Bloodbath, arson arson rock British firm’s Shanta Gold mining project in Lake Victoria Basin as locals protest terms of relocation

Bloodbath, arson arson rock British firm’s Shanta Gold mining project in Lake Victoria Basin as locals protest terms of relocation

The tension in Siaya has also cast a shadow over planned expansion of the project into neighbouring Kakamega County in the Isulu-Bushangala belt, where authorities are now ramping up civic education to forestall similar resistance.

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Iran-US war deal Japan’s auto industry blow as it pauses production of cars for Middle East market

Iran-US war deal Japan’s auto industry blow as it pauses production of cars for Middle East market

According to Japan Today, carmakers reported mixed first-quarter US sales on Wednesday (today) pointing to a hit from winter storms, as the Middle East war clouds the industry’s outlook compared with unusually favourable dynamics a year ago.

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China’s zero-tariff policy on African exports sets doors ajar for South Africa’s wine industry growth

China’s zero-tariff policy on African exports sets doors ajar for South Africa’s wine industry growth

To capitalise on these shifts, Diemersdal has begun strengthening its presence in Asia. Layer said the winery recently partnered with a representative based in the region to deepen market insight and expand outreach, including participating in trade shows, targeting specific cities, and refining product offerings to better match local tastes.

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Controversy over $ 5.3 billion Kakamega gold mining persists as petitions threaten rollout

Controversy over $ 5.3 billion Kakamega gold mining persists as petitions threaten rollout

Speaking during the same occasion, Kakamega County Assembly Speaker James Wanzala Namatsi confirmed that the House has already received two petitions from the public raising concerns over the mining activities in Isulu, Bushiangala and Ikolomani areas.

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Minister says Kenya is focusing on quality assurance in tea industry for a bigger slice of the world market

Minister says Kenya is focusing on quality assurance in tea industry for a bigger slice of the world market

Another key intervention he said they were implementing was modernisation of factories for which the state has provided Ksh3.7 billion loan facility at a concessionary rate of five per cent interest to help facilities upgrade machinery and also diversify into other high value products such as orthodox tea production.

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Middle East war puts pressure on foreign exchange reserves in Africa as inflation risks soar

Middle East war puts pressure on foreign exchange reserves in Africa as inflation risks soar

The impact of rising energy prices is increasingly evident at the macroeconomic level. South African Reserve Bank Governor Lesetja Kganyago warned that if tensions in the Middle East persist, South Africa’s inflation rate could climb above 5 percent. Fuel shortages are also posing a growing challenge to the continent’s food security.

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Kenya considers amending its outdated gambling laws as the industry comes scrutiny for flouting regulations

Kenya considers amending its outdated gambling laws as the industry comes scrutiny for flouting regulations

Speaking to the media, Gambling Regulatory Authority Director General Peter Karimi said the consultations, which took place from March 31-April 1, mark a critical constitutional process in developing a robust legal framework to govern the sector, which plays a significant role in Kenya’s economy.

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Reduce, reuse and recycle: Treasured mantra that’s sweeping Tanzanian capital city’s streets clean

Reduce, reuse and recycle: Treasured mantra that’s sweeping Tanzanian capital city’s streets clean

For Dar es Salaam, where the ocean continues to carry the visible consequences of waste mismanagement, such initiatives offer a glimpse of a different future, one where communities are not just cleaning up their environment, but building livelihoods from it.

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Pension schemes divest from property portfolios, eye investment in questionable Infrastructure Fund

Pension schemes divest from property portfolios, eye investment in questionable Infrastructure Fund

TPS Administrator and Trust Secretary Peter Rotich said during a members’ education forum in Mombasa that the scheme had received approval from National Treasury to dispose of the properties following declining returns.

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Quick and dirty: How Big Pharma bribe doctors and pharmacists with shopping trips, sightseeing tours and family travel or choice wine treats

Quick and dirty: How Big Pharma bribe doctors and pharmacists with shopping trips, sightseeing tours and family travel or choice wine treats

Some companies held “medical roundtables” and paid healthcare providers honoraria, sometimes routing funds through third-party journals (labelled as advertising) that were then funnelled to attendees or speakers. Because the events were billed as external meetings, they often bypassed internal compliance or due diligence controls.

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