Tsunami Hits New Zealand After Quake
A tsunami has hit after an earthquake struck New Zealand’s South Island. The US Geological Survey said the magnitude-7.8 quake hit just after midnight (11:02 GMT on Sunday), some 95km (59 miles)...
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7.4 Magnitude Earthquake Strikes New Zealand
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck New Zealand's South Island at 6 a.m. ET on Sunday. An earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 struck 91 kilometres north-northeast of the city of Christchurch, New...
Powerful Quake Strikes New Zealand South Island
Map showing the magnitude of the earthquake on the island A powerful earthquake has struck New Zealand's South Island, US experts say. The US Geological Survey said the magnitude-7.4 quake hit some...
Somali Leader Appeals For Aid Amid Severe Drought
Somali President Hassan Sheik Mohamud has appealed to the international community to provide humanitarian assistance to people affected by severe drought which is ravaging the Horn of Africa nation....
Kenya Seeks To Revive Cotton Industry
Kenya's troubled cotton farming is set for a major revival following a partnership with stakeholders in the industry, a senior government official said on Sunday. The Cabinet Secretary for...
Fire Service Boss Enskinned As Chief In Wa
Ghana Chief Fire Officer, Albert Brown Gaisie has been enskinned as a chief in Wa in the Upper West Region. The ceremony was held at the Wa Naa’s palace this week. Albert Brown Gaisie was given the...
Nov. 13 Major Zambian Media Outlets
The following are news highlights in Zambia's major media outlets on Sunday. — The Zambian government said it will endeavor to encourage the diversification of the agriculture sector from...
Ghana’s Oil Fields To Produce 240,000 Barrels By 2020
He said this would be attained, when the three oil fields are at their apex production; adding: “This is good news for all stakeholders including the people of Ghana.” “However, this trend will...
Ghana’s Daily Oil Production To Reach 240,000 Barrels By 2020
Ghana’s daily oil production will reach 240,000 barrels by 2020, Mr Michael Aryeetey, Chief Operating Officer of Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) Exploration and Production Company...
Chinese Delegations In Illegal Spending Spree In SA
Members of the Chinese President’s delegation allegedly went on an illegal spending spree in SA to buy ivory and rhino horn & smuggled the products back to China - Al Jazeera Investigative Unit...
ADB Partners PRC
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the People’s Republic of China (PRC) have been collaborating since 1986. Thirty years signifies maturity in China, and ADB is eager to develop further, our...
Ghana’s Daily Oil Production To Reach 240,000 Barrels By 2020
Ghana's daily oil production will reach 240,000 barrels by 2020, Mr Michael Aryeetey, Chief Operating Officer of Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) Exploration and Production Company Limited...
Fishmongers Asked To Patronise New Smokeless Oven
Fishmongers in the country, have been advised to patronise the new smokeless oven for fish processing in order to safeguard the health of fish consumers. The smokeless oven known as the Ahotor Oven...
‘Parliament Is Taking Us For A Ride Over Plant Breeders’ Bill’ – Farmers
The Peasant Farmers Association of Ghana (PFAG) attention has been drawn to statement published on myjoyonline by John Awuku Dziwornu of the Ghana National Association of Farmers and Fishermen on...
New Local Government Act Ready Next Year
A new local government act aimed at changing it from its present form into one that supports research in applied science and technology and targeted at empowering local businesses is expected to be...
Ghana, Namibia Pledge To Deepen Bilateral Relations
Ghana and Namibia on Friday pledged to deepen trade and bilateral relations at the end of a three-day second session of the Ghana-Namibia Permanent Joint Commission meeting in Accra. The two...
Nov. 12 World News Summary At 0100 GMT
LOS ANGELES — A tow truck collided with a China Southern Airlines flight just before takeoff late Thursday night, resulting nearly 1,500 passengers grounded at Los Angeles International Airport....
World Bank To Fund Zambia’s Environmental Remedial Project
The World Bank is expected to roll out 65 million U. S. dollars to tackle environmental degradation in four mining towns in Zambia, state media reported Wednesday. The funds will go to environmental...
Brazil To Continue Dam Project In Mozambique
Brazilian ambassador to Mozambique Rodrigues Soares told Mozambican Prime Minister Carlos Agostinho de Rosario on Wednesday that the Moamba-Major dam project would continue. Soares said the Brazilian...
Uganda Braces For Tough Times As Climate Change Bites
Uganda has warned that the persistent drought has placed over 7 million people at risk. As experts meet in Morocco this week for the UN Climate Change summit, the East African country said climate...