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South Africa: KwaZulu-Natal Plans Homes for Flood Victims - South African News Briefs - July 14, 2025

14 July 2025

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Ghana: President Directs Two Ministers to Address 'Unapproved' Port Charges

14 July 2025

[Ghanaian Times] President John Dramani Mahama has described as illegal any levy being charged at Ghana's ports not backed by law, directing that all fees and charges imposed by shipping lines 'unlawfully' be presented to Parliament for approval. [...]

Liberia: Over 300 Liberian Jobs At Risk At MoT

14 July 2025

[Liberian Observer] Approximately 300 employees of the Ministry of Transport (MOT) workers are facing potential job losses due to a Concession Agreement involving the Ministry of Justice, and the Liberia Traffic Management Incorporated. The agreement may impact four key departments at MOT: Motor Division, Inspectorates, Driver License, and License Plates. [...]

Africa: The Risks Artificial Intelligence Pose for the Global South

14 July 2025

[IPS] United Nations -- Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly developing and leaving its mark across the globe. Yet the implementation of AI risks widening the gap between the Global North and South. [...]

Africa: African Leaders Urge Nuclear Energy Adoption to Drive Growth

2 July 2025

[ENA] Addis Ababa, -- Participants of African delegates at the Nuclear Energy Innovation Summit for Africa (NEISA 2025) underway in the Rwandan capital of Kigali called for the accelerated adoption of nuclear energy to meet the continent's rising energy demand, support industrialization, and drive sustainable development. [...]

Malawi: Transport Minister Sounds Alarm On Safety, Calls for Collective Action

14 July 2025

[Nyasa Times] Transport and Public Works Minister Jacob Hara has issued a strong call for improved safety across Malawi's transport sector, stressing that lives are being lost unnecessarily--and the time to act is now. [...]

Africa: Bitcoin Overtakes Gold As 2025's Top Asset After Hitting $122,000

14 July 2025

[Daba Finance] TLDR [...]

Namibia: Walvis Bay Municipality, Shell Namibia Champion Local Maritime SMEs

14 July 2025

[Namibia Economist] The Municipality of Walvis Bay, in a collaborative effort with Shell Namibia, recently honoured several local Small, Medium and Micro Enterprises (SMMEs) with prizes from Maritime Week. [...]

Africa: BYDFi's Advanced Trading Bots: Perfect for Trading Bitcoin, Solana, Polkadot, and Other Popular Altcoins

11 July 2025

[InfoWire] Can you really keep up with the crypto markets in 2025 without automation on your side? With volatility rising and reaction time shrinking, the answer is clear--manual trading just isn't enough. That's where https://www.bydfi.com/en steps in, offering a full suite of intelligent, automated trading bots built for today's most in-demand assets--Bitcoin, Solana, Polkadot, and more. [...]

Nigeria: Peter Obi, Atiku, and ADC's Looming Dilemma Ahead of 2027

14 July 2025

[Vanguard] As Nigeria's political terrain gradually shifts towards the 2027 general elections, the internal dynamics within the African Democratic Congress (ADC) present a looming dilemma. In my view, if ADC conducts a free and fair presidential primary, Peter Obi is likely to defeat former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, given Obi's rising national popularity, credibility, and image as a transformational leader. [...]

Africa: UK Opens Trade Gates Wider for Africa With New Reforms to Spur Jobs and Growth

14 July 2025

[263Chat] The United Kingdom has unveiled a sweeping package of trade reforms aimed at boosting African exports, creating jobs and fostering economic growth across the continent. [...]

South Africa: No Grant Payments Suspended Amid Review Process

14 July 2025

[SAnews.gov.za] The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has reassured beneficiaries of social grants that no payments have been suspended or halted due to the ongoing social grant review process. [...]

Nigeria: Sahara Energy Secures $225m Loan to Drive Global Expansion, Sustainability

14 July 2025

[Leadership] Sahara Energy Resource Limited has announced the successful closing of a USD 225 million unsecured, committed Revolving Credit Facility (RCF). [...]

Uganda: Nita-U Launches Free Public Wi-Fi in Bwera Town

14 July 2025

[Nile Post] In a landmark move to boost digital connectivity in rural Uganda, the National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) has launched free public Wi-Fi in Bwera Town, Kasese District. [...]

