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Namibia: Children’s Foundation Beset By Problems

Lack of funding and recreational space, as well as shortage of land seriously threaten the operations of Mama Anna Foundation that cares for children.

Zambia: Doctors Visit Kaunda

A Zambian delegation comprising three doctors, is in Namibia to consult with their Namibian counterparts on the health of Zambia's first president, Dr Kenneth Kaunda, the Zambian High Commission in Windhoek has revealed.

Namibia: Omusati Show a Huge Success

The Omusati Regional Agriculture Show, held last weekend where high-quality local breeds were on display, was a huge success.

Uganda: Food Prospects Improve in Karamoja

The Karamoja region of northeastern Uganda is often associated with chronic food shortages, malnutrition and poverty, but the area is unlikely to suffer a food crisis in the coming months, officials and aid workers said.

Libya: Civil Society Breaks Through

Sidelined under Muammar Gaddafi, Libyan civil society organizations are beginning to assume an important role in helping the most vulnerable in "liberated" areas.

Zambia: Kaunda Hospitalised

Zambia's first president, Dr Kenneth Kaunda, was last week admitted to a Windhoek hospital with a "terrible headache", New Era has learnt.

Nigeria: Female Guard Accused of Negligence

A female security guard attached to GT Restaurant was yesterday arraigned before an Abuja Upper Area Court for allegedly neglecting her duty post, while a car belonging to one Bright Ogijiofor was burgled and large sums of money and other items stolen.

Nigeria: Court Convicts Man for Having Sex With Goat

The Bauchi Chief Magist-rate's Court 8, has convicted Nasiru Ishaku of Nassarawa quarters, Bauchi to 6 months imprisonment for having sex with a female goat.

Nigeria: Minimum Wage Law Not Convenient, Says Oshiomhole

Governor Adams Oshiomhole of Edo State yesterday said that the National Minimum Wage Act which prescribed N18,000 as minimum monthly pay for workers is not a convenient law because of the challenges it posed to state governments across the federation.

Nigeria: Oyo Lawmakers Reject Ex Gov Ladoja’s Brother As Commissioner

Oyo State House of Assembly yesterday rejected the confirmation of two nominees of Governor Isiaka Abiola Ajimobi for the position of Commissioners in his planned cabinet.