RUSSIA DEVELOPING INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC RELATIONS @KASIBCNEWS

RUSSIA DEVELOPING INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC RELATIONS @KASIBCNEWS 

The officials exchanged views on the current situation and prospects for developing international economic relations as well as on the growing role of SCO member-states therein

Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk held a working meeting in Moscow with Secretary-General of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Nurlan Yermekbayev.

During the meeting, the parties exchanged views on the current situation and prospects for developing international economic relations, in which the SCO member states play a growing role.

Alexey Overchuk advised the SCO Secretary-General on the work during the Russian chairmanship of the SCO Heads of Government Council in 2024–2025, stressing the Russian side's focus on giving a new impetus to cooperation within the organisation on the economic track.

They noted the importance of combining national economic development strategies and multilateral integration projects, developing multimodal transport corridors linking the countries of Northern and Southern Eurasia, ensuring energy security in the SCO region, developing cooperation in the industrial and innovation spheres, as well as further developing humanitarian ties.

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The Deputy Prime Minister pointed out the need for deeper economic cooperation between the SCO countries subject to the strategic goals provided in the Declaration of on further development of economic processes within the EAEU until 2030 and for the period until 2045 ”The Eurasian Economic Path,“ as well the CIS development strategy until 2030.

Alexey Overchuk and Nurlan Yermekbayev agreed on keeping regular contacts to ensure coordinated work of the SCO Secretariat and to provide substantive content for the forthcoming SCO Heads of Government Council meeting scheduled to be held in the autumn of 2025

EGYPT WIFI CALLING ROLLOUT @KASIBCNEWS

Egypt has officially rolled out a new service that allows mobile phone calls to be made via fixed internet networks (WIFI-calling), with the goal of enhancing call quality and improving overall telecommunications services.

In a conference held on Monday, Minister of Communications and Information Technology Amr Talaat explained that the service addresses network coverage challenges in areas with high population density, narrow streets, and tall buildings, where providing sufficient mobile network coverage is often difficult.

 

“WIFI-calling makes it easier for users to send and receive calls with good quality,” Talaat stated during the announcement.

 

The new service, called WIFI calling, addresses the long-standing issue of mobile network coverage, especially in areas where users struggle to get a stable signal, such as those living in lower floors of buildings or in densely populated urban areas.

 

The service was developed over the course of a year in collaboration with Egypt's four major mobile operators and the telecommunications regulator, explained a MCIT statement.

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WIFI-calling relies on the user's fixed internet connection through WIFI to carry mobile calls, instead of relying on traditional mobile network towers. This allows users to make regular mobile calls using their home internet connection, which is especially beneficial in areas with poor mobile network coverage.

 

Talaat also mentioned that by mid-year, the government plans to complete the installation of mobile network coverage across all highways and villages included in the Haya Karima (Decent Life) initiative, which aims to improve living conditions in rural and underserved areas.

RUSSIA MANUFACTERING INVESTMENT IN ZIMBABWE @KASIBCNEWS

RUSSIA MANUFACTERING INVESTMENT IN ZIMBABWE @KASIBCNEWS

Deputy Minister Garipov was in the company of representatives of several companies in the agricultural sector involved in dairy, genetics, breeding among others. After the meeting, VP Chiwenga and his delegation toured some of the companies. “For the meeting with the Vice President we invited a number of companies to demonstrate their capacities,” said Deputy Minister Garipov. 

“The specific dimensions where we feel this cooperation could be fruitful is areas such as refining equipment production and selling equipment as well as organising localisation of equipment manufacturing as well as help in the knowledge transfer.” Speaking afterwards, VP Chiwenga said Zimbabwe was open for business and is ready to open new avenues of cooperation with Russia. “There is huge potential for investment in agriculture and many other sectors,” said VP Chiwenga. “We are already cooperating with the Russians in many areas so what we want is to improve this cooperation and improve trade for the benefit of our people. 

