Kenyan Cabinet Heads For Retreat Nov 14, 2009
The three day bonding session included 44 Cabinet ministers and 52 Assistant ministers ... The Star newspaper November 14, 2009 reports that the Prime Minister told off Cabinet Ministers for their failure to abide by the principle of collective responsibility. (Suite101.com)
Maoists Block Nepal Government Headquarters Nov 13, 2009
Irrigation Minister Bal Krishna Khad said only four Cabinet ministers managed to reach their offices before the protest began. Most government employees were unable to get to work. (CBS News -- World)
› Zuma cuts salary increase Nov 13, 2009
The commission had considered responses and consultations from Cabinet ministers and the chief justice, its chairman Judge Willie Seriti said earlier in Pretoria. Seriti said the eight percent proposal was supported by all ministers except Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan. (iAfrica.com)
› MP's get paid even more Nov 13, 2009
The commission had considered responses from Cabinet ministers and the chief justice, said its chairman Judge Willie Seriti. Backdated to April 1. (iAfrica.com)
Zuma's pay hike Nov 13, 2009
The commission had considered responses from Cabinet ministers and the chief justice, said its chairman Judge Willie Seriti. The eight percent increase, if approved by Parliament, will result in President Jacob Zuma receiving an annual salary of R2 275 802, up from R2 107 224, and will be backdated to April 1. (iAfrica.com)
* Kenyan PM backs ICC investigation Nov 11, 2009
The main suspects include several Cabinet ministers, including some from Odingas party, who are accused of organizing and financing ethnic-based attacks. Odingas remarks describing himself as holding identical views to Ocampo on the urgent need for justice put him at odds with powerful ministers on both sides of the coalition, who are desperately seeking to derail the ICC process. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Zambia: Media Face Beatings and Attacks Nov 11, 2009
Lusaka When journalists were beaten by political supporters for covering the president's return trip from abroad, and cabinet ministers and police officers looked on without stopping it, it seemed to be the last straw in the victimisation of the media ... This petition followed the beating up of Times of Zambia senior reporter Antony Mulowa, photojournalist Richard Mulonga and The Post reporter Chibaula Silwamba by cadres from the MMD in the presence of several cabinet ministers and police... (allAfrica.com)
Kenya: Ministers Plot to Stop Hague Prosecutions Nov 10, 2009
Nairobi Four Cabinet ministers convinced they could be arrested by International Criminal Court agents because of their role in post-election violence have held a series of meetings with lawyers to stall Chief Prosecutor Luis Moreno Ocampo's plans ... He has credible evidence against four cabinet ministers who bear the greatest responsibility for the violence that left 1,300 dead and about 500,000 displaced. (allAfrica.com)
Lebanon gets new government after months of haggling Nov 10, 2009
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'Cronies and warlords' wait in the wings Nov 10, 2009
Four, Brown butted into a "no-go" zone - Karzai's appointments of cabinet ministers and provincial governors in his new government, having been re-elected for a second five-year term. These appointments are central to the political contract in Kabul and it is extremely doubtful if Karzai is in a position to oblige Britain or any foreign power. (Asia Times Online)
Yeddyurappa not to drop cabinet ministers Nov 9, 2009
PTI 9 November 2009, 10:51am IST. BANGALORE: Karnataka chief minister B S Yeddyurappa on Monday ruled out the question of dropping any of his ministers, a demanded made by the dissidents, but vowed to change his style of functioning. (India Times, India -- Community News)
* World News Quick Take Nov 9, 2009
The main suspects include powerful Cabinet ministers on both sides of the coalition government. A report by the state-funded Kenyan National Commission on Human Rights alleged that Kalenjin and Kikuyu Cabinet ministers and lawmakers incited, organized and funded militia groups X charges the politicians deny. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Kuwait set to give women the vote Nov 9, 2009
The bill on Tuesday was supported by 13 cabinet ministers and liberal and Shia Muslim MPs. A date has not yet been set for the next municipal polls but they are expected to be held within six months. (Yahoo News -- Kuwait)
India PM vows financial reform Nov 9, 2009
Mention of insurance and pension reforms was omitted in a budget statement shortly after the election, and senior cabinet ministers have said consensus within the ruling coalition is lacking over the immediate reform agenda. The lack of progress has invited some commentators to warn that liberalisers Mr Singh and his close adviser Montek Singh Ahluwalia, deputy chairman of the powerful planning commission, are exceptions in a Congress party dominated by a leftwing rump who have the interests of... (CNN -- International)
