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DSTV Will Not Be Showing #AFCON23
Sports

DSTV Will Not Be Showing #AFCON23

EditorJanuary 3, 2024January 3, 2024

Multichoice, the parent company of DStv, confirmed on Wednesday that the popular satellite TV service will not broadcast the upcoming…

UK Effects Visa Ban For Families Of Foreign Students
World

UK Effects Visa Ban For Families Of Foreign Students

EditorJanuary 3, 2024January 3, 2024

In a decisive move to curb what British Home Secretary James Cleverly called the “unreasonable practice” of overseas students bringing…

RNP Praises Public Cooperation for Peaceful Festive Season
News

RNP Praises Public Cooperation for Peaceful Festive Season

EditorJanuary 3, 2024January 3, 2024

Rwanda National Police (RNP) has commended the community for their responsiveness during the festive season, which was celebrated in peace…

Ayo Adams: Crafting Change Through Creativity and Culture
Interviews

Ayo Adams: Crafting Change Through Creativity and Culture

EditorJanuary 3, 2024January 3, 2024

Ayo Adams has gained well-deserved recognition in the Nigerian media landscape, celebrated for his inventive spirit, industrious approach, commitment to…

Tanzania and Ethiopia Lead East Africa in Projected Economic Growth for 2024, IMF Reports
Africa

Tanzania and Ethiopia Lead East Africa in Projected Economic Growth for 2024, IMF Reports

EditorDecember 29, 2023December 29, 2023

In a recent forecast, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has highlighted Tanzania’s anticipated rapid economic growth in the year 2024,…

Bank Of Kigali and BDF Collaborate To Provide Affordable Credit For SMEs
Business

Bank Of Kigali and BDF Collaborate To Provide Affordable Credit For SMEs

EditorDecember 29, 2023December 29, 2023

Bank of Kigali (BK) and the Business Development Fund (BDF), a government-backed initiative supporting small businesses, solidified their commitment to…

Former RDB CEO Clare Akamanzi Appointed CEO of NBA Africa
News

Former RDB CEO Clare Akamanzi Appointed CEO of NBA Africa

EditorDecember 27, 2023December 27, 2023

The National Basketball Association (NBA) has announced the appointment of Clare Akamanzi as the Chief Executive Officer of NBA Africa,…

Airtel Kenya’s Bold Network Expansion: 1,000 New Sites, Sh23B Investment
Business

Airtel Kenya’s Bold Network Expansion: 1,000 New Sites, Sh23B Investment

EditorDecember 27, 2023December 27, 2023

Airtel Kenya is set to boost its investment in network infrastructure with the aim of expanding its customer base nationwide.…

60 Hospitalised In India After Ammonia Leak At Fertiliser Plant
World

60 Hospitalised In India After Ammonia Leak At Fertiliser Plant

EditorDecember 27, 2023December 27, 2023

Reuters About 60 people have been hospitalised after an ammonia leak from a pipeline belonging to India’s Coromandel International (CORF.NS) near its…

Senegal To Introduce Africa’s First All-Electric BRT System
Africa

Senegal To Introduce Africa’s First All-Electric BRT System

EditorDecember 27, 2023December 27, 2023

In a groundbreaking development, Dakar, Senegal’s capital, is gearing up to unveil Africa’s inaugural 100% electric Bus Rapid Transit (BRT)…

Sudan: More Than 7 Million Displaced
Africa

Sudan: More Than 7 Million Displaced

EditorDecember 22, 2023December 22, 2023

AFP Fighting that has raged since April in Sudan between the army and paramilitaries has now displaced 7.1 million people,…

Angola Drops OPEC Membership, Shakes Global Oil Markets
Africa

Angola Drops OPEC Membership, Shakes Global Oil Markets

EditorDecember 22, 2023December 22, 2023

In a surprising twist, Angola has announced its immediate withdrawal from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), disrupting…

Switzerland Considers Legalising Cocaine Use
World

Switzerland Considers Legalising Cocaine Use

EditorDecember 20, 2023December 20, 2023

Reuters Switzerland’s capital is examining a pilot scheme to allow the sale of cocaine for recreational use – a radical…

Uganda Removes Visa Requirement for Congolese Nationals
Africa

Uganda Removes Visa Requirement for Congolese Nationals

EditorDecember 20, 2023December 20, 2023

In a significant step towards promoting regional integration and facilitating cross-border trade, Uganda officially declared on Monday that nationals from…

Dreadlocks And Discrimination: A Hidden Targeting Happening In Plain Sight
Featured

Dreadlocks And Discrimination: A Hidden Targeting Happening In Plain Sight

EditorDecember 19, 2023December 19, 2023

By Arthur Arnold Wadero. Photography by Nicholas Bamulanzeki On March 10, 2021, the Uganda Police Force (UPF), acting on what…

US SEC Charges Nigerian CEO, Three Companies With Fraud
Africa

US SEC Charges Nigerian CEO, Three Companies With Fraud

EditorDecember 19, 2023December 19, 2023

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Monday filed charges against Nigerian businessman Dozy Mmobuosi and three companies of…

Princess Diana Dress Sells For Record $1.1 Million At Auction
Lifestyle

Princess Diana Dress Sells For Record $1.1 Million At Auction

EditorDecember 18, 2023December 18, 2023

An evening dress worn by the late Princess Diana has sold for $1.1 million, 11 times its estimate, breaking the…

Rwanda’s Lake Kivu Welcomes First Luxury Houseboat
Travel

Rwanda’s Lake Kivu Welcomes First Luxury Houseboat

EditorDecember 16, 2023December 16, 2023

The Mantis Kivu Queen uBuranga, a luxury houseboat, has begun welcoming guests for journeys along Lake Kivu, one of Africa’s…

Kenya To Scrap Visas For All Visitors From 2021
Africa

Kenya To Scrap Visas For All Visitors From 2021

EditorDecember 12, 2023December 12, 2023

Visitors to Kenya from across the world will no longer require a visa from January, President William Ruto said on…

Zimbabwe And Botswana To Scrap Passport Requirements
Africa

Zimbabwe And Botswana To Scrap Passport Requirements

EditorDecember 9, 2023December 9, 2023

Zimbabwe and Botswana have embarked on a bilateral deal to eliminate passport requirements for each other’s citizens, fostering a new…

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