Saudi Arabia said Sunday that more than 1,300 faithful died during the hajj pilgrimage which took place during intense heat and that most of them who died did not have official permits. “Regrettably, the number of mortalities reached 1,301, with…
FIFTY-EIGHT members of parliament (MPs) sponsored by the uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) party, associated with former President Jacob Zuma, will be sworn into the National Assembly on Tuesday, June 25. These MPs had previously boycotted the oath-taking ceremony and subsequent election of the…
KENYAN President William Ruto has announced plans to engage with young people who have vocally opposed the introduction of new taxes under the Finance Bill 2024. The proposed bill, which includes an eco levy on imported items such as electronic…
THE global market for platinum group metals (PGMs)—including platinum, palladium, rhodium, iridium, osmium, and ruthenium—is projected to increase by 4.47 percent from now until 2029, according to market research firm Mordor Intelligence. This growth is largely driven by the rising demand…
NIGERIEN military authorities have revoked the operating permit for a major uranium mine operated by the French company Orano, the company announced, marking a significant escalation in tensions between Niger’s military junta and France, the country’s former colonial power. Key…
MALAWI police have arrested Member of Parliament Kamlepo Kalua and activist Bon Kalindo for their controversial social media posts regarding the June 10 plane crash that resulted in the death of Vice President Saulos Chilima and eight other officials. In a statement…
IN a significant move against corruption, three Ugandan legislators have been charged with diversion of public resources, according to a charge sheet obtained by Reuters on Saturday. This development marks a continued effort by President Yoweri Museveni’s government to tackle widespread graft…
THE Mo Ibrahim Foundation has released a groundbreaking report titled Financing Africa: Where is the Money?, offering an in-depth analysis of the financial landscape necessary for Africa to meet its development and climate objectives. The report underscores that while the necessary…
IN the swiftly changing digital era, governmental institutions must guide nations towards competitiveness and economic prosperity. Digital technologies have revolutionised commerce, communication, and governance, demanding a transformative shift in government operations. Central to this evolution is the cultivation of prolific…
THE National Arts Festival in Makhanda in the Eastern Cape, formerly known as the Grahamstown Art Festival, is officially underway. This year’s festival is significant as it commemorates 50 extraordinary years of creative freedom and highlights iconic South African masterpieces.…