› Govt's feast of riches Nov 9, 2009
Ever since the Jacob Zuma administration took office after the April general elections, South Africans have been shocked to see how new and old Cabinet ministers and officials have partaken in this extravagance. New official cars to the tune of more than R45-million have been bought, sometimes two at a time, coming with price tags in the vicinity of R1. (iAfrica.com)
Brown: Britain committed to Afghanistan Nov 8, 2009
"It is not easy, the choices are not simple, there is no strategy that is without danger and risk, but that is the responsibility of leadership of government and of our armed forces -- to do what is necessary, however difficult, to keep the British people safe. "We cannot, must not, and will not walk away," Brown said. Brown put pressure on Afghan President , who recently won a second term after an election widely marred by fraud, to clean up his new government. Karzai's main challenger dropped... (CNN -- World)
Hooda rewards all 7 Independent MLAs Nov 8, 2009
With the induction of six Cabinet ministers and three ministers of state, the size of the Hooda ministry has gone up to 10, including the CM. ... Governor Jagannath Pahadia administered the oath to cabinet ministers five from Congress and one an Independent and three ministers of state (MoS) all Independents. (India Times, India)
Kenya: Hague's Wheels of Justice Begin to Turn Nov 8, 2009
He added that he was not bound by the list prepared by the Waki Commission, which is said to include Cabinet ministers, MPs and prominent business persons. The ICC prosecutor indicated that the trials could be held in Kenya but gave a strong indication that they may also be based in Arusha where there are "well established systems and facilities.". (allAfrica.com)
Finally, Maharashtra gets a new govt Nov 8, 2009
Mumbai city, with 36 legislators, got only four berths cabinet ministers Suresh Shetty and Naseem Khan (Congress) and MoS Varsha Gaikwad (Congress) and Sachin Ahir (NCP). Apart from Gaikwad, there is only one other woman in the cabinet Fauzia Khan of NCP.. (India Times, India)
* JOHNNY NEIHU'S NEWS WATCH: All this insecurity X and a toothpick Nov 7, 2009
There may be a national security incentive to protect the president, even on a subject as stupid and disgusting as cow offal, but in so doing he has reinforced the perception that Prez Marky Mark Ma is overriding diplomatic mechanisms and bureaucratic processes to get the results he wants, buggering the process in its entirety and leaving Cabinet ministers in the cold and vulnerable to public and political attack. Its all straight out of an Edward Albee play. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Somalia: New Governor Appointed for Bandir Region Nov 7, 2009
The ceremony was held in the presidential palace in Mogadishu and attended by TFG president Sharif Sheik Ahmed, parliament speaker Sheik Aden Madobe, and more of the cabinet ministers and parliamentarians in the capital. A declaration from the Somali president Sharif Sheik Ahmed was read before the attendees of the ceremony by Abdirahin Isse Adow, the coordinator of the ceremony and said as he was reading. (allAfrica.com)
Kenya: Chief Prosecutor Leaves Country, Awaits ICC Permission to Start Investigations Nov 7, 2009
Depending on how well he argues his case, Mr Moreno-Ocampo could get authorisation that will see him go after a number of prominent Kenyans, including Cabinet ministers linked to the violence. The ICC prosecutor will address a press conference this morning at the Windsor Golf and Country Club where he has been living since he arrived on Thursday. (allAfrica.com)
Liberia: Weah Warned Nov 7, 2009
As the Montserrado County senatorial race enters its final days, more cabinet ministers have rolled their sleeves for the Unity Party's candidate, with Planning Minister and presidential confidante Amara Konneh warning George Weah to "go back to school", adding, "We are ready for you.". Addressing dancing partisans at the UP Broad Street headquarters Wednesday, Mr. Konnneh, who the President has praised amongst others in her 2005 victory, said it is now school time in the US, where Mr. Weah is... (allAfrica.com)
French minister told to 'shut up or resign' Nov 6, 2009
Cabinet ministers have branded Ms Yade, 32, a ''spoiled child'' and she faces being ousted in a reshuffle. The outspoken Senegalese-born politician - once hailed by Mr Sarkozy as France's Condoleezza Rice - has been frozen out of the cabinet for serial insubordination. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Kenya: Ocampo Leaves Meeting Empty-Handed Nov 6, 2009
