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INEC in Anambra State says it is ready for the 2027 general elections, deploying 5,720 BVAS machines and 22,280 ad hoc staff for the exercise. Read More: https://punchng.com/inec-deploys-5720-bvas-in-anambra-of-2027-polls-rec/
Our future prosperity depends upon the knowledge and capabilities of our people, after all. And that means every Nigerian child, wherever they are born, must have access to an education capable of preparing them for the world they are entering The post The audacity of Enugu’s education transformation, By Peter Mbah appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Ahead of the 2027 elections, a youth group in Cross River State has endorsed President Bola Tinubu and Governor Bassey Otu for a second term in office. Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-cross-river-youths-endorse-tinubu-otu-for-second-term/
The Nigerian Bulk Electricity Trading Plc has begun settling a N729bn debt owed to power generation companies and gas suppliers through a bond issuance. Read More: https://punchng.com/nbet-begins-n729bn-power-debt-settlement-with-gencos/
Mikel Arteta says his conscience is clear over Manchester City's rule breaches during a period when he was assistant manager at the club.
Michael McArdle admits Northern Ireland's chances of beating Portugal in a Women's World Cup play-off have "gone from improbable to impossible" after a 4-0 first leg defeat.
The scholarships were awarded under the Gbemiga Abiodun Memorial Education Support Programme, an initiative established to sustain the humanitarian legacy of the governor’s late son The post Abiodun family awards over N100m scholarships to 831 indigent students appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Arsenal eye deal for Mexico teenager Gilberto Mora, AC Milan in pole position for Endrick, Nottingham Forest braced for Murillo interest
England come away from Greece with a valuable first-leg lead in their Women's World Cup qualifying play-off - but who impressed in the 3-1 victory?
Mike Ditka, the Hall of Fame player and coach who led the Chicago Bears to a Super Bowl title, has died at the age of 86, his family announced. Read More: https://punchng.com/nfl-legend-mike-ditka-dies-at-86/
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says linking Ghana’s Livelihood Empowerment Against Poverty (LEAP) programme with the Productive Inclusion Initiative (PII) could reduce extreme poverty by 2.5 percentage points by 2030. The organisation is urging the government to ensure that social protection laws translate into tangible support for vulnerable households. The call was made at the launch of the Social Protection Act, 2025, and the Social Protection and Affirmative Action Regulations in Accra on October 7, 2026. UNICEF welcomed the Act’s emphasis on coordination and complementarity, saying stronger links between social protection programmes could help address the multiple challenges facing vulnerable families.
The Ministry of Trade, Agribusiness and Industry has commended the Ghana Prisons Service for using creative arts to develop inmates’ skills, promote rehabilitation and prepare them for economic opportunities after their release.
The General Secretary of the Ghana National Association of Teachers (GNAT), Thomas Musah, says negotiations with the government over teachers’ outstanding demands will continue. This is despite the suspension of the strike by three teacher unions. “The issues have not been completed. Negotiations have not ended or concluded. Let me put it, not concluded. And […]
The bodies of Jake and Callum Robinson and their friend Carter Rhoad were found at the bottom of a well.
Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 980th career goal as Al-Nassr defeated Diriyah 3-0 in the Saudi Pro League, moving closer to the 1,000-goal milestone. Read More: https://punchng.com/ronaldo-scores-980th-career-goal-as-al-nassr-thrash-diriyah-3-0/
Finance Minister Dr Cassiel Ato Forson has challenged regional and local government authorities to step up efforts to recover lost public funds, tighten financial controls and ensure every cedi collected by the state is properly accounted for.
HURIWA has urged the EFCC to conclude its investigations into former governors Ifeanyi Okowa and Yahaya Bello over alleged financial mismanagement. Read More: https://punchng.com/conclude-probe-of-okowa-yahaya-bello-huriwa-tells-efcc/
The judge warned Mr Kyari and his co-defendants that failure to comply could lead to a premature closure of their defence in the cocaine trial. The post Court gives Abba Kyari, others final chance to file defence witnesses’ list in cocaine trial appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Ghana is expected to benefit economically from the arrival of more than 10,000 delegates from nearly 200 countries for the World Assemblies of God Congress in Accra from October 14 to 16, 2026. The three-day gathering will bring together pastors, ministers and church leaders from across the world, creating potential business opportunities for the hospitality, transport, tourism and food sectors, as well as local traders. The congress will also mark the first time in its 50-year history that the global Assemblies of God gathering is being held in Africa. Speaking on Joy FM’s A Walk With Jesus, Dr Kwadwo Boateng Bempah, Assistant Superintendent of Assemblies of God Ghana, said the global Assemblies of God fraternity had about 89 million members.
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has described the ongoing teachers’ strike as political and threatened a no-work, no-pay policy against striking workers. Read More: https://punchng.com/wike-says-fct-teachers-strike-political-threatens-no-work-no-pay/
Glasgow Warriors run in five tries to beat Connacht 36-19 and continue their unbeaten start to the United Rugby Championship season.
Leicester Tigers recover from a disastrous start to battle back and beat Gloucester for their first home win of the season.
Mr Amaechi, the ADC vice-presidential candidate, reportedly said during the party’s town hall meeting in Benin City on Thursday that only mad people and thieves would vote for President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 presidential election. The post Alleged Mad Man Comment: Wike asks INEC to sanction Amaechi over inciting, inflammatory remarks appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
The Court of Appeal in Kaduna has dismissed a bail appeal by former governor Nasir El-Rufai, affirming a High Court ruling denying him bail. Read More: https://punchng.com/acourt-dismisses-el-rufais-bail-appeal/
The APC Presidential Campaign Council has accused Labour Party’s Peter Obi of living in denial over his loss in the 2023 presidential election. Read More: https://punchng.com/obi-living-in-denial-over-2023-poll-apc-campaign-council/
“Bola, 30 days cannot erase three and a half years of hardship. Nigerians have heard your excuses and endured your failed promises. They are ready to judge your record. After this latest admission of failure, the honourable thing to do is step down. Nigerians deserve a government that will do the work and make life affordable again." The post Atiku asks Tinubu to “step down” over economic hardship, says 30-day petrol discount exposes policy failure appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
FCT Minister Nyesom Wike has urged INEC to sanction ADC’s Rotimi Amaechi for his remarks calling President Bola Tinubu’s supporters “thieves” or “mad.” Read More: https://punchng.com/wike-urges-inec-to-sanction-amaechi-over-tinubu-supporters-remarks/
Residents of Nayilifong, a community in the Yendi Constituency, have been thrown into wild jubilation following the donation of a 100kVA electricity transformer by former Member of Parliament for Yendi, Alhaji Farouk Aliu Mahama.
The veteran actor spoke about marriage, infidelity and the sacrifices behind his decades-long career in the film industry. The post My wife knew I dated actresses, still fed them — Yinka Quadri appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
The BBC's Nada Tawfik goes through new dramatic body cam footage that shows the tense moments when police arrive on scene.
The Court of Appeal set a new date after realising that one of the two appeals against the SSS N100 million defamation judgement was not ready for hearing. The post Appeal court reschedules SERAP’s appeals against SSS N100m defamation judgement appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Victor Osimhen returned from injury and provided an assist as 10-man Galatasaray defeated Kasımpaşa 3-1 in a Turkish Süper Lig encounter. Read More: https://punchng.com/osimhen-assists-on-injury-return-as-10-man-galatasaray-win-3-1/
KIGALI — A $22 million housing development in Rwanda’s capital has reached 85% completion, with the developer inviting prospective buyers to visit the site as a bank-backed mortgage scheme seeks… The post NCBA Bank Rwanda Offers 105% Mortgage for $22 Million Housing Project in Masaka appeared first on KT PRESS .
Cases of police brutality, extortion, extrajudicial killings and other unprofessional activities in Nigeria have continued despite sanctions by police authorities, such as dismissal from service. The post Police detain inspector, two civil guards over extortion of motorist appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has called on employers and public institutions to make mental well-being a priority by creating work environments where people can seek professional help without fear of judgement or discrimination.
Thailand’s Queen Suthida made her first solo flight in a fighter jet, according to the Thai Royal Household.
Read the evening roundup of top Nigerian stories, including President Tinubu’s 2027 campaign launch, the FG’s solar import ban decision, and more. Read More: https://punchng.com/evening-recap-tinubu-to-launch-2027-campaign-in-kaduna-fg-rejects-immediate-solar-import-ban-police-warn-churches-over-testimonies-other-top-stories/
After a barren first half dominated by the Falcons, Michelle Alozie opened the scoring in the 48th minute The post Olympic Qualifiers: Alozie, Kanu fire Super Falcons to victory over Comoros appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
"You going after my mom?" El-Sayed shot back as Rogers seemed to imply his opponent might have a family member on a "watchlist".
Tsunami warnings are issued for neighbouring countries as videos of destruction circulate online.
US President Donald Trump has set up a committee to probe Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook over alleged false statements linked to mortgages. Read More: https://punchng.com/trump-forms-panel-to-probe-fed-reserve-governor-lisa-cook/
Chelsea manager Xabi Alonso has confirmed that Reece James, Cole Palmer and Joao Pedro are available for selection ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash against Bournemouth at Stamford Bridge. The trio returned to training during the extended international break, providing Chelsea with a boost as they prepare to resume their league campaign. James and Joao Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-alonso-confirms-james-palmer-caicedo-fit-for-bournemouth-clash/
However, the financial institution said price-suppressing measures can be expensive because much of the support may benefit households that don't need it. The post Targeted support, not subsidies, can best protect people when inflation surges – IMF appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
South Africa picked two spinners, but it was their fast bowlers who did the damage as Australia limped to 187 for six on the first day of the first Test in Durban on Friday. Marco Jansen, Wiaan Mulder and Anrich Nortje each took two wickets while spinners Keshav Maharaj and Simon Harmer had no success. […] The post Australia struggle against SA quicks in first Test appeared first on The Namibian .
President Tinubu will inaugurate the APC Campaign Council on 14 October. The post 2027: Tinubu kicks off re-election campaign in Kaduna 24 October appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
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Diesel prices in the US have doubled since the war with Iran began in February, putting pressure on Republicans ahead of the midterms.
Several buildings have been damaged, shops looted, and vehicles set alight by protesters.
Ghana recorded about 450 suspected yellow fever cases between June and September 2026, according to Health Minister Kwabena Mintah Akandoh. Of these, 74 were reported in the Upper West Region, with three laboratory-confirmed cases. The Minister has not provided a national total of confirmed cases.
The APC said the Electoral Act's provisions were mandatory and should not be treated as discretionary requirements that political parties could disregard without consequences. The post Membership Register: APC urges INEC to bar non-compliant parties from fielding candidates in 2027 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
The Ministry of Education has welcomed the decision by three pre-tertiary teacher unions to suspend their nationwide strike following negotiations with the government and the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC).
Violent protests erupted in Durban and Johannesburg this week following widespread misinformation about a Home Affairs directive on how asylum seekers should be processed. Here’s what you need to know.
Anambra State Police have arrested a 27-year-old ex-convict, Chidera Eleh, for his alleged involvement in motorcycle-assisted robberies of POS operators in Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-ex-convict-over-robbery-of-pos-operators-in-anambra/
The event will bring together banking leaders, regulators, policymakers, industry experts and key stakeholders from across the region to discuss the future of banking and financial services in West Africa. The post FirstBank hosts the West Africa International Banking Dialogue and Awards Gala 2026 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Manchester United legend Michael Carrick says he is personally affected by Manchester City’s financial charges and has called for a speedy resolution. Read More: https://punchng.com/epl-man-citys-financial-charges-raise-many-questions-says-carrick/
The latest allocation of ₦327,310,000 covers October to December 2026, following ₦330,630,000 allocated for April to June and ₦329,245,000 for July to September, bringing the total provision for the three quarters to ₦987,185,000. The post Ogun sustains palliative support for public servants, allocates N987m in nine months appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Tricycle operators in Abia State have endorsed Governor Alex Otti for a second term ahead of the 2027 election, citing his performance in road infrastructu Read More: https://punchng.com/2027-abia-tricycle-operators-endorse-otti-for-second-term/
Vice Chancellors Ghana (VCG) has appealed to the Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA) to suspend its ongoing industrial action and return to work while negotiations continue to resolve outstanding concerns over remuneration and conditions of service.
From defending Nelson Mandela to leading a panel that found genocide in Gaza, South African-born jurist Navi Pillay has won the Nobel Peace Prize for championing international law.
The Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) has postponed the reopening of the 2026/2027 academic year indefinitely due to the ongoing strike by the Ghana Association of University Administrators (GAUA).
The Kebbi State Police Command has warned against blocking the Kebbi-Sokoto highway, threatening legal action against anyone involved in such disruptions. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-warn-against-blocking-kebbi-sokoto-highway-threaten-legal-action/
Police said the victim, reportedly on routine patrol with his team, flagged down the driver for a routine inspection of the vehicle's particulars when the incident occurred. The post Bus driver overruns, kills VIO on duty appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
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Home Affairs has backtracked on reopening the asylum system after violent clashes in various cities. In Pretoria, anti-foreigner groups made violent threats before they were dispersed.
The conservative commentator currently works as a communications adviser at Trump Media & Technology Group.
The Bureau of Public Procurement has warned MDAs that procuring vehicles from suppliers not registered with the NADDC is a criminal offence subject to pros Read More: https://punchng.com/buying-vehicles-from-unregistered-suppliers-is-criminal-offence-bpp-warns-mdas/
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has paid a condolence visit to the Chief of the Air Staff over the NAF 931 aircraft crash in Ondo. Read More: https://punchng.com/ig-pays-condolence-visit-to-naf-chief-over-ondo-crash/
Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, has mourned the death of veteran journalist and ex-commissioner, Prof Idowu Sobowale, who died at the age of 85. Read More: https://punchng.com/sanwo-olu-mourns-ex-lagos-commissioner-sobowale/
The Niger Republic citizen pleaded not guilty to four counts, including terrorism and fraudulent acquisition of a Nigerian identification number. The post Court remands Nigerien man in Abuja for alleged supply of AK-47 ammunition for terrorism appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
A devastating fire has broken out at Sokoban-Ampayoo in the Ashanti Region, destroying several mattresses at a showroom near Kumasi Hospital.
The University of Lagos’ Faculty of Communication and Media Studies has mourned the death of renowned scholar and journalist, Professor Idowu Sobowale. Read More: https://punchng.com/unilag-communication-faculty-mourns-sobowale-celebrates-legacy/
The Federal Government has rejected an immediate ban on solar panel imports, following warnings it could raise costs and slow Nigeria’s energy transition. Read More: https://punchng.com/fg-rejects-immediate-solar-import-ban-to-protect-energy-transition-savings/
The planned execution of Nidal Hasan by firing squad would be the first military execution in more than 60 years.
As part of efforts to inspire the next generation to embrace agriculture and secure the future of the sector, the Sustainable Management Services (SMS) under the auspices of ECOM Ghana has launched the Agriculture Our Future Clubs initiative in basic schools within its operational areas.
The Minister of Power has set up a committee with security agencies to tackle vandalism of power infrastructure and stop grid attacks disrupting supply. Read More: https://punchng.com/power-minister-sets-up-panel-to-stop-grid-attacks/
Kwabla Atitsogbui Gbeze Kumi, Francis Kwasi Aheto, Torbokor Vivor K.Tugba, Kwashi Tugbah Koklo, Christian Katahena, Mary Katahena, Edmund Ashiagbor, Theophilius Kwashie Agbemabiawo, and family regret to announce the death of their beloved son;
West Africa's economic future depends on how well we turn ambition into sustainable livelihoods. Yet for decades, we have tended to talk about economic opportunity in fairly narrow terms.
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The Cyber Security Authority (CSA) has rejected claims by the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) that the cybercrime operation carried out in Ghana this week was conceived, commanded or executed by the bureau.
King Mohammed VI, accompanied by Crown Prince Moulay El Hassan, Prince Moulay Rachid, and Prince Moulay Ahmed, addressed Parliament this Friday on the occasion of the opening of the first session of the first legislative year of the 12th Legislature.
Delta State Governor, Sheriff Oborevwori, has ordered an immediate assessment and rehabilitation of all dilapidated public primary and secondary schools. Read More: https://punchng.com/oborevwori-orders-immediate-rehabilitation-of-dilapidated-delta-public-schools/
Lagos Deputy Governor Obafemi Hamzat has called for the preservation of Yoruba language and culture after appearing on the Masoyinbo cultural game show. Read More: https://punchng.com/yoruba-more-than-a-language-says-hamzat-after-masoyinbo-appearance/
KINSHASA – Former Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) President Joseph Kabila has warned President Félix Tshisekedi against assuming that the country’s agreement with the United States on critical minerals guarantees… The post Kabila Tells Tshisekedi: U.S. Minerals Deal Doesn’t Guarantee Your Regime Survival appeared first on KT PRESS .
NASA is advancing American leadership in space by taking the next step toward a future where commercial space stations lead the way in low Earth orbit. On Friday, the agency released its final Request for Proposals inviting industry to submit plans for the next generation of commercial space stations. “In alignment with the President’s National […]
NAF said the Flight Data Recorder (FDR), commonly known as the "black box," and the Cockpit Voice Recorder (CVR) are expected to provide crucial evidence for investigators seeking to reconstruct the aircraft’s final moments and determine the factors that led to the crash. The post Military Plane Crash: NAF begins search for black box, recorders appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Hours after South Africa’s Navi Pillay, a former judge of the International Criminal Court, was named as this year’s recipient of the Nobel Peace Prize, the US slapped sanctions on the court.
A decade-long trial has ended in the conviction of two former Kruger National Park employees for the killing and dehorning of a white rhino in 2016.
It is the second consecutive day of violence in the Durban city centre.
A rare pair of waterspouts swept ashore in western Sicily on Friday, damaging homes, vehicles and a school. The two funnels formed off the coast near Marsala before moving inland towards Trapani, hitting the town of Petrosino along the way.
Jacob Zuma’s hospitalisation has raised questions about his participation in upcoming uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) Party campaign events ahead of South Africa’s local government elections.
A Kia Rhino truck loaded with refrigerators, generators, gas burners and chairs has been gutted by fire at Amanfrom on the Apedwa-Kibi road in the early hours of Thursday, October 8, with the estimated loss put at GH¢800,000.
Chief Justice Paul Baffoe-Bonnie has urged employers to promote inclusive and supportive working environments to help combat stigma associated with mental health conditions.
An FCC spokesperson did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
The National Vaccine Institute (NVI) spent GH¢13 million on training, seminars and conferences in 2025, its Chief Executive Officer, Dr Sodzi Sodzi-Tettey, has disclosed to Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee (PAC).
South Africa’s former president, Jacob Zuma, is undergoing medical treatment in hospital, President Cyril Ramaphosa confirmed on Friday. Read More: https://punchng.com/south-africas-ex-president-zuma-under-medical-treatment-ramaphosa/
Nigeria would mark 10 consecutive years without a state execution, meeting the international standard for a de facto moratorium. However, over 3,000 persons are on prolonged death row detention. The post NHRC, foreign embassies push for abolition of death penalty in Nigeria appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Troops have arrested a suspected terrorist collaborator in Kaduna State, destroyed three improvised explosive devices in Zamfara, and recovered 73 livestoc Read More: https://punchng.com/soldiers-arrest-suspected-terrorist-collaborator-in-kaduna-destroy-explosives-in-zamfara/
Ghana is expected to produce its first locally manufactured vaccine by 2027, with production processes currently underway at Atlantic Lifesciences Limited.
A Financial Analyst, Joe Jackson, has advised older persons to jealously guard their pension benefits.
Oscar Belgal, the 28-year-old man, survived the shooting and is now being held at a detention facility outside of New York, officials said.
Teacher unions have suspended their strike following an agreement with the government on new modalities for addressing outstanding concerns over promotions, salary adjustments and allowances. Chief Executive of the Fair Wages and Salaries Commission (FWSC), Dr George Smith-Graham, said consensus had been reached between the teachers and the government, with both parties signing the agreed […]
Rivers State Governor, Siminalayi Fubara, has assured the Nigerian Army of his administration’s continued support in securing oil and gas facilities in the Read More: https://punchng.com/fubara-reaffirms-support-for-army-in-rivers/
Inter-communal violence in the central South Sudanese town of Rumbek has killed at least 71 people, including four soldiers, the interim government confirm Read More: https://punchng.com/inter-communal-violence-kills-71-in-south-sudan/
The impact left the car badly damaged, but no injuries or deaths were reported. The post Train collides with car at Lagos crossing, driver escapes unhurt appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Dr Mary Adebayo of Nawair-Ud-Deen Grammar School, Ogun State, has been named Nigeria’s Overall Best Teacher for 2026 at an awards ceremony in Abuja. Read More: https://punchng.com/meet-nigerias-overall-best-teacher-from-ogun/
Banyana Banyana received a bye for the first round.
Often dubbed "Russia's Google", the tech firm admits customers may experience disruption to digital services due to the attacks.
After a three-year absence, Anrich Nortje’s pace helped reduce the visitors to 124-6, but Pat Cummins and Matt Renshaw fought back with an unbeaten 63-run stand in first innings of first Test before bad light stopped play. South Africa will be hoping to pick off the rest of the Aussie batting line-up when play resumes on Saturday. At close of play, Australia, who elected to bat first, were 187-6 (Matt Renshaw 46*, Pat Cummins 33*, Wiaan Mulder 2-31, Anrich Nortje 2-40).
The Council of State has described its engagement with striking pre-tertiary teacher unions as fruitful, as efforts continue to resolve the industrial action that has kept teachers and pupils away from classrooms.
He called the decision a serious blow to international criminal justice.
As China turns desert groundwater into fish farms in Xinjiang, South Africa’s sardines and anchovies are contributing to this ‘Blue Miracle’ – revealing how modern aquaculture shifts its costs across oceans, ecosystems and people.
Much of the fishmeal and fish oil that support imported farmed salmon and other seafood consumed in South Africa comes from global supply chains linked to pollution, labour abuses, overfishing and food insecurity in poorer countries.
“So yes, I'm still a filmmaker, musician, and entrepreneur; but…” The post Banky W becomes ordained pastor in US appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Adjaye Associates has opened a new studio in Accra, creating a new base for the practice while establishing a public-facing space for cultural conversations and creative exchange. The studio reflects the continued development of the firm’s presence in the city and its commitment to engaging with the wider creative community. A substantial ground-floor space has […]
CAF President Patrice Motsepe says the body is considering a return to holding the Africa Cup of Nations every two years, after previously planning a switc Read More: https://punchng.com/caf-president-hints-at-return-to-afcons-two-year-cycle/
NASA is testing heat shields that can keep astronauts safe as they return from missions to the Moon and Mars in an unusual way: by taking out the trash. When Northrop Grumman 24th cargo resupply mission for NASA undocked from the International Space Station, it carried a fleet of 12 small, experimental capsules designed to […]
The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has announced plans to issue a Credit Risk Management Directive to strengthen lending practices, improve loan recovery and address rising non-performing loans (NPLs) in the financial sector. Second Deputy Governor Mrs Matilda Asante-Asiedu announced this on Wednesday, October 7, at the commissioning of Advans Ghana Savings and Loans’ new head […]
According to the CEO, many Kenyans have the wrong concept of how CRBs work and what listings mean and can do.
The Benue State Government has sealed Orenda and Opal Schools for allegedly violating its textbook policy and victimising pupils over book purchases. Read More: https://punchng.com/benue-seals-two-schools-over-forced-textbook-purchases/
President John Dramani Mahama has clarified that the government has not banned preaching in vehicles, insisting that the Road Traffic Regulations, 2026 (L.I. 2519), are intended to protect the safety of drivers and passengers.
Alhaji Iddrisu Mustapha (AIM), an aspirant for the position of Western Regional Vice Chairman of the National Democratic Congress (NDC), is seeking to draw on his background in education, energy policy and corporate affairs in his bid for the party position. His academic and professional background spans teacher training, university education, postgraduate studies in the […]
The National Board for Technology Incubation has showcased 298 Nigerian innovators to global investors in London to help commercialise indigenous technolog Read More: https://punchng.com/nbti-showcases-298-nigerian-innovators-to-global-investors-in-london/
The report said the two paid vouchers had identical contract references, amounts, and narrative descriptions, indicating a duplicate payment. The post Communications Ministry made ₦345.5 million duplicate payment for Abuja ICT Park project – Audit Report appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
Defence coach Shaun Edwards joins Argentina's coaching staff on a deal that runs until the end of the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia.
