Mozambique leads Zambia in top SADC nations attracting Foreign Direct Investment

Edward Chisanga Prologue Zambia welcomed President Daniel Chapo of Mozambique last week and I hope Foreign Direct Investment (FDI), not necessarily between the two countries, was discussed because this article is about Mozambique and Zambia’s role...

Iyasa co-founder Nkwali comes of age

TOP actress and dancer, Nomathamsanga Treatie Ndlovu, made a bold claim on the music scene when she launched her debut album, Sithokozile, at Bulawayo Theatre last Friday. TOP actress and dancer, Nomathamsanga Treatie Ndlovu, made a bold claim on...

BAKWATA calls for peace, high voter turnout

DODOMA: THE Islamic Council of Tanzania (BAKWATA) in Dodoma District has called on Muslims to fully participate in the upcoming General Election, urging clerics and Madrassa teachers to mobilise believers to exercise their constitutional right...

East Africa' s Democratic Decline a Threat to Regional Stability

Kim Heller|Published 2 hours ago 5min Kim Heller Beneath the alluring fanfare of elections, Parliaments, and liberal Constitutions, democracy in East Africa is no shining star of people's power. The idea of governments for and by the people, which...

Hamas crosses 'yellow line' to retrieve bodies as pressure grows

The Palestinian resistance group Hamas has been allowed to enter areas under Israeli military control in Gaza to search for hostage bodies, Israeli media reported Monday. Israeli Channel 12, citing security officers, said Hamas has been working in...

New gold, copper, and rare-earth discoveries boost Morocco’s critical minerals ambitions

Why it matter: These high-grade discoveries place Morocco in a strategic position as global demand for copper, cobalt, gold and rare earths intensifies. Securing such raw materials strengthens the kingdom’s capacity to integrate into...

Every person rumoured to brave the I'm a Celebrity jungle in 2025 – including a royal connection

The clocks have officially gone back, which can only mean one thing: I'm a Celebrity... Get Me Out of Here! 2025 is nearly upon us. With the dark evenings drawing in, the primetime TV listings seem endless right now – what with The Celebrity...

What to know about the 11 hostages whose remains are still inside Gaza

Palestinian militants have so far released 17 bodies of hostages that were held in Gaza for the past two years as part of the ceasefire agreement in the... JERUSALEM(AP) — Palestinian militants have so far released the remains of 17 hostages that...

Using AI to Develop the Informal Sector in Africa

Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged in recent years as a leading technology with enormous potential to contribute to improving lives, despite the attendant challenges and risks. In this, Africa is no exception, and expectations are very high...

Winnie Odinga thanks Fally Ipupa for emotional tribute to Raila

East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP Winnie Odinga is consoled by President William Ruto during the funeral of her father, Raila Odinga, on October 19, 2025/PCSEast African Legislative Assembly (EALA) MP Winnie Odinga has expressed...

REVIEW: 6 books from Berkshire authors to add to your reading list

“The meeting of two personalities is like the contact of two chemical substances: if there is any reaction, both are transformed,” Swiss psychiatrist Carl Jung wrote in 1933’s Modern Man in Search of a Soul. That idea seems to guide many of this...

More than 30,000 jog, sprint and limp across Dubai Marathon finish line

Ramola Talwar Badam DUBAI // More than 23,000 runners sprinted, jogged and limped their way across the finish line in Friday’s Dubai Marathon. Spirit, camaraderie and enthusiasm was evident in every entrant – from super-speedy professional runners...

African culture lights up Abilene for Celebration of Africa

ABILENE, TX — The sounds, sights, and flavors of Africa filled the air for the Celebration of Africa on Sunday afternoon. Countless residents enjoyed a church service at the Episcopal of the Heavenly Rest, followed by a reception, which featured...

TLGU, golfers hail Ladies’ team spirit at EACAACT

DAR ES SALAAM: THE Tanzania Ladies Golf Union (TLGU) expressed satisfaction with the national team’s performance after securing third place at the 2025 East and Central All Africa Challenge Trophy (EACAACT), which concluded on Friday at the Great...

“Take Care Of My Sister” — Davido Tells Priscilla’s Husband Juma Jux

Popular Nigerian singer Davido has advised Tanzanian artist Juma Jux to take good care of his wife, Priscilla Ojo. The Afrobeats star gave the advice on Saturday after meeting the couple in Abuja. Recall that Juma Jux, who married Priscilla Ojo...

Davido Links Up With Priscilla’s Husband, Juma Jux (Video)

Famous Nigerian musician, David Adeleke, better known as Davido, linked up with Tanzanian singer, Juma Jux, the husband of social media influencer, Priscilla Ojo. Naija News reports that Davido linked up with the couple on Saturday in Abuja. While...

Jane Plastow obituary

Jane Plastow, who has died of cancer aged 66, was an academic and theatre-maker based at the University of Leeds who made invaluable contributions to the fields of community-based theatre, African studies and global development. Jane led the...

High court upholds life imprisonment sentence for four gang rape convicts

DODOMA: DODOMA’s High Court has upheld the life imprisonment sentence imposed on four men convicted of gang rape against a 17-year-old girl from Yombo Dovya in Dar es Salaam, while setting aside their conviction and sentence for the offence of...

Birth of extremely rare white rhino caught on camera

By Lauren Beavis Amazing footage shows the only white rhino born in the UK this year - with both birth and conception caught on camera. Markus is the newest addition to the Rhino family at Cotswold Wildlife Park and Gardens. He is the twelfth...

U.S. Government Issues Security Alert For Popular African Country, Urging Visitors To Shelter

After updating its travel advisory for Mali, urging all non-emergency personnel and family members of U.S. government employees to leave the country, the U.S. government has now published a travel warning for a popular African country. The U.S....