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Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe Fuel Costs Among Highest in the Region - MPs Demand Clarity From Energy Minister

20 March 2026

[New Zimbabwe] PARLIAMENT has demanded that the Minister of Energy and Power Development, July Moyo deliver a ministerial statement following a spike in fuel prices. [...]

Africa: Oil Price Surge Is Hurting African Economies - Scholars in Ethiopia, Kenya, Nigeria, Senegal and South Africa Take Stock

20 March 2026

[The Conversation Africa] The attacks by the US and Israel on Iran, which started on 28 February 2026, upended key supply chains, driving oil prices above US$100 a barrel. The spike followed Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz in response to the US and Israeli action. About 20% of the world's oil supplies are transported through the strait. [...]

East Africa: East Africa Leads Hotel Construction, Boosting Regional Economies

19 March 2026

[Independent (Kampala)] East Africa is emerging as the engine of Africa's hotel development, with Kenya, Ethiopia, and Tanzania showing some of the highest construction ratios on the continent, according to the 2026 W Hospitality Group Hotel Chain Development Pipelines report. [...]

Tanzania: Tanzania Envisions the 2026/27 Budget to Address Taxpayers' Challenges

19 March 2026

[Daily News] Dar es Salaam -- THE Tanzanian government has pledged to address the tax challenges in this year's budget to address the challenges tabled by traders and industrialists as a strategy to continue attracting local and foreign investment. [...]

South Africa: Chief Justice Tops New Pay List At R3.3-Million a Year

19 March 2026

[Scrolla] The Chief Justice earns the most on the new list, taking home more than R3.3-million a year from April 2025. The Public Protector earns just over R2.7-million a year, matching what Constitutional Court and Supreme Court of Appeal judges earn. [...]

Nigeria: US/Israel-Iran War (Day 20) - War Threatens Global Gas Supply

19 March 2026

[Premium Times] The Brent crude oil benchmark rose to $112 a barrel in early Thursday trade. [...]

Kenya: Government Inject 3.5 Billion Shillings to Revamp Tea Sector

19 March 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Tea farmers have a reason to smile after the government inject 3.5 billion Shillings to refurbish tea industries to meet the international standard and also enable them do value addition on tea for better prices at the tea auction center Mombasa. [...]

South Africa: South Africans Owe As Much As 28 Times Their Monthly Salary

19 March 2026

[Scrolla] National Debt Advisors (NDA) studied more than 70,000 people under debt review and found average monthly income sits at just R9,536. NDA head Sebastien Alexanderson says debt is now a survival strategy for many households as incomes fail to keep up. [...]

Africa: Afreximbank Announces Opening of Registration for 2026 Certificate of Trade Finance in Africa

18 March 2026

[Afreximbank] The Afreximbank Academy (AFRACAD) has announced the opening of registration for its 2026 Certificate of Trade Finance in Africa (COTFIA), one of its flagship programmes designed to strengthen Africa's trade finance capacity by enhancing trade-related skills and addressing critical capacity gaps, enabling the continent to compete more effectively in global markets. [...]

Cote d'Ivoire: Ivorian Rubber Maker Saph Posts Record $44m Net Profit in 2025

20 March 2026

[Daba Finance] Societe Africaine de Plantations d'Heveas (SAPH), Ivory Coast's largest natural rubber producer, posted a net profit of 24.97 billion XOF ($43.8 million) for the year ended December 31, 2025, up 33% from 18.79 billion XOF ($33 million) in 2024, according to financial statements certified by its auditors. [...]

Ghana: Minority Demands Scrapping of Gh¢1 Fuel Levy, Further Cut in Utility Tariff

20 March 2026

[Ghanaian Times] THE Minority in Parliament has called on the government to repeal the GH¢1 fuel levy to relieve Ghanaians of the increasing cost of fuel. [...]

Uganda: Enterprise Uganda Launches Export Accelerator to Strengthen Global Trade

19 March 2026

[Nile Post] Uganda's push to become a competitive export-driven economy has received a boost with the launch of the Export Accelerator Program (EAP) by Enterprise Uganda, an initiative designed to prepare local businesses to thrive in regional and global markets. [...]