Nigeria: NEMA Confirms Four Dead, Seven Injured in Kano Building Collapse

14 July 2025

[Vanguard] The National Emergency Management Agency (NEMA) has confirmed the death of four persons and seven injured in a building collapse at Abedi Sabon Gari, Fagge Local Government Area of Kano. [...]

Malawi: 'Business First, Politics Later' - Atupele Muluzi's Big Plan to Fix Malawi's Economy - - and Why It Could Work

14 July 2025

[Nyasa Times] As Malawi faces the worst economic crisis in years, Atupele Muluzi, leader of the United Democratic Front (UDF), is not offering promises -- he's offering a plan. It's called the Business First Strategy, and he says it's the bold economic reset Malawi desperately needs. [...]

Somalia: Somali Envoy Visits Kenya's Lamu County to Boost Investment and Strengthen Ties With Somali Diaspora

14 July 2025

[Radio Dalsan] Lamu, Kenya - In a move aimed at deepening bilateral cooperation and supporting development in regions with a strong Somali presence, Somalia's Ambassador to Kenya, H.E. Jabril Ibrahim Abdulle, undertook a high-level working visit to Lamu County, a Kenyan region bordering Somalia and home to a significant Somali diaspora. [...]

Africa: Lotto Champ Reviews 2025: Does This AI Software Tool Really Help You Win? Read This Before Buying!

7 July 2025

[InfoWire] Have you ever imagined what it would be like to win the lottery? For many, the dream of striking it rich remains elusive due to the randomness and uncertainty of the game. But what if there were a tool designed to remove the guesswork and improve your chances of success? That's where Lotto Champ comes in. [...]

Zimbabwe: Mixed Reactions As Unlicenced Driver in Road Traffic Accident That Killed CUT Student Gets 'Lenient' Sentence

14 July 2025

[New Zimbabwe] THE 'lenient' sentence handed a 20-year-old unlicenced driver, who ran over and killed a Chinhoyi University of Technology (CUT) student, has elicited mixed reactions from the court of public opinion. [...]

South Africa: Dozens of Families Face Eviction From Abandoned Sibanye-Stillwater Mining Village

14 July 2025

[GroundUp] Families, among them former mine workers, occupied houses in Waterpan Village seven years ago. The company wants them out. [...]

Nigeria: SERAP Sues NNPCL Over N825bn, $2.5bn Refinery Repairs

14 July 2025

[Daily Trust] Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited over the alleged failure to account for and explain the whereabouts of the alleged missing N825bn and $2.5bn meant for 'refinery rehabilitation' and other oil revenues. [...]

South Africa: Fuel for Concern - South Africa's Food Prices On the Rise

14 July 2025

[Scrolla] South African families can anticipate a hike in grocery bills as the latest fuel levy increase is set to inflate food costs nationwide. [...]

South Africa: Crossed Wires - the Solar Power Debate Flares Up Again, Hot and Fiery

14 July 2025

[Daily Maverick] One could argue that abundant and free energy is the foundational aspiration of our civilisation; there is nothing more important. [...]

South Africa: Trump Tariffs Threaten Thousands of Eastern Cape Manufacturing Jobs - - but Mitigating Action Can Be Taken

14 July 2025

[Daily Maverick] Thousands of direct and indirect jobs in manufacturing in the Eastern Cape are at risk from the impacts of the new US tariffs. What can be done to mitigate against this? [...]

Namibia: Namibia Backs Global Unity for Peace, Prosperity

14 July 2025

[New Era] Namibia is ready to work with China and the international community to fully realise and implement the Global Civilisation Initiative (GCI) with the guarantee that it will bring partners to an inclusive, stable, and peaceful future for citizens, said former president Nangolo Mbumba. [...]

Israel continues to pound Gaza, killing 72, as truce talks stall

14 July 2025

The attacks come amid a worsening hunger crisis as Israel severely restricts entry of food, fuel, water and medicines. [...]

US Supreme Court backs Trump push for mass firings at Education Department

14 July 2025

Court reverses lower court ruling that said large staff cuts would effectively hamstring the federal education agency. [...]

