate employee headcount, and align their businesses with changes in customer demand and behaviour. Companies are closing… Read More
Africa Investments 

African Development Bank and ERRADA to host a business seminar on Green Economy in Egypt

Elwin Mandowa,
What:         Seminar on Business Enabling Environment for Green Economic Development Who:         African Development Bank, Egyptian Regulatory Reform and Development Activity (ERRADA), Ministry of Planning and Economic Development (MPED) When:      11 June 2023, 9:00 – 14:00 Egyptian time (GMT+3) Where:    Marriott Hotel Omar El Khayyam, Cairo (Arab Republic of Egypt) and virtually… Read More
Africa 

IAEA chief outlines five principles to avert nuclear ‘catastrophe’ in Ukraine

Village Reporter
Delivering his latest update, IAEA Director General Rafael Mariano Grossi reported that the situation at the Zaporizhzhya Nuclear Power Plant (ZNPP) – the largest in Europe – remains extremely fragile and dangerous. Military operations continue in the region “and may well increase very considerably in the near future,” he warned. Rolling the dice The Zaporizhzhya plant has come under fire during… Read More
Health Advice Lifestyle 

Seventy-sixth World Health Assembly – Daily update: 26 May 2023

Global Author
Gearing up for a historic UN High-Level Meeting on Universal Health Coverage Member States expressed alarm that millions of people cannot access life-saving and health-enhancing interventions. Out-of-pocket spending on health catastrophically affects over 1 billion people, pushing hundreds of millions of people into extreme poverty. The situation has worsened due to the COVID-19 pandemic. In response, Member States agreed a… Read More
Entertainment Lifestyle 

Nigerian Music Veteran Timaya Drops Scintillating New Single “My Moto”

Village Reporter,
Timaya, one of Nigeria’s most renowned and celebrated music artists, has recently unveiled his latest release, a scintillating new single titled “My Moto.” His consistent ability to deliver hit records nonstop has gained him a prominent position within the music industry, and this latest offering is set to further reinforce Timaya’s reputation as a certified hitmaker. “My Moto” embodies Timaya’s… Read More