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Tanzania attains 130% food self-sufficiency as crop output surges
15+ hour, 28+ min ago (327+ words) he country has achieved food self-sufficiency of 130 per cent," Mr Chongolo said. Tanzania Minister of Agriculture, Daniel Chongolo, on Tuesday told the parliament that the country has attained a 130 per cent food self-sufficiency rate following increased agricultural production in the…...
Envoy condemns killing of two Nigerians in South Africa
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (461+ words) The consul general, Ninikanwa Okey-Uche, disclosed this in a statement on Monday following the passing of the two compatriots. Ms Okey-Uche said the killings had further raised questions about the safety of Nigerians and other foreigners in South Africa. She…...
Poultry association urges FG to address power, security challenges
3+ day, 15+ hour ago (550+ words) Mr Musa described the policy as a strategic move in the right direction." The Poultry Association of Nigeria (PAN), FCT Chapter, has urged the federal government to address persistent power and security challenges affecting the country's agricultural sector. Hakeem Musa,…...
Rapid tech, global shifts demand urgent action from African governments: ECA
2+ day, 16+ hour ago (431+ words) The United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) has urged African countries to harness science, technology and innovation to drive economic growth and sustainable development. Claver Gatete, United Nations Under-Secretary-General and Executive Secretary of ECA, in a statement, made the…...
FRSC nabs driver of overloaded vehicle
1+ week, 21+ hour ago (293+ words) The Federal Road Safety Corps has intercepted an overloaded vehicle conveying passengers seated on top of piled goods, along the Bauchi-Kari route, in the Darazo unit command. This was disclosed in a statement on Tuesday. FRSC described the action as…...
South Africa seeks establishment of international panel on inequality, says UN Security Council powerless
1+ week, 1+ day ago (841+ words) Mr Ramaphosa urged the UN to reassert itself in global affairs. South Africa has called for the establishment of an international panel on inequality to advance democracy, human rights, and equality worldwide. In a statement sent to Peoples Gazette on…...
Nigeria, South Africa navies deepen maritime ties at maiden staff talks
1+ week, 2+ day ago (344+ words) The Nigerian Navy and the South African Navy have concluded their maiden Naval Staff Talks, aimed at strengthening bilateral cooperation and enhancing maritime security across Africa. This was announced in a statement on Sunday. It said the talks, held from…...
Oil price gains not enough to save Nigeria's economy from global shock: IMF
1+ week, 6+ day ago (537+ words) The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday said rising oil prices will provide some relief to Nigeria. However, the IMF noted that these gains are inadequate to shield the country from global economic shocks. The IMF's economic counsellor and director of…...
Knocks as Ramaphosa appoints apartheid government's minister as South Africa's envoy to U. S.
1+ week, 6+ day ago (410+ words) President Cyril Ramaphosa has appointed Roelf Meyer, who served as constitutional affairs minister in the last government of the apartheid era, as South Africa's ambassador to the United States. Mr Meyer, 78, was among 32 prominent South Africans chosen last year by…...
White South Africans make up 4, 996 of total 4, 999 refugees Trump admitted into U. S. in six months
2+ week, 4+ day ago (628+ words) Nearly all refugees admitted to the United States by President Donald Trump's administration so far in 2026 are white South Africans, accounting for 4, 496 of 4, 999, according to State Department data. The latest data published on April 5 reflected Mr Trump's promise to prioritise…...