Africa: Experts Warn Overreliance On Ai Could Weaken Students' Thinking Abilities

19 March 2026

[Leadership] The increasing integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into workplaces and studies around the world is raising fresh concerns among education experts, who warn that students may gradually lose vital cognitive abilities if they become overly dependent on technology. [...]

South Africa: Treasury Dangles R54bn Carrot to Help Metros Become More 'Business-Like'

19 March 2026

[Daily Maverick] The National Treasury wants metro municipalities, the engines of the economy and home to the majority of South Africans, to become more 'business-like' in raising revenue and improving service delivery. But there are questions over corruption and political will. [...]

Kenya: KMPDU Says Majority of County Doctors Still Owed Salary Adjustments Amid Overpayment Dispute

19 March 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Kenya Medical Practitioners, Pharmacists and Dentists Union (KMPDU) has stated that most doctors employed by county governments are still owed basic salary adjustments, dismissing claims that some members were overpaid following a government verification exercise. [...]

South Africa: Fuel Supply Stable in the Immediate Term, Says DMPR

19 March 2026

[SAnews.gov.za] South Africans can be assured that fuel supply in the country remains stable in the immediate term. [...]

Nigeria: Akwa Ibom Denies Plan to Sell Its Power Plant

19 March 2026

[Premium Times] The government says it is, instead, repaying a $9 million loan and implementing reforms to revive the state-owned electricity company. [...]

Africa: Afrexinsure Appoints Lesley Ndlovu As New Chief Executive Officer

17 March 2026

[Afreximbank] AfrexInsure, the wholly-owned Specialty Insurance Subsidiary of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), has announced the appointment of Lesley Ndlovu as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 2026, replacing Jonas Mushosho. [...]

Kenya: Ruto Launches Construction of Naivasha-Kisumu-Malaba SGR Extension

19 March 2026

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has launched the construction of the Naivasha-Kisumu-Malaba Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) after breaking ground in Suswa, Narok County. [...]

Ethiopia: Ethiopia Intensifies Sustainable Energy Drive to Meet National Needs

19 March 2026

[ENA] Addis Ababa -- Ethiopia is ramping up efforts to meet its growing energy demands through sustainable and renewable sources, Minister of Water and Energy Habtamu Iteffa said. [...]

Liberia: Senate Passes Bill to Reform Petroleum Sector

19 March 2026

[Liberian Observer] The Liberian Senate has passed a landmark bill aimed at reshaping the country's petroleum sector. [...]

Southern Africa: SADC and Unodc Convene Regional Workshop to Tackle Mineral Crimes

18 March 2026

[SADC] The Southern Africa Regional Workshop on Combating Mineral Crimes was held at the Avani Hotel in Gaborone, Botswana, from 9 to 11 March 2026. The workshop was organised by the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), in partnership with the SADC Secretariat, with support from the Government of Japan. [...]

Namibia: MTC Opens New Mobile Home At Grove Mall

19 March 2026

[Namibian] The Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) has opened a flagship mobile home at Grove Mall in Windhoek. [...]

Liberia: Govt Names Alieu F. Nyei to Lead Liberia's Second MCC Compact Development

19 March 2026

[Liberian Investigator] The Liberian government has appointed economist and public finance specialist Alieu Fuad Nyei as National Coordinator to lead the development of the country's second compact under the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC), following concurrence from the MCC and approval by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai. [...]

Nigeria: Global Investors Hail Nigeria's Economic Reforms

19 March 2026

[Leadership] Speakers at the Africa Capital Forum at The Peninsula London, have commended reforms in the Nigerian financial sector, describing them as "credible". [...]

FIFA’s Gianni Infantino seemingly changes course on peace efforts

20 March 2026

FIFA President Gianni Infantino said his organisation “can certainly not solve geopolitical conflicts.” [...]

Iran footballer Azmoun kicked off national team for disloyalty, say reports

20 March 2026

Reports say Sardar Azmoun, who plays for UAE club Shabab Al-Ahli, was expelled for Instagram post with Dubai's ‌ruler. [...]

Japan vs Australia: Women’s Asian Cup final – team news, start and lineups

20 March 2026

Hosts Australia will be hoping to turn the tables on Japan as they meet for a third time in the Asian Cup final. [...]