Imo State Police have arrested an inspector and two civil guard corps personnel after a viral video showed them allegedly extorting a motorist in Owerri. Read More: https://punchng.com/police-arrest-inspector-two-others-in-imo-over-viral-extortion-video/
South African media personality MacGyver ‘MacG’ Mukwevho says he faced resistance from breweries when seeking a producer for his Chillers Lager beer, eventually finding a brewery in Namibia willing to manufacture the product. Mukwevho said this during the official launch of Chillers Lager in South Africa on Wednesday, where he spoke about the challenges of […] The post MacG’s Chillers Lager finds a brewery in Namibia appeared first on The Namibian .
Former Deputy Minister of Trade and Industry Nana Ama Dokua Asiamah-Adjei has been called to the Ghana Bar, marking a new chapter in her professional career nearly two years after stepping away from frontline politics. The former Member of Parliament for Akuapem North was among 1,568 newly qualified lawyers admitted to the legal profession on […]
Classrooms at Old Edubiase Methodist Basic School in the Adansi North District of the Ashanti Region have remained empty for days as pupils abandon their books for farms, markets and football fields following the ongoing nationwide strike by pre-tertiary education teachers.
The Pentagon’s plan to livestream the firing squad execution of Nidal Hasan has sparked outrage, with the UN calling it torture and US lawmakers condemning Read More: https://punchng.com/outrage-over-us-military-plan-to-livestream-firing-squad-execution/
They say Madhubalu, who lives in a Safari Park in Karachi, has improved somewhat but time will tell if all will be well.
The left-wing candidate won a narrow victory in a remote district in the Peruvian Andes, exit polls show.
NFL icon Mike Ditka, who coached the Chicago Bears to the Super Bowl XX title in 1986, dies aged 86.
Prudential Bank Limited has completed a GH¢1.13 billion strategic capital investment from Bloom Africa Holdings Ghana Limited (BAHGL), following regulatory approval from the Bank of Ghana. The investment is expected to strengthen the bank’s capital position beyond the regulatory minimum, increase its lending capacity and support its next phase of growth.
Little more than two months since news broke of Infantino's Fifa Forward Enterprise proposal, the chances appear slim that Gianni Infantino might be removed as president.
Mauritania’s prime minister and his government have resigned following a critical report on two electric facility fires that caused major power outages. Read More: https://punchng.com/mauritanian-pm-govt-resign-after-power-outages/
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Australia's captain Pat Cummins and Matt Renshaw led a fightback to see the tourists to 187-6.
Protests against sexual violence took place across more than 40 US states on 8 October.
Once upon a time in the Republic of Uncommon Sense, the government decided that passengers travelling in commercial vehicles deserved some peace and quiet. It dusted off a regulation that had been on the statute books since 2012, strengthened the penalties and announced that preaching and hawking in moving vehicles were prohibited. Some pastors protested. Prophet Nigel Gaisie threatened to board buses and preach until somebody arrested him. Reverend Kwadwo Boateng Bempah declared that wherever human beings gathered, the Gospel must be preached. Even Reverend John Ntim Fordjour, a Member of Parliament, appealed to the President to abandon the restriction.
A devastating fire has destroyed a motor and spare parts company, Zeko Genius, in the Techiman Municipality of the Bono East Region, with losses estimated to run into thousands of Ghana cedis.
Exposure to commonly used insecticides has been associated with lower sperm concentration in men, according to a study published in the journal Frontiers in Endocrinology. The researchers analysed semen and urine samples from 179 men attending an assisted reproductive technology clinic in Jinan, China. They found that men with the highest levels of neonicotinoid insecticides […]
WBA super-featherweight champion Anthony Cacace is not prepared to allow suggestions of a showdown with Vasiliy Lomachenko distract him as he prepares to take on Nick Ball.
Manamela led the fourth annual Heritage Careers Expo at Capricorn TVET Colleges.
As businesses embrace digital transformation, the Customer Experience Professionals (CXP) has urged organizations to localize artificial intelligence (AI) tools to improve service delivery and make customer experiences more relevant to Ghanaians. The call was made at the 6th Annual CXP Conference and Ghana CXX Awards, held under the theme, “Experience Management: Transforming Business. Empowering Citizens. […]
The US says the measures are aimed at restricting the tribunal's resources and ability to operate.
Martin O'Neill suggests he was never close to leaving Celtic after a three-game losing streak, with the veteran manager stressing his "great enthusiasm" for the role.
The Trades Union Congress (TUC) has urged the government to take immediate steps to address the grievances of striking teachers, warning that further delays could worsen the disruption to teaching and learning in schools.
The Africa Cup of Nations may continue to be held every two years, with discussions under way to reverse its proposed switch to a four-year cycle.
The number of foot-and-mouth disease cases in the ||Kharas region has increased to 129, with 17 farms now confirmed to be affected. This is according to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform’s latest update issued on Friday. “As of 6 October, a total of 129 animal samples have tested positive and 17 […] The post FMD spreads to 17 ||Kharas farms appeared first on The Namibian .
Hundreds of protestors took to the streets on Thursday and this Friday.
The Ghana Health Information Management Association (GHIMA) has warned against the use of unqualified and unlicensed personnel in managing health information in healthcare facilities.
Everton are up for sale again. Chief football writer Phil McNulty looks at what happens next as owners The Friedkin Group look for a way out.
In Zimbabwe, a discreet caravan at a Harare-area hospital is giving teenage girls private access to contraception, away from judgment and stigma. Experts say access is vital to preventing unintended pregnancies and reducing dangerous childbirth risks.
This comes as investigations continue into a turbine trip at Unit One.
The camera-maker says it is now re-evaluating the rules and procedures of its Small World in Motion contest.
BBC correspondent Joe Inwood explains how Pillay's childhood in South Africa led her to become a driving force in international law from Myanmar to Gaza.
The demonstrators are marching against the Constitutional Court's ruling on asylum seekers.
South African judge and human rights lawyer on called on people to stand together in the defence of the rule of law.
Australian captain Harry Wilson said on Friday he expects New Zealand to unleash high speed rugby under Wallabies-turned-All Blacks coach Dave Rennie in the first Bledisloe Cup Test. The match in Auckland on Saturday will be Rennie’s first coaching against his former team since being abruptly shown the door by Australian Rugby in 2023, to […] The post Wallabies expect fast-paced All Blacks in Bledisloe opener appeared first on The Namibian .
Under the new proposal, those found on the wrong side of the law stare at up to two years in prison.
Nigerian producer ID Cabasa directed the event's music. The post Kayefi headlines Tales & Tunes as ID Cabasa leads music direction in Sheffield appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria .
South African jurist Navanethem “Navi” Pillay, a former president of the International Criminal Tribunal for Rwanda (ICTR), has won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize.
Below is an analysis of current global affairs, organised into key themes to provide a clear and straightforward understanding, followed by a summary of coverage in the main media outlets
South Africa saw violent anti-immigration protests in Soweto and Durban on Thursday, 8 October, after a Constitutional Court ruling eased restrictions on asylum applications.
Tens of thousands marched in Madrid to mourn pensioner Maricarmen Abascal, whose eviction made her a housing crisis symbol and sparked fresh protests.
With elections less than a month away, the high court has ruled that the ANC’s removal of Andile Lungisa from its Nelson Mandela Bay candidate list is unlawful, ordering the party to reinstate his name and pay his legal costs.
Manchester City are set for a hostile reception at Liverpool on Sunday in their first outing since being found guilty of over 100 breaches of Premier League financial rules. City have appealed and proclaim their innocence, but the Premier League leaders’ place in the division is now at threat following findings they used “sham” sponsorship […] The post Man City face Anfield cauldron after guilty Premier League verdicts appeared first on The Namibian .
Okaana kokamati (15) ke li mondodo onhihamano oka tulwa konima yekumba notaka tamanekelwa oshipofa shedipayo nomunyeka sha landula efyo lomukainhu (60) kOnheleiwa moshitopolwahoololo shaMusati. Nakuningwa oshihakanwa vati okwa ponokelwa meumbo laye Etitano la dja ko. She likolelela kolopota yopolifi, okamati vati oka ya meumbo lomukulupe ndee take mu denge kekofi noshinima shihe shiivike. Opolifi oya […] The post Oixuna yomunhu oi dule yombwa appeared first on The Namibian .
Manchester United boss Michael Carrick says he was personally affected by the Manchester City case which has seen the club found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules and still has questions about the matter.
Red Bull's Max Verstappen beats Mercedes driver George Russell to sprint pole at the Singapore Grand Prix.
Australia's scientists have trained seals and sea lions to take hearing tests at Sydney's Taronga Zoo, hoping to better understand how human-made noise affects marine mammals.
Isaias will bring damaging winds, torrential rain and a storm surge with landfall expected late Friday.
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Ethiopia and Eritrea are trading accusations of aggression, as fighting in northern Ethiopia raises fears of a new regional war.
Robin Das, 24, will appear before a jury at Inner London Crown Court in January 2028.
Bus welcomes, banners and flags expected as Man City head to Liverpool on Sunday for their first game since they were found guilty of breaching Premier League rules.
A delegation of African Union (AU) Panel of Facilitators has arrived in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), to continue consultations aimed at finding a lasting solution to the conflict in eastern DRC.
A young orangutan has been rescued from wildfires in Borneo. Named Novita, the three- to four-year-old female was found clinging to a tree in Central Kalimantan on 26 September, with burns to her hands and feet after crossing the flames.
Pillay is recognised for her "efforts to promote peace and international law", the Norwegian Nobel Committee says.
Exclusive: Federal government under scrutiny as documents reveal serious security lapses at Melbourne and Villawood immigration detention centres Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A new spate of stabbings, overdoses and drug use in Australia’s immigration detention centres has put the Australian government in likely breach of laws designed to protect staff and detainees, internal documents show. Earlier this year, Guardian Australia revealed catastrophic security failings across Australia’s onshore immigration network since Management and Training Corporation – a US private prison company used by Donald Trump to hold ICE detainees – won the $2.3bn detention contract in late 2024. Continue reading...
A racist AI-generated video is the latest offensive stunt by One Nation. Now Pauline Hanson’s attack on Mehreen Faruqi needs to be settled by the courts Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast It is remarkable just how little reaction the latest incendiary video released by Pauline Hanson attracted this week. Drawing generously from a campaign commercial released by Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, earlier this year, Hanson’s ad for next month’s Victorian state election shows a family of supposedly inner-city Melbourne progressives who come out to each other as secret conservatives. Sign up for Guardian Australia’s Politics, really newsletter here Continue reading...
As The Lucky Son picks up where Cunxin’s 2003 memoir left off, the renowned Chinese Australian ballet dancer reflects on sacrifices made by his wife, his years at a stockbroker, and his success leading the Queensland Ballet Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email Some people live such extraordinary lives that a single autobiography simply won’t suffice. Li Cunxin has now written two. The renowned ballet dancer and former artistic director of Queensland Ballet had hoped he was finished writing his story after the phenomenal international success of his 2003 memoir, Mao’s Last Dancer. But life had other plans. “Actually, I had signed a contract with Penguin Random House for a follow-up,” Cunxin says, from his home in Brisbane. “It was going to be about the lives of my brothers and friends in China, and the ways the country has changed over time. But then I was offered the job at Queensland Ballet and I had to dedicate all my time to that. I don’t think they were expecting [the sequel] to take 14 years!” Continue reading...
Ultimately, the debate is a battle for power over Australians’ savings pool of $4.8tn dating back to the scheme’s inception Past/Present is a column which places current events in historical context Should you be able to take money out of your super to pay for housing? One Nation has recently suggested you should. Liberal senator Andrew Bragg has also revived the idea. The treasurer, Jim Chalmers, tells us the Coalition and One Nation are “coming after super” and want to “vandalise” the retirement savings scheme. He also predicts the next federal election will be a referendum on super. In the midst of a national cost of living crisis and housing shortage, it would seem reasonable to ask about the balance between how much money we are saving for retirement and how much money we have to use now. It would also seem uncontroversial to discuss whether altering that balance will assist with cost-of-living pressures or add to them. Continue reading...
Tony Barry and Jessie McCrone examine the latest Redbridge poll (‘the poll that stops the nation’) that shows a slump in support for the prime minister and weaker support for Labor. Tony asks Jessie – a former senior Labor advisor – how she would counsel Anthony Albanese and what she thinks could improve Labor’s chances against Pauline Hanson’s One Nation. The two former sparring partners also look at next month’s Victorian election and what it could mean for the major parties at a federal level. Email the show: backtobackbarries@theguardian.com Read more: Constitutional expert labels Albanese government’s golf club grant ‘grey corruption’ One Nation celebrated stunning success in Queensland in 1998 – then it all fell apart. What happened? Continue reading...
