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Why African countries banning imports of fruit and veg is a blunt tool
Zambia’s government has just banned the imports of some farm produce as a way of promoting the growth of the agriculture sector. The Conversation Africa’s Samantha Spooner asked Calestous Juma about the impact this will have…
Mozambican footballer killed in crocodile attack
Two neighbours who witnessed the attack in Tete, Mozambique estimated the crocodile to have been about five-metres (16-feet) long.A young Mozambican football player was snatched and killed by a crocodile while training along…
New research shows simsim can fight diabetes
In 2015, it was estimated that 415 million people were living with diabetes. More grim is the fact that this number is expected to increase to 640 million by 2040. Dr Ruth Aceng, the Minister of Health says in Uganda, about…
Burundi failed to give its contribution to 2016 EAC financial budget
The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA), deeply concerned by the poor financial situation of the East African Community, has passed a resolution urging the Council of Ministers to immediately convene under matters of…
Man City draw with Liverpool one of my most special days – Pep Guardiola
Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola said his side's performance in the 1-1 draw with Liverpool gave him "one of the most special days in his life".Guardiola has won two Champions Leagues, six domestic titles and four cups…
Banks in East Africa face most risk of cyber attacks
Information and communications technology experts have asked commercial banks in the East African region to step up their investment in cyber security, to combat the growing threat. According to the African Cyber Security…
Better sleep feels like winning the lottery
Improving your sleep quality is as beneficial to health and happiness as winning the lottery Improving your sleep quality is as beneficial to health and happiness as winning the lottery, according to research by the…
First tourist trip around the moon planned for 2018
SpaceX has announced it plans to launch two paying passengers on a tourist trip around the moon next year. Two private citizens have paid money to be sent around the moon next year in what would mark the furthest…
Cameroon’s Hayatou Ousted As CAF President
ADDIS ABABA (Reuters) - Ahmad of Madagascar pulled off a stunning upset on Thursday, ousting Issa Hayatou, the long-serving president of the Confederation of African Football, in an election at the organisation’s congress in…
African filmmakers discuss the state of African cinema
Five of Africa’s top independent filmmakers participated in a discussion panel at the 2017 Rapid Lion South African International Film Festival, sharing their thoughts on the state of African cinema and its future.The…
Praise God! Deal in the offing to end 100 day doctors’ strike
NAIROBI, Kenya, Mar 14 — The government and Doctors’ union officials are working on finalising a return to work formula with striking doctors that seeks to end the strike by the medics which has paralysed operations in…
Barcelona: Gerard Pique says players are not ‘robots’ after Deportivo defeat
Barcelona defender Gerard Pique says his team are not "robots" after they followed up their Champions League heroics by losing 2-1 to Deportivo La Coruna in La Liga.Barca beat PSG 6-1 on Wednesday to win 6-5 on aggregate,…
Hosts Zambia beat Senegal to win the Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations
Hosts Zambia turned on the style to lift the Under-20 Africa Cup of Nations after beating Senegal 2-0 in the final at the Heroes Stadium in Lusaka.For Senegal it was a tale of double disappointment having lost the 2015…
Assembly raises concerns over EAC funding crisis
The East African Community is facing a cash crunch with a number of its institutions and organs falling back on their financial obligations, the bloc’s legislative arm said Monday. The East African Legislative Assembly…
Verratti: PSG are not stronger than Barcelona
In his latest exclusive column for Goal, the PSG star says the French champions still have work to do at Camp Nou, despite their four-goal lead.Dear fans, dear football fans, On the eve of one of the most important matches…
Satao, one of the last ‘giant tusker’ elephants, killed in Kenya
A rare African elephant - one of the continent's oldest and largest - died in a suspected poaching incident, a conservation group has said.Satao II, a 50-year-old so-called "giant tusker" was found dead near the…
Fuel shortage in Bujumbura city
Bujumbura residents say fuel is increasingly becoming scarce in the capital city. They fear that the situation may get worse. Some service stations were not distributing fuel yesterday.“For over two weeks, we have no fuel.…
Why are African governments so worried by social media?
Many Kenyan social media users are worried that the government will shut down the internet during August’s general election. Kenya’s Communications Authority has attempted to reassure voters that this is unlikely. However,…
Uganda deports Rwandans as more cross over
Illegal Rwandan immigrants are causing jitters in neighboring countries, with Uganda and Kenya reporting groups of people from Rwanda finding their way into their countries in recent days, most of them economic migrants but…
Zimbabwe High Court outlaws beating of children at home and in schools
A Zimbabwean High Court earlier this week ruled that the use of corporal punishment to correct children contravened the laws of the country.According to Justice David Mangota, parents and teachers should find other ways of…
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