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Qatar says $6 billion in frozen Iranian funds not yet transferred

Qatar says $6 billion in frozen Iranian funds not yet transferred

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Qatar says $6 billion in frozen Iranian funds not yet transferred Qatar’s foreign ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday that $6 billion in frozen Iranian funds had not yet been transferred to Iran, adding that the money remained subject to a 2023 agreement and was earmarked for humanitarian purchases. The spokesperson said US envoys Jared Kushner […]

‘Pledge of debt swap not enough’ – Salivaji

‘Pledge of debt swap not enough’ – Salivaji

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…says any rescue package must tackle low incomes, predatory lending and the debt trap swallowing thousands of workers. By NATION REPORTER THE proposed debt swap initiative for civil servants could provide temporary relief, but it will fail to deliver lasting solutions unless government addresses the underlying causes of rising indebtedness among public workers, governance […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

ECZ TO SPEND ABOUT US $5 MILLION ON PRINTING OF BALLOT PAPERS

ECZ TO SPEND ABOUT US $5 MILLION ON PRINTING OF BALLOT PAPERS

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Electoral Commission of Zambia Chief Electoral Officer Brown Kasaro has disclosed that the Commission will spend about five (5) million United States Dollars on the printing of the ballot papers this year. Mr Kasaro states that the Commission has not yet finalised other logistical issues regarding the printing of the election materials, hence giving an […]

UPND needs to reconcile with Catholic Church – AIPAC

UPND needs to reconcile with Catholic Church – AIPAC

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…. says UPND’s five years in office brought governance gains but warns unresolved tensions, shrinking democratic space, weak institutions threaten reform agenda By NATION REPORTER PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema should prioritise reconciliation with the Catholic Church and the continued tensions and acrimony between the Executive and the influential religious institution risk weakening Zambia’s social cohesion […] To continue reading, you must subscribe to either DAILY, WEEKLY or MONTHLY Plans.

Mundubile, Zulu reject Hichilema’s ‘thieves’ claim as Tonse campaign heats up

Mundubile, Zulu reject Hichilema’s ‘thieves’ claim as Tonse campaign heats up

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NATIONAL Reconciliation Party for Unity and Prosperity president Brian Mundubile and vice-president Makebi Zulu on Monday dismissed President Hakainde Hichilema’s accusation that they are “thieves.” The two leaders said they served as Cabinet ministers with integrity and pointed to their records in office. Speaking to journalists at Yusufu Catholic Radio in Mpika, Mundubile said farmers […]

Putin’s yacht leaves the Baltic Sea under Russian naval escort for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine

Putin’s yacht leaves the Baltic Sea under Russian naval escort for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine

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🛥️🇷🇺 Putin’s yacht leaves the Baltic Sea under Russian naval escort for the first time since the full-scale invasion of Ukraine The €100 million superyacht Graceful, believed to be linked to Vladimir Putin, passed through Danish waters on Monday escorted by the Russian Navy destroyer Severomorsk, the rescue vessel Voevoda, and a Danish patrol boat, […]

JACINTA NGOBESE-ZUMA DISTANCES MARCH & MARCH FROM NGIZWE MCHUNU AND PHAKEL’UMTHAKATHI, SAYING THEY ARE DIFFERENT ANTI-ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION GROUPS AHEAD OF THE 30 JUNE PROTESTS

JACINTA NGOBESE-ZUMA DISTANCES MARCH & MARCH FROM NGIZWE MCHUNU AND PHAKEL’UMTHAKATHI, SAYING THEY ARE DIFFERENT ANTI-ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION GROUPS AHEAD OF THE 30 JUNE PROTESTS

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🚨🇿🇦 JACINTA NGOBESE-ZUMA DISTANCES MARCH & MARCH FROM NGIZWE MCHUNU AND PHAKEL’UMTHAKATHI, SAYING THEY ARE DIFFERENT ANTI-ILLEGAL IMMIGRATION GROUPS AHEAD OF THE 30 JUNE PROTESTS March & March leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma has clarified that her organization is separate from other anti-illegal immigration movements and activists involved in the planned 30 June protests. Speaking ahead of […]

‘KWEREKWERE’ OUTRAGE! XENOPHOBIA WARNING AS HATE RHETORIC SPARKS ALARM

‘KWEREKWERE’ OUTRAGE! XENOPHOBIA WARNING AS HATE RHETORIC SPARKS ALARM

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‘KWEREKWERE’ OUTRAGE! XENOPHOBIA WARNING AS HATE RHETORIC SPARKS ALARM A growing backlash has erupted over the use of the slur “kwerekwere”, with critics warning that dehumanising language against fellow Africans risks fuelling discrimination and violence. The controversy centres on claims that a black South African activist has embraced the offensive term while mobilising anti-immigration sentiment […]