JOHANNESBURG AUGUST 18 2015(CISA)- The Justice and Peace Commission for the Southern African Catholic Bishops’ Conference (SACBC) has spoken out against plans by mining companies to retrench thousands as the mining sector in South Africa grapples with a deepening slide in commodity prices and rising costs. “We applaud the Minister of Mineral Resources for the initiative […]
Day: 19 August 2015
S SUDAN: Government asks for More Time to Sign Peace Deal
ADDIS ABABA AUGUST 18, 2015 (CISA) – South Sudan President Salva Kiir has declined to sign a peace deal proposed by the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) saying he required more time. According to Seyoum Mesfin, the mediator for IGAD who are leading the talks, President Kiir’s side required two weeks before signing the peace deal […]
MALAWI: Church Reaches out to the Visually Impaired
LILONGWE AUGUST 18, 2015 (CISA) – Visually impaired people in Malawi, will receive support from the Catholic Church in a plan aimed at boosting participation in the Church activities. The support which will include supply of necessary stationery will be done through The Association of Visually Impaired Catholic Christians (AVICC), Vatican Radio Reported. Fr Henry Chinkanda, who […]
KENYA: Residents Flee Village Following Visit from the Al-shabaab
LAMU, AUGUST 18 2015 (CISA) – Residents of Basuba area in Lamu County have deserted their homes after al-shabaab invaded the area, preached to and threatened the villagers, reported the Daily Nation newspaper. The August 15 event saw over 30 families flee to an area called Bodhai 14 kilometres away for fear of attacks by the outlawed militia, […]
US: Cardinal Njue advises Kenyans to Avoid Influences that Contradict their Beliefs
DELAWARE AUGUST 18 2015 (CISA) – John Cardinal Njue has called on Kenyans living in the United States to shun foreign influences that go against their traditional and religious beliefs. “Many of you were born and raised under strict religious beliefs and African traditions. But certainly you find yourselves living in a society that allows behaviors […]
ETHIOPIA: Let’s make Charity Part of our Lives, Archbishop tells Christians
ADDIS ABABA AUGUST 18 2015(CISA) -Metropolitan Archbishop of Addis Ababa Berhaneyesus Souraphiel, has urged Christians to follow the example of The Blessed Virgin and take care of those in need during the 15 day fast preceding the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin, reported Vatican radio. “Charity and giving love to the needy and […]