‘No safe seats’ for Coalition partner at upcoming state election, Danny O’Brien says, amid fury about renewables, immigration and condition of roads Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast On a Friday afternoon last month, Victorian Nationals leader Danny O’Brien was driving around his electorate putting up corflutes when he came across a herd of cows blocking a road near Poowong. As he waited for them to pass, O’Brien began talking politics with the woman herding them. Continue reading...
International working holidaymakers make up over 60% of the staff in some regional hospitality companies Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast A working holiday visa changed Sydney Schetter’s life. The barista came to Australia from a small town outside Edmonton in Alberta in 2019. When she returns to Canada after her visa runs out next month, she won’t be alone. Continue reading...
The NT government turned down $6.5m to keep the Darwin emergency housing open, saying it’s a ‘waste of taxpayers’ hard-earned money’ Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Three years after a failing kidney forced Yolngu woman Fiona Dhawunymurruwuy to move from her Arnhem Land home to Darwin, the place she felt most “protected from the outside” in the top end city is vanishing. “It’s a community for us. These people are connected. People know each other, people communicate, it’s a nice place to live,” the 52-year-old bilingual teacher from Millingimbi says. Continue reading...
The carrier temporarily suspended its services to Mekelle on 23 September, citing the 'current situation' in the Tigray region.
Galaxies warp and multiply as if in a house of mirrors in this image from NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope released on Sept. 29, 2026. The brilliant golden galaxies seen here are part of a galaxy cluster called MACS J0454.1-0300. The orange galaxies bunched together on one side of the image, however, are not actually […]
The United States have won the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup League 2 title after defeating Namibia by four wickets in Dallas on Wednesday. The victory earned the USA two points, taking their tally to an unassailable 47 points midway into the three-team series being played at the Grand Prairie Stadium and also featuring the […] The post USA clinch CWC League 2 title after win over Namibia appeared first on The Namibian .
The President maintained that the proposed imports would help Kenya expand its milk production options at a time when drought conditions have affected supply.
The City of Windhoek says Sam Nujoma Stadium’s current refurbishment is not designed to meet Confederation of African Football standards, with further upgrades planned. The current upgrade is limited to “structural renovations and upgrades”, it says. This comes after a CAF inspector recommended expanding the stadium’s capacity to 15 000 spectators, despite the current upgrade […] The post Sam Nujoma Stadium upgrade faces rethink appeared first on The Namibian .
Former Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl winner Jason Kelce stuns amateur London rugby players by showing up for a practice game.
The Cabinet noted that the initiative will cost the government about Ksh1.1 billion and will focus on four counties.
To build true disaster resilience there needs to be genuine collaboration between existing institutions and grassroots communities, and the integration of local knowledge and shared responsibility into public safety systems.
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The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has released the names of six candidates who have applied for the position of prosecutor general. The successful candidate will take over acting prosecutor general Martha Imalwa’s position. Imalwa has held the position since 2004. In December last year, the JSC extended Imalwa’s contract by an additional year, allowing her […] The post Names of prosecutor general hopefuls revealed appeared first on The Namibian .
Truckloads of Eritrean soldiers have been seen driving into Ethiopia, which has reportedly responded with drone strikes.
Mercedes Formula 1 boss Toto Wolff rejects accusations of team of bias against George Russell, calling critics "brainless".
African football president Patrice Motsepe, on Thursday reiterated support for beleaguered Fifa president Gianni Infantino’s re-election bid. “We took a resolution, unanimous that we support him and we will stand by him for the next elections,” Motsepe said near the end of a long speech to a Confederation of African Football (CAF) strategy meeting in […] The post Motsepe says continent behind Infantino appeared first on The Namibian .
KQ has been awaiting the cash injection to support its bold turnaround plan that has been needing serious capital injection.
A Katima Mulilo man (25) was arrested over the death of his daughter (2), whom he allegedly killed after her grandmother confronted him over child support on Tuesday. The deceased has been identified as Lekisha Sizuka. Her next of kin have been informed of her death. Acting regional police commander deputy commissioner Magdalena Garises confirmed […] The post Katima toddler killed after child support fight appeared first on The Namibian .
Guinea-Bissau’s December elections are now in doubt and Senegal is urging the country’s military rulers to lift restrictions on political and civil activities.
There had been fears the patient could be Kenya’s second case after a citizen died of the virus in Nairobi on Tuesday.
After an extended international break, the Scottish Premiership's usual suspects - and one newcomer - limber up for a full weekend card of fixtures.
Formula 1 world champions Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen have welcomed the prospect of Rwanda hosting a Grand Prix, amid growing reports that the country could join the championship calendar as early as 2030.
SA clashes offer an early gauge of franchises’ prospects in what looks to be a demanding season.
A one-day school bus operator strike on Tuesday over soaring fuel prices has left thousands of Western Cape learners facing an uncertain route to school. Operations have temporarily resumed pending provincial feedback, with rural families bearing the brunt of further disruptions.
If the current rate of is maintained, registered South African mines will record about 70 mining deaths in 2026, up from 41 last year.
In its ruling on Wednesday, the Gauteng High Court avoided taking a position on whether the code was constitutional or on its goals for racial transformation
Tickets for Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua's fight at Cardiff's Principality Stadium sells out in just one hour.
Novak Djokovic suffers a surprise second-round loss to Hubert Hurkacz at the Shanghai Masters, just three days after his triumph at the China Open in Beijing.
South African judge Navi Pillay won the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize for her work promoting peace and international law, from opposing apartheid to serving on international courts.
The United Nations human rights office on Friday welcomed the news of Navi Pillay's Nobel Peace Prize win, acknowledging her longstanding advocacy for human rights.
The International Criminal Court said the Nobel Peace Prize awarded to its former judge Navanethem "Navi" Pillay on Friday was important recognition for the role of international justice as a cornerstone of peace.
According to NTSA, 90 per cent of the decisions that are made by drivers are mostly judgment done through the eyes, prompting the screening programme.
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The firm said users can no longer engage in "sustained and needless" abusive behaviour towards the tech.
Opener Nic Maddinson makes the longest duck by a Test opener this century as Australia struggle on his return against South Africa.
The two works were seized last month when thieves cut through a fence and smashed a window at the Renoir Museum on the French Riviera.
‘The climate issue is the security issue,’ says Turkish minister at Pacific pre-Cop summit in Fiji Wealthy countries should spend far more on dealing with the climate crisis than the 5% of GDP promised by Nato members for defence because “the climate issue is the security issue”, the host of the next UN summit has said. But, in comments that are likely to prove contentious, the Cop31 president-designate, Murat Kurum, hedged on whether the world’s countries should try to repeat a previous agreement to “transition away from fossil fuels” – the primary cause of the climate crisis – when they meet in Turkey next month. Kurum, the Turkish climate change minister, told the Guardian the world was “already in a transition” and suggested fossil fuel use could be addressed indirectly through other steps. Continue reading...
The White House has made any attacks contingent on the 3 November election, whilst the blockade in the Gulf remains in place and talks on uranium continue to be at a standstill
The Department of Home Affairs has withdrawn its directive regarding the intake of asylum-seeker applications. This follows severe operational strain on Refugee Reception Offices and violent protests in Durban and Soweto. The department will start from scratch to draft a sustainable plan that meets the requirements set by the Constitutional Court.
Dr Vincent Brown was allegedly a "leader" or "supervisor" of violent acts carried out by others in the early days of the genocide.
Emotives Africa makes patterns, prints and artwork for brands that want an African aesthetic that isn’t clichéd.
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa’s spokesperson, George Charamba, says the United States of America and British sanctions on Kudakwashe Tagwirei are inconsequential to his appointment as a cabinet minister. Tagwirei was appointed by President Mnangagwa as the Minister of Economic Development and Investment Promotion. The portfolio was split from Mthuli Ncube’s Finance, which until Thursday oversaw economic […] The post Mnangagwa spokesperson shrugs off Tagwirei sanctions concerns as opposition criticises cabinet appointment appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com .
Thousands of Ethiopian migrants are facing a humanitarian crisis in Djibouti, with food and water running dangerously low along the treacherous route to Yemen.
Education minister Edouard Geffray makes the offer after another day of sometimes violent demonstrations by high-school students.
CS Oparanya mourned the veteran leader, describing him as a distinguished public servant who served Kenya with dedication and honour.
Drivers and riders received, among other things, fuel and service vouchers to celebrate this year's Customer Service Week.
Royal Marine Commandos providing security at Wimbledon would like "nothing more than to sort out" disruptive social media influencers at the prestigious tournament, its chief executive jokes.
The programme examines the deadly Russian air strikes on Ukraine, the Houthi escalation against Saudi airports, the protests in France and the presidential poll in Brazil
The show will pick up after the hit 2018 film, and will also star Michelle Yeoh and Ronny Chieng.
The Senator joined the UDA party in January 2022 and went ahead to vie for a Senatorial seat under the same party in August 2022, winning by a landslide.
NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 astronauts have safely returned to Earth after spending 237 days aboard the International Space Station, completing a mission that advanced scientific research and preparations for future human exploration of the Moon and Mars.
Nigeria's finance minister unveiled a raft of measures Thursday aimed at cushioning against energy shocks as the country prepares to go to the polls, including a petrol discount for public transport operators
For young professionals entering today’s job market, securing an opportunity requires more than a polished CV and a strong academic record; it increasingly depends on who knows what they can do.
According to court documents, the Nairobi lawyer solicited a Ksh10 million bribe from the former CS who filed a complaint.
The 2026 Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to jurist Navanethem “Navi” Pillay of South Africa “for her efforts to promote peace and international law,” the Norwegian Nobel Committee announced on Friday. Pillay, whose background is Indian Tamil, grew up in the eastern coastal city of Durban, where she set up her own law firm […] The post South African jurist Navanethem Pillay wins 2026 Nobel Peace Prize appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com .
Manchester City manager Enzo Maresca says the club's titles are "absolutely not" tainted after they were found guilty of the majority of the 115 charges brought against them by the Premier League.
The Nobel Committee Navi Pillay was awarded it for her “efforts to promote peace and international law”.
The missile attacks come amid an escalation in fighting between the Iran-backed group and Saudi Arabia, which backs Yemen's government.
RUMBEK – Heavy fighting between rival groups of armed youths has spread into Rumbek town, the capital of South Sudan’s Lakes State, leaving an undetermined number of people dead and several others wounded, local officials said on Friday. The violence began on Thursday in Nyangkot village, on the outskirts of Rumbek Central County, where at […] The post BREAKING | Fighting between rival communities spreads into Rumbek town appeared first on Sudans Post .
Bucky Irving scores two touchdowns as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers get their first win of the season with a 24-16 victory at the Dallas Cowboys.
A Kyiv resident told the BBC she has moved away from "everything that can be a Russian target" as Ukraine braces for another cold winter under intense attacks.
Culinary roots and traditions preserved, cultivated, created as Hawaii meets Vietnam meets Korea meets Zulu customs and culture in the cool café Thomas Wright has created at the Phansi Museum. Two ‘hidden’ suburban Glenwood gems, one address.
According to the EU, artificial turf sports pitches are one of the main sources of microplastic pollution. The challenge is to develop materials which, at the end of their useful life, leave no waste and are recyclable
Storm expected to make landfall on US’s northern Gulf coast with risk of flash floods and isolated river flooding Isaias has become the first Atlantic hurricane of the 2026 season, with wind speeds of 80mph and a minimum pressure of 975mb. It is expected to strengthen further into a category 2 hurricane before approaching the US’s northern Gulf coast on Friday, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). As a result of the strong El Niño this year , it has been a notably quiet Atlantic hurricane season. In fact, the first hurricane of the season has not formed this late since 8 October 1905, which pre-dates the satellite era (1960s) for tracking hurricanes that has allowed for more non-landfall hurricanes to be discovered. Continue reading...
Jose Mourinho defends Kylian Mbappe who has been scrutinised during the international break.
Despite the push to reduce the VAT on petroleum products, the tax changes are expected to have minimal impact on the monthly fuel prices set by EPRA.
Mercedes driver George Russell leads Ferrari's Charles Leclerc in practice at the Singapore Grand Prix.
Introducing your Food Editor to a roomful of smart women in Constantia, my host Pippa Smith explained that a decade earlier I’d turned her down when invited to do a demo from my earlier book. This time, I showed up.
Alonzo Lunsford tells the BBC he wants Nidal Hasan to look him in the eye when the military firing squad pulls the trigger.