States sue Trump over more than $6bn in education funds

14 July 2025

Officials from California, New York, Kentucky and 20 other states allege US administration acted unconstitutionally. [...]

Andrew Cuomo says he will still run for NYC mayor after primary defeat

14 July 2025

Cuomo to challenge progressive Zohran Mamdani in general election after being trounced in US city's Democratic primary. [...]

What’s the legacy of the Iran nuclear deal and its collapse?

14 July 2025

The agreement was signed a decade ago before the US pulled out in 2018. [...]

Critics slams Israel’s plans for ‘concentration zone’ in Gaza’s Rafah

14 July 2025

Palestinians and Israeli politicians alike slam the Israeli government’s plans for what it calls a "humanitarian city". [...]

UN: ‘No parallel’ to Gaza’s ‘horrific’ destruction

14 July 2025

UN Secretary-General António Guterres has renewed urgent calls for an immediate Gaza ceasefire. [...]

EU warns of countermeasures after Trump threatens 30 percent tariffs

14 July 2025

The 27-member bloc says Washington's latest threats against its exports are 'absolutely unacceptable'. [...]

Trump announces new weapons for Ukraine, threatens tariffs on Russia

14 July 2025

US President Donald Trump announced a shipment of weapons for Ukraine while threatening tariffs on Russia. [...]

Why are Afghan refugees being sent back to Taliban rule?

14 July 2025

Iran, Pakistan and the US send Afghan refugees back to Taliban rule, where they risk persecution. [...]

Trump again slams ‘stupid’ US Fed chairman over interest rate levels

14 July 2025

US president's frequent attacks against Jerome Powell have sparked concerns about independence of the central bank. [...]

Church leaders, diplomats, condemn Israeli settler violence in West Bank

14 July 2025

Delegates from more than 20 countries visited the town of Taybeh after several attacks by Israeli settlers. [...]

The superhero film genre is on a decline, and so is American empire

14 July 2025

The patriotic, liberal values that superhero movies embody no longer seem to resonate with a divided American public. [...]

Trump threatens Russia with ‘severe’ tariffs, announces Ukraine arms deal

14 July 2025

Speaking alongside NATO chief, US president says missiles will be sent to NATO, which will coordinate distribution. [...]

Former Nigerian President Buhari to be buried in hometown on Tuesday

14 July 2025

Muhammadu Buhari, who was the country's democratic leader between 2015 and 2023, died aged 82 in London on Sunday. [...]

England beat Jadeja, India in third Test at Lord’s

14 July 2025

England survived a courageous second innings fightback by India's Ravindra Jadeja on the final day of the third Test. [...]

‘No tools of killing’: Athens rally targets Israeli steel shipment

14 July 2025

Protesters in Athens rallied against unloading a shipment they claim includes steel destined for the Israeli military. [...]

Israel stopped this doctor bringing baby formula into Gaza

14 July 2025

An American doctor has told Al Jazeera that Israeli troops confiscated formula for starving babies. [...]

Zelenskyy nominates Yulia Svyrydenko as new Ukraine PM in cabinet shake-up

14 July 2025

President Zelenskyy taps economy minister to lead gov't in most significant reshuffle since Russian full-scale invasion. [...]

Time for France to ‘rearm’, interior minister says on Bastille Day

14 July 2025

France's interior minister says it is time for the country to “rearm” as the world becomes more dangerous. [...]

An open letter from the presidents of Gaza universities

14 July 2025

Our campuses may have been razed, but our universities continue to exist. [...]

What is the US’s Crypto Week? Why has Bitcoin hit a record high?

14 July 2025

A number of important digital asset laws are set to be voted on in the US this week. [...]

The Kashmir conflict explained | Start Here

14 July 2025

Why do India and Pakistan fight over Kashmir? [...]

Israeli technology “amplifies the scale and speed” of attacks

14 July 2025

“It seems that the IDF [Israeli army] is less interested in upholding the law here..." [...]

In Belgium, a mother fears for her children under Israel’s bombs in Gaza

14 July 2025

Belgium has approved visas for Rawan Alkatari's husband and three children, but they remain stuck in the Strip. [...]

