Category Global

Kenya Seeks IMF corruption Assessment Amid Debt Concerns

THE Kenyan government has officially asked the IMF to carry out a comprehensive assessment of corruption and governance issues, following pressure from Western nations. According to sources familiar with the situation, this request is part of Kenya’s efforts to address vulnerabilities in…

GCX Wins Top Award For Innovative Sustainability in South Africa

GCX has been named the Most Innovative Sustainability Solutions Provider in South Africa at the African Excellence Awards 2024. This recognition underscores GCX’s commitment to advancing sustainability across industries and highlights South Africa’s potential as a leader in providing innovative…

South Africa Reforms Visa Rules to Attract Skilled Workers

South Africa is introducing major changes to its visa system to attract skilled workers and tourists, Home Affairs Minister Leon Schreiber announced. The reforms mark a departure from previous immigration policies, which have faced criticism for being overly restrictive and…

Opposition Slams UK For Handing Chagos Islands to Mauritius

  FURIOUS opposition Conservative Party members have criticised the UK government’s decision to cede sovereignty over the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmer of ‘surrendering’ British strategic interests. Critics labelled the decision as a ‘dangerous capitulation’ that…

Burkina Faso, Niger Ban French Show for Stigmatising Women

Burkina Faso and Niger have banned a popular French TV show, The Bachelor, accusing it of ‘stigmatising’ African women and being ‘contrary to the values and customs’ of the two nations. The move is in line with recent actions by…