By denying him the referral, President Kibaki and Prime Minister Odinga signalled that the government is not ready to cooperate fully with the ICC in investigations that could lead to the indictment and arrest of key Cabinet ministers for trial at The Hague or wherever else an international court may sit. But on another tack, the lack of a referral gave Mr Moreno-Ocampo the green light to proceed on his own volition, while sparing the President and the Prime Minister the politically-sensitive... (allAfrica.com)
Kenya: International Court Sets Trial Date on Post-Election Violence Nov 6, 2009
The prosecutor met President Kibaki, Prime Minister Odinga, four Cabinet ministers and aides on Thursday in a two-hour closed-door session ... Mr Moreno-Ocampo arrived on Thursday morning and was driven to his hotel before heading for the meeting attended by Cabinet ministers Mutula Kilonzo (Justice and Constitutional Affairs), Moses Wetang'ula (Foreign Affairs), James Orengo (Lands), George Saitoti (Internal Security) and Attorney General Amos Wako. (allAfrica.com)
Japan to offset spending freeze with jobs Nov 6, 2009
The central bank has come under pressure from some cabinet ministers who worry that a quick exit from emergency steps to support corporate funding would hurt the fragile economy, just now emerging from its deepest recession in 60 years. The government aims to offset the negative impact of freezing part of an extra budget compiled by the previous administration by taking steps to help create jobs, Kan said earlier on Friday. (India Times)
ICC to investigate Kenya violence Nov 6, 2009
Prominent politicians, including cabinet ministers, are suspected of masterminding the violence. The clashes left some 1,300 people dead and forced 300,000 from their homes. (BBC News -- Africa)
Tanzania: Expert Witness Pins Yona and Mramba Nov 5, 2009
7 billion loss facing two former cabinet ministers Basil Mramba and Daniel Yona. Mr Nyelo who is the first prosecution witness to testify in the case told a panel of three men hears the case led by resident magistrate John Utamwa that as legal and fiscal affairs of the mineral ministry he was among of the four member team that was involved in procedures of finding a company to audit gold production in the country where by the Alex Stewart win the tender. (allAfrica.com)
Zimbabwe: No to Donor Dependency Nov 5, 2009
Present at the occasion were Cabinet ministers Made, Francis Nhema (Environment and Natural Resources Management), Zanu-PF Politburo member Cde Rugare Gumbo, Midlands Governor Jaison Machaya and his predecessor Cde Cephas Msipa among other senior Government and party officials. Be the first to. (allAfrica.com)
Kenya: Top Prosecutor Meets Leaders Over Poll Chaos Nov 5, 2009
Also present at the meeting are: Attorney General Amos Wako and Cabinet ministers Mutula Kilonzo, Moses Wetangula and James Orengo ... He will also be seeking their commitment that they will fully cooperate with his office in the process, which may lead to the arrest of several prominent Kenyans including Cabinet ministers and businesspeople. (allAfrica.com)
Corruption drive breeds fear Nov 5, 2009
In the past few months, it has investigated six MPs, and has just cracked open a corruption scandal which could potentially suck in all 53 former members of the parliament's financial commission, including two cabinet ministers. That has sent a few shockwaves rattling beneath the green turtle shell-like roof of the parliament building. (BBC News -- Asia-Pacific)
Manuel mulls Commission Nov 4, 2009
After pointing out that the cabinet considered several models including one in which the commission consisted only of cabinet ministers. "Do we want to create a super-cabinet?" he asked. (iAfrica.com)
Senior US officials visit Myanmar Nov 3, 2009
The sources, who spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak to journalists, said the diplomats would hold talks with several Cabinet ministers and other officials Tuesday. "Mr. Campbell's visit is the beginning of new U.S engagement policy toward Myanmar. This is the first step of the engagement but we have to see what comes out of the new engagement policy," said Nyan Win, spokesman for Suu Kyi's National League for Democracy. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
Kenya: Foreign Detectives Probe Post-Polls Violence Nov 3, 2009
The management committee is headed by President Kibaki and Mr Odinga and its members include Vice-President Kalonzo Musyoka, deputy PMs Musalia Mudavadi and Uhuru Kenyatta and several Cabinet ministers. Preparations for Mr Moreno-Ocampo's two-day visit to Kenya have been completed. (allAfrica.com)
Best man for the job Nov 3, 2009
Two moves which should go some distance to allay fears in the markets and reassure investors are the most significant appointments made by President Jacob Zuma in drawing up his list of cabinet ministers. Pravin Gordhan, the highly successful commissioner of revenue, has been named as finance minister. (iAfrica.com)
Out of the running Nov 3, 2009
