ZAMBIA’S President Hakainde Hichilema has dismissed three Constitutional Court judges, raising fresh concerns about political interference in the judiciary. The three judges, Justice Annie Sitali, Justice Mungeni Mulenga, and Justice Palan Mulonda, had been suspended earlier over allegations of…
PRESIDENT Lula da Silva of Brazil was hospitalised after sustaining a bruise to the head in an accident at home on Saturday, thereby canceling his planned trip to participate in the upcoming BRICS Summit. The president’s office made the announcement.…
TANZANIA is preparing to relaunch international gemstone auctions, a move aimed at boosting the country’s gemstone industry and empowering local producers and jewellers. The initiative, set to take place quarterly in cities such as Arusha, Dar es Salaam, and…
KENYAN authorities have directed the staff of impeached Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua to take compulsory leave, marking a significant shake-up in the government. This directive, which took effect at noon on Saturday, impacts numerous employees, including senior advisors. The government has…
A WOMAN in Eswatini has been arrested for fraud after allegedly receiving 570,000 rand (over $30,000) in child maintenance for a child that did not exist. Babongile Mkhonta, 35, from Makhonza, is accused of defrauding Sihle Ndlovu, her former partner,…
IN recent weeks, rumours of ill-health surrounding two African presidents have ignited public speculation, highlighting how the wellbeing of leaders in Africa is often treated as a state secret. This secrecy serves to protect political power, deter rivals, and maintain…
SIERRA Leone’s Ministry of Transport has officially announced the launch of a new airline, Air Sierra Leone, which will begin flights to various international cities, including London, before the end of the year. This development is seen as a major…
IN a shocking display of environmental destruction, water from a heavily polluted river in Ghana was so contaminated that an artist used it as paint. This powerful act by Israel Derrick Apeti, known as Enil Art, highlights the devastation…
VISA, a global leader in digital payments, hosted former UK Prime Minister Sir Tony Blair at its Sub-Saharan Africa Innovation Studio in Nairobi on Thursday. The visit marked a significant moment in Visa’s ongoing efforts to drive digital transformation and financial…
TANZANIA has made significant progress in its trade competitiveness, now ranking as the fourth most attractive country for trade in Africa, according to the latest Standard Bank Africa Trade Barometer (SB ATB) released on Thursday. This advancement, up from eighth place, highlights…