JUBA — The Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM) has rejected reports that its members seeking elective positions in the December 22 general elections must travel to Juba to collect nomination forms. The ruling party said aspirants outside the capital will instead receive the forms in their respective states through party delegations expected to begin distributing […] The post SPLM denies candidates must travel to Juba for election forms appeared first on Sudans Post .
We explain why Indonesia’s peatland fires are so difficult to battle and produce so much haze.
The AI firm instead claims the researchers were fired for mishandling sensitive information.
JUBA – South Sudan’s former foreign minister Barnaba Marial Benjamin has acknowledged concerns raised by opposition groups over the country’s readiness for elections, citing widespread insecurity, ongoing conflict and economic difficulties, but said the vote should proceed despite the challenges. Marial, a senior member of the ruling Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLM), said he agreed […] The post Ex-foreign minister acknowledges ‘enormous’ obstacles to credible South Sudan elections appeared first on Sudans Post .
In-form Sale full-back Joe Carpenter admits part of him is focused on outshining Harlequins' George Furbank this weekend to advance his case for an England recall.
West Indies are still hopeful of hosting England in a women's Test next year, but the fixture would be a "certainty" if the ECB were to help fund it, says chief executive Chris Dehring.
A suspected explosive device has once again been linked to a deadly incident in northern Kenya amid security concerns in the region.
The International Monetary Fund said Thursday it had reached a preliminary agreement with Niger that should see the west African nation receive around $203 million over three years to support its economic reforms
The heist at the Florence-based winery is believed to be one of the largest thefts of its kind in Italy.
Installation of eight canopy bridges in Alta Floresta has enabled 15,000 safe crossings by animals including spider monkeys and marmosets – and more bridges are planned elsewhere By about 7am, with dense fog blanketing the landscape, Gabriel Falquetto had already come across several road-killed animals along the ES-164 highway in Brazil’s Espírito Santo state. The biologist was on his way to Kaetés private natural heritage reserve (RPPN) in the Atlantic Forest, where he monitors wildlife and roadkill. Then he spotted the lifeless body of a primate on the pavement. It was a buffy-headed marmoset ( Callithrix flaviceps ), a species listed as critically endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature red list. An estimated 2,500 individuals remain in the wild, making it one of the world’s most threatened primates. Continue reading...
Kigali has signed a cooperation agreement with the Israeli city of Modi’in-Maccabim-Re’ut to promote collaboration in smart city development, innovation and urban planning.
Here are the five things across the EFL that you should be keeping your eyes on this weekend.
  I remember when people used to talk about Rwanda only in the past tense. I remember when our aspirations were expected to be quiet, modest, and small. But there… The post They Told Us We Were Dreaming —Then President Kagame Handed Us The World appeared first on KT PRESS .
Observed every October, Rwanda’s month of unity and resilience is more than an annual commemoration. It is an important national opportunity to look at how far the country has come… The post Why Rwanda’s Unity Must Be Renewed By Every Generation appeared first on KT PRESS .
Plans to grant special legal protections to the Ford Foundation have raised questions about oversight and the enforcement of local laws.
United Nations Deputy Secretary-General Amina J. Mohammed underscored the need to respect Ethiopia’s territorial integrity and sovereignty on Thursday, as renewed fighting in northern Ethiopia fuels a rapid breakdown in relations with neighboring Eritrea. Mohammed made the remarks during a meeting with Foreign Minister Gedion Timothewos in Addis Ababa while transiting back to New York […]
Northern Ireland striker Simone Magill tells BBC Sport NI about balancing motherhood with her return to football and how her life has changed since giving birth to daughter Skye earlier this year.
The government also said that the deal was not coupled to an agreement on US access to the country’s mineral resources.
At the funeral in Harare, Wicknell Chivayo was eulogised as an industrious businessman
Leeds Rhinos legend Ryan Hall announces his retirement at the age of 38.
Speaking before the United Nations Fourth Committee on October 7, petitioner Dr. Abdul Basit Syed called for greater international attention to the interaction between terrorism and separatist movements in fragile regions, stressing that prolonged instability can have consequences far beyond the communities directly affected by conflict.
The administration of US President Donald Trump has suspended Microsoft, Adobe, and several major information technology companies from an employment-based green card programme, accusing them of misusing the immigration system at the expense of American workers.
Manchester United's £70m summer signing Carlos Baleba is expected to make his debut against Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford
The November 2022 Pretoria agreement ended the previous war between Ethiopia’s federal government and the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF). However, the renewed fighting has exposed how fragile that settlement remains.
After a three-week international break, Tottenham Hotspur return to Premier League action having won none of their opening five matches and sitting bottom of the table. BBC Sport looks back at their poor start to the season and asks if another relegation battle is looming?
Torrential rain caused severe flooding in Santiago, Chile, leaving homes, clinics and university buildings under water.
After three weeks off because of the international break, BBC Sport looks back at Manchester United's indifferent start to the new Premier League season, which saw Michael Carrick's side win just one of their opening five matches.
A ceremony marking her record-extending fifth MVP award will take place on Friday night, but A'ja Wilson will not take part before a must-win game.
Images and videos widely circulated on the internet showed fires burning across some roads leading to Homa Bay town on Thursday night, disrupting traffic.
Everton owners the Friedkin Group are exploring the sale of the club less than two years after taking control.
Neha Bora has emerged as one of the most recognisable faces from India's recent Gen Z-led protests.
One of pop history’s most iconic pieces is going under the hammer. Michael Jackson’s legendary white rhinestone glove worn during his 1983 “Billie Jean” performance, where he unveiled the moonwalk is up for auction.
Sean Strickland says UFC fighters are not paid enough money to retire from the sport on their own terms.
Meredith Whittaker says the tech has been misunderstood, in an exclusive interview with BBC Global Women.
French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu announced Wednesday that France will release 10 million barrels of diesel from its strategic reserves to help ease pressure on the fuel market.
Whether on the frontline in Ukraine or skate parks in Soweto, the genre is still a vital outlet for disaffected people everywhere. Here, musicians explain how they rage against the machine Andriy Zholob , vocalist/guitarist , Beton : When MTV arrived in Ukraine, I heard Nirvana, the Offspring, Bad Brains, Social Distortion and thrash metal, and realised that all this started from punk rock. Our drummer and I were in a ska-punk band first, but when our vocalist became pregnant we started Beton in 2017 and played lots of festivals. Continue reading...
After nearly being shelved, Coyote vs. Acme brings Wile E. Coyote to court in a lively Looney Tunes comedy about corporate power, persistence and justice.
Rwandan educator Yohani Kayinamura has been named the inaugural recipient of La Roche University’s Best for the World Award in the United States in recognition of his work supporting vulnerable children in Rwanda.
Kenyan-born, Kigali-based radio presenter and R&B artist Darya Kish is building a career that brings together broadcasting, music and culture.
A sudden storm swept through Kisumu, causing widespread damage and raising concerns over the impact of the anticipated El Niño rains.
Musk has taken pot-shots at Reliance owner Mukesh Ambani as Starlink struggles to launch in India.
Mikel Arteta has shown an increased appetite for risk this season but, as Arsenal look to stay at the top, failing to reinvent would be a greater gamble.
Protests in Soweto and Durban opposed the Constitutional Court’s decision to remove procedural barriers to seeking asylum. They followed months of anti-immigrant tensions
The findings have raised concerns over the vulnerability of Kenyans seeking employment abroad and the role of recruitment agencies in allegedly exploiting job seekers.
BBC Sport's Fantasy Premier League expert FPL Pras gives his answers to some of the biggest dilemmas facing managers in gameweek six.
LeBron James says it's "going to take some time" for his new team-mates to gel after suffering defeat on his debut for the Philadelphia 76ers in a pre-season game.
Global sportswear brand is suing online retailer in the federal court for selling clothes featuring ‘deceptively similar’ design Global sportswear brand Adidas claims Australian label White Fox is trying to trade off its reputation by infringing its distinctive three-stripe trademark. Adidas is suing the online fast-fashion retailer in the Federal Court for selling clothes with a four-stripe design, which it argues is deceptively similar to its classic design. Continue reading...
Employee had also been in Bali when he told his manager he was working from home, Fair Work Commission hears A Sydney currency trader who was sacked for working from Singapore without approval has won an unfair dismissal case, but failed to be awarded compensation. The Fair Work Commission ruled on Wednesday that Charles Graham had been unfairly dismissed by HIFX Australia, trading as Xe, in December last year. Continue reading...
President Paul Kagame on October 8, 2026, met with Senegal’s Minister of African Integration, Foreign Affairs and Senegalese Abroad, Cheikh Niang, to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations between the two countries.
Kenya has so far been exempted from travel restrictions placed on Uganda and DRC by Canada, although that could change over the next month or so.
Datacentre company’s sensational entry to the ASX did not go as planned – but investors may have sidestepped a disaster On Monday, it was going to be one of Australia’s biggest ever stock market listings, promising investors a stake in an AI-enhanced future of liquid-cooled datacentres packed with Nvidia microchips. By Friday, Firmus Technologies had sensationally withdrawn its ASX listing plans after the promised demand for its much-hyped investor pitch went missing. Continue reading...
KIGALI – President Paul Kagame met Senegal’s Minister of African Integration, Foreign Affairs and Senegalese Abroad, Cheikh Niang, on Thursday, October 8, as the two countries seek to turn their… The post Kagame Meets Senegalese Foreign Minister as 11 Cooperation Deals Are Sealed appeared first on KT PRESS .
BBC Sport columnist Tony Pulis explains why Manchester City players have a great chance to show unity and togetherness when they travel to Anfield on Sunday.
Hardrock FC dominated the Castle Lager Premier Soccer League September monthly awards, with coach Kelvin Kaindu and striker Washington Navaya walking away with the top honours. Kaindu was named Coach of the Month, while Navaya was crowned Player of the Month following a good outing last month. Hardrock continue to enjoy an impressive debut season […] The post Hardrock dominates September PSL awards as Kaindu, Navaya scoop accolades appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com .
KIGALI – The National Bank of Rwanda (BNR) is working with financial institutions to resolve cases in which money sent through the newly launched eKash platform is delayed or fails… The post BNR Moves to Tackle Delayed eKash Transfers appeared first on KT PRESS .
Tobias White-Sansom, from Nottingham, was on a family holiday in Spain and died on a night out.
KIGALI – A Rwandan scientist studying the hidden physiological limits of Congo Basin trees has won a $150,000 (approx. Rwf221.4 million) research grant to investigate whether the region’s forests are… The post Rwandan Scientist Wins $150,000 Grant For Congo Basin Forests Research appeared first on KT PRESS .
According to the health officials, the man who is a resident of Habaswein in Wajir South had exhibited signs such as fever, headache, and cough, which are highly linked to Ebola.
WICKNELL Chivayo’s brother, Joachim, has revealed how the late controversial businessman splashed money meant for the Gwanda solar project, which became the centre of his tenderpreneurship career. In 2015, Chivayo’s company, Intratrek, was awarded a tender by the government to construct a 100-megawatt solar energy plant, with the overall deal worth over US$171 million. Intratrek […] The post US$5 million Gwanda solar project funds blown on Dubai shoes, America spending spree — Chivayo’s brother appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com .
You need a structure to ensure that the remaining shareholders give you a fair price for the shares that were owned by your spouse.
A renewed Russian campaign of strikes on power and energy infrastructure has made some contemplate leaving Ukraine's capital.
Zimbabweans in the diaspora should be recognised as a vital economic force capable of driving investment and development back home, the Zimbabweans in Diaspora Organisation (ZIDO) has said. The remarks were made at the recently concluded UK-Zimbabwe Business Expo and Property Show 2026 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Speaking at the event, ZIDO chairperson Blessed Kapesa […] The post ZIDO urges shift from remittances to diaspora investment in Zimbabwe appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com .
South Africa has experienced recurrent outbreaks of violence, often targeting migrants from neighbouring countries.
The MP had moved to court after the commission issued orders over his remarks during the Ol Kalou by-election campaign.
WASHINGTON, Oct 8 (Reuters) - The US will livestream the Army's upcoming firing squad execution of a gunman who killed 13 people at the Fort Hood military base in 2009, the Pentagon said, in what would be an unprecedented broadcast of a US execution.
Australia and South Africa resume Test hostilities on local soil for the first time since 2018 when they clash at Kingsmead in Durban, starting on Friday.
Daily Maverick asked some of the major parties gunning for Cape Town’s mayoral seat how they viewed Cape Town’s housing shortage – and how they planned to address it. Here’s what they had to say.
