Faith Nyasuguta A South African farmer, Zachariah Johannes Olivier, and his two employees, Andrian Rudolph de Wet and William Musora, have been charged with the brutal murders of two women, Maria Makgatho and Locadia (or Kudzai) Ndlovu, whose bodies were allegedly fed to pigs on Olivier’s farm in Limpopo province. The incident reportedly occurred in […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The world is mourning the loss of one of America’s most iconic and beloved actors, James Earl Jones, who passed away on Monday at the age of 93. Surrounded by family in his home in Dutchess County, New York, Jones left behind a legacy that has shaped and transformed the entertainment industry for […]
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Faith Nyasuguta The former partner of Ugandan athlete Rebecca Cheptegei, who was accused of killing her by dousing her with petrol and setting her on fire, has died from burns he sustained during the attack. The Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret, Kenya, confirmed on Tuesday that Dickson Ndiema Marangach succumbed to his injuries […]
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Faith Nyasuguta When Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Senegal’s youngest president, took office in April, the nation was filled with hope for sweeping reforms and transformative leadership. Riding on a wave of anti-establishment sentiment, Faye had promised a radical agenda focusing on national reconciliation, reducing the cost of living, and fighting corruption. His leftist and pan-African stance […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Namibia’s state-owned utility, NamPower, has announced a significant agreement with two Chinese companies to build the largest solar power plant in the country. This project, expected to add 100 megawatts (MW) to Namibia’s current 500 MW energy capacity, is set to reduce the nation’s dependence on electricity imports from Zambia and South Africa. […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Somalia has vowed to follow through on its threat to penalize any corporations operating within its borders that label or behave as if Somaliland is an independent state. Mogadishu had issued a directive requiring all firms with operations in Somalia to amend any information on their platforms by September 1, to clearly reflect […]
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Faith Nyasuguta SpaceX’s satellite broadband service, Starlink, has officially launched in Zimbabwe, offering internet access for $50 per month. Additionally, customers must pay a one-time setup fee of $350 for the necessary equipment, according to details on the company’s website. This launch comes four months after Zimbabwe granted Elon Musk’s SpaceX permission to operate its […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Sudanese officials have rejected the United Nations’ (UN) proposal to deploy an international force to protect civilians amidst the ongoing conflict, despite the humanitarian aid it promises. A report by the UN’s Independent International Fact-Finding Mission for Sudan, released on Friday, revealed that the war in Sudan has led to numerous war crimes […]
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Faith Nyasuguta In a harrowing case that highlights the dangers of online exploitation, two Nigerian men were sentenced to 17.5 years each in a Michigan federal court for their roles in a sextortion scheme that tragically led to the suicide of a teenage boy. The sentencing of Samuel and Samson Ogoshi marks a significant moment […]
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Faith Nyasuguta Burkina Faso has unveiled new biometric passports that notably omit the logo of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), marking a clear departure from the 15-member regional bloc. This passport redesign symbolizes the country’s formal withdrawal from ECOWAS following sanctions imposed on Burkina Faso, Niger, and Mali after military coups in […]
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