So had his requests for the suspension of some of Hamid Karzai s cabinet ministers in the run up to the vote. But as his flag-waving audience roared approval, diplomats across Kabul groaned at the prospect of a run-off vote with just one candidate, Mr Karzai, in contention. (The Economist)
'Toy Jews' are the peaceniks of J Street Nov 2, 2009
They predicted that J Street and the men who launched it - Jeremy Ben-Ami, a former domestic policy adviser to Bill Clinton, and Daniel Levy, a former adviser to Israeli cabinet ministers and one of the authors of the Geneva peace initiative - would be swiftly marginalised as a niche group backed by obscure peaceniks with little influence. But the organisation held its first national conference in Washington last week with a stamp of legitimacy from a White House that is clearly sympathetic to... (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
South Africa: Country to Assist Libya to Revive Farming Nov 2, 2009
Meetings are scheduled later this week with cabinet ministers, senior officials from the state bank and the agricultural investment corporation, and Libyan farmers' unions. The delegation hopes to conclude an agreement with the Libyan government that sets out commercial terms, including investment protection, tenure security and incentives. (allAfrica.com)
Ban meets Karzai over Afghan vote chaos Nov 2, 2009
Following the fraud in the first round on August 20, Abdullah demanded Karzai sack the IEC's head, Azizullah Ludin, and suspend three cabinet ministers who campaigned for the incumbent. Karzai's share of the vote in the first round fell to 49. (Sydney Morning Herald -- World)
Abdullah aides say he'll likely pull out of runoff Nov 1, 2009
They included removing the head of Afghanistan's Independent Election Commission along with two deputies and suspending three Cabinet ministers. U.N.-backed auditors threw out more than 1 million votes cast Aug. 20, most of them for Karzai. (AZCentral -- News)
Africa: Evangelical Churches Shake Up the Social Order Oct 31, 2009
But the Pentecostal's move was no surprise since they boast among their members a huge contingent of high-ranking government officials led by First Lady Janet Museveni, army bigwigs like Elly Tumwine and Aronda Nyakairima, former Cabinet Ministers Dr Nsaba Buturo and Ezra Suruma, all of whom claim to be "saved" or balokole. Page 1 of 21. (allAfrica.com)
Zimbabwe: Disengagement Exposes GPA [editorial] Oct 31, 2009
This clearly means government business is at a standstill because almost half of the cabinet ministers have withdrawn their services. Any decisions made by Mugabe and his ministers cannot be enforced and can be deemed illegal. (allAfrica.com)
Abdullah 'may quit Afghan poll' Oct 31, 2009
Mr Abdullah called for the resignation of key election officials, cabinet ministers and provincial governors as a way to mitigate fraud and corruption. The deadline for those conditions to be met expires on Saturday. (BBC News -- South Asia)
'India upturn hinges on rich economies' Oct 30, 2009
Mukherjee, one of the senior-most cabinet ministers in Prime Minister Manmohan Singh government, said the road ahead for the Indian economy was long, arduous with many hindrances. "We have to go a long way. The journey won't be easy.". (India Times, India)
Swiss mull new Libya hostage strategy Oct 30, 2009
"The most recent press conference by the three Swiss cabinet ministers and the change in tone, together with public statements by the families of the hostages have been seen by western governments as a green-light to express themselves," he said. Switzerland has several cards still to play, added Abidi. (SwissInfo.org, Switzerland)
In Afghanistan runoff, more polling stations may mean more fraud Oct 30, 2009
Dr. Abdullah has also called for top IEC officials and several cabinet ministers to be , to ensure a fair and clean second round. He has hinted he may otherwise boycott the election a move that would further depress turnout. (Christian Science Monitor -- World)
Rivals fiddle while Kabul burns Oct 30, 2009
On October 26, incumbent President Hamid Karzai rejected demands from his election rival, former foreign minister, Abdullah Abdullah, that key cabinet ministers be replaced and the country's top election official be removed if he was to participate in the electoral process. Abdullah claimed that Azizullah Ludin, head of the Afghan Election Commission, should be fired immediately because "he has left no credibility for the institution and, unfortunately, for himself". (Asia Times Online)
Lets not forget the value of the rule of law Oct 29, 2009
Lets not forget the value of the rule of law (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Spio faces his critics Oct 28, 2009
Most of the current Cabinet Ministers and their deputies are my friends and collaborators, and so I could not have made any such wholesale judgment. Indeed, I did write specifically in my article that. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Israel Should Detoxify Gaza Report Fallout: Celestine Bohlen Oct 28, 2009
