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Namibia commits to empowering women in aviation sector
No deal reached for Namib Mills workers in ongoing dispute
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Entertainment
See allHaimbala Returns to Miss Namibia Competition, Aims for Miss Universe
Haimbala has returned to the Miss Namibia pageant. She is now eyeing a spot at Miss Universe. The announcement comes from The Namibian. Haimbala...
Mozambique Music Meeting finale rescheduled for this afternoon
The Mozambique Music Meeting final has been rescheduled for this afternoon. The event is covered by jornalnoticias.co.mz. The announcement appears...
Reach A Hand Uganda holds Leesu Film Festival on Women's Day to highlight adolescent girls' challenges through film
Reach A Hand Uganda held the Leesu Film Festival on Women's Day. The festival aims to highlight challenges faced by adolescent girls through film....
Lifestyle
See allNamibia commits to empowering women in aviation sector
Namibia has committed to empowering women in the aviation industry. The announcement comes from New Era, a Namibian publication known for its...
Many Women in Ghana Engage in Transactional Relationships, Modern Ghana Reports
The article from Modern Ghana explores why many women in Ghana engage in transactional relationships. It highlights this phenomenon as a prevalent...
Algerian Families Balance Eid Joy for Children with Tight Budget Calculations in Markets
Children's joy fills Algerian markets during Eid as families navigate their budgets carefully. The story from Al-Ayyam News captures the contrast...
Education
See allCapricorn Foundation boosts education for 1,400 students in Namibia's Kunene Region
The Capricorn Foundation is boosting education for 1,400 individuals in the Kunene Region of Namibia. This initiative targets students in the...
Huawei Technologies to offer free AI training to Ghanaian girls
Huawei Technologies will provide free AI training for Ghanaian girls. The initiative is announced by Ghana Business News. The program targets...
Secondary school teachers announce national strike on April 7 over Ministry of Education silence
The Secondary Education Federation held a meeting of its administrative commission on March 7, 2026. The meeting assessed strikes organized on...
Sports
See allTanzania strengthens security ahead of AFCON 2027
Tanzania is strengthening its security measures ahead of hosting the AFCON 2027 tournament. The government has announced enhanced security...
Éli Kroupi Junior chooses Côte d'Ivoire over France in international eligibility decision
Éli Kroupi Junior has selected to represent Côte d'Ivoire rather than France in his international career. The decision comes between the two...
19-Year-Old Cameroonian Serge Daura Wins Cameroon Ballon d'Or 2025
Serge Daura, a 19-year-old from Cameroon, has won the Cameroon Ballon d'Or 2025. The award recognizes him as the top footballer in Cameroon for...
Opinion
See allNamibia Opinion Piece Addresses Unfinished Land Issues and National Reconciliation
The opinion article titled 'Unfinished business: Namibia’s land, national reconciliation' appears in New Era. It emphasizes truth for its own sake...
International Women's Day highlights push for inheritance equality in Arab world
Every year on March 8, the world celebrates International Women's Day. It is an opportunity to take stock of progress in terms of equality. In the...
Tunisian Opinion Piece Warns of Erosion in Celebrating National Holidays and History
One of the greatest successes of those in power is to make Tunisians lose their taste for celebrating national holidays and events. This loss...
Investigation
See allInvisible workers sort world's rubbish at Kenya's largest dump
Kenya's largest dump is the site where invisible workers manually sort the world's rubbish. These workers toil in hazardous conditions to process...
Kenya Kwanza bigwig linked to illegal foreign recruitment amid MCAs shortchanged and looming defections
A prominent figure in Kenya Kwanza (the ruling political coalition in Kenya) is linked to illegal foreign recruitment activities. Reports...
Tunisian Security Arrests Union Official Belgacem Maamer in Sfax After Breaking Fast
A security unit arrested Belgacem Maamer, secretary general of the base union of the Grands Moulins du Sud, on the evening of Saturday, March 7,...
Technology
See alleThekwini Municipality's AI Data Centre in Amanzimtoti faces scrutiny over transparency, environment, and local economy
The eThekwini Municipality's plans for a new AI Data Centre in Amanzimtoti are under scrutiny. A local councillor has raised concerns about the...
Kenya court strikes down fake news sections of cyber law, upholds other problematic provisions
A Kenya court struck down sections of the cyber law related to fake news. The court upheld other problematic provisions in the same law. This...
Kenya Court of Appeal strikes down fake news cybercrime law
The Court of Appeal in Kenya has struck down the country's fake news cybercrime law. This decision invalidates provisions criminalizing the...
Health
See allClient zero: The first Kenyans to receive the HIV injection
Kenya has become the first country in Africa to administer a groundbreaking long-acting HIV prevention injection to select individuals, marking a...
