Paris gold raises hopes for women’s Unified Gladiators football in Namibia

Paris gold raises hopes for women’s Unified Gladiators football in Namibia

The team returned to a welcome-home reception in Windhoek on July 13 attended by Vice President Lucia Witbooi. However, Special Olympics Namibia faces a more basic challenge: creating regular competition and securing support for transport and equipment.

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Stanbic Kenya Foundation launch digital learning centre at ACK Kiamuringa School in Embu

Stanbic Kenya Foundation launch digital learning centre at ACK Kiamuringa School in Embu

Speaking during the handover ceremony, Head of Stanbic Kenya Foundation, Mercy Githanji emphasized the critical role of technology in bridging the educational and economic divide in the country.

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Africa Centres for Disease Control confirms Congo’s Ebola outbreak has killed more than 1,000 people

Africa Centres for Disease Control confirms Congo’s Ebola outbreak has killed more than 1,000 people

Officials have warned that 80 per cent of new cases have emerged outside known chains of transmission, a sign the outbreak is spreading faster than health officials can track it even as they step up their response in Ituri province, the epicentre of the outbreak, and four other provinces where cases have been recorded.

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Nagging: ‘Every home should have two special rooms: one for misunderstanding, the other for reconciliation’

Nagging: ‘Every home should have two special rooms: one for misunderstanding, the other for reconciliation’

A home that only has a room for misunderstanding will become empty because pride and unforgiving attitude will become new house-owners.

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It’s not all gloom about hyacinth on Lake Victoria, the invasive weed is a habitat where nyapos – small fish species – used to catch bigger fish thrive

It’s not all gloom about hyacinth on Lake Victoria, the invasive weed is a habitat where nyapos – small fish species – used to catch bigger fish thrive

Earnings comes at a cost. Harvesters spend long hours wading through stagnant lake water, often barefoot and without gloves or protection. Health experts warn that prolonged exposure has increased the risk of water-borne and neglected tropical diseases, with climate change worsening the situation.

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East African Community to launch regional virus research institute in Entebbe, Uganda, that will serve as regional virology centre

East African Community to launch regional virus research institute in Entebbe, Uganda, that will serve as regional virology centre

East African Community (EAC) will officially launch the Uganda Virus Research Institute as the bloc’s regional centre of excellence in virology on Wednesday in Entebbe, Uganda, according to a statement issued by the EAC headquarters in Arusha. The centre will serve as a hub for advanced virology research, specialised laboratory...

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National Council of Churches of Kenya warn influence of religion and money is corrupting democracy and civic duty

National Council of Churches of Kenya warn influence of religion and money is corrupting democracy and civic duty

Speaking during the release of the findings at PEFA Church in Kwale, NCCK Coast Region Chair Bishop Peter Mwero said financial inducements and religious influence continue to shape electoral decisions in many parts of the country, often at the expense of accountability and good governance.

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US disruptions to global HIV/Aids relief programme forces organisations in 46 countries to close clinics, new report says

US disruptions to global HIV/Aids relief programme forces organisations in 46 countries to close clinics, new report says

Researchers contacted groups that got PEPFAR funding to deliver HIV services last year. Nearly a quarter – 166 groups from 46 countries – responded to an electronic survey conducted between last November and April, providing information on their funding, staff and services.

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Tourism: Ministers and coast region governors question ex-Deputy President Gachagua’s scorched-earth tactics to choke President Ruto out of power

Tourism: Ministers and coast region governors question ex-Deputy President Gachagua’s scorched-earth tactics to choke President Ruto out of power

Tourism is the economic mainstay of Mombasa, Kwale, Kilifi and Lamu counties and supports local livelihoods, drives the hospitality industry and stimulates related industries like agriculture and transport.

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King Charles III invites new British PM Andy Burnham to form government after Labour party’s Keir Starmer quits

King Charles III invites new British PM Andy Burnham to form government after Labour party’s Keir Starmer quits

Burnham inherits an economy marked by weak productivity, slow income growth and limited fiscal room. Britain’s Office for Budget Responsibility said this month that public debt had risen from 37 per cent of GDP in 2005 to 95 per cent in 2025, increasing exposure to borrowing costs and economic shocks.

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