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The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has announced the recruitment of assessors for the 2026 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) oral and practical examination papers. Qualified Secondary school teachers and college…
Police officers have been deployed across South Africa because of fears that anti-immigration protests could turn violent as President Cyril Ramaphosa urged those planning to take part to do so without “intimidation, threats or…
An Indonesian court has sentenced a former education minister who was the co-founder of super-app Gojek to 10 years in jail. Nadiem Makarim, 41, was accused of manipulating a school laptop procurement deal to enrich himself, leading to…
Kenya is set to benefit from a Ksh 97.1 billion ($750 million) World Bank financing package that will support a new wave of economic reforms aimed at tightening the management of public funds, improving transparency in government and…
The Kenya National Examinations Council (KNEC) has invited applications from qualified secondary school teachers and college tutors to serve as assessors for the 2026 Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) oral and practical…
Paraguay produced one of the most stunning results in World Cup history, eliminating four-time champions Germany on penalties after a tense 1-1 draw through 120 minutes at Gillette Stadium. The South Americans, ranked 41st in the world…
Open Startup has unveiled The Science Road, a new strategic direction aimed at accelerating science, deep technology and research-led innovation across Africa by helping promising ventures transition from research into globally competitive…
The proposed Lonza Clermont County facility in Williamsburg Township is shaping up as one of the largest pharmaceutical manufacturing bets in Ohio’s recent history, with the Swiss contract development and manufacturing giant weighing an…
Some WhatsApp users are unable to access the new Username feature despite updating to the latest version of the app, as the feature is being rolled out gradually to eligible accounts. From an update issued by the feature managers, users…
More than 210 road junctions in Nairobi will be connected to a real-time intelligent traffic management system under a new government plan unveiled by President William Ruto to ease congestion in the capital. Speaking during the official…
Morocco booked their place in the World Cup last 16 after outlasting the Netherlands in a gripping penalty shootout, with the tie finishing 1-1 after extra time in Guadalupe, Mexico. The Dutch looked to be cruising toward the next round…
Gabriel Martinelli delivered a dramatic stoppage-time winner as Brazil came from behind to beat Japan 2-1 in the World Cup last 32, sending the Selecao through to a last-16 meeting with either Norway or Ivory Coast. Japan took the lead in…
Slovakia’s 471 MW Unit 4 reactor at the Mochovce Nuclear Power Plant has begun commissioning, loading its first fuel assembly on 29 June 2026, nearly 39 years after construction first started under the former Czechoslovakia, following…
Germany’s hopes of avoiding a shock FIFA World Cup 2026 exit against Paraguay were dashed after a dramatic extra-time goal was ruled out by Video Assistant Referee (VAR). Germany reached the Round of 32 as Group E winners after winning…
Mass gatherings have been banned in the Democratic Republic of Congo capital, Kinshasa, as well as three other areas, in order to halt the spread of Ebola, the interior minister says. The current outbreak of the deadly disease has so far…
Stanbic Kenya Foundation, in partnership with Microsoft, Pathways Technologies and Konza Technopolis, has supported the rollout of the Microsoft Elevate AI National Skilling Initiative across four counties. 152 participants have been…
Heavy security personnel has been deployed across South Africa because of fears that anti-immigration protests could turn violent as President Cyril Ramaphosa urged those planning to take part to do so without “intimidation, threats or…
Vodafone Kenya Limited has secured regulatory approval to increase its control over Safaricom following a restructuring and share acquisition deal involving the Government of Kenya. In a public announcement published on June 29, the…
Airtel Kenya has appointed Djibril Tobe as its new Managing Director, effective June 30, 2026, succeeding Ashish Malhotra. Airtel Kenya’s former Managing Director will be serving as the Chief Executive Officer of Indus Towers Africa…
Millions of learners across the country have returned to school after the five-day mid-term break in the second term, resuming classes for the final month before schools close for the August holiday on July 31. The break, which ran from…
Kenya’s second-biggest telco, Airtel Kenya, has a new man at the helm. Senegalese Djibril Tobe has been appointed as the new managing director, replacing Ashish Malhotra, who departs for Indus Towers Africa. Djibril Tobe brings nearly 30…
The National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) Director General, Nahashon Kondiwa, has confirmed reports about a KCB Bank traffic fine payment that has sparked public concern. Speaking during a media interview on June 30, Kondiwa said…
Every day across Africa, millions of women are trading and running businesses—in markets, shops, factories and farms—creating jobs, supporting families, communities and countries. Yet despite owning promising enterprises, millions continue…
Envision Energy, a global leader in green technology, has entered into a partnership with Elements Green, a global IPP, to deliver the 1600MWh Stadorf battery energy storage system (BESS) project. This was announced at Intersolar Europe in…
