November 2013 U.S. unemployment drops to 7.0% U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics The unemployment rate declined from 7.3 percent to 7.0 percent in November, and total nonfarm payroll employment rose by 203,000, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Employment increased in transportation and warehousing, health care, and manufacturing. Household Survey Data Both the number of unemployed […]
December 5, 2013
Nelson Mandela July 18, 1918 – December 5, 2013
Madiba Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela July 18, 1918 – December 5, 2013 SABC News elson Rolihlahla Mandela, the first democratic president of South Africa, has died. Mandela, who was 95-years-old, passed away in his sleep in his home in Houghton, Johannesburg. Members of his closest family were at his bedside. During the next two weeks, […]
December 5, 2013
Nigeria approves $1.3 billion Deep Sea Port project
Nigeria approves $1.3 billion Deep Sea Port project By Ben Agande Vanduard (Lagos, Nigeria) ABUJA—The Federal Government on December 4, 2013 took the initiative to decongest existing ports in the country as it approved a $1.35 billion contract for the construction of a new Deep Sea Port in Lekki, Lagos State. Minister of Transport, Senator […]
December 3, 2013
South Africa launches contentious road tolls -E-tolls
Motorists again urged to buy e-tags E-tolls lead to South Africa traffic jams SABC Transport Minister Dipuo Peters has again appealed to motorists who have not bought their e-tags for tolled Gauteng highways, to register. She was speaking after major traffic jams were reported on alternative routes as people tried to avoid the e-toll routes […]
December 3, 2013
Scottish independence: Referendum White Paper unveiled
White Paper -Scotland’s future The Herald -Scotland Just 27% of Scots said that they supported independence in the days after the publication of the Scottish Government’s flagship White Paper, according to a new poll. More than half of those questioned said that they wanted Scotland to remain within the United Kingdom, while another 17% said […]
December 2, 2013
Kenyan equity firm to offer $34 million in support of Rwandan complex
Kenyan equity firm to offer $34 million (Sh3 billion) in support of Rwandan complex Standard (Kenya) KIGALI, Rwanda- Kenya’s equity firm Fusion Capital will partner with Kigali Heights, a real estate development company, for a $34 million (Sh3 billion) shopping complex, both sides disclosed on yesterday. The project is located near the Kimihurura roundabout, formerly […]
December 2, 2013
East African Community (EAC) leaders signed a protocol paving the way for a Monetary Union
East African Community (EAC) leaders signed a protocol paving the way for a Monetary Union By Ronald Ssekandi and Yuan Qing Xinhua KAMPALA- East African Community (EAC) leaders on November 30, 2013 signed a protocol paving the way for the establishment of a Monetary Union, the third pillar in the five- member economic bloc’s integration […]
December 1, 2013
“Strangelove” -1987/1988 flashback- Depeche Mode
“Strangelove” -1987/1988 flashback- Depeche Mode “Strangelove” is Depeche Mode’s 18th UK single, released on April 13, 1987. Depeche Mode is an English music band formed in 1980 in Basildon, Essex, England. On September 7, 1988, Depeche Mode performed “Strangelove” at the 1988 MTV Video Music Awards in Los Angeles. The song was remixed by production […]
November 30, 2013
Kenya and China brake ground on new railway line
Kenya and China have broken the ground for the construction of a standard gauge railway line Sarah Kimani SABC News Kenya and China have broken the ground for the construction of a standard gauge railway line. The modern rail is expected to start from Mombasa extend to Uganda, South Sudan and end in Rwanda. Construction […]
November 30, 2013
China to launch Chang’e-3 lunar probe December 2
China to launch Chang’e-3 lunar probe December 2 The Chang’e-3 mission is the second phase of China’s lunar program which includes orbiting, landing and returning to Earth, following the successes of the Chang’e-2 missions, which include plotting a high-resolution, full-coverage lunar map. Xinhua XICHANG- China will launch the Chang’e-3 lunar probe to the moon at […]


December 7, 2013
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