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Legal Questions Arise Over Ghana Insurance Chief's Removal. The Ghana government is being questioned about its power to remove the head of SIC Insurance without first asking other owners. Laws say the company's shareholders must vote on such changes. SIC Insurance is a business registered...

Ghana Leader Sets New Rules for Government Workers. Ghana's President John Dramani Mahama said his team must meet high standards in their work. He shared this message during his Thank You Tour in the Central Region on February 6, 2025. The president plans to start a new system called Operation...

Muslim Leader Thanks Ghana's President for Lower Hajj Costs. The head of Darul Tawheed Institute praised President John Dramani Mahama for making the 2025 Hajj trip less costly for Muslims in Ghana. Doctuur Abu Dujana Basha expressed his gratitude during a radio interview with Fuseini Safianu...

South Africa's new land law has drawn much attention in 2025, with fresh U.S. President Donald Trump's recent comments sending the rand down sharply. Many South Africans want to know what this means for their homes and property plans. But Samuel Seeff, who leads the Seeff Property Group, says...

The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe reports its foreign money holdings grew to US$550 million, marking an 87% rise. When Zimbabwe started its gold-backed money (ZiG) in April 2024, the bank had US$285 million in reserves. These funds helped keep the new money strong against market changes. The bank...

The Bank of Zimbabwe kept its main interest rate at 35% on Thursday. Money troubles keep growing in Zimbabwe. Food and home costs pushed prices higher in January. This happened with both U.S. dollars and local money. Zimbabwe started using a new type of money last April. This money was tied to...

A training flight ended in tragedy when Air Lieutenant Nesbert Tambudza died in a plane crash near Gweru. The young pilot was flying alone in a Karakorum-8 jet trainer aircraft near the Guinea Fowl area. Zimbabwe Defence Forces Commander Valerio Sibanda shared news of the crash. He said no one...

A sum of US$4.5 million went missing from the Harare City Council through its Harare Quarry business arm. This discovery was made during an official investigation into the council's work. The City Council gave this money to Harare Quarry in 2018 to help the business run better. The funds...

Land Row Heats Up in Balaka. A fight over land pay has sparked new words between groups in Balaka. The local council group MALGA stands behind District Chief Tamanya Harawa. Yet CDEDI head Sylvester Namiwa says MALGA needs to hear all sides. People say Harawa helped cheat Ng'onga folks out of...

Over Seven Million Sign Up to Vote in Malawi. The Malawi Electoral Commission reports that 7,200,905 people put their names down to vote. This comes after both main and extra sign-up times ended this week. Andrew Mpesi from MEC shared the news. He said 24,078 more people joined during the last...

MERA Stops Four Gas Stations From Selling Fuel. The Malawi Energy Regulatory Authority put a halt on fuel sales at four stations that broke the rules. MERA named ENGEN Chiringa, Mount Meru Dunduzu 2, Mount Meru Nathenje, and Simso Mzuzu as the stations that must stop working. The office found...

Online Star Says Police Keep Her Money. A well-known web writer, Tamia Ja, claims police at Lingadzi hold K1.2 million that belongs to her. Police took Tamia Ja last year when someone said she stole cash. A business person sent K8 million to her bank space by error. The money is meant to go to...

City Says No to Walk for Election Money. The Lilongwe City Council turned down Ras Chikomeni Chirwa's plan for a big walk. He wanted to raise money to run for office. City head Macloud Kadam'manja wrote to Chirwa on February 6. The letter said Chirwa must ask the election office first. The...

Fuel Runs Low in Malawi as Stations Close. Anger grows in Malawi as more gas stations shut their doors. The public wants fast help from leaders as cars sit empty. Many say the head of Malawi's fuel office must step down. They point at Henry Kachaje, who runs MERA, the group that watches fuel...

Bank Gives Money to Plant Trees in Ntcheu. The National Bank of Malawi handed over K7.5 million to help plant trees on Muonekera Mountain. This gift will put more trees in the Ntcheu area. Charles Ulaya from NBM spoke at the event in Blantyre. He said the bank started helping save trees in...

Leaders Must Help Change Minds for Malawi Growth. A top government leader asked chiefs and church heads to guide change in people's thinking. This will help Malawi reach its hopes for 2063. Dr. Elizabeth Gomani Chindebvu shared these words on Thursday in Balaka. She met with local chiefs...

Star Keeper Thole Turns Down Wanderers Deal. The top keeper at Mighty Wanderers, William Thole, said no to staying with the team. His time ends on February 23, 2025. Team boss Panganeni Ndovi spoke to newsgroups. He said the club wanted Thole to stay, but the keeper made other plans. Word...

Malawi Singer Onesimus Shares New Love Song. Top Malawi artist Onesimus started 2025 with fresh music. His new song "Tabwera" came out this week. The sweet tune speaks of someone looking for love. His deep singing makes fans feel strong feelings. "I have an album coming," Onesimus said. "Many...

Joe Kigozi Returns to Next Media for Final Visit. Joe Kigozi returned to Next Media Park today after saying goodbye to the company, where he had worked as a top leader for 14 years. He started his day at Next Radio's Morning Switch show, where he talked about his time at the company and shared...

Uganda's Leader Marks Army Day, Sees Strong Growth Ahead. President Museveni led the 44th Tarehe Sita event in Kyotera District on Tuesday. He came with his wife Janet, who leads the Education Ministry. The day marked when Uganda's people's army began. It remembers those who fought for the...