Africa not yet out of Covid-19 despite decreasing infections: WHO
African countries need to stay vigilant and weigh the risks before relaxing Covid-19 measures, despite the decreasing infections, warned the World Health Organisation (WHO)
South Africa confirms two Omicron sublineages
South Africa’s National Department of Health confirmed that Omicron sublineages BA.4 and BA.5 exist in the country…reports Asian Lite News “There are 5 sub-variants
World Bank announces $300 mn rehabilitation fund for Ethiopia
The World Bank has announced it has approved a $300 million rehabilitation fund for Ethiopia…reports Asian Lite News In a press statement, the World
Heavy rains kill 253 in South Africa
The death toll due to heavy rains in South Africa’s KwaZulu-Natal province has risen to 253, said a government official…reports Asian Lite News KwaZulu-Natal
Mission Chinese in Uganda
Ugandan teacher on a mission to spread Chinese language teaching … writes by Ronald Ssekandi, Xinhua…reports Asian Lite News “Ni hao,” students in Kitoro,
Africa to reboot tour sector
African tourism ministers highlight green tourism, connectivity for tourism development. There are only about 70 million travelers among Africa’s 1.3 billion people while only
GLOOM DAYS AHEAD: WTO
The war in Ukraine has created immense human suffering but it is also putting the fragile recovery of global trade at risk, and the
Standard Chartered Bank launches US$40 mn new head office building in Zambia
Standard Chartered Bank has officially launched its US$40m new head office building…reports Asian Lite News President of the Republic of Zambia, Mr. Hakainde Hichilema
Zanzibar Beckons You
Exciting opportunity to establish businesses in Zanzibar. A key factor is Zanzibar’s stability – politically, socially, and economically. Though Zanzibar is a small island
Standard Chartered launches US$40mn HQ building in Zambia
Standard Chartered was the first bank to open in Zambia in 1906. 115 years on, the Bank shared its pride in being a pioneer
