Taylor was wrongly convicted

Trust Sengwayo

On April 26, 2012, the Special Court for Sierra Leone (“the Court”) convicted Charles Taylor (“Taylor”), the former President of Liberia, of aiding and abetting and planning war crimes and crimes against

Let women participate in economy

Michelle Bachelet

In the last decade, Africa is the second-fastest growing region in the world. There is great reason to be excited about Africa’s economic future. Strong economies rely on stable, well-paying jobs and

Gaddafi’s Libya: Africa’s most prosperous democracy

Garikai Chengu

Contrary to popular belief, Libya, which Western media described as “Gaddafi’s military dictatorship” was in actual fact one of the world’s most democratic States. In 1977, the people of Libya proclaimed

Russia sends planes to evacuate citizens from Syria

MOSCOW — Moscow will today send two planes to Lebanon to evacuate over a hundred Russians from Syria, a ministry official said yesterday. “At the request of the Russian leadership, the ministry will send

Mali troops recaptures key towns

DIABALY — French and Malian troops recaptured the key towns of Diabaly and Douentza yesterday from Islamist rebels holding Mali’s north, as tens of thousands of people fled from the fighting into

Polio virus found in Egypt linked to Pakistan

ISLAMABAD — Pakistani health officials yesterday called for infants leaving the country to be issued polio vaccinations at airports after virus samples linked to a southern Pakistani city were discovered in Egypt.

It’s either lump sum or monthly payout, not both

The National Social Security Authority Pensions and Other Benefits Scheme retirement benefit, which is payable when a contributor reaches retirement age, is either a lump sum payment or a monthly

Businesses urged to go digital

Business Reporter
Local business people have been challenged to move into the digital age by investing in websites in order to enhance their businesses. The call was made by Information Communication Technology

Govt to group SMEs into clusters

THE Government will this year group Small and Medium Enterprises into clusters to improve productivity and competition in the sector, a Cabinet minister has said. Clustering is grouping of industries in a

Long Cheng Plaza Mall to be completed April

Faith Mabika Business Reporter
THE US$84 million Long Cheng Plaza shopping mall opposite the National Sports Stadium is set to be completed in April. According to an official, the completion of the mall — which is being bankrolled by

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