The World Bank’s latest semi-annual MENA Economic Update released on Wednesday, indicates that the GDP of the UAE is projected to grow at 3.3% in 2024, rising to 4.1% in 2025 Update. Entitled "Growth in…
Kenya: Ex-police officer charged for killing pupil, injuring…
An ex-police officer has been charged with killing a pupil and injuring other six of them aged between 6-13 years on 17th May in Nairobi. On the stated date, Mativo who ventured into farming after…
South Africa: Ramaphosa’s announces ‘lean and optimal’ cabinet
Ramaphosa announced an inclusive cabinet that he said made history as the first with 50% female appointees. The president also said age had been considered to enable the government that reflects the youthful nature of…
Fans Urge Late Oliver Mtukudzi’s Children to Challenge…
Music fans have expressed shock that the late national hero and internationally acclaimed Zimbabwean superstar, Oliver 'Tuku' Mtukudzi left his entire estate to his wife Daisy, with all his children and other family members left…
Tributes Pour In For Fallen Tanzanian Tycoon Reginald…
Tanzanians have paid tributes to business mogul who died in Dubai where he was receiving treatment, describing his passing as a loss to the country. President John Magufuli also expressed his shock saying "I will…
Nigeria’s Population Now a Whopping 201 Million!
A United Nation Population Fund report has said that the country's population grew by about 5 million people from 2018. Nigeria has the world's third lowest life expectancy rate at 55 years and the total fertility rate…
Malawi’s Electoral Fever – VP’s Wife Drops A…
Mary Chilima, wife of vice-president and presidential hopeful Saulos Chilima, has released a rap song in a bid to campaign for her husband in the forthcoming elections.
Tributes Pour In For Fallen Tanzanian Tycoon Reginald…
Tanzanians have paid tributes to business mogul who died in Dubai where he was receiving treatment, describing his passing as a loss to the country. President John Magufuli also expressed his shock saying "I will…
Uganda at Risk of Ebola Following Violence in…
Reports of people from DR Congo being prevented from crossing the border into Uganda and choosing to enter the country illegally without being screened for Ebola have raised concerns that the disease may spread. This…
#SAElections2019 – Ramaphosa Urges South Africans to Vote
In South Africa, 22 924 voting stations open on Monday (May 6, 2019) for people to cast special votes in a general election. The main voting day is May 8, which has been declared a…
Botswana Hosts Crucial Elephant Summit
The elephant summit scheduled for May 7 will assist authorities to refine the decision on the hunting ban, the government has said. Angola, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe, which also have the largest number of elephants…
Buhari Returns to Nigeria After ‘Private Visit’ to…
The presidency has blasted online media critics and opposition politicians, who have insinuated that President Muhammadu Buhari might extend his 10-day private visit to London. Buhari's visit stirred a debate across the nation, leading to…