ZimTrade has implored local players to tap into the COMESA export market ahead of the 25th Summit scheduled to take place in Harare later this month. The 25th COMESA Summit of Heads of State and Government will take place from October 19–22, 2026, in Harare with the main presidential summit hosted on October 22 at […] The post ZimTrade urges exporters to tap into COMESA market ahead of Harare summit appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com .
APOD Science APOD APOD: 2026 October 9… Today’s APOD Archive Submissions Index Search Calendar RSS Education About Discuss APOD Astronomy Picture of the Day Discover the cosmos! Each day a different image or photograph of our fascinating universe is featured, along with a brief explanation written by a professional astronomer. Stickney Crater Explanation: Stickney […]
Heavy rains since mid-September have caused widespread flooding that has affected millions of people across the country.
With Swansea City leading the Championship as the EFL returns, BBC Sport looks at how the club has brought back old values and new hopes.
Firmus said it had made the decision due to "recent market volatility and prevailing market conditions"
Wales take on Albania over two legs in the semi-finals of the play-offs motivated by reaching a World Cup for the first time.
The six-member panel on The Feed will feature three people closely linked to anti-abortion activist’s network. Plus: remembering Richard Morecroft Want to get this in your inbox every Friday? Sign up for the Weekly Beast media newsletter here SBS is staying true to its commitment to diversity and inclusion in an upcoming episode of The Feed about falling fertility rates. The show next Wednesday will feature George Mamalis, the South Australian head of Turning Point Australia, an offshoot of the late far-right influencer Charlie Kirk’s organisation. Mamalis describes feminism as a “death cult” because it gives women reproductive choice. He says falling fertility rates lead “to stupid things like mass immigration”, and worries about western culture being “replaced”. Continue reading...
The Department of Homeland Security said ICE was arresting a "criminal illegal alien"; New York's mayor called it "unconscionable".
Pike's lawyers say her recovery is "remarkable" as they give an update on her condition after she survived an execution attempt by lethal injection.
Making its southern hemisphere debut, Dance Reflections will feature collaborators of Rosalía, Madonna and Beyoncé – and a high-wire takeover of the Cutaway Get our weekend culture and lifestyle email A “once-in-a-lifetime” program of dance works of scale will be coming to Sydney in January, including 11 international works from France, Belgium, South Africa and beyond making their Australian premiere. The program, which triples the scale of the dance offering at the last Sydney festival, will bring 174 performers and crew to Sydney, with the crowning jewel being the acclaimed French choreographer Rachid Ouramdane’s Outsider. The 2024 work features 21 dancers from the Ballet du Grand Théâtre de Genève and four elite athletes, navigating a “cat’s cradle” of high wires and slack lines, to the mesmerising, minimalist music of the avant garde composer Julius Eastman. Continue reading...
Improving economic productivity is crucial for raising living standards, and Australia’s productivity growth has been sluggish for years. When the Reserve Bank hiked interest rates to a 15 year high last week, the governor, Michele Bullock, even described productivity as ‘doing nothing’. The chair of the Productivity Commission, Danielle Wood , speaks with political editor Tom McIlroy about the policy challenges of encouraging AI integration, improving housing affordability and managing the impacts of the climate crisis Australia’s economic challenges are mounting as deaths start to outnumber births. But ‘baby bonus’ policies would be pointless – Nicki Hutley Australian consumer confidence plunges to worst level since 1990s after RBA rate rise Continue reading...
Ten cars were set alight in Orlando West, Soweto, on Thursday following violence between community members and foreign shop owners.
Despite ambitions to combat hunger and malnutrition, South Africa’s National Food and Nutrition Security Plan (2018-2023) fell short of its goals. From stalled governance bodies and funding shortages to fragmented monitoring systems and provincial bottlenecks, this analysis shows where it did deliver, and where it did not.
Treasurer earmarks funds for year-long transition period for tax office, delaying ban’s 30 November start date A controversial credit card ban for payments on tax bills will be delayed by six months as extra funding is announced for the Australian Tax Office. Guardian Australia understands Treasurer Jim Chalmers will announce on Friday extra funding for the ATO to halt the change until the end of June. Continue reading...
After years on the sidelines, Nelson Mandela Bay’s R6-million high-tech surveillance vehicle ‘Loerbroer’ is back on the streets, promising a powerful new weapon against cable thieves and infrastructure vandals.
As authorities deal with the Western Cape’s urban baboon problem, which has cost tens of millions of rands, the only solution, this researcher believes, is the establishment of a secure sanctuary to protect the primates’ welfare.
Latest scorecard from the first Test between South Africa and Australia in Durban.
State planning minister declares project ‘state significant’, wresting approval process away from local council Plans for a grand new public square in centre of Sydney are in doubt after the New South Wales planning minister declared the project “state significant”, wresting the approval process away from the City of Sydney. The lord mayor, Clover Moore, released renders in August for the plaza opposite Sydney’s town hall. The design for the space, which the council had expected to be completed by 2031, include a semi-circular clearing projecting eastwards towards Hyde park, with a fountain and a grove of native trees. Continue reading...
Prominent journalist Musorowegomo Mukosi has demanded US$200,000 in adultery damages from Grant Thornton Zimbabwe partner Kundai Francis Tibugare, accusing him of wrecking his nine-year marriage. In a letter dated October 7, 2026, Mukosi, through his lawyer Admire Rubaya, accuses Tibugare of maintaining a sexual relationship with Esther Vimbainashe Mukosi, claiming the affair extended to South […] The post Journalist Musorowegomo Mukosi demands US$200,000 from Grant Thornton partner for snatching his wife appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com .
A new film paints the Meta founder as a villain. But the tech firm seems immune to bad publicity, writes our North America tech correspondent.
Vitalii Zhykovych gives his own account of the attempted assassination of Ukrainian-born businessman Vadym Yermolayev.
Solar tiles were touted as an attractive alternative to solar panels - why have they not taken off?
APA Zimbabwean writer Simbarashe Kundizeza has won the 2026 Caine Prize for African Writing for his short story The Blue Fighter. The organisers announced Kundizeza as the winner of the £10,000 prize for the story, which was published in The Shallow Tales Review in 2025. Based in Harare, Kundizeza is a novelist, thriller writer and […] The post Zimbabwe’s Kundizeza wins 2026 Caine Prize for African Writing appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com .
Zimbabwe’s mineral export sales more than doubled to US$4.735 billion in the first nine months of 2026, with lithium overtaking platinum group metals (PGMs) as the country’s biggest revenue earner, the Minerals Marketing Corporation of Zimbabwe (MMCZ) has said. The figure represents a 101.8% jump from US$2.347 billion recorded during the same period last year, […] The post Mineral exports surge to US$4.7bn as lithium takes lead appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com .
The US aircraft carrier was set to return in May but the war with Iran has kept it at sea on one of the longest deployments ever.
Tottenham's Xavi Simons enrols at prestigious American university Harvard as he continues his recovery from a long-term injury.
The offer would have been the biggest debut on the stock market since the telecommunication giant in 1997 Firmus Technologies has scrapped what was set to be Australia’s biggest company listing in decades after investor demand for its much-hyped AI data centre business failed to materialise. A Firmus spokesperson said the board decided that proceeding with the offer was no longer in the best interests of the company and its shareholders. Continue reading...
Homes surrounded by water, flooded roads and farmland submerged beneath swollen rivers. Albania and Montenegro were still battling severe flooding on Thursday, 8 January, after days of torrential rain and heavy snow.
Hundreds of French farmers drive tractors into Paris to protest the EU‑Mercosur deal, warning of unfair competition and demanding stronger protections.
The BBC spoke to Americans and international tourists in Washington DC about their views on the death penalty following the botched execution of Christa Pike in Tennessee.
New federal leader David Shoebridge says November’s poll will herald the start of an ‘extraordinary moment’ as the party hopes for its best-ever state result Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast “Well, this wasn’t in my diary a week ago,” the Greens’ newly elected federal leader, David Shoebridge, said from the altar of an inclusive church in Melbourne’s inner north. The New South Wales senator was a late addition to the launch of the Victorian Greens election campaign on Thursday, but delivered a rousing political sermon to the converted. Continue reading...
Real Madrid are interested in former Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay and France forward Michael Olise, while Chelsea are keen on Frenkie de Jong.
BBC Sport football expert Chris Sutton takes on Starsailor frontman James Walsh, plus the BBC readers and AI with his predictions for this weekend's Premier League fixtures.
Martin and Debra Robinson, the brothers’ parents, will address the court before a Mexican judge hands down the verdict A Mexican judge is expected to hand down his verdict Thursday in the high-profile murder trial of three men accused of killing two Australian surfers and their American friend in 2024. Australian brothers Jake and Callum Robinson, aged 30 and 33 respectively, and their friend Carter Rhoad, 30, were on a surfing trip to Mexico’s Pacific coast when they were shot dead in Baja California state in an alleged robbery. Continue reading...
The World Food Programme is seeking more than $30 million to maintain food assistance for Congolese refugees in Burundi, warning that supplies could run out as early as October 2026 without additional funding.
For decades, the international human-rights system has been remarkably effective at generating commitments, recommendations and reporting obligations. The harder question has always come afterward: what happens once the report is submitted, the recommendation is issued and the international spotlight moves elsewhere?
Media are invited to join NASA for a media teleconference at 4 p.m. EDT, Thursday, Oct. 15, to preview the agency’s contributions to JAXA’s (Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency) Martian Moons eXploration (MMX) mission. The mission is scheduled to launch from JAXA’s Tanegashima Space Center in Japan on Monday, Oct. 19 EDT (Tuesday, Oct. 20 JST). […]
The formal announcement was not made by the golfer himself but by his American attorney, John Beck , of the law firm Dentons US LLP, during the hearing regarding the restructuring of the Saudi League under U.S. bankruptcy law—a process chosen by the Saudi league itself.
Want to get this in your inbox every weekday? Sign up for the Morning Mail here , and finish your day with our Politics, really newsletter . Morning everyone. Sam Wood once seemed to represent the exception that proved the rule that there weren’t many “nice guys” on reality TV. But after being charged with domestic violence, we report on how Sam Wood’s image – and business empire – has crashed. Elsewhere, our latest Unmarked graves investigation reveals how a woman’s quest for her family ended in a swampy cemetery; astronomers think an energy flash has travelled through “80% of cosmic history”; Anne Carson wins the Nobel prize for literature; and an Australian Olympian’s unusual advice for her F1 driver boyfriend. ‘Unambiguously Queensland’ | A “stunning” debut novel by Meriam and Wagedagam author Lenora Thaker has won the premier’s award at the Queensland literary awards for her historical novel The Pearl of Tagai Town, described as “unambiguously and distinctively Queensland”. Exclusive | A woman’s years-long search for her family ended in shock and fury in a swampy corner of Rookwood cemetery in Sydney, and sparked a 16-year quest to stop people being buried in unmarked graves. Political ‘slop’ | One Nation’s latest AI-generated campaign videos featuring a series of racist tropes represents the “ensloppification” of Australian politics, argues Josh Butler. 10bn years | Astronomers have detected a mysterious burst of energy emitted in some far-flung part of the universe more than 10bn years ago and which they estimate has travelled through “approximately 80% of cosmic history” to reach Earth. Payment pressure | Labor is putting pressure on the tax office to reverse its decision not to accept credit card payments amid a growing backlash, insisting the ATO help small business operators manage critical cashflow after a ban on surcharges. Continue reading...
NASA is launching two new science and technology initiatives to deepen scientific understanding and accelerate the innovation that will shape America’s future in space. The initiatives are announced in conjunction with the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy’s (OSTP) “Golden Age Summit” in Washington on Thursday with top U.S. agency leaders. The programs […]
BBC Weather's Chris Fawkes says the first hurricane of the 2026 Atlantic season could bring dangerous winds, storm surge and heavy rains to the Gulf Coast Friday.
Hundreds have pitched their tents in central Madrid, while the Spanish prime minister has called a snap election.
The fifth and final complainant has taken the stand to detail his allegations against Alan Jones. He is also the youngest of the alleged victims, telling the court he accepted an invitation to visit the former broadcaster’s rural home when he was 17. Media correspondent Amanda Meade joins host Nour Haydar to unpack the latest developments from the courtroom ‘That is a lie’: alleged Alan Jones victim denies family tried to get money out of broadcaster, court hears ‘I felt violated’: witness alleges Alan Jones kissed him and put hand on his bottom when he was 17 Continue reading...
The price of sports tickets and TV subscriptions are on the rise - so what is behind the increases and how are they justified?
