Japanese PM vows to fight against COVID-19
2021-01-01
Japanese Prime Minister Yoshihide Suga vows to fight against COVID-19, stresses Japan’s security alliance with U.S will remain foundation of Japan’s foreign policy.Continue Reading
COVID-19: WHO clears BioNTech’s vaccine for emergency use
2021-01-01
To speed up access to COVID-19 vaccinations in the developing world, on the eve of the new year, the UN health agency approved Pfizer and BioNTech’s vaccine for emergency use. Regulatory experts convened by the World Health Organization (WHO) from around the world and UN agency’s own teams reviewed theContinue Reading
Trump extends suspension of work visas, green cards
2021-01-01
By Harrison Arubu U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday issued a proclamation extending the suspension of issuance of work visas and green cards. Trump imposed the measures in April and June to protect job opportunities for American workers amid a rise in unemployment due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The proclamationContinue Reading
AfCFTA comes into effect Jan.1, 2021
2021-01-01
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreement comes into effect on January 1, 2021, but Zambia is one of the 21 countries that have not yet deposited their instruments of ratification. Zambia’s Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industry, Christopher Yaluma, disclosed at a media briefing in Lusaka on ThursdayContinue Reading
