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Malaysia witnessed a historic milestone as Sekolah Menengah Teknik Kuala Lumpur opened the nation's first secondary school artificial intelligence laboratory. The facility launched during centenary festivities marking the institution's 100-year anniversary. Prime Minister's wife Datuk Seri Dr...

Authorities detained a 28-year-old man holding a Datuk title for three days after Magistrate Rais Imran Hamid approved the police request on Tuesday. The suspect faces charges under Section 21 of the Control of Supplies Act 1961 for allegedly possessing controlled goods without authorization...

Malaysia launched the second phase of its Budi95 petrol subsidy program on Tuesday, serving Sumbangan Tunai Ramah recipients after initially targeting police and armed forces personnel. The nationwide rollout extends to all eligible citizens on Monday, Sept. 30. Early users at a Shell station...

Malaysia's Health Minister Dzulkefly Ahmad called for citizens to undergo regular medical screenings after revealing that more than 50,000 new cancer diagnoses occur annually. Most patients receive their diagnosis during advanced stages three or four, when treatment becomes difficult and success...

Abraham Koomson praised President John Dramani Mahama for delivering bold remarks at the United Nations General Assembly. The Ghana Federation of Labour secretary general spoke on Ahotor FM on Saturday, Sept. 27, 2025, about Mahama's address on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025. Koomson said the...

Ghana announced its National Energy Compact through the Mission 300 program at the Bloomberg Philanthropies Global Forum in New York. President John Dramani Mahama partnered with the World Bank to present the initiative during United Nations General Assembly meetings. The compact establishes...

Ghana Private Road Transport Union officials rejected claims about nationwide transport fare increases on Saturday. Volta Regional Vice Chairman Lawrence Awilo Attitoe stated the union held no meetings with government authorities regarding proposed price changes. Fuel costs jumped from GH₵11.23...

A fishing vessel capsized at Elmina Fishing Harbour on Saturday afternoon when powerful waves drove the craft into underwater rocks. All 28 crew members survived the accident, but the eight-year-old boat sustained severe damage and broke apart. Strong winds pushed the vessel off course toward...

Courts sentenced two defendants on drug possession charges after North East Region officers arrested them with illegal substances. Authorities prosecuted the cases as part of Ghana's broader effort to combat narcotics trafficking throughout the nation. Law enforcement continues operations to...

Ghana launched a digital surveillance system to monitor animal diseases across the country on Tuesday. The EMAi+ application enables veterinary workers to report health threats through mobile devices within minutes. Officials from the Food and Agriculture Organization developed the technology to...

Professor Andy Alhassan praised President John Dramani Mahama's United Nations address for championing African leadership on the global stage. The National Democratic Congress member from Massachusetts described the speech as a powerful call for continental recognition and respect. Alhassan...

The United States lifted visa restrictions against Ghana after the West African nation began accepting deportees under President Donald Trump's immigration enforcement policies. Ghana became the fifth African country to receive West Africans deported from America through third-country...

Zimbabwe's 2018 Insolvency Act transforms corporate distress management through rescue provisions that prevent business collapse. President Mnangagwa signed the legislation to replace inefficient judicial management systems with structured rehabilitation processes. Master of the High Court...

Zimbabwe introduced a National Trade Tariff Policy to reform import duty management and boost industrial growth. Competition and Tariff Commission official Cicilia Mashava presented the framework at a Harare workshop, emphasizing transparent and predictable tariff structures. The policy...

Zimbabwe and Australian investor Invictus Energy will lead a closed-door summit during African Energy Week from on September 29 to on October 3, 2025, in Cape Town, South Africa. The session aims to connect global investors with Zimbabwe's energy and mining opportunities. Officials describe the...

Hwange Colliery Company Limited committed US$60 million to develop underground coal mining operations through a partnership with Zhongjin Investments. The project aims to reverse financial troubles that placed the company under administration two years ago. Management expects the initiative to...

The Construction Industry Federation of Zimbabwe will push for legislative approval of a Construction Bill during continued advocacy efforts. The federation seeks comprehensive regulation to strengthen governance, transparency, and professional standards across the sector. Chief executive Martin...

Highlanders settled for a 1-1 draw against ZPC Kariba on yesterday at Barbourfields Stadium during Castle Lager Premier Soccer League action. ZPC Kariba grabbed the opener when Kelvin Gwao headed home Ciphas Musikawanhu's free kick after 16 minutes. The visitors caught Highlanders defense off...

Dynamos defeated CAPS United 1-0 on yesterday at Rufaro Stadium during a critical Harare Derby match. Jairos Kasondo netted the decisive goal on the 54th minute with a header from a corner kick. The victory lifted Dynamos to 15th place with 32 points, level with CAPS United. Coach Kelvin Kaindu...

Zimbabwe demolished Botswana by 170 runs during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup Africa Qualifiers at Harare Sports Club. The comprehensive victory marked their second straight win, and it reinforced their dominance in Group A. Veteran wicketkeeper Brendan Taylor starred with his maiden T20 century...