Namibia's Health Plan Faces Collapse According to The Namibian Report
The Namibian reports that a key health plan is on life support. The article titled 'Health Plan on Life Support' highlights the dire situation of...
Malnutrition and measles outbreak reported among displaced persons in Kalma camp, South Darfur
Malnutrition is affecting displaced persons in Kalma camp in South Darfur. A measles outbreak is occurring among the displaced population in the...
Science
See allClimate Study Reveals Unexpected Carbon Sink in African Rainforests
A groundbreaking study from the University of Cape Town has revealed that the rainforests of the Congo Basin are absorbing significantly more...
Expert says smart seed overhaul key to Ghana’s food security
An expert states that a smart seed overhaul is key to Ghana’s food security. The statement was made in a report by the Ghana News Agency. This...
Zimbabwe Official: Agricultural Research Central to Food Production and Climate Challenges
Agricultural research remains central to Zimbabwe's efforts to strengthen food production. A senior government official has said this amid...
Politics
See allPresidency Defends Security Record Amid Criticism from ADC's Bolaji Abdullahi
The Nigerian presidency has responded to criticisms from Bolaji Abdullahi, spokesperson for the African Democratic Congress (ADC), who claimed...
Cameroon President Paul Biya Gives Rare Interview on His Book, Avoids Presidential Election Topic
In a rare interview, Paul Biya (Cameroon's president since 1982) discussed one of his books. The interview was conducted by RFI (Radio France...
Tanzania Releases Opposition Leaders After Deadly Election Protests
Tanzania has freed opposition leaders following deadly election protests. The release comes in the aftermath of protests that resulted in deaths....
World
See allSudan’s RSF Bombs Hospital as Famine Spreads in Darfur
The United Nations has issued a warning about worsening famine conditions in Sudan's Darfur region. Simultaneously, the Rapid Support Forces (RSF)...
Sudan Conflict Worsens as Mass Killings and Famine Deepen Humanitarian Crisis
The conflict in Sudan has escalated, resulting in mass killings, famine, and deliberate obstruction of aid by rival forces. The United Nations...
Africa Center for Strategic Studies Analyzes Next Steps After Tanzania's National Catastrophe
The Africa Center for Strategic Studies has published an article titled 'What Next Following Tanzania’s “National Catastrophe”?' The article...
Environment
See allMorocco Evacuates Over 100,000 People After Severe Flooding
Moroccan authorities have evacuated over 100,000 residents from the provinces of Larache, Sidi Kacem, Sidi Slimane, and Kenitra due to severe...
Lagos Assembly Orders Suspension of Makoko Demolitions
The Lagos State House of Assembly has directed an immediate halt to demolition activities in the Makoko waterfront and neighboring communities....
Namibia Government Receives Equipment to Combat Illegal Timber Trafficking
The government of Namibia has received critical equipment aimed at combating illegal timber trafficking. This development was reported by the...
Business
See allAfrican Nations Face $90 Billion Debt Repayments in 2026, S&P Warns
S&P Global Ratings has highlighted that African governments are confronting over $90 billion in external debt repayments in 2026, a figure more...
Paragon eyes strategic stake in Rössing Uranium, marking milestone for Namibian investment
Paragon is eyeing a strategic stake in Rössing Uranium. This development is described as a milestone for Namibian investment. The story is...
FNB Namibia wins best foreign exchange bank award from New Era
FNB Namibia has been awarded the best foreign exchange bank award. The recognition comes from New Era, described as 'Truth for its own sake'. This...
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February 2026 Report Reveals 7.4% Addiction Rate Among U.S. Online Sports Bettors
GamblingHarm.org's February 2026 report compiles data from over 50,000 online sports bettors surveyed nationwide using the Problem Gambling...
NIH Funds $2.4M FAU Study Linking Immune Signals to Social Behavior Patterns
Florida Atlantic University (FAU) has received a $2.4 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to investigate how immune system...
Deloitte's 2026 Human Capital Trends Point to Skills-Based Hiring and AI Integration as Core Workforce Shifts
Deloitte's 2026 Global Human Capital Trends report draws from a survey of more than 10,000 business and HR leaders across 94 countries,...
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Sports fans applaud Olympic return of Russian and Belarusian athletes (VIDEO)
Italians erupt in applause for Russian and Belarusian athletes competing in Winter Paralympics 2026 Read Full Article at...
German media giant buys UK’s top conservative newspaper
German media powerhouse Axel Springer SE has moved to buy Tory party-affiliated British newspaper The Telegraph Read Ful...
Prof. Schlevogt’s Compass No. 44: Dollar dominance and its discontents – Decoding US tariff populism
The greatest threat to dollar primacy is not foreign rivals but domestic populists, fighting the wrong battle with the w...
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