An international visa program has for years allowed US tech companies to hire highly skilled workers from abroad.
A new NASA-supported spacecraft will get up close to satellites that are no longer in service, demonstrating technologies that could support future in-space repairs and reduce orbital debris. The Small Spacecraft Propulsion and Inspection Capability (SSPICY) mission launched Oct. 1 from Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. The mission is a technology demonstration where an […]
The SpaceX Crew Dragon Freedom spacecraft is seen moments before splashing down in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of California in this Oct. 8, 2026, photograph. Aboard were NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 members NASA astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, ESA (European Space Agency) astronaut Sophie Adenot, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Andrey Fedyaev. The four spent […]
NASA’s SPHEREx (Spectro-Photometer for the History of the Universe, Epoch of Reionization, and Ices Explorer) space telescope is shedding light on brown dwarfs, celestial objects that blur the line between stars and exoplanets. New findings published in The Astrophysical Journal show that these dark and cloudy worlds have chemically rich atmospheres not unlike the giant […]
The German sportswear brand wants the Sydney-based label to stop selling the clothes and pay damages.
PRESIDENT Emmerson Mnangagwa has appointed businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei to Cabinet as Minister of Economic Development. The new ministry was initially part of Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube’s portfolio. Ncube retains the Finance Ministry. Tagwirei, a close associate of his, is on a meteoric rise in Zimbabwean politics. He was appointed into Zanu PF’s Central Committee late […] The post Mnangagwa appoints close ally Tagwirei Minister of Economic Development appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com .
Intense flash of radio waves is more than 10bn years old and has travelled through ‘approximately 80% of cosmic history’ A long time ago in a galaxy far, far away, a mysterious flash of energy was released into the universe. Astronomers have now detected that flash, a burst of radio waves which travelled for more than 10bn years before reaching Earth – what they believe to be the most distant fast radio burst (FRB) ever recorded. Continue reading...
First discovered in 2007, fast radio bursts are enigmatic, millisecond-long flashes of radio emission from the distant universe. Their origin remains uncertain, particularly since most are seen once and never again. Astronomers using NASA’s James Webb Space Telescope have pinpointed the host galaxy of the most distant fast radio burst (FRB) seen to date. Their […]
[UG Diplomat] President Yoweri Museveni has called on African defence leaders to recognise the close link between national security, economic strength and political cohesion.
Sunderland captain Granit Xhaka says he has received a suspended fine of 150,000 Swiss francs (£136,000) for obtaining a forged Covid-19 vaccination certificate.
After more than seven months aboard the International Space Station, NASA’s SpaceX Crew-12 mission safely splashed down Thursday in the Pacific Ocean off the coast of Los Angeles. The crew members will discuss their science mission during a news conference at 3:30 p.m. EDT, Thursday, Oct. 15, at the agency’s Johnson Space Center in Houston. […]
As the old adage goes, even the mightiest oak falls at last. The saying aptly summed up the end of controversial businessman Wicknell Chivayo, who was laid to rest at Glen Forest Cemetery on Thursday in a funeral befitting the larger-than-life personality he had become. Chivayo lived a fast-paced life characterised by opulence and elegance, […] The post Even the mightiest oak falls: Chivayo buried in blaze of opulence appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com .
The US Embassy in Addis Ababa issued a security alert warning of potential long-range attacks in Ethiopia, citing reports of recent strikes against military installations as conflict intensifies across the country’s northern regions. In an alert published on October 7, the embassy advised US citizens to exercise extreme caution and follow guidance from local authorities. […]
The US will provide $1.5bn (£1.1bn) under the deal that was negotiated after Trump cut USAID funding.
Southampton head coach Tonda Eckert says the Spygate scandal is an experience that has changed his life.
Manchester City boss Enzo Maresca wants his squad to focus and be positive after the club were found guilty of breaching Premier League financial rules.
ZIFA president Nqobile Magwizi says the association is in close consultation with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) over security concerns surrounding Zimbabwe’s international matches. The development comes after CAF sanctioned Zimbabwe to play international matches behind closed doors following the death of a fan at the National Sports Stadium when the Warriors hosted the […] The post ZIFA engages CAF over sanctions imposed after fan death and pitch invasion appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com .
[Foroyaa] A non-Gambian national, Clinton Adrian William, has been fined D500,000 after pleading guilty to possessing cocaine.
[Foroyaa] Pap Jeng has been granted bail of two hundred thousand dalasi (D200,000) by Principal Magistrate Mam Samba Jallow of the Brusubi Magistrate's Court after pleading not guilty to a charge of malicious injury to property.
[Foroyaa] The Brusubi Revising Court has dismissed an objection challenging Yankuba Ceesay's eligibility to remain on The Gambia's voters' register, ruling that the objector failed to provide sufficient evidence to prove that Ceesay was not a Gambian citizen.
As the Golden Age of deep-space exploration begins, NASA and the U.S. Department of Energy are advancing the development of safe, reliable, next-generation nuclear technologies for space. Together, the agencies will supercharge civil space exploration, unlock bold scientific discovery, and solidify American leadership in space nuclear power and propulsion.  “We are entering the ‘Nuclear NASA-era,’ […]
More than 500 migrants have been expelled from the US to African countries, HRW says, citing US data.
[New Times] Rwanda's national women's football team face an uphill battle to reach the 2028 Olympic Games after suffering a narrow 1-0 defeat to Ethiopia in the first leg of the second qualifying round at Kigali Pelé Stadium on Wednesday evening.
[Leadership] A notorious bandit kingpin, Kachalla Mu'azu, and six members of his gang have reportedly been killed during a clash between rival armed groups in Zamfara State.
[Leadership] The Chief of the Air Staff (CAS), Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, on Thursday, October 8, 2026, visited Igbokoda in Ondo State and assured the families of those who died in the NAF 931 crash of a thorough investigation.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- East Africa has four years to deliver on its 2030 malaria elimination ambition, but lessons from China's seven-decade journey suggest the region must move faster from broad malaria control to a far more targeted system built around finding, investigating, and responding to every case.
NASA has taken the next step in the process of developing a new all-glass telescope for the LISA (Laser Interferometer Space Antenna) mission, a space observatory designed to detect ripples in space-time called gravitational waves. L3Harris Technologies will design, assemble, and integrate the new telescope for NASA. Called the Engineering Test Unit, this contribution represents […]
[Addis Standard] Addis Abeba -- A coalition of human rights organizations has called on the United Nations Human Rights Council (HRC) to convene a special session on Ethiopia, warning that renewed large-scale hostilities could lead to a repeat of atrocities committed during the country's 2020-2022 war.
[Premium Times] The Asagba of Asaba, Epiphany Azinge questioned former President Obasanjo's "never again" appeal, recalling that the Odi killings occurred during Obasanjo's administration as president.
[Shabelle] Kampala -- The conference brought together military chiefs and senior officers from several African countries, as well as representatives of the African Union and regional organisations.
[Shabelle] Mogadishu -- Somalia's cabinet has approved measures to prepare for a possible Ebola outbreak and formed a six-ministry committee to coordinate the government's response, the government said.
[Shabelle] Baidoa -- Authorities in Somalia's South West state have stepped up preparations for possible flooding as seasonal rains linked to El Niño are expected to begin in the coming days, officials said.
The new accusations relate to the alleged torture of US citizens held in Venezuela while Maduro was in power.
Rhian Wilkinson makes a clean sheet the first target for Wales in Friday's Women's World Cup play-off semi-final first leg against Albania.
Pat Cummins confirms he has spoken to Usman Khawaja about his former team-mate’s upcoming autobiography but the Australia captain says he has no concerns about potential sandpapergate revelations.
Uefa president Aleksander Ceferin will stand for a fourth term, reversing a previous decision to stand down.
The Football Association fines Everton forward Martin Sherif £5,000 for breaching its betting rules over a 15-month period.
Bernadette Greene-Placentia says her memory of the attack is spotty and that she was knocked unconscious.
Exclusive: Years-long search for family ends in shock, fury – and a 16-year quest to stop NSW Health burying people in unmarked graves Find more from the Unmarked graves investigation here Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Jayne Kinsolving remembers wading through knee-high shrubs to find her family’s grave. The feeling of vines and thorns tearing at her legs. The squelch of her footsteps across water-logged soil. Continue reading...
The inflammatory clip shows the wild west of online politicking created by unrestricted access to AI – and why watchdogs need more powers to do something about it Get our new political email , free app or daily news podcast One Nation’s new AI-generated campaign video is a new low – even for them. The video – reportedly played at the party’s Victorian campaign launch over the weekend – is an AI-generated collection of racist tropes, depicting a man who appears to be African brandishing a machete, an apparently Middle Eastern man with an explosive vest, a South Asian man in a turban talking about “mass migration” and an Indigenous elder talking about people receiving “money … on the basis of need, not identity”. Continue reading...
Wood’s cultural prominence, commercial success and now collapse of his empire was shaped by the confected TV narrative into which he stepped Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Along the main drag of Noosa Heads, expensive beachfront villas and resorts meld into designer-boho apparel stores, upmarket restaurants and bars and pizza joints. Kids with sandy feet and hair still dripping from the surf slurp gelati alongside activewear-clad women who have descended from the scrubby headland. The beachside town is a holiday destination for middle-class families as well as the wealthy, and is a particular favourite with Victorians. And those who headed there for the recent King’s birthday long weekend were treated to plenty of Queensland sun. Continue reading...
Charlie Atkinson has had three professional clubs and plenty of set-backs in his career so far, but now he is riding high with a resurgent Gloucester
George Russell says he will be taking a further grid penalty this season in addition to the one he has been hit with for the Singapore Grand Prix.
The distinctive Manhattan skyescraper will undergo a major renovation and provide a new supply of offices.
[Nile Post] At least 17 cases, including 10 involving domestic violence, have been heard during a three-day mobile court session in Kitagwenda District, with local leaders calling for a permanent court to improve access to justice.
[Nile Post] The Ministry of Health has called on religious and cultural leaders to use their influence in communities to encourage pregnant women to attend antenatal care and deliver at accredited health facilities as part of efforts to reduce maternal deaths in Uganda.
The failure of the latest Moscow Format consultations to produce a joint statement exposed a deeper regional divide over how terrorism in Afghanistan should be judged.
HUNDREDS of mourners gathered at Doves Parlour in Harare on Wednesday for the collection of the bodies of businessman Wicknell Chivayo and his wife, Lucy “Lulu” Muteke. Roads around the city centre, including the intersection of Harare Street and Kwame Nkrumah Avenue, were packed with mourners, with some watching from rooftops as the couple’s white […] The post Hundreds gather for Wicknell Chivayo, wife Lulu body collection appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com .
[RFI] The United States is violating international law by deporting migrants to African countries where they have no ties, NGO Human Rights Watch said on Thursday, accusing Washington of using deportation to remote destinations as a deterrent to immigration.
[AIM] Maputo -- Mozambican government has recorded, over the last three years, the loss of 457 million meticais (about 7.2 million US dollars at the current exchange rate) as a result of cashew nuts smuggling.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former President Uhuru Kenyatta is in Rwanda as part of renewed African Union-led diplomatic efforts to end the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.
Mochamad Subchi Azal Tsani had been secretly released on parole in August 2025, after serving less than half his sentence.
Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni says the move will deliver more stable government, but opposition parties say her aim is to stay in power.
The consulate, first established in 1838, was set to be closed by the Israeli government in retaliation for UK sanctions.
The inaugural Rally Scotland will take place from 3-7 October as the 2027 World Rally Championship calendar was released.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Jubilee Party Secretary-General Jeremiah Kioni has questioned the party's continued involvement in the Azimio-Ukombozi political arrangement, calling for a rethink of opposition politics ahead of the 2027 General Election.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Wajir County Woman Representative Fatuma Ibrahim Ali has pledged to promote consensus, integrity and teamwork after being sworn in as the newest non-MP commissioner of the Parliamentary Service Commission (PSC).
[Reporter] Ethiopia's House of Peoples' Representatives on Thursday unanimously approved 22 ministerial nominees presented by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, formally establishing the Cabinet of the new Government. The nominations were submitted during the second regular session of the 7th parliamentary term.
The Reporter Ethiopia: Ethiopia Unveils New Cabinet Reshuffle
[Reporter] Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed (PhD) has announced four key government appointments, following several cabinet reshuffles made earlier today.
