Africa
News from across the African continent — Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Egypt, Morocco and beyond.
'Lots of talent here in the net' - Wolvaardt excited about testing newbies in Zimbabwe (opens on the publisher’s site)
South Africa are travelling to Zimbabwe for a five-match T20I series with four uncapped players in their squad
Nigerian fashion brand IK-PEN brings African luxury to Kampala (opens on the publisher’s site)
Nigerian luxury fashion brand IK-PEN has brought its contemporary African designs to Kampala, seeking to connect with Ugandan consumers while promoting traditional fabrics on the global fashion stage.
Mukula warns of xenophobia as Kenya crackdown puts foreign traders under pressure (opens on the publisher’s site)
Businessman Mike Mukula has called for urgent East African Community intervention over concerns that Kenya’s crackdown on foreign traders could fuel xenophobia and undermine regional integration.
Congress looks to overhaul sexual harassment rules (opens on the publisher’s site)
Lawmakers have pressed for action amid misconduct allegations against several House lawmakers, including Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-N.C.
House Democrats are short on cash in races they need for a big win (opens on the publisher’s site)
Candidates in high-profile races have competitive war chests, but those in lesser-known but critical campaigns often have less cash.
DRC tightens state control over mining data in bid to boost influence over its vast mineral wealth (opens on the publisher’s site)
The policy comes as competition intensifies between the United States and China for access to critical minerals.
Afghanistan to host Bangladesh and Zimbabwe in the UAE in three-format home season (opens on the publisher’s site)
There will be Tests against both teams, T20Is against Zimbabwe, and an ODI tri-series
Malaysia eyes Huawei chips despite US warnings (opens on the publisher’s site)
Washington has warned that using Chinese chips could violate export restrictions.
DRC: The INGA Dam Paradox (opens on the publisher’s site)
Congo already has electricity it cannot deliver. Inga’s problem is not the dam. Everyone is arguing about who will finance 44 gigawatts. Almost nobody is asking why the 1,775 megawatts already built runs at half output and reaches almost no one. One refurbished turbine explains it. Inga I was…
Safeguarding in Botswana Sport – Has the Momentum Faded? (opens on the publisher’s site)
Sunday Standard Safeguarding in Botswana Sport – Has the Momentum Faded? The year 2022 stands as a turning point on safeguarding in sport in Botswana. It was a year when the issue started receiving greater attention in the country. In that year, Sport Management Agency (SMA), under the leadership…
Botswana’s next great resource is its people (opens on the publisher’s site)
Sunday Standard Botswana’s next great resource is its people Botswana’s success has never been about diamonds alone.It has always been about the discipline, foresight and integrity with which those resources were managed and invested to build a nation. The country has shown the world what…
Botswana passport blacklisting widens (opens on the publisher’s site)
Sunday Standard Botswana passport blacklisting widens Botswana’s diplomatic and immigration troubles have deepened with the country now caught in another tightening of international border controls. Bermuda has moved to place Botswana among nationalities subject to stricter visa requirements. The…
NUMEC Digital Journalism Fellowship Kicks Off in Gulu (opens on the publisher’s site)
Seventeen journalists from across Northern Uganda have begun a three-month digital journalism fellowship in Gulu City aimed at equipping them with skills in data journalism, multimedia storytelling and emerging digital platforms.
Uganda Secures South Korean Distributor for Coffee Exports (opens on the publisher’s site)
Uganda has secured an exclusive South Korean distributor for its coffee, with the first 40 tonnes already being shipped to Busan as the country seeks to expand its presence in Asian markets.
Africa should stop treating energy shocks as surprises (opens on the publisher’s site)
The Hormuz crisis is the latest in a series of disruptions that have exposed the continent’s energy vulnerabilities. The time to build resilience is between crises, not during them.
Mpigi Residents Decry Year-Long Delays in Getting National IDs (opens on the publisher’s site)
Residents in Mpigi say prolonged delays in obtaining National Identification Cards are costing them time and money, with some making repeated trips to NIRA centres for more than a year without receiving their documents.
Kaheru Backs Ebola Restrictions Ahead of King Oyo’s Burial (opens on the publisher’s site)
Uganda Human Rights Commissioner Crispin Kaheru has backed restrictions on mourners travelling from eastern Democratic Republic of Congo for King Oyo’s burial, saying public health measures are necessary to prevent Ebola transmission.
Butambala Girl Dies After Alleged Beating by Own Mother (opens on the publisher’s site)
Residents of Kabuye village in Butambala District are demanding answers after an eight-year-old girl was found dead at home in an incident in which her mother is accused of subjecting her to severe violence.
Buganda Attorney General, German Judge Discuss Traditional Justice System (opens on the publisher’s site)
The meeting explored how Buganda’s traditional dispute-resolution mechanisms could complement the formal justice system and help address Uganda’s growing court case backlog.