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- May 19, 2019
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Lungu insists on tax changes opposed by mining firms in Zambia
LUSAKA – Zambia’s President Edgar Lungu said on Friday that he will go ahead with a new non-refundable sales tax in place of Value Added Tax (VAT), despite criticism from…
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- May 19, 2019
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Ramaphosa appoints head of anti-graft unit
JOHANNESBURG – South African President Cyril Ramaphosa followed up his election pledge to tackle corruption by appointing a veteran lawyer to lead a newly formed anti-graft unit, his office said…
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- May 19, 2019
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South Sudan sacks 40 diplomats for going AWOL
South Sudan said on Thursday it had sacked 40 overseas diplomats for not showing up for work, some of them for years. The foreign ministry in Juba said it had…
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- May 19, 2019
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Boeing admits flaws in 737 MAX simulator software after crashes
Boeing has acknowledged it had to correct flaws in its 737 MAX flight simulator software used to train pilots, after two deadly crashes involving the aircraft that killed 346 people…
adminDevelop, expand creative industry — President
Government is committed to working with the arts and culture industry to ensure stakeholders in the sector contribute to national economic development in various ways, the President has said.
Zimta quits ZCTU
The Zimbabwe Teachers’ Association (Zimta) has pulled out of the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU), accusing the umbrella labour representative body of continuously dabbling in opposition politics, undermining the cause of workers.
Govt to speed up law-making process
Government is committed to accelerating the law-making process, but will ensure people are consulted extensively to avoid compromising the quality of the legislation.
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- May 19, 2019
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Saudi Arabia ‘seeks to avert war, ready to respond with force’
Saudi Arabia wants to avert war in the region but stands ready to respond with “all strength and determination” after last week’s attacks on Saudi oil assets, a senior official…
EMA seeks kaylite elimination
THE Environmental Management Agency (EMA) will this week escalate its fight against the sale and use of banned polystyrene material, commonly known as kaylite, an official has said, as efforts for a greener economy and attempts to stop environmental degradation gather pace.
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- May 19, 2019
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Egypt blackface sketch sparks outrage
An Egyptian comedian has sparked anger by using blackface in a sketch and mocking Sudanese people, drawing attention to what experts say is a deeper racism problem in the region.…