The Reporter Ethiopia: Ethiopia Cabinet Reshuffle: PM Abiy Fills Four Key Posts
[Shabelle] Mogadishu, Somalia -- Somalia wants to resolve its differences with the United Arab Emirates and remains willing to improve relations with Abu Dhabi despite disagreements over Somaliland and security cooperation, President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud said.
[Shabelle] Venice, Italy -- Somalia's navy chief, Gen. Abdiwahab Abdullahi Omar, has attended an international naval conference in Venice focused on strengthening maritime security, cooperation and information sharing among countries with maritime interests.
[Shabelle] Arusha, Tanzania -- Somalia's parliamentary speaker, Abdirahman Mohamed Nur Jama, held talks with a delegation from Türkiye's Grand National Assembly on the sidelines of the 153rd Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Arusha, Tanzania.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has awarded skills certificates to 3,727 Kenyans under the government's Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) programme, as part of efforts to formally recognise skills acquired outside traditional education and training systems.
Police say the bear entered a traditional nomadic dwelling near Ulaanbaatar, killing a man and seriously injured a woman.
[Liberian Observer] The Liberia National Police (LNP) has intercepted US$400,000 in undeclared cash during a routine security operation at the Tienii Checkpoint in Grand Cape Mount County.
Rangers manager Derek McInnes says he is "not a fan" of the extended international break which he considers "too long".
[Liberian Observer] Former Vice President Jewel Howard-Taylor and 19 others now face arrest warrants following a True Bill of Indictment returned by the Special Grand Jury for Montserrado County in connection with the alleged US$317 million cocaine trafficking case, now formally the largest narcotics docket in Liberian judicial history.
KIGALI — Apostle Dr. Paul Gitwaza, one of Rwanda’s best-known preachers, has apologised to nurses and midwives after a video clip from one of his sermons sparked criticism on social media.… The post Renowned Apostle Gitwaza Apologises After Sermon Remarks Link Nurses and Midwives to Satan appeared first on KT PRESS .
[Vanguard] The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) has explained the discrepancy in the reported number of victims of the ATR 42 aircraft crash at Igbokoda, Ondo State, saying a misunderstanding of civil and military aviation terminology led to the initial figure of 32 persons being reported.
[New Times] Figuring out who is actually performing well in music has become harder as listening has moved across streaming services, social platforms, YouTube and other digital outlets.
[New Times] People who buy land with an existing approved building permit will no longer have to automatically apply for a new one, following the introduction of a new permit transfer system by the Rwanda Housing Authority (RHA).
[New Times] Rwanda and Kenya have signed 11 new MOUs (memoranda of understanding) but the latest agreements are only one part of a bilateral relationship being increasingly driven by trade, transport and logistics, energy, investment, tourism and the movement of people.
El Niño has led to an eerily quiet season so far but the first Atlantic hurricane of the year is now set to impact the southern USA.
The Mapocho river has burst its banks after an unusually large amount of rain fell in recent days.
Carson, 76, is celebrated for works that often cross boundaries between poetry, fiction and scholarship.
GOMA— AFC-M23’s political leadership says its decision to halt further territorial expansion in eastern Congo is a political choice linked to the peace process, rather than a sign that its… The post Why AFC-M23 Rebels Say They’re No Longer Capturing New Territory appeared first on KT PRESS .
Irish, Scottish and Welsh teams have the added incentive of competing for a home final in the 2026-27 Celtic Challenge.
Police say they foiled another school attack on Thursday, and a day after a stabbing at another Polish school.
Durante años, la comunidad científica ha buscado moléculas capaces de imitar los efectos del ayuno y el ejercicio a nivel celular. La urolitina A se ha convertido en una de las candidatas más prometedoras: un compuesto capaz de activar la mitofagia, el proceso mediante el cual nuestras células reciclan y eliminan las mitocondrias dañadas para sustituirlas por otras nuevas y eficientes.
Northern Ireland defenders Nat Johnson and Rebecca Holloway tell BBC Sport NI of their dream of reaching a first ever Women's World Cup as NI go through the play-offs.
Brighton sporting director Mike Cave discusses Brighton's transfer policy and how the club signs and nurtures the best young talent in the game.
Cadillac driver Valtteri Bottas says he was chased by dogs, saw snakes and leapt over a lizard as he cycled from Malaysia to Singapore for this weekend's Grand Prix.
Lenora Thaker wins $30,000 prize for ‘a work of state significance’ for The Pearl of Tagai Town, which draws on her family’s history in Cairns-Malay Town A “stunning” debut novel described as “unambiguously and distinctively Queensland” has won the $30,000 top prize at the Queensland literary awards (QLAs). Meriam and Wagedagam author Lenora Thaker won the Queensland premier’s award for a work of state significance for her historical novel The Pearl of Tagai Town, which was inspired by her ancestors’ lives in an unmapped shantytown known as Cairns-Malay Town . The town once housed Indigenous Australians, Chinese, Indian, Japanese, Malaysian and Sri Lankan residents who had been segregated from the white population; it existed from the late 1800s until the late 1950s. Continue reading...
KIGALI — Rwanda has begun testing a digital lending platform that aims to reduce the time smallholder farmers wait for agricultural loans from as long as seven weeks to less than… The post Rwanda is Testing Digital Platform to Get Small Farmers Loans in 48 Hours appeared first on KT PRESS .
Ukraine accused Russia of targeting the crowded bus in the frontline city to kill as many civilians as possible.
Casualties have been reported on the vessel, identified by a maritime intelligence firm as the oil and chemical tanker, Acers.
It is the latest in a diplomatic spat after Kyiv disclosed that two North Korean prisoners were transferred to Seoul.
The Court of Arbitration for Sport is set to rule on the decision to strip Senegal of their Afcon 2025 title. But fans should not expect an immediate verdict.
KIGALI — Rwanda’s pension contributions rose by 51.7% to Rwf457 billion in the year to June 2026, as reforms to the pension system combine with stronger investment performance and improvements… The post Rwanda Pension Contributions Rise 51.7% as RSSB Expands Local Investment Portfolio appeared first on KT PRESS .
The two paintings by the French artist stolen in last month's heist have yet to be recovered.
[SNA] Khartoum, (SUNA) - Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation Ambassador Mohi-Eddin Salem commended the positive efforts of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to improve Sudan's relations with the United States, pointing to the initiative he put forward and his discussions with US President Donald Trump on the matter.
Names, addresses, phone numbers, emails and customer numbers are now in the hands of cyber criminals.
The 14 Super League clubs will remain in place for 2027 with no spot for Championship winners London Broncos.
Harlequins head coach Jason Gilmore says he expected a difficult start to the season following a summer of changes.
Premier League clubs are "concerned" about political interference in Manchester City's appeal after Prime Minister Andy Burnham's comments.
Manchester United midfielder Ella Toone receives a late England call-up for this month's World Cup play-off games against Greece.
[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- Government has attributed the rise in fuel pump prices to a combination of international petroleum prices, taxation, exchange-rate movements or depreciation of the Uganda Shilling, freight, insurance and other supply-chain costs.
England will host the Netball World Cup for the fourth time in 2031, when the sport's pinnacle event is held at Manchester's Co-op Live arena.
[Nile Post] President Museveni's directive to intensify the fight against corruption and strengthen accountability in government programmes is gaining momentum, with at least Shs22.7 billion linked to corruption-related complaints and cases currently under investigation.
BBC Sport examines Pep Guardiola's comments about the Manchester City financial rule-breaking case during his time managing the club.
A lawyer says the murderer of Colleen Slemmer is moving around her hospital room after surviving two lethal injections.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- El Niño is expected to reach its peak in December, with sea-surface temperatures in the central and eastern tropical Pacific forecast to hit record levels in what could become one of the strongest such events since at least 1950.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Tourism and Wildlife Cabinet Secretary Rebecca Miano has assured visitors and the international travel community that Kenya remains safe, following the confirmation of an imported Ebola case in the country.
[Nile Post] Uganda, Kenya and Tanzania are pushing for a new approach to climate adaptation that places communities at the centre of decision-making, financing and implementation as the region grapples with increasingly unpredictable weather patterns.
[Daily Maverick] Way back in 1901, Western scientists celebrated the sensational 'discovery' of a very strange, unicorn-like creature in the dark and humid depths of an African rainforest. Now, more than 125 years later, that famous animal is in trouble, and seemingly slipping off the global conservation radar.
[Leadership] Nigeria and Ethiopia have moved to deepen bilateral cooperation in trade, investment, agriculture, food security, aviation, and security, with Vice President Kashim Shettima and Ethiopia's Deputy Prime Minister, Mr Temesgen Tiruneh, reviewing relations between the two countries.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Departmental Committee on Regional Development Committee is set to commence public participation on the proposed Regional Development Authorities Laws (Repeal) Bill, 2026, which seeks to dissolve all six regional development authorities.
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Former Law Society of Kenya (LSK) President Faith Odhiambo has welcomed the High Court judgment upholding the legal challenge against the National Fertiliser Subsidy Programme, describing it as a victory for the rule of law.
Liverpool academy director Alex Inglethorpe talks to BBC Sport about the value and future of Liverpool's academy.
England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Scotland and the Republic of Ireland are among those hoping to qualify for next year's Women's World Cup. What awaits them in the play-offs?
Underlying numbers from the start of the Scottish Premiership season suggest a refreshed approach could be taking hold across the league.
The Singapore Grand Prix has been declared a heat-hazard race, the second weekend in a row that the designation has been used in Formula 1 and the fourth time this year.
Israel said in September it would act in response to UK sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank.
[Nyasa Times] A political analyst has moved to calm growing public unease over President Peter Mutharika's repeated unexplained trips abroad, insisting there is nothing sinister to worry about as the president jets off to South Africa for the fifth time this year.
[SAnews.gov.za] The Department of Home Affairs (DHA) has condemned disinformation about the Constitutional Court's 7 July 2026 judgment in the Scalabrini Centre of Cape Town matter, which concerns the processing of asylum applications.
The fitness coach is accused of strangling and assaulting a woman while on holiday in Queensland.
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The Irish Times IRELAND — Awards of more than €30,000 each to two Zimbabwean healthcare workers who travelled to Ireland believing they would have jobs, only to find the work did not materialise, have been upheld by the Labour Court. Tatenda Ncube and Brenda Mubaiwa had both been offered work by Unity Healthcare, which had […] The post Zimbabwean workers awarded €30k each after arriving in Ireland to find they had no jobs appeared first on NewZimbabwe.com .
Business owners who use credit card payments as cashflow tool need ‘clear, consistent approach’, chamber of commerce says Labor is putting pressure on the tax office to reverse its decision not to accept credit card payments amid a growing backlash, insisting the ATO help small business operators manage critical cashflow after a ban on surcharges. Government ministers took credit for a decision by the Reserve Bank to ban surcharges for credit card payments from the start of this month, a move the central bank estimated would save consumers about $1.6bn. Card surcharges had been used to cover the cost charged by banks and credit card companies for processing payments. Continue reading...
[New Times] Something important happened in Kigali last week, and it had little to do with the size of the crowd. At the second edition of the Umurage International Books & Art Festival, held under the theme "The Future Is Written: Human Voices, Intelligent Tools," African publishers, writers, educators, artists and policymakers asked questions the continent's book sector can no longer postpone.
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[New Times] Rwanda have climbed nine places to 119th in the latest FIFA Men's World Ranking following an impressive run in the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers, where they secured positive results against Liberia and Cape Verde.
[New Times] Rwanda and Senegal signed 11 cooperation agreements covering areas including development, trade and bilateral relations as the two countries seek to deepen their partnership.
[New Times] President Paul Kagame on Wednesday, October 7, met members of the African Union Panel of Facilitators working on the peace process in eastern DR Congo, at Village Urugwiro.
[Nile Post] The government has renewed its call for urgent action to eliminate child labour, slavery and trafficking in Uganda, with officials urging stronger coordination and practical interventions to protect children.
[New Times] Rwanda and Senegal agreed to work together to identify cross-border investment projects and connect businesses from the two countries under a new cooperation framework between their investment promotion agencies.
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Police arrested 46-year-old in Noosa on weekend and charged him with assault occasioning bodily harm and strangulation in a domestic setting Former Bachelor star Sam Wood has been denied bail by a Queensland court, four days after being charged with domestic violence offences. The 46-year-old wellness entrepreneur and former reality TV star, from Melbourne has been held in a Sunshine Coast police cell since Sunday and will remain in custody after appearing in the Maroochydore magistrate’s court, via video link, on Thursday. Continue reading...
A BBC Sport investigation traces official football shirt production to factories in Cambodia where workers are paid less than £1 an hour.