Namibian entrepreneurs who rely on the popular 'order with me' model say xenophobic attacks in South Africa are threatening their livelihoods, forcing some...
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Namibia: Zambezi Farmers Want Army Roped in … As Rustlers’ Torment Persists
Katima Mulilo -- Farmers along the porous Liselo-Kamenga border in Zambezi are living in fear, as heavily armed cattle thieves continue to raid...
Uganda: Kasaija Hands Over Finance Ministry After 15 Years
Veteran politician Matia Kasaija has officially handed over the leadership of the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development after 15 years at...
Uganda: Tax Collection Becomes Harder When Ugandans Doubt Government Spending, Says Ura
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has acknowledged that public concerns over government spending are making tax collection more difficult, as taxpayers increasingly demand...
Uganda: Minister Byamukama Inspects Progress On Mityana-Mubende Highway Works
The Minister of Works and Transport, Hon. Fred Byamukama, has inspected ongoing construction works on the 86-kilometre Mityana-Mubende Highway, a major infrastructure project...
Uganda: Government Raises Wage Bill to Shs9.7 Trillion in 2026/27 Budget
Government has increased funding for public sector salaries to Shs9.7 trillion in the 2026/27 national budget, marking one of the key spending priorities...
Uganda: After 11-Year Wait, Construction of Shs20 Billion Wakiso Market Finally Begins
The long-awaited construction of Wakiso Central Daily Market has finally commenced, 11 years after President Museveni first pledged to establish a modern market...
Nigeria: Super Eagles Retain Status Quo As Argentina Leapfrog France to Number 1
Nigeria's Super Eagles maintain their position as the third-highest-ranked team in Africa and 26th in the world in the latest FIFA ranking released...
Nigeria: Reading Tony Elumelu – Beyond Wealth and the Human Condition
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Nigeria: N20bn Debt – Operators Insist NCAA Collect 5 Percent Ticket Sales Charge From Travellers
The Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) has insisted that the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) should henceforth device a way to collect its...
Uganda: Why This Budget Is Different
Comment -- Uganda stands at a rare inflection point in its development trajectory. With commercial oil production scheduled to commence later this year...
South Africa: Chin Up, Bafana Bafana
While they had a disappointing start in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opening game, government has commended Bafana Bafana following their match against Mexico...
South Africa: Ethekwini Tourism Sector Rebounds As Visitor Numbers Rise
With its year-round warm weather, golden beaches and rich cultural heritage, eThekwini continues to strengthen its position as a leading tourism destination, attracting growing...
South Africa: Bafana Bafana Showed Resilience in Tough World Cup Fixture
Gauteng MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture and Recreation, Lebogang Maile, has praised Bafana Bafana's relentless effort and attitude to never give up following...
South Africa: Treasury Provides Update On Funding Programme
South Africa has successfully achieved its budgeted foreign currency funding requirement for the 2026/27 fiscal year, National Treasury has...
South Africa: Comrades Marathon Road Closures Announced Ahead of Race Day
The eThekwini Municipality has advised the public of road closures ahead of the 99th Comrades Marathon on...
Namibia: Namibia’s Paralympians Celebrated
A book documenting and celebrating the achievements of Namibia's Paralympian athletes was launched at the Project Room in Windhoek last...
Chinese Space Startups Eye IPOs Amid SpaceX’s Record Valuation
SpaceX’s recent record-breaking $75 billion IPO has sparked interest among Chinese space startups looking to capitalize on similar technologies. These startups aim to replicate the...
Alibaba Offers $1.5B for Pupu, Doubling Sun Art Bid
Alibaba Group is making a bold move by proposing a $1.5 billion acquisition of Pupu, a significant player in China’s online grocery market. This bid...
China’s ‘goose leg auntie’ scandal for using duck meat
A viral Chinese food merchant dubbed “goose leg auntie”, famed for her roadside barbecue, has sparked a national scandal when she admitted that for years...
Tanzania: Tanzania’s Sporting Rise – New Era of National Achievement
Dar es Salaam -- TANZANIA'S sporting sector has experienced notable growth in recent years, marked by a series of achievements across football, athletics...
Africa: Welcome to the FIFA World Cup 2026, Please Remove Your Boots……
Dar es Salaam -- THE FIFA World Cup is finally upon us. THE biggest sporting spectacle on the planet has arrived with all...
Tanzania: Airtel Money Processes $196bn, Expands Inclusion
Dar es Salaam -- More than 54 million customers across Africa are now using Airtel Money to save, borrow send and receive money,...
Singapore charges three over alleged $18 million Chinese mattress export scheme: Report
New Delhi, June 12 Three men and three companies have been charged in Singapore for their alleged involvement in a scheme to falsely declare China-made...
Singapore charges three over alleged $18 million Chinese mattress export scheme: Report
New Delhi, June 12 Three men and three companies have been charged in Singapore for their alleged involvement in a scheme to falsely declare China-made...
Sensex jumps 1,695 points, Nifty rises 2% propelled by global rally as U.S. ends war with Iran
Benchmark indices ended sharply higher on Friday (June 12, 2026), with the Sensex climbing 1,695.40 points and the Nifty surging nearly 2 per cent, in...
Sensex jumps 1,695 points, Nifty rises 2% propelled by global rally as U.S. ends war with Iran
Benchmark indices ended sharply higher on Friday (June 12, 2026), with the Sensex climbing 1,695.40 points and the Nifty surging nearly 2 per cent, in...
In 1899, a scholar examining dragon bones found carved marks and uncovered Shang China’s earliest writing
The oracle bone script is the oldest attested form of written Chinese. Image Credit: Wikipedia In 1899, a sharp-eyed scholar, Wang Yirong, greatly advanced knowledge of...
First Thing: Iran peace deal remains elusive as choice of US targets draws legal questions
Good morning. Yesterday, Donald Trump spent the day promising he was going to hit Iran harder than ever before, then announced – again – that...