Tanzanian voters cast ballots on Wednesday in presidential and parliamentary elections, following the authorities' decision to bar major opposition candidates from competing. President Samia Hassan faced only minor party challengers following the disqualification of candidates from Chadema and ACT-Wazalendo, the two largest opposition groups. Election officials stated that results would be available within three days, as more than 37 million registered citizens participated.
Hassan's Chama Cha Mapinduzi party has controlled Tanzania since 1977, with its predecessor leading the independence movement decades earlier. Rights organizations documented over 200 forced disappearances since 2019, with critics accusing the government of...
America's wealthiest 0.1 percent generate carbon emissions 4,000 times faster than the planet's poorest tenth, research shared with The Guardian shows. Oxfam and the Stockholm Environment Institute found that these billionaires and multimillionaires consume climate safety margins 183 times faster than the worldwide average, ahead of the COP30 summit.
The richest Americans release 2.2 tonnes of carbon dioxide daily per person, equivalent to the weight of a rhinoceros. Somali citizens produce just 82 grams each day, equivalent to the mass of one tomato. Global daily emissions average 12 kilograms per person.
An analysis of 308 billionaires revealed that their combined pollution would rank as the 15th largest national emitter. Nearly 60...
Tanzania holds a general election on Wednesday, with President Samia Hassan expected to consolidate power amid widespread suppression of opposition voices. Main opposition candidates have been disqualified from the ballot, political gatherings have been banned, and critics have been subjected to arrests and abductions.
Hassan initially reversed authoritarian policies after taking office in 2021 following predecessor John Magufuli's death. She lifted restrictions on political rallies and sought reconciliation with opposition groups, earning praise domestically and internationally before reversing course.
United Nations experts documented over 200 enforced disappearances since 2019 and called on authorities to halt such practices...
China wants to purchase up to 20,000 tonnes of Namibian beef monthly, far exceeding the southern African nation's current export capacity. Namibia ships roughly 8,000 tonnes of beef to the European Union each year, making Chinese demand more than double that annual figure.
Ministry of International Relations and Trade executive director Ndiitah Nghipondoka-Robiati stated that production limitations prevent Namibian suppliers from fulfilling such large orders. She emphasized that boosting output remains essential for the country to capitalize on market access agreements with major trading partners.
Namibia became Africa's first beef exporter to China in 2019. Shipments reached N$60 million in value by 2023, marking a 19.8 percent rise...
South African police have arrested a 38-year-old man in connection with the shooting deaths of two young women found in Mamelodi East, Pretoria. The suspect will appear in Mamelodi Magistrate's Court on Wednesday, following the discovery of the victims' bodies on Sunday morning.
Tshiamo Moramaga, 22, and her cousin Baleseng Moramaga, 21, were found with fatal gunshot wounds to their heads in Sompisi Street. Neighbors reported hearing arguments and gunfire around 4 a.m. that day, with witnesses saying Tshiamo was heard arguing with her boyfriend before the shots rang out.
The cousins shared a rented room and had grown up together since childhood. Tshiamo was studying beauty therapy while Baleseng was pursuing a Bachelor of Education...
The Centre for Democracy and Economic Development Initiatives has urged Malawi's newly elected lawmakers to prioritize citizens' interests as they start their five-year terms. Executive Director Sylvester Namiwa emphasized on Thursday that representatives must serve as the voice of those who elected them, rather than pursuing partisan agendas.
The organization presented several legislative priorities for Parliament to address. These proposals ranged from conducting parliamentary business in local languages alongside English to implementing a national land audit that would allow the government to reclaim unused land for redistribution to citizens without property.
Additional recommendations focused on economic reforms and the...
Malawi's women's soccer team credited National Bank of Malawi and supporters for their first qualification to continental finals after defeating Angola 2-0 on Tuesday at Bingu National Stadium. Faith Chimzimu scored twice within one minute late in the match to send the Scorchers to the 2025 Women's Africa Cup of Nations in Morocco following a scoreless first leg in Luanda.
Coach Lovemore Fazili praised the bank's investment in the domestic women's league for developing national team talent. Captain Tabitha Chawinga called the achievement a victory for the entire country after the squad overcame a difficult opponent.
National Bank of Malawi marketing manager Akossa Hiwa said the qualification validates the company's sports investment...
Malawi's central bank maintained its benchmark interest rate at 26 percent after officials met on Tuesday and Wednesday to review the country's economic conditions. The Reserve Bank also kept the Lombard Rate 20 basis points above the policy level and maintained reserve requirements at 10 percent for local currency deposits and 3.75 percent for foreign holdings.
Governor Macdonald Mafuta Mwale stated that inflation accelerated to 28.1 percent in the third quarter, up from 28 percent previously. Officials raised their annual projection to 28.9 percent from 28.5 percent as fuel costs climbed and fiscal pressures continued.
The committee praised government maize imports aimed at reducing food shortages, but stressed that stronger budget...
Select Financial Services urged government partnership to protect credit access as inflation strains Malawian households and enterprises. Chief Executive Akuzike Kafwamba said the lender spent 17 years serving clients excluded from conventional banks and helps families weather economic instability through practical borrowing options.
Finance lecturer Richard Tembo from Millennium University said regulators create stability frameworks while microfinance providers deliver services directly to citizens. Coordination between both sectors strengthens consumer protections and financial education programs that promote responsible lending practices across communities.
Kafwamba pressed lawmakers to reduce access barriers and encourage...
