Media Statement: Committee on Home Affairs Agrees to Subject Draft Motion on Regulations on Political Funding Act to Public Participation
The Portfolio Committee on Home Affairs has unanimously resolved that a proposed draft motion in respect to regulations governing the maximum amount of a donation that can be accepted and the threshold amount of donations that must be disclosed must undergo a public participation process to ensure that it is reflective of the will and […]
Media Statement: Funding Agencies Brief Committee About Tourism Business Development Programmes
The Portfolio Committee on Tourism today met with the National Empowerment Fund (NEF) and the Small Enterprise Finance Agency (SEFA) to discuss the different tourism development programmes the two entities are implementing on behalf of the Department of Tourism. The NEF gave an update on the Transformation Fund, a funding initiative targeting tourism businesses in […]
Algeria’s President Criticizes Election Irregularities Following Reelection
Algeria’s President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, who was declared the winner of the country’s latest presidential election, joined his two opponents in raising concerns about election irregularities. The criticism stems from the country’s election body, the National Independent Election Authority (ANIE), announcing results that contradicted earlier turnout figures and local tallies. Election officials had announced a 48% […]
How to Tackle Domestic Violence in East Africa
The tragic death of Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei, brought about by domestic violence, has ignited public outrage over domestic violence in East Africa. Cheptegei, a mother of two, died from her injuries after her longtime partner, Dickson Ndiema Marangach, doused her in petrol and set her on fire. Cheptegei’s death highlights the ongoing violence against […]
Ethiopia-Egypt Nile Dam Feud Intensifies
Ethiopia has criticized Egypt’s “aggressive approach” towards the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on the Nile as tensions between the two nations rise. This response follows Egypt’s letter to the UN Security Council, accusing Ethiopia of violating international law by continuing to fill the dam without a formal agreement with downstream countries. Ethiopia rejected Egypt’s […]
Starlink Expands Africa Presence with Zimbabwe Launch
Starlink, the satellite internet constellation company owned by Elon Musk, has launched in Zimbabwe three months after it secured an operating license. However, the company will offer its services via a local partner – IMC Communications. According to the company’s website, Starlink’s hardware will cost $350 with a $50 monthly subscription. However, a cheaper option, […]
Sudan’s Cultural Treasures Plundered Khartoum Museum
Tens of thousands of artefacts have been looted from Sudan’s National Museum in Khartoum, considered one of Africa’s most significant cultural institutions. Satellite images from last year revealed trucks transporting artefacts toward Sudan’s borders, including the one with South Sudan. Prior to its looting, the museum housed over 100,000 items, including statues, pottery, murals spanning […]
Nigerian Authorities Arrest Labour Federation Leader
Nigeria’s largest labor union, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has reported that its president, Joe Ajero, was arrested by the Department of State Security (DSS) on Monday. Ajero was arrested at Abuja’s Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport as he attempted to board a flight to the UK. His arrest follows his recent criticism of the government’s […]
Tanzanian Opposition Figure Found Dead
Ali Mohamed Kibao, a senior opposition figure from Tanzania’s Chadema party, was found dead a day after he was abducted by two armed men while traveling from Dar-es-Salaam to Tanga. According to the party’s chairman, Freeman Mbowe, the preliminary post-mortem revealed that Kibao was beaten and doused with acid before he was killed. He called […]
Four African Cities Make List of World’s Happiest Cities
Happiness often correlates with community inclusion and having basic needs met, such as stable employment, clean air, and fresh water. These elements contribute to both physical and mental well-being, which are essential for a content society. While fun and playful activities are often linked to happiness, robust economies that provide opportunities for all citizens are […]