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The St. Petersburg Legislative Assembly has approved a federal bill requiring stores to disclose markups on socially significant goods. The proposed legislation mandates that price tags include not just the product cost, but also the trade markup for items on a special government list. Andrei...

Real estate experts observed a significant decline in available Khrushchev-era apartments in St. Petersburg. The number of such apartments decreased by 22% between April 2024 and April 2025, with currently 863 units on the secondary market. Two-room apartments dominate the segment, representing...

State Duma member Sergei Mironov is pushing to cancel outdated coronavirus restrictions in St. Petersburg officially. Despite Rospotrebnadzor declaring the pandemic's end in 2022 and stopping morbidity reports in March 2025, the city maintains COVID-related measures through the end of 2025...

St. Petersburg's municipal government is considering transferring paid parking management to private entities. The Transport Committee has submitted a draft amendment for review, proposing to expand who can create and manage paid parking spaces. Currently, only government agencies or...

A recent survey by HH.ru reveals workplace dynamics in St. Petersburg. The study found that 63% of city residents avoid workplace conflicts, with management being the primary source of disagreement for 23% of respondents. Professional reasons drive most workplace tensions, accounting for 69% of...

St. Petersburg faces a chilly Wednesday with cloudy skies and potential short-term rain. Meteorologist Mikhail Leus from the Phobos weather center reports the city is experiencing the rear cold part of a cyclone moving towards the Vologda region. Daytime temperatures will range from 9-11...

Vegetable prices have sharply increased in St. Petersburg, with potatoes leading the surge at 38% during the first quarter of 2025. Legislative Assembly deputy Andrei Ryabokon highlighted the significant price changes reported by Petrostat. Alongside potatoes, beets rose 21% and cabbage...

A stark debt crisis is emerging in Namibia, with nearly half the population, particularly civil servants, struggling under significant financial strain. Member of parliament Inna Hengari from the Popular Democratic Movement highlighted the severe economic challenges facing citizens. Lending...

UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer has shifted his position on transgender women, now aligning with a recent Supreme Court ruling that defines women based on biological sex under equality law. Previously, in March 2022, Starmer had stated that transwomen were women and that this was legally...

Rehoboth will host a Career and Entrepreneurship Day on April 26 at Rhenish Mother Congregational Church in Block B. The event, themed 'Future Fit', aims to inspire and empower local youth through career insights and entrepreneurial guidance. Event coordinator Joshua Cloete Deacon developed the...

Burkina Faso's military government claims it thwarted a significant coup attempt against junta leader Captain Ibrahim Traoré. Security Minister Mahamadou Sana revealed that current and former soldiers, working alongside terrorist leaders, planned to attack the presidential palace last week. The...

Elon Musk plans to dial back his work with the Trump administration after Tesla experienced a significant financial downturn. The company saw automotive revenue plunge 20% compared to the previous year, with profits tumbling over 70%. Musk has been deeply involved in Trump's government, leading...

President Trump took a surprising stance about Jerome Powell at the Federal Reserve. He declared he would not fire Powell but wanted more aggressive interest rate cuts. During an Oval Office discussion, Trump emphasized optimism about potential trade improvements with China. The president had...

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah promises to clean house in her government. During a visit to a flood victim's center, she spoke tough about holding public workers accountable. Her message was clear: perform or face consequences. Activists and analysts watched closely. Johannes John criticized...

The Bank of Namibia and Namfisa are preparing to release their 2025 Financial Stability Report next Thursday. The report will tackle financial system challenges under the catchy theme of navigating global economic changes. It promises to break down risks threatening Namibia's money world and...

A Namibian judge has greenlit key evidence for a major fraud trial involving millions of dollars. Sakaria Namwandi and his company, Asset Legacy Investment, face serious criminal charges related to an alleged investment scam. Prosecutors claim Namwandi tricked over 80 people into investing about...

NamWater spent N$15 million fixing water pipes across southern Namibia during the past financial year. Residents around Keetmanshoop, Lüderitz, and Bethanie continue to face water headaches from broken pipes and pump station breakdowns. Water utility spokesperson Lot Ndamanomhata admits the...

Two suspected criminals terrorized Bulawayo during a wild night of crime. Clifford Nare and Mandlenkosi Munangati shocked local courts when prosecutors detailed their brazen robbery rampage. Their criminal crew targeted multiple locations around the city starting on 22 March. The gang first hit...

Most businesses across Zimbabwe continued operations yesterday, effectively ignoring war veteran Blessed Geza's call for an indefinite national shutdown demanding President Emmerson Mnangagwa's resignation. Economic analysts predicted the stayaway would struggle due to Zimbabwe's highly...

A prominent journalist's legal battle has been delayed after state prosecutors revealed critical gaps in their case documentation. Blessed Mhlanga from Alpha Media Holdings faces charges related to allegedly inflammatory online videos posted earlier this year. Court proceedings were adjourned...