Why Pakistani farmers are suing two German companies for deadly 2022 floods

20 March 2026

Case relates to RWE and Heidelberg Materials, accused of emissions that intensified historic floods and destroyed farms. [...]

Unpacking Netanyahu’s latest claims about the war on Iran

20 March 2026

Benjamin Netanyahu claimed to have made significant progress in 20 days of war on Iran but indicated more is to come. [...]

Trump must ‘take the steering wheel back from the Israelis’ in Iran war

20 March 2026

Trita Parsi, argues that US President Trump must not allow Israel to control the war with Iran. [...]

Luka Doncic scores 60 points as Lakers rally to defeat Heat in NBA

20 March 2026

The NBA's leading scorer recorded the second 60-point game of his career as the Lakers take down the Heat in Miami. [...]

Brazil’s president criticises the US for thinking ‘they own the world’

20 March 2026

President of Brazil Lula de Silva criticised the United States’ aggressive foreign policy under President Trump. [...]

Palestinians bury four women killed in Iranian missile attack

20 March 2026

A small occupied West Bank community has buried four women killed in a hair salon during an Iranian missile attack. [...]

Israel’s messianic political elite ‘does not know any boundaries’

20 March 2026

Ilan Pappe, Israeli historian, says Israel’s unconstrained behavior is driven by a messianic aspiration for expansion. [...]

Videos show Iranian missile fragments impacting northern Israel

20 March 2026

Videos published by local Israeli platforms show Iranian missile fragments making impact in northern Israel. [...]

Iran war live: Tehran warns of intensified strikes if energy sites targeted

20 March 2026

Iran strikes Israeli oil refinery in northern city of Haifa as Tehran launches attacks on regional energy facilities. [...]

US arts commission approves gold coin stamped with Donald Trump’s face

19 March 2026

The gold coin comes in addition to Trump's efforts to have his face stamped on a $1 coin, in violation of federal law. [...]

Mexican military says 11 killed in raid targeting Sinaloa cartel leader

19 March 2026

Omar Oswaldo Torres, the leader of the Los Mayos faction of the Sinaloa criminal network, was detained in the raid. [...]

US intelligence chief admits US, Israel not aligned on Iran war goals

19 March 2026

The US Director of National ‌Intelligence says American and Israeli goals in the war on Iran are not the same. [...]

Senegal and Morocco tied by religion and trade but divided by AFCON fallout

19 March 2026

Senegal were stripped of the AFCON crown with Morocco awarded the title, a move that divides two closely knit nations. [...]

Netanyahu says Iran’s uranium enrichment abilities destroyed

19 March 2026

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claims Iran no longer has “the capacity to enrich uranium." [...]

Israel continues Gaza attacks amid regional war, kills several Palestinians

19 March 2026

Three killed in separate attacks in Gaza City as Rafah border reopens for limited medical evacuations. [...]

FIFA details Infantino’s $6m deal with 33% Club World Cup bonus increase

19 March 2026

FIFA president Gianni Infantino's pay boost revealed in latest accounts that target $14bn in revenue for 2027-30. [...]

Israelis protest in Tel Aviv calling for end to Iran war

19 March 2026

Israelis protested in Tel Aviv demanding an end to the war with Iran and conflict with Hezbollah. [...]

FIFA fines Israel FA citing racism and ‘multiple’ discrimination breaches

19 March 2026

Following Palestine allegations, FIFA clears Israeli settlement clubs but fines Israel FA for discrimination breaches. [...]

US states file lawsuit challenging Trump’s revocation of climate finding

19 March 2026

The Trump administration revoked key scientific finding that formed a basis for regulations to address climate change. [...]

How will Israel’s decades-long assassination policy continue?

19 March 2026

Senior Iranian figures have been targeted and killed since the start of the US-Israeli war on Iran. [...]

US F-35 aircraft makes emergency landing after a combat mission over Iran

19 March 2026

The F-35 fighter jet landed safely and the pilot is in stable condition, CENTCOM spokesman Captain Tim Hawkins said. [...]

