Harare forum told Africa’s partnership with China should plans beyond technology transfer
Abigail Ncube, a gender specialist in the Ministry of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Development, said China-Africa cooperation presents an opportunity not only to expand access to technology but also to build the skills that can enable Africa to participate in the modern digital economy.
Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency kills nine al-Shaabab Middle Shabelle region
Somalia’s National Intelligence and Security Agency (NISA) backed by international partners, killed nine al-Shaabab militants, including two commanders, during a targeted operation near Jowhar town in south-central Somalia. “Among those killed were senior al-Shaabab leaders Ahmed Ali Jimale, top commander for Jowhar district and Gedi Mohamed Nur Adde, head of...
Energy minister Wandayi warns against anti-Ruto rallies as Wanga and Kaluma make good vow they ‘cannot be led a Luhyia’
Wanga, Kaluma and Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi have in the past openly declared that they cannot be led by a Luhyia (or Abandu), hence their allegiance to Ruto – a fellow Nilote.
Ebola still on rampage as it spreads to sixth province in eastern Congo with warnings of prolonged transmission
The latest government report put the contact follow-up rate at 82.6 per cent. Africa CDC, however, said the proportion of registered contacts being followed does not by itself reflect the effectiveness of contact tracing if many contacts are never identified in the first place.
Indonesia deadliest earthquake in four years kills 51, as authorities make frantic efforts to rescue survivors
Twenty petrol stations were not operational due to power outages, said state energy firm Pertamina. The East Nusa Tenggara government is considering declaring an emergency for the province, BNPB said, which would allow authorities to mobilise resources and funding.
Cali city authorities say hopes of finding survivors fade as more bodies are recovered days after powerful earthquake
Around 290 people have died with 140 more missing and nearly 4,000 more injured, according to official estimates late on Saturday. More than two-thirds of the deaths were concentrated in the cities of Cali and Pereira.
Trump tells Americans to brace for higher fuel prices after unrepentant Iran told Washington to accept defeat
Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said Iran had not decided to resume talks with the US. He told Iranian news outlet Shahrara News in an interview published on Saturday that Washington must meet conditions on the strait in order for shipping to resume in the waterway that handled one-fifth of the world’s oil before the war.
Study discovers new malaria approach that turns mosquito bites into immune boosters
Researchers in Australia have discovered a new way to help prevent malaria that could turn mosquito bites from a source of deadly infection into ongoing immune boosters against the disease. The team demonstrated a new vaccination approach that can prime the immune system to fight malaria parasites before they cause...
Kakamega’s own tale of Kilkenny cats: How two gubernatorial hopefuls Khalwale and Malala are going hammer and tong at each other
So far, Prof Anami has steered clear of the murky script of local politics, dextrously engaging with the many cell-groups he has assembled – particularly – in Kakamega north. Ms Muhanda has the uncanny knack for courting brawl may not be panacea the electorate craves for. Muahnda is accused by some of her supporters of being a Nubian Gin (chang’aa) high-priest, which they claim powers her mind during public appearances. Nearly every weekend, Muhanda is involved in brawls, especially at events attended by Governor Barasa. Barasa has, too accused Muhanda of always being high of Nubian gin during public gatherings.
Ministry: Earnings from Kenya’s tourism industry leapt by 52 per cent to $4.4 billion in the 2025-26 financial year
According to the latest data, international arrivals rose to 2.76 million in 2025/26, compared with 1.21 million recorded in 2021/22. Domestic tourism has also continued to play a critical role in driving the sector, with domestic bed nights increasing from four million in 2021/22 to 5.15 million in 2025/26.
