[ad_1] Kampala, Uganda – Several traders in Uganda’s capital, Kampala, closed their businesses on Tuesday to protest the enforcement of a new tax invoicing system that they argue will complicate their operations and increase their tax burden. The system, known as the Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing System (EFRIS), was introduced by the Uganda Revenue … Read More “Ugandan Traders Shut Down Businesses in Protest Against New Tax System” »
Category: Culture & Life
[ad_1] Cape Town, South Africa – Elon Musk’s satellite internet service, Starlink, is poised to halt its operations in South Africa by the end of this month, following issues with regulatory compliance. According to a report by the privately owned News 24 website, Starlink has informed its South African users that they will lose internet … Read More “Elon Musk’s Starlink to Cease Operations in South Africa-Reports say” »
[ad_1] INDIO, CALIFORNIA — The Joy, an acapella group from Durban, South Africa, has garnered international acclaim after performing alongside American musician Doja Cat at the Coachella music festival. Their Sunday night performance featured a striking mashup of Doja Cat’s single “Shutcho,” sung in Zulu with a “gorgeous” five-part harmony, as described by Billboard. The … Read More “South African Acapella Group, The Joy, Celebrated for Performance with Doja Cat at Coachella” »
[ad_1] WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA — Tensions have escalated in Namibia following a controversial meeting between European Union (EU) envoys and Panduleni Itula, the leader of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), an opposition party. The meeting, which took place last Tuesday at the residence of the German ambassador Thorsten Hutter in Windhoek, has drawn sharp criticism … Read More “EU Envoys’ Meeting with Namibian Opposition Sparks Huge Uproar” »
[ad_1] Paris, France– In a striking departure from his iconic marathon runs, Eliud Kipchoge, the celebrated Kenyan long-distance runner, made a dazzling appearance on the Paris catwalk, showcasing a new facet of his versatile career. As the world gears up for the upcoming Olympics in July, Kipchoge took to the runway to model a series … Read More “From Marathon Legend to Fashion Model: Eliud Kipchoge’s Catwalk Debut in Paris” »
[ad_1] NAIROBI, Kenya — In a significant development, Kenyan police have detained seven individuals allegedly involved in a gang rape that has horrified the nation. The assault, which occurred last December in Chebanyi village, Bomet County, gained widespread attention after a disturbing video of the incident went viral on social media platforms, including X, formerly … Read More “Kenyan Police Arrest Seven in Connection with Bomet County Gang Rape Incident” »
[ad_1] ABUJA, Nigeria — The National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC) has issued an urgent recall for a batch of Benylin Paediatric cough syrup after discovering dangerously high levels of diethylene glycol, a toxic chemical linked to several child fatalities in Cameroon and The Gambia. This batch was manufactured in South … Read More “Nigeria Issues Recall for Children’s Cough Syrup Due to High Toxicity Levels” »
[ad_1] KADUNA, Nigeria (TAE)— Standing in the doorway, his body frail and coated in grime, a young boy embodies the ongoing crisis in Nigeria. For two years, he was a phantom of sorts, one of the many children seized by armed factions for ransom. However, even ransom payments couldn’t secure freedom for 12-year-old Treasure, the … Read More “10 Years After Chibok: Nigerian Families Grapple with the Trauma of Continued School Kidnappings” »
[ad_1] In a major crackdown on cybercrime, Zambian authorities have arrested 77 individuals, including 22 Chinese nationals, following the discovery of a sophisticated internet fraud syndicate. The operation targeted Golden Top Support Services, a Chinese-run company suspected of orchestrating extensive online fraud schemes. The raid, led by Zambia’s Drug Enforcement Commission (DEC) with assistance from … Read More “Zambia Uncovers ‘Sophisticated’ Chinese Cybercrime Syndicate in Major Raid” »
[ad_1] Abuja, Nigeria (TAE)-In a significant development in its anti-corruption efforts, Nigeria has successfully recovered 30 billion naira (approximately $24 million; £19 million) as part of an ongoing investigation into allegations of corruption against the suspended Minister of Humanitarian Affairs and Poverty Alleviation, Betta Edu. The Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) confirmed that these … Read More “Nigeria Recovers 30 Billion Naira in Corruption Probe Linked to Suspended Minister” »