Lawmakers plan to share early findings about Russian fuel deals during their next meeting. The group looked into how three businesses brought 36,935 metric tons of gas worth $30 million into The Gambia without paying any taxes. These companies - Apogee FZC, Creed Energy Limited, and Ultimate Beige Logistics - moved fuel from a Russian ship sitting in the Atlantic Ocean. People claim officials took bribes to ignore these activities.
Many important people answered questions during this investigation. Former Petroleum Minister Abdoulie Jobe testified along with Central Bank Governor Buah Saidy and Police Chief Seedy Touray. Tax boss Yankuba Darboe spoke, as did heads of Gam Petroleum, PURA, and GNPC, plus several government secretaries...
A big fire hit the Latrikunda Sabiji Market yesterday night around twelve. It started in someone's home next to the market and quickly jumped to nearby food stands. Nobody died or got hurt, but many sellers lost their stuff. The market burned down in 2007 and 2016, hurting local businesses badly each time.
KMC Mayor Talib Bensouda said the fire began at a house by the back door of the main market. The people living there ran a small market stand inside their place. Local kids started fighting the flames before help came. The fire department sent two trucks, but nine food stands burned up anyway.
Bensouda explained what caused the trouble—bad wiring sparked near a beauty shop full of flammable makeup oils. This shop shared electric...
SSHFC gave food to pensioners who can't leave their beds last Thursday. The group spent more than D500,000 on items like rice, sugar, onions, potatoes, cooking oil, and tomato paste. These older citizens helped build the nation during their working years. SSHFC wants to make sure these former workers receive care after retirement.
Managing Director Saloum Malang runs this program to bring happiness to retired people stuck at home. "We have reached out to pensioners in rural areas this year," Malang said at the event. This marks a big step forward as they try to reach everyone who needs help, no matter where they live across the country.
Alagie Chox Faal thanked SSHFC when he spoke for all the people receiving food. He appreciated how...
The Gambia Revenue Authority and Zenith Bank signed a new agreement on Thursday. Commissioner General Yankuba Darboe greeted bank officials at the event and explained how this partnership makes paying taxes easier for everyone. He mentioned that the agreement boosts their money collection systems and creates better ease, openness, and responsibility for all parties involved.
Deputy Commissioner Essa Jallow thanked Zenith representatives for joining forces with the tax authority. He described banks as basically working as extra offices for the tax agency. "We aim not just to collect cash from taxpayers but also make sure our services meet the highest standards and give complete satisfaction to people who hand their money to GRA," Jallow...
Eighty-two people who used to work at Standard Chartered Bank just sued their former employer. The group includes Ebrima Jatta, Musu Badjie, and many others who want money after losing their jobs. They filed papers at the High Court in Banjul asking for severance pay they believe the bank owes them. These former workers say Standard Chartered broke their employment agreements when it fired them ahead of selling the business.
The court case claims the bank refused to pay what legal rules require for laid-off workers. These former employees told the judge they support over 57 partners and 124 children who depend on their income. They explained how Standard Chartered kept them in the dark about sale details for more than a year without...
The Gambia just took a big step forward with health care for everyone. Last Friday, the National Health Insurance Authority signed agreements with many medical centers across the country. They expanded from just 13 locations to 67 places where people can use their health insurance. This happened during a special event at SDKJ-ICC.
The government wants all Gambians to see doctors without worrying about money. These 54 new spots include both city hospitals and small clinics in faraway villages. Thousands of people who live far from medical help can finally visit doctors without emptying their wallets. The insurance plan started small in 2021 but keeps growing larger.
Patients pay less for important care like pregnancy checkups and...
Africa ABCD Magazine picked Fatoumatta Njai as one of the top 100 most impactful African voices for 2025. Friends call her Touma, and she works as the Banjul South National Assembly Member in The Gambia. The magazine honors women who change Africa through digital platforms, fresh technology, and powerful storytelling. These leaders make lasting impacts across business, education, culture, and social activism with every important conversation they start.
Touma stands out because she fights hard for basic human rights and pushes for women to have more power. She leads as Chairperson of the Select Committee on Gender, Children, and Social Welfare. Many people see her as a key player in Gambian politics because she speaks up clearly for...
Many Gambian women headed to Saudi Arabia to work in homes as part of growing friendships between the two countries. The Gambian government agreed to send workers to Saudi Arabia during a meeting at the Africa-Arab Summit last year. One local company called Outsource Recruitment Agency helped 25 women travel there in February. They sent four more women just last week.
Saudi Arabia used to hire mostly Asian workers from places like the Philippines. Recently, they have started looking more toward African countries, including Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia, and The Gambia. Saudi families need lots of house staff, such as maids, nannies, and drivers. These domestic workers make up more than 25% of all workers in Saudi Arabia.
The government...
Injury has sidelined Luton Town midfielder Marvelous Nakamba from the Zimbabwe national team's upcoming World Cup qualifiers. The Zimbabwe Football Association announced Richard Hachiro from Ngezi Platinum Stars will take his place in the squad. The Warriors captain hurt his calf again during a recent match, forcing coach Michael Nees to make this last-minute change before the team heads to South Africa.
Zimbabwe faces Benin this Thursday at Moses Mabhida Stadium in Durban, South Africa. The team then travels to Uyo for a match against Nigeria on March 25 at Godswill Akpabio Stadium. The Nigerian team, known as three-time African champions, presents a tough challenge for Zimbabwe in these 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification games.
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