The company providing the voting system for the re-run of Kenya’s presidential election says the equipment will not be ready in time, for the planned date for the election, the firm said. The electronic voting system due to be used in a re-run of Kenya’s presidential poll will not be ready in time, the French biometrics firm behind it said.
Ugandan Health Minister Disguised As A Patient To Catch Corrupt Hospital Workers
Uganda's health minister disguised herself as a patient and caught two medical workers demanding a bribe for free government services, she told the Agence France-Presse on Saturday, September 16.
Tunisia Lifts Ban Restricting Muslim Women From Marrying Non-Muslims
Tunisian authorities have abolished the law restraining Muslim women from marrying non-Muslims as part of efforts to promote equal rights for women in the country. The abolition of the law came one month after Tunisia President, Beji Caid Essebsi called for the ban to be lifted since the practice violates Tunisia's constitution adopted in 2014 in the wake of Arab Spring revolution. The law was put in place in 1973.
Taxi War: Five Cars Burnt In South African Cab Feud
A violent feud between South African meter taxi drivers and ride-hailing services Uber and Taxify escalated with three vehicles torched using petrol bombs, police said on Thursday. Drivers for Uber and Estonian start-up Taxify operating in Johannesburg and capital Pretoria have been the target of regular taxi operators and have faced threats and protests as the app-based drivers are accused of poaching customers with cheaper fares, according to Reuters.
Nigeria Union In S/Africa Pleads With FG On Safety Of Nigerians
The Public Relations Officer of Nigeria Union, North West Province of South Africa, Mr Kelvin Okolo, has appealed to the Federal Government to do more in ensuring that the rights and safety of Nigerians living in South Africa are guaranteed.
South African President, Zuma In Sex Scandal
An unnamed journalist has detailed how President Jacob Zuma allegedly forced himself onto her, giving her a long kiss.
South African Police Hunts For Five Escaped Lions Near Johannesburg
South African authorities say they are searching for five lions believed to be roaming the country’s most populous province, since last week.