Berlin, Germany | XINHUA | After a seven percent drop in production last year, Germany’s electrical industry is expecting production to increase by five percent in 2021, the German Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers’ Association (ZVEI) said on Thursday. “This would make up for around two-thirds of last year’s losses,” …
Read More »Germany sees positive trend in COVID-19 infections after second lockdown
Berlin, Germany | XINHUA | The number of new COVID-19 infections in Germany remained below the previous week’s levels, with another 14,022 cases reported within one day, the Robert Koch Institute (RKI) said on Friday. So far, more than 2.19 million infections have been registered in Germany since the …
Read More »Loew has concerns over Germany football’s mentality crisis
Berlin, Germany | XINHUA | It looks like the 2014 World Cup winner Germany is trapped in a crisis while past financial scandals also seem to be catching up on the country’s soccer association. After a disappointing draw in the friendly against Turkey, Joachim Loew’s team seems to have lost …
Read More »Attempt of U.S., other countries to smear China’s human rights record fails again at UN
United Nations | Xinhua | The attempt of the United States and some other countries to smear China’s human rights record failed again on Tuesday after numerous countries spoke in support of China at the General Debate of the Third Committee of the UN General Assembly. The United States, Germany, …
Read More »Germany targets Africa for trade, investment
Germany-Africa Business Forum (GABF) offers opportunities for cross-border collaboration Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Investment and business climate, available workforce and access to markets, and transport, energy and technological infrastructure are the key success factors to drive Africa’s development. Günter Nooke, the Africa Envoy to German Chancellor Angela Merkel, …
Read More »New German ambassador starts work, to step up economic diplomacy
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Minister of Foreign Affairs Sam Kutesa has hailed Germany for the support extended to Uganda in the water, energy and governance sectors. Kutesa made the remarks Friday after he received copies of credentials of the Ambassador designate of the Federal Republic of Germany to …
Read More »Nearly half of Germans support reduction of U.S. troops in Germany
Berlin, Germany | XINHUA | Forty-seven percent of German citizens generally supported a reduction of U.S. troops in Germany, according to a survey published by the market research institute YouGov on Tuesday. Only 32 percent of Germans wanted U.S. troops to stay in the country at current strength or even increase …
Read More »Germany gives Uganda UGX 254b for energy, agriculture and governance
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Germany government has committed to spending over two hundred and fifty-three billion shillings (EUR 58.4 million) to finance access to renewable energy, agriculture and rural development in Uganda. The money will also help in the area of good governance and human rights. The German Embassy …
Read More »Bayern complete domestic double
Berlin, Germany | XINHUA | Robert Lewandowski’s brace helped Bayern Munich to overpower Bayer Leverkusen 4-2 in the DFB Cup final to clinch their second piece of silverware of the 2019-2020 season on Saturday. The German record champions snatched their 20th German Cup title while the “Werkself” lifted their last …
Read More »Bundesliga defies COVID-19, no shaking hands
All eyes on Germany as Bundesliga football returns Berlin, Germany | AFP | The Bundesliga returns to action on Saturday with the resumption of the first top European league since the coronavirus lockdown watched closely to see if it provides a blueprint for other competitions. Matches will be played behind …
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