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They will be coming home and specific areas will be discussed where this cooperation can be enhanced. “In Zimbabwe, agriculture is the mainstay of the economy and the success of its value chains contributes significantly to the growth of our industries. I have taken this opportunity to visit agricultural institutions and companies in Kazan, to appreciate the investment models as well as the support being rendered to small scale farming.”

GRASSROOTS DEVELOPMENT NIGERIA @KASIBCNEWS

GRASSROOTS DEVELOPMENT NIGERIA @KASIBCNEWS 

The Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Sen. George Akume, CON has reiterated the commitment of the Tinubu-led administration to develop the grassroots for sustainable development in line with the Renewed Hope Agenda.

SGF made the disclosure while receiving in audience a delegation from the National Association of Former Elected Local Government Council Chairmen of Nigeria (NALGON) Emeritus led by its Chairman, Rt. Hon. Shaba Ibrahim in Abuja.

He underscored the premium the administration places on bringing development to the grassroots through the Local Government Autonomy and other initiatives for meaningful development across the country.

In his words:

“grassroots development is the cornerstone of this administration. President Tinubu is committed to ensuring that the quality of life at the local level receives the needed attention. This is why he emphasised on the actualization of the Local Government autonomy”.

Senator Akume encouraged all Nigerians to pray for President Bola Ahmed Tinubu as he steers the affairs of the country because he means well for the general well-being of everyone. He added that the steps taking so far by Mr. President is indicative of his unwavering determination to ensure sustainable development trickle down to people living in rural areas.

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Speaking earlier, the Chairman of the National Association of Former Elected Local Government Council Chairmen of Nigeria (NALGON) Emeritus, Rt. Hon. Shaba Ibrahim said the essence of the visit was to seek the SGF’s endorsement for the “One Nigeria” Project and to acquaint him with the preparations towards the forthcoming “One Nigeria” Project.

According to him, NALGON EMERITUS is committed to champion the One Nigeria Project and its seeking collaboration with the Office and other relevant stakeholders towards the success of the conference. He added that the forthcoming conference will bring together Nigerians across the 774 Local Government Areas to propagate unity for the progress of the country.

SUSPECTS ARRESTED AFTER SHOOTOUT WITH JMPD @KASIBCNEWS

SUSPECTS ARRESTED AFTER SHOOTOUT WITH JMPD @KASIBCNEWS

JMPD TACTICAL RESPONSE UNIT APPREHENDS SUSPECTS AFTER HIGH-SPEED CHASE AND SHOOTOUT IN TURFFONTEIN 

The Johannesburg Metropolitan Police Department (JMPD) Tactical Response Unit successfully apprehended three suspects following a high-speed chase and a shootout on Thursday, 23 January 2025, in Turffontein. 

Whilst conducting crime prevention patrols, officers observed a blue Hyundai Accent driving at high speeds. Upon attempting to stop the vehicle, the driver disregarded the officers' signals and fled the scene, endangering other motorists. A pursuit ensued, during which the suspects fired shots at the pursuing officers. 

The suspects continued their reckless driving, where they collided with a maroon Renault Kwid at the intersection of Kliprivier Drive and Turf Club Road. Despite this collision, the suspects persisted in their attempt to evade arrest. 

The pursuit finally concluded at the corner of Garden Road and Turf Club Road, where the suspects were apprehended. 

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A subsequent investigation revealed that the suspects were wanted in connection with a robbery in the Ridgeway area, where they allegedly stole a cellphone from a schoolchild. Furthermore, the vehicle was identified as being sought in connection with a series of robberies in the Mondeor area, as per the Mondeor SAPS case. 

All three suspects were arrested and detained at Booysens SAPS. They are scheduled to appear in court soon. 

The JMPD commends the bravery and professionalism of the TRU officers involved in this successful operation. This incident underscores the JMPD's commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all residents of Johannesburg.