Homes evacuated as grassfire tackled in Dagenham

14 July 2025

Firefighters tackle an eight-hectare grassfire in Dagenham that saw some people leave their homes. [...]

Knightsbridge murder possibly a 'targeted attack'

14 July 2025

Three men in their 20s are arrested in connection with the murder of Blue Stevens in Knightsbridge. [...]

Sinkhole in Clapham caused by burst water main

14 July 2025

Thames Water warns it "will be a difficult repair" but says residents' water supply is unaffected. [...]

Man arrested over theft of £150,000 violin

14 July 2025

A man is arrested on suspicion of theft after musician David Lopez Ibanez's violin was stolen. [...]

'I've no home, no answers after flat block fire'

14 July 2025

Residents and MPs say are calling on Aviva to provide the findings of its investigations into the fire. [...]

Tube fare evasion prosecutions highest since 2019

14 July 2025

The number of prosecutions for fare evasion is at its highest level for six years, figures show. [...]

Suzy Lamplugh suspect refused treatment in prison

14 July 2025

John Cannan was serving a life sentence for the murder of Shirley Banks. He died in HMP Full Sutton. [...]

'Someone faked my death on TikTok'

13 July 2025

Grace Wolstenholme, who has 1.3 million followers, says people were "disgusted" by the fake video. [...]

Fly-tipping clampdown sees fines double in Brent

14 July 2025

Brent Council says it has seen the money collected through fines increase by £100,000 on the last year. [...]

Hot weather boosts butterfly count at Kew Gardens

14 July 2025

More than 670 individual butterflies have been recorded at Kew Gardens since April. [...]

Fire-starting tortoise quickly rescued by brigade

14 July 2025

A fire-starting tortoise has been rescued from the fourth floor of a block of flats in south London. [...]

Heathrow teams up with Grammy-nominated artist

12 July 2025

Heathrow Airport aims to enhance the travel experience with a sound mix evoking holiday excitement. [...]

7/7 medic: 'It's the silence that gets you'

8 July 2025

Dr Gareth Davies, who led the response at Aldgate, describes what it was like. [...]

Names of 7/7 London bombing victims read aloud

7 July 2025

Saba Edwards and Thelma Stober read the names of the victims, in an emotional tribute. [...]

From class to orbit: Students design and launch satellite

6 July 2025

From classroom to low orbit: Students at a school in Croydon create - and launch - a satellite into space. [...]

Watch: Superman soars 1,000ft above London

1 July 2025

A life-like Superman figure was spotted suspended from the top of The Shard. [...]

'They didn't invite us to do Live Aid so we did our own thing'

13 July 2025

Forty years ago Britain's reggae stars recorded a single and held a concert to raise money for Ethiopia. [...]

'We deserve to be heard in the music industry'

12 July 2025

Vocal artistry student Iquao Aluko says working class people "have amazing stories to tell". [...]

'Our mosque was threatened after the 7/7 bombings'

11 July 2025

The 7 July bombers were all British Muslims, and their actions affected London's Muslim communities. [...]

Why London Fire Brigade is running wildfire drills

10 July 2025

London Fire Brigade is preparing for wildfires with regular drills in London's parks. [...]

Why small-time criminals burned a London warehouse for Russia's mercenary group Wagner

8 July 2025

Five men have now been convicted for their part in the arson attack, which caused £1m of damage. [...]

'We've lost 30% of customers since Ulez expanded'

7 July 2025

Businesses in south-east London say the expansion of the Ulez has led to a fall in trade. [...]

Chelsea can win league or Champions League - Colwill

14 July 2025

Chelsea's Club World Cup proves they are ready to win the Premier League or Champions League as soon as next season, says defender Levi Colwill. [...]

'We've never seen a team do this to PSG' - how Chelsea won Club World Cup

14 July 2025

How did Enzo Maresca's Chelsea manage to dominate Paris St-Germain so much in the Club World Cup final - and how good are the Blues? [...]

Defender Mosquera agrees terms with Arsenal

14 July 2025

Arsenal's pursuit of Valencia defender Cristhian Mosquera moves closer with the player agreeing personal terms with the Gunners. [...]

