Shooting of Shamba – ‘Lions Are Wild Animals and Should Be Treated With Respect’

[News24Wire] The killing of Shamba, the lion who attacked the owner of Marakele Predator Centre, has highlighted the “shameful commercial exploitation of lions”, activist bodies say.

[News24Wire] The killing of Shamba, the lion who attacked the owner of Marakele Predator Centre, has highlighted the "shameful commercial exploitation of lions", activist bodies say.

source: AllAfrica News: South Africa

MTN Is Paying R1.6bn to Make Benin Licensing Troubles Go Away

[News24Wire] Mobile operator MTN announced on Thursday that it concluded a memorandum of understanding with the government of Benin following a dispute with the regulatory authorities on the frequency of fees.

[News24Wire] Mobile operator MTN announced on Thursday that it concluded a memorandum of understanding with the government of Benin following a dispute with the regulatory authorities on the frequency of fees.

source: AllAfrica News: South Africa

Judgment in Case to Make NPA, Hawks Probe Prasa Expected Soon

[News24Wire] Civil rights body OUTA’s case against the Passenger Rail Agency (Prasa) in the North Gauteng High Court is slated for a ruling on Friday, the civil society organisation said in a statement this week.

[News24Wire] Civil rights body OUTA's case against the Passenger Rail Agency (Prasa) in the North Gauteng High Court is slated for a ruling on Friday, the civil society organisation said in a statement this week.

source: AllAfrica News: South Africa

The Premier’s First Month in Office

[Ethiopian Herald] Since replacing former Premier Hailemariam Desalegn in a bid to revitalize the ongoing deep reform process in the country, Ethiopia’s new Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed has prioritized public speeches and discussions with the general …

[Ethiopian Herald] Since replacing former Premier Hailemariam Desalegn in a bid to revitalize the ongoing deep reform process in the country, Ethiopia's new Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed has prioritized public speeches and discussions with the general public across the country as instruments of creating national consensus.

source: AllAfrica News: Ethiopia

A Third of Meru Pupils Illiterate – Survey

[Citizen] Arusha -At least 28 per cent of primary school pupils in Meru District, Arusha Region have been found to be illiterate despite their regular attendance at learning institutions.

[Citizen] Arusha -At least 28 per cent of primary school pupils in Meru District, Arusha Region have been found to be illiterate despite their regular attendance at learning institutions.

source: AllAfrica News: Tanzania