Over 80% of South African children around 10 years old have difficulty reading (study
Over 80% of South African children around 10 years old have difficulty reading (study) According to a recent international study released on Tuesday, it has been revealed that over 80 percent of South African children around the age of…
One Month into the Conflict in Sudan: A Deepening Humanitarian Crisis
In Sudan, it has been a month since the eruption of violent fighting, plunging the capital city of Khartoum and its estimated five million residents into a state of distress. The consequences of the conflict are severe, with shortages of…
Stop sleeping in a room with a burning mosquito coil, it is hazardous – IMaH Doctor
Stop sleeping in a room with a burning mosquito coil, it is hazardous Dr. Mrs. Dorothy Hanson, a Medical Doctor at the International Maritime Hospital (IMaH), has cautioned against sleeping in a room with mosquito coils burning due to the…
Hilda Baci breaks Guinness world record for longest cooking time
Hilda Baci breaks Guinness world record for longest cooking time Hilda Buci, also known as Hilda Bassey Effiong, a Nigerian chef, has broken the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking hours previously held by Indian chef Lata Tondon. The…
Nigeria: Musician Seun Kuti arrested for assaulting police officer
Musician Seun Kuti arrested for assaulting police officer Police in Nigeria’s Lagos state have confirmed the arrest of Seun Kuti, a renowned Nigerian musician and the son of Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti. The arrest follows an incident captured in…
South African army commander visits Russia
South African army commander visits Russia On Monday, Russian news agencies reported that Lieutenant General Lawrence Mbatha, commander of the South African army’s ground forces, is on an official visit to Moscow. This visit aims to strengthen military cooperation…
Rats Trained to Detect Tuberculosis in Kenya and Tanzania
In Tanzania, African giant pouched rats are being trained to detect tuberculosis (TB) in a groundbreaking effort to improve disease diagnosis. These rats, which have already proven their value in detecting landmines, have a remarkable sense of smell that allows…
Ghana gains China and Paris Club support for IMF bailout
Ghana gains China and Paris Club support for IMF bailout? China and the Paris Club have both offered their support to Ghana in its request for assistance from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), according to a joint statement…
Tanzania reaffirms support for women empowerment in mining industry
Tanzania reaffirms support for women empowerment in mining industry. During a parliamentary session in the capital city of Dodoma, Tanzania, Deputy Minister for Minerals Stephen Kiruswa reiterated the government’s commitment to empowering women in the mining industry. Kiruswa stated…
Internet service in Pakistan to remain suspended for indefinite period: PTA
Internet service in Pakistan to remain suspended for indefinite period On Wednesday, the Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) announced that internet services would be suspended across the country for an indefinite period, following the blocking of mobile broadband services on…
