January 6, 2020

Poisoning tragedy kills four children in Motherwell

MOTHERWELL Four children between the ages of 3 and 11 died after consuming a toxic substance on a dumping area in NU30, Motherwell Sunday afternoon, 05 January 2020. A seven-year-old victim survived the ordeal.This followed after the Motherwell Health…

Italy largely responsible for escalating Libya conflict

TRIPOLI,A NEW constitutional government in Libya will respect the interests of Italy if the European country stops supporting militia groups aligned to the unconstitutional Government of National Accord.This is according to Marshal Khalifa Haftar, Comm…

Billions needed to curb hunger in 2020

HARARE, MORE than US$10 billion (R140 billion) will be required this year alone to address escalating hunger needs in more than 80 countries around the world, especially sub-Saharan Africa.The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Central Sahel region, S…

Ghost boats disappear with Europe-bound migrants

TRIPOLI, THE disappearance of seven boats in the Mediterranean Sea last year indicates the deaths at sea during this dangerous journey is higher than the 1 283 casualties documented in 2019. No survivors were rescued from these so-called ghost boats th…

Fatal Tripoli war forces schools, hospitals closure

TRIPOLI, THE intensified airstrikes and shelling in and around Libya’s capital, Tripoli, has left 11 civilians dead and 40 others injured in recent weeks.Some 12 health facilities have been forced to close while four others are at risk of closure.If vi…

Media boost as Africa’s largest economy goes digital

LAGOS, NIGERIAN media have volunteered to complement the government’s drive towards a digital economy.This follows the recent launch of the Digital Economy Media (DEMS) Volunteers in the commercial capital of Lagos.Peter Oluka, spokesperson of the init…

Natura’s Avon acquisition creates leading global beauty group

JOHANNESBURG, THE completion of Natura and Co’s acquisition of Avon Products Inc has created the fourth-largest pure-play beauty company set to be an unparalleled leader in the direct-to-consumer space, bringing products to over 200 million consumers…

Boko Haram in reported takeover of Nigerian town

ABUJA, THE Nigerian Army has refuted reports that the Boko Haram has attempted to take over a city in the conflict-torn northeast.Media reports suggested the military had snuffed such an attack by the militants to claim Madagali from the control of gov…

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