Markets digest bank earnings after recent turmoil

14 April 2023

Still haven't filed your taxes? Here's what you need to know

14 April 2023

So far this tax season, the IRS has received more than 90 million income tax returns for 2022. [...]

Retail spending fell in March as consumers pull back

14 April 2023

Spending at US retailers fell in March as consumers pulled back amid recessionary fears fueled by the banking crisis. [...]

Analysis: Fox News is about to enter the true No Spin Zone

14 April 2023

This is it. [...]

Silicon Valley Bank collapse renews calls to address disparities impacting entrepreneurs of color

13 April 2023

When customers at Silicon Valley Bank rushed to withdraw billions of dollars last month, venture capitalist Arlan Hamilton stepped in to help some of the founders of color who panicked about losing access to payroll funds. [...]

Not only is Lake Powell's water level plummeting because of drought, its total capacity is shrinking, too

21 March 2022

Lake Powell, the second-largest human-made reservoir in the US, has lost nearly 7% of its potential storage capacity since 1963, when Glen Canyon Dam was built, a new report shows. [...]

These were the best and worst places for air quality in 2021, new report shows

22 March 2022

Air pollution spiked to unhealthy levels around the world in 2021, according to a new report. [...]

Big-box stores could help slash emissions and save millions by putting solar panels on roofs. Why aren't more of them doing it?

20 March 2022

As the US attempts to wean itself off its heavy reliance on fossil fuels and shift to cleaner energy sources, many experts are eyeing a promising solution: your neighborhood big-box stores and shopping malls. [...]

Look of the Week: Blackpink headline Coachella in Korean hanboks

18 April 2023

Bringing the second day of this year's Coachella to a close, K-Pop girl group Blackpink made history Saturday night when they became the first Asian act to ever headline the festival. To a crowd of, reportedly, over 125,000 people, Jennie, Jisoo, Lisa and Rosé used the ground-breaking moment to pay homage to Korean heritage by arriving onstage in hanboks: a traditional type of dress. [...]

Scientists identify secret ingredient in Leonardo da Vinci paintings

30 March 2023

"Old Masters" such as Leonardo da Vinci, Sandro Botticelli and Rembrandt may have used proteins, especially egg yolk, in their oil paintings, according to a new study. [...]

How Playboy cut ties with Hugh Hefner to create a post-MeToo brand

11 April 2023

Hugh Hefner launched Playboy Magazine 70 years ago this year. The first issue included a nude photograph of Marilyn Monroe, which he had purchased and published without her knowledge or consent. [...]

'A definitive backslide.' Inside fashion's worrying runway trend

6 April 2023

Now that the Fall-Winter 2023 catwalks have been disassembled, it's clear one trend was more pervasive than any collective penchant for ruffles, pleated skirts or tailored coats. [...]

Michael Jordan's 1998 NBA Finals sneakers sell for a record $2.2 million

12 April 2023

In 1998, Michael Jordan laced up a pair of his iconic black and red Air Jordan 13s to bring home a Bulls victory during Game 2 of his final NBA championship — and now they are the most expensive sneakers ever to sell at auction. The game-winning sneakers sold for $2.2 million at Sotheby's in New York on Tuesday, smashing the sneaker auction record of $1.47 million, set in 2021 by a pair of Nike Air Ships that Jordan wore earlier in his career. [...]

The surreal facades of America's strip clubs

6 March 2023

Some people travel the world in search of adventure, while others seek out natural wonders, cultural landmarks or culinary experiences. But French photographer François Prost was looking for something altogether different during his recent road trip across America: strip clubs. [...]

Here's the real reason to turn on airplane mode when you fly

7 April 2023

We all know the routine by heart: "Please ensure your seats are in the upright position, tray tables stowed, window shades are up, laptops are stored in the overhead bins and electronic devices are set to flight mode." [...]

'I was up to my waist down a hippo's throat.' He survived, and here's his advice

12 April 2023

Paul Templer was living his best life. [...]

They bought an abandoned 'ghost house' in the Japanese countryside

10 April 2023

He'd spent years backpacking around the world, and Japanese traveler Daisuke Kajiyama was finally ready to return home to pursue his long-held dream of opening up a guesthouse. [...]

Relaxed entry rules make it easier than ever to visit this stunning Asian nation

31 March 2023