Our struggle is to de-legitimize the continuing attempt to de-legitimize the state of Israel, he recently his Cabinet ministers. Last week, the Israeli Cabinet was on a proposal to create a state commission of inquiry, whose members would be appointed by the Supreme Court. (Bloomberg -- Columnists)
* Presidential Office downplays report on gifts from CSC Oct 28, 2009
Wang made the remarks in response to a report published by the Liberty Times (the Taipei Times sister paper) yesterday that cited anonymous pan-blue legislators as saying that many committee members had given Ma and Cabinet ministers gifts before the Mid-Autumn Festival. Twenty-eight of the committees elected members offered their resignations last week, accusing the party of selective investigation into gift-giving by certain members. (Taipei Times, Taiwan)
Botswana: First Woman Speaker for Parliament Oct 28, 2009
The number of cabinet ministers announced by the President totals 18, therefore the two women represent 11 percent of the total. Dr Pelonomi Venson-Moitoi was appointed Minister of Education and Skills Development, while Lesego Motsumi becomes Minister for Presidential Affairs and Public Administration. (allAfrica.com)
Labor torn over changes to national book market Oct 28, 2009
The delay will allow cabinet ministers to discuss Dr Emerson's proposal before the next meeting of the party's full caucus. Yesterday's motion rejecting any change to the books market was moved by the Member for Bendigo, Steve Gibbons. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
Britain Publishes Doomsday Climate Change Map Oct 23, 2009
LONDON (October 22, 2009)--Two British Cabinet ministers are unveilling a doomsday vision of disappearing cities and rising seas in an effort to push nations to strike a new pact on curbing emissions of global warming gasses. Foreign Secretary David Miliband and his brother, Energy and Climate Change Secretary Ed Miliband, planned Thursday to publish a map detailing the predicted impact of a 7-degree rise in global temperatures. (KWTX.com, TX)
Ackerman takes a bow Oct 23, 2009
We live in a country that is governed not by the unchallengeable dictates of cabinet ministers or security chiefs, but by the entrenched principles of a progressive constitution which binds Parliament and citizen alike to a judicable bill of rights, a free press and an independent judiciary. That is the kind of society towards which I strove for most of my adult life and in the expectation of which so much of my business career was directed. (iAfrica.com)
Italy probes "Kill Berlusconi" Facebook pages Oct 23, 2009
Several cabinet ministers slammed what they called a "hate campaign", and opposition leader Dario Franceschi called for the site to be shut down. Italian police have also asked Facebook, based in Palo Alto, California, to deactivate public access to the site Death to Berlusconi without taking it off the network. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Technology)
Zimbabwe: Zanu-PF MPs Walk Out in Protest Oct 22, 2009
Observers last night pointed out that Mr Matutu obviously did not know that the President's speech at the opening of a Parliamentary session was prepared as per the guidelines from all Cabinet Ministers, including those from MDC-T.. The contribution prompted Cde Kudakwashe Bhasikiti (Mwenezi East, Zanu-PF) to object to Deputy Speaker Mrs Nomalanga Khumalo (Umzingwane, MDC), saying Mr Matutu should withdraw his statement. (allAfrica.com)
Israeli hardens opposition to war crimes report Oct 21, 2009
Instead, Cabinet ministers established a special lobbying team that will urge the U.S. to use its veto power in the Security Council to prevent legal action against Israelis, officials said, speaking on condition of anonymity because the meeting was closed. "Our struggle is to delegitimize the continuing attempt to delegitimize the state of Israel," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the meeting, according to his office. (Florida Today)
Kuwait set to give women the vote Oct 21, 2009
The bill on Tuesday was supported by 13 cabinet ministers and liberal and Shia Muslim MPs. A date has not yet been set for the next municipal polls but they are expected to be held within six months. (Yahoo News -- Kuwait)
Israel strongly opposes war crimes report Oct 21, 2009
Lobbying teamInstead, Cabinet ministers established a special lobbying team that will urge the U.S. to use its veto power in the Security Council to prevent legal action against Israelis, officials said, speaking on condition of anonymity because the meeting was closed. "Our struggle is to delegitimize the continuing attempt to delegitimize the state of Israel," Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told the meeting, according to his office. (MSNBC -- International)
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