Section: Africa&ME
Finance: The 23 richest self-made billionaires are worth $1 trillion — here they all are
From Microsoft's Bill Gates and Steve Ballmer to Google's Sergey Brin and Larry Page. Not all billion-dollar fortunes are created equal. Some of the world’s richest inherit their vast sums of wealth from their family — others build from scratch. Of the 30 richest people on earth, 23 fall into the latter camp. Together, their...
Viongozi wa kidini wamuunga mkono Maina Njenga
Viongozi wa kidini wamepinga hatua ya kumzuia aliyekuwa mwenyekiti wa kundi la mungiki Maina Njenga kuwania useneta kaunti Laikipia kwa tiketi ya Jubilee.Viongozi hao wanasema wanaotilia shaka maadili yake wanastahili kuwasilisha ushahidi.Wakiongozwa na katibu wa shirikisho la makanisa ya Kievanjilisti James Kamata wanasema wenyeji wa Laikipia...
Putin foes receive cold shoulder from Ukraine
When the Russian authorities came for anti-Kremlin activist Alexei Vetrov he says he thought he knew where to go: Ukraine. The country had just seen its Moscow-backed leader ousted by mass protests and plunged into a standoff with Russia as it pivoted sharply towards the West. But now — almost three years after moving — …read more Source:...
Putin foes receive cold shoulder from Ukraine
When the Russian authorities came for anti-Kremlin activist Alexei Vetrov he says he thought he knew where to go: Ukraine. The country had just seen its Moscow-backed leader ousted by mass protests and plunged into a standoff with Russia as it pivoted sharply towards the West. But now — almost three years after moving — Vetrov remains trapped in...
Pro-Russians halt anthracite coal to Ukraine
As the blockade of transport links in Eastern Ukraine continues, pro-Russia forces, in a retaliatory move, have taken over several enterprises. …read more Source:...
SWAZI ACTOR LANDS TOP ACTING ROLE IN UKRAINE
MBABANE – One’s hard work and efforts never go unnoticed and Ukraine- based scholar Mbongiseni Msibi has landed himself an acting role as an extra …read more Source: Times Of...
Russia Rejects Ukraine ‘Terrorism’ Claims at UN Court
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – Russia has flatly rejected claims made by Ukraine that Moscow is “sponsoring terrorism” through alleged providing of money and arms for pro-Russia forces in the war-scarred country, describing the allegations as “neither factual nor legal.” …read more Source: Tasnim News...
Russian Officials Cautious on How to Mark 1917 Revolution Centenary
Russia this year is marking 100 years since the Russian Revolution ended the country’s monarchy, an event that led to the creation of the Soviet Union, a communist regime that for much of the 20th century ruled an empire. Despite the significant anniversary, Russian authorities have been cautious about how to observe it, apparently fearful...
Couple jailed in UAE in court soon
The families of two South Africans locked up in the United Arab Emirates for having sex out of marriage, have pleaded for help from the South African authorities in that country. Linda Culverwell from Port Alfred said her health had deteriorated since her son Emlyn, 29, and his fiance Iryna Nohai were arrested in the UAE. Emlyn and Iryna who are...
Israeli fencer wins gold medal in European Junior Championships
The 17-year-old from Maccabi Ma’alot overcame two opponents from fencing powerhouse Italy before defeating Ukraine’s Inna Brovko 15-13 in the final. …read more Source: The Jerusalem...
