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Burundi Faces Foreign Currency Shortage Since September 2019
Posted on: 22 Oct 2019
The Republic of Burundi Foreign currency shortage began since the implementation of its new policy on foreign exchange by its Central Bank on September 17, 2019. In a bit to curb the activities of individuals or foreign exchange bureaus who take undue advantage of persons in need of Forex by selling to them at a ridiculous rate of 2,900 Burundian francs to a dollar as against the official rate of 1,876 Burundian francs, almost double the official rate. Just recently, the Central banks said the official reserves that were available…
The Ministry of Labor Bosses Were Suspended in Zimbabwe
Posted on: 15 Sep 2019
Registrar of Labor in the Ministry of Public Service, Labor, and Social Welfare Mrs. Grace Kanyayi and her deputy Mrs. Nozipho Simango were suspended in Zimbabwe on allegations that they received “irregular” payments from some leaders of National Employment Councils. The Ministry of Labor bosses suspension is a result of preliminary investigations in a forensic audit by a local firm that exposed that the National Employment Council (NEC) for Engineering and Iron and Steel Industry had lost funds running into millions of dollars through irregular transactions. The Ministry of Labor…
Fuel Shortage in Zimbabwe: Gov’t Calls for the Adoption of Electric Cars
Posted on: 15 Sep 2019
As a long-lasting solution to a fuel shortage in Zimbabwe remains far-fetched, it government is stepping upon an ambitious alternative for fuel by encouraging the use of electric cars, a top government official has revealed. Zimbabwe has combated severe energy shortfalls for over a year now owing to low foreign reserves to import adequate supplies. Writing on his Twitter account, the Energy and Power Development Minister, Fortune Chasi tweeted on the initiative and government effort in introducing incentives for the usage and development of electric cars in the country. In…
Count Down to 2019 Tunisia Presidential Election: Karoui Still in Prison
Posted on: 15 Sep 2019
Tunisia presidential election is fast approaching and the election campaign has gained high momentum. Tunisian’s have begun to count down to the election day – 15th September but one questions remains unanswered, “will Nabil Karoui, the 56-year- old presidential candidate be released before the election?” The commencement of Tunisia election season saw the participation of 26 candidates, including business mogul and media entrepreneur Nabil Karoui. He is said to be the most prominent candidates running for the seat with current and past prime ministers, a former president, the defense minister…
South African Officials Arrested Nigerian Returnees in OR Tambo Airport
Posted on: 15 Sep 2019
There is a new twist to the diplomatic commotion between Nigeria and South Africa as it frustrated the plans to evacuate Nigerians that were escaping xenophobic attacks. The evacuation plan for the 640 Nigerians that willingly registered their interest to return home was met with opposition as South African Immigration officials arrested Nigerian returnees; hence, leading to a 10-hour delay of the first airlift. An Air Peace Boeing 777 aircraft left Nigeria and arrived at OR Tambo International Airport, Johannesburg at about 4:00 a.m. on Tuesday. It was estimated to…
