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- February 4, 2019
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European nations recognise Guaido as Venezuela’s acting president
Some key European Union nations have recognised Venezuela’s opposition leader Juan Guaido as the country’s interim president, heightening a global showdown over President Nicolas Maduro’s rule. The coordinated move by…
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- February 4, 2019
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Jury to begin deliberations in trial of drug lord ‘El Chapo’
After nearly three months of testimony about a vast drug-smuggling conspiracy steeped in violence, a jury is due to begin deliberations on Monday at the US trial of the infamous…
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- February 4, 2019
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Death toll in Cuba tornado rises to six
The number of people killed in the powerful tornado that ripped through part of Havana last week has risen to six, authorities said on Sunday. Public Health Minister Jose Angel…
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- February 4, 2019
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Outgoing DRC government defends golden parachutes
KINSHASA—Democratic Republic of Congo’s outgoing government yesterday defended decrees granting former ministers lifetime salaries and other benefits following strong criticism in a country where most of the population lives in…
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- February 4, 2019
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Car bomb kills 11 in Mogadishu
MOGADISHU — A car bomb exploded at a shopping mall in Somalia’s capital on Monday, killing 11 people and wounding 10 in an attack that police said was probably carried…
adminSweet deal for teachers
Government yesterday committed itself to operationalising non-monetary incentives and economic initiatives for teachers, in a development that saw the majority of their representative unions calling off a strike that was set to begin today.
Global experts to advise on parastatal reform
Government has roped in global experts in the reform of State-owned enterprises, also known as parastatals, as it seeks to bring viability to the businesses.
New rules for magistrates’ courts
Newly-gazetted Magistrates (Civil) Courts Rules, which came into effect on February 1, now allow serving of court documents through electronic means in a move that embraces information communication technology.
Massive teacher recruitment underway
GOVERNMENT has submitted 1 500 names of prospective teachers to the Public Service Commission (CSC) for consideration and confirmation out of the 3 000 it intends to recruit in the short term.
WB hails public systems reform
THE World Bank (WB)has hailed Government for reforming the country’s public procurement system, despite the economic challenges the country is facing.