Nigeria: Govt, Pfizer Opt for Out-of-Court Settlement

Abuja — Federal Government and Pfizer, which had sustained a legal battle over the death of some children in Kano State following alleged administration of vaccines on them, have agreed to settle the case instituted by the government against the company out-of-court.Pfizer is seeking to quash the report by a committee set up by the Federal Government to look into the activities of Pfizer in the controversial clinical test trial in Kano.

Zimbabwe: SADC Sets 5 Feb Deadline for Zim Constitutional Amendment

Pretoria — Southern African Development Community (SADC) leaders have given Zimbabwe political leaders until 5 February 2009 to pass Constitutional Amendment 19.Constitutional Amendment 19 makes provision for the creation of the post of prime minister and deputy prime minister for Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) faction leaders Morgan Tsvangirai and Arthur Mutambara, respectively.Addressing local and international media early Tuesday morning after over 12 hours around the negotiation table, SADC Executive Secretary Dr Tomaz Salomao said the people of Zimbabwe are faced with very difficult challenges that require an inclusive government.