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Uganda: Bell Obafest 2026 Tour Kicks Off With Two-Day Celebration in Gulu

Bell Lager has officially launched the nationwide journey to Bell ObaFest 2026 with a vibrant, two-day regional activation in Gulu on October 9...

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Uganda: Parliament Committee Wants UNBS Council Chair Kalibbala Removed Over ‘Eng’ Title

Parliament's Tourism, Trade and Industry Committee has recommended that the Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives initiate proceedings to remove National Standards Council...

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Namibia: Ruthless Wanderers Reclaim Premier League Title

FNB Wanderers reclaimed the Namibia Rugby Premier League title from FNB Kudus with an emphatic 52-27 victory on...

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Southern Africa: Namibia Makes Its Mark At Inline Hockey World Champs

Namibia made its mark amongst the world's best inline hockey teams when their women's team came fourth overall at the world championships in Asuncion,...

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Nigeria: Abdullahi Links Nbbf Presidential Ambition to Tinubu’s Sports Economy Agenda

The Director-General of the Energy Commission of Nigeria, Dr Mustapha Abdullahi, has said his ambition to lead the Nigeria Basketball Federation (NBBF) aligns...

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Nigeria: Bayelsa to Host Maiden Karate Championship

The Bayelsa State Karate Association, in conjunction with the Bayelsa State Sports Council, is set to host the maiden Bayelsa State Close Karate...

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Nigeria: Falconets’ Coach Abdullahi Praises Gov. Bala Mohammed Over CAF-a Sponsorship

The assistant coach of the Falconets, Mansur Abdullahi, has expressed his gratitude to the Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed, for sponsoring him...

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Mozambique: Chapo Calls for Mechanisms Aimed At Distinguishing Competent Teachers

Maputo -- Mozambican President Daniel Chapo has urged the Ministry of Education to develop mechanisms aimed at recognizing teachers who distinguish themselves by merit,...

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Malawi: TNM Boosts Sports Journalism With K10m Swam Sponsorship

Telecommunications company TNM has injected K10 million into the Sports Writers Association of Malawi (SWAM), backing the organisation's annual general meeting as it...

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Kenya: Kindiki Calls for Faster Adoption of Ai in Correctional Services

Nairobi -- Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has called on the State Department for Correctional Services to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI)...

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Nigeria: NPFL – Plateau Utd Hammer Kano Pillars As Ikorodu City, Katsina United Shine

The Nigeria Premier Football League (NPFL) delivered an action-packed weekend as Plateau United thrashed Kano Pillars 4-0 to now stay just three points...

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Nigeria: Bako, Aluo, Guide of Sports Editors, Others Hail Ilaboya’s Appointment

Eminent Nigerians including professional association have saluted Edo State Governor, His Excellency Monday Okphebolo on the appointment of former Edo State Football Association...

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Nigeria: Adekanbi Retains Ikeja Golf Club Caddies Championship Title

Dolapo Adekanbi successfully defended his title at the 2026 Ikeja Golf Club Caddies Championship, emerging overall winner of the competition held last...

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Africa: To Finance Africa at Scale, Build Its Capital Markets at Home

In a RootsToFoods Capital Series interview, Wasim Tahir, Senior Advisor at ODI Global and former director at British International Investment, explains how...

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Africa: Exclusive – Rwanda Set to Welcome Formula One Back to Africa, 30 Years Later

Frenchman Alain Prost claimed the last of his four Formula One world championships at the Kyalami Circuit near Johannesburg, South Africa, in 1993,...

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Rwanda: Kagame Announces 10-Year Formula One Grand Prix Deal

President Paul Kagame has announced a 10-year agreement for Rwanda to host a Formula One Grand Prix, marking a major step towards the...

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Rwanda: Formula One Confirms Africa Grand Prix for Rwanda

Rwanda has secured a 10-year agreement with Formula One to host the African Grand Prix in the early 2030s, advancing its bid to...

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Zimbabwe: Govt Moves to Create National Database for Small Businesses

The government is developing a national database of micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) aimed at formalising the sector improving access to government support...

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Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Faces Fuel Cost Risks As Middle East Tensions Push Oil Prices Higher

Global oil prices rose on Monday following attacks on two airports in Saudi Arabia, heightening concerns over Middle East tensions and their potential impact...

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Zimbabwe: Bikita Minerals Turns to Processing in U.S.$1bn Expansion Push

Bikita Minerals is stepping up efforts to turn the country's lithium resources into higher-value products with planned investments expected to exceed US$1 billion by...

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Rwanda: Rwanda Secures 10-Year Formula 1 Deal, Set to Bring Grand Prix Back to Africa

Rwanda has signed a 10-year agreement with Formula 1 to host a Grand Prix from the early 2030s, paving the way for the championship's...

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South Africa: Another Taxi Fare Hike Could Hit Your Wallet Before You Reach Work

Taking four taxi trips a day over 21 working days, every R1 added to a fare costs about R84 more a month. ...

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South Africa: Sugar Giant Tongaat Hullet Quits Stock Market As Workers Wait for Answers

About 5,800 Tongaat workers went on strike for almost four weeks and won 6%, backdated to April. Six strike days are paid. ...

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Uganda: Museveni Directs UPDF to Help Crack Down On Mineral Smuggling

President Yoweri Museveni has directed the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) to support efforts to curb mineral smuggling and ensure local processors have...

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Nigeria: 18th Headies Awards Postponed to April 2027 in Toronto

Organisers of The Headies Awards have postponed the 18th edition of the ceremony to April 10 and 11, 2027, in Toronto,...

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Dutch tax authorities cancel Microsoft 365 cloud rollout

ZDNET’s key takeaways The Netherlands stopped a government agency’s shift to Microsoft 365.  The drive toward an open-source, digital sovereignty approach continues. What the Netherlands will move to...

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China child car seat maker sees opportunity amid US tariff relief

SINGAPORE – Chinese entrepreneur Monica Lin said she first understood the importance of child car seats during a business trip to Israel in 2000, when...

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Kolkata’s Tiretti Bazaar isn’t just about momos: It’s India’s only historic Chinatown with an Italian origin and centuries of Chinese-Indian history

If you think you know Kolkata, you haven’t been to Tiretti Bazaar at 5 am. Tucked into the heart of the city is a neighbourhood...

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Connexion ShenZhen 2026 Grandly Opens Today, Offering a One-Stop Sourcing Platform for International Buyers

The fourth edition brings together more than 2,000 exhibitors across 180,000 square metres and nine halls, with over 100 activities planned SHENZHEN, China, Oct. 13, 2026...

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Will the World Be Led by More Than One Superpower? Ex

VMPL New Delhi , October 13: Dr. Ameenah Gurib-Fakim, who served as President of Mauritius from 2015 to 2018, believes the world has quietly left behind...

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