Trump compares Iran strikes to Pearl Harbor as he meets Japan’s PM

19 March 2026

Donald Trump stunned Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi when he compared strikes on Iran to Pearl Harbor. [...]

'Mass eviction' claims as tenants told to leave

20 March 2026

Over 100 tenants face losing their homes ahead of an imminent change to the law on no-fault evictions. [...]

A40 closure: What you need to know

20 March 2026

The A40 Westway flyover is closing in both directions for more than a month for repairs. [...]

School uniform reuse scheme launches in London

20 March 2026

The School Uniform Reuse Network aims to help schools and families reduce waste and save money. [...]

Comic Relief helps women with a fresh start through baking

20 March 2026

Meet the women whose lives have been turned around with the help of a baking course. [...]

Natural History Museum overtakes London rival as UK's top tourist attraction

20 March 2026

The venue broke the record for the most visitors to any museum or gallery in a single year. [...]

Tailgating at matches to become criminal offence after Wembley disorder

20 March 2026

Entering a football match in England and Wales without a ticket will become a criminal offence under new laws. [...]

BP moving offices to new London HQ

20 March 2026

Spelthorne Borough Council, which owns the Sunbury site, says the firm will be "sadly missed". [...]

'I've applied for 500 jobs in two months since graduating'

18 March 2026

Charlotte Briggs has applied for hundreds of jobs and cannot find work, despite achieving a 2:1 degree. [...]

Your Voice: 'My bike was stolen while I was riding it and police did nothing'

18 March 2026

Cristiana Jones Caccavale says police refused to investigate when her electric bike was stolen. [...]

'Why we want child abuse nursery held accountable'

17 March 2026

Vincent Chan was jailed for 18 years after admitting 56 sexual offences, including abusing children at a West Hampstead nursery. [...]

Women with endometriosis face 'systemic misogyny'

16 March 2026

Women share their experiences of living with endometriosis so the condition can be better understood. [...]

'An angel in the park': Customers rally around Iranian barista

15 March 2026

The customers of a coffee stand say its owner, Diaco Yari, has gone above and beyond for his customers. [...]

An eccentric new friend entered her life. Then things took a strange, expensive turn

15 March 2026

What began as a dog-sitting favour ended with boutique owner Bridget Hutchcroft being owed more than £1.6m. [...]

'I was pursued for fraud for having two council jobs at once'

12 March 2026

Paul was questioned by the police after it emerged he was working for two local councils at the same time. [...]

'Two hours after clearing fly-tip, rubbish is dumped again'

10 March 2026

Over one thousand fly-tips a week are reported in Croydon, costing the council more than £1m. [...]

An 'epidemic' of violence: The women and girls killed by men last year

10 March 2026

We tracked reports and contacted police and prosecutors for a deeper look at the situation across UK. [...]

I donated my eggs to a woman I met on the Tube

8 March 2026

The story of how a chance encounter between two women on the Piccadilly line led to an IVF baby. [...]

The house hidden in the garden of a Catford terrace

7 March 2026

A couple sent many letters to neighbours asking to buy their garden to use as a plot to build their home. [...]

'I was threatened with rape after locksmith scam'

5 March 2026

BBC finds many people who paid over the odds for locksmith work also experience threats. [...]

'I'm still haunted that he died alone': The last voices of the Covid inquiry

6 March 2026

Bereaved families have the final say as the Covid inquiry completes three years of public hearings. [...]

Your Voice – on your local BBC

17 February 2026

Tell your local BBC team about the issues you would like to see them investigate. [...]

How Lent and Ramadan unite fasting Londoners

4 March 2026

Muslims and Christians reflect on how fasting brings Londoners together in what is a time of turmoil. [...]

Five years since Sarah Everard, what's changed?

3 March 2026

Five years after Sarah Everard was murdered, women continue to change their behaviour to stay safe. [...]

From baby beatboxer to drummer of the year for south London teen

2 March 2026

Sixteen-year-old Ellis Gates won this year's Zildjian Young Drummer of the Year contest. [...]

'I forgive you': The London market trader meeting his trolls with flowers

1 March 2026

Syed Usman Shah says he was proud to appear in the campaign, but upset by what followed. [...]

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