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South Africa's sharp fuel price hike strains households, businesses amid global energy shock
7+ hour, 37+ min ago (746+ words) South Africa on Tuesday announced steep increases in regulated fuel prices, taking effect from Wednesday, marking some of the sharpest monthly adjustments in recent history. According to the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources (DMPR), petrol prices will increase by…...
Dubai's tourism industry reels from 'brutal' impact of war
8+ hour, 19+ min ago (1446+ words) Over the past month, many of tables in Dubai restaurants have sat empty. Last year Dubai welcomed 19.59 million international visitors, making it one of the most-visited cities globally, but the US-Israel war with Iran has had a devastating impact on…...
Malindi airport runway upgrade set for May completion
19+ hour, 24+ min ago (421+ words) A renewed push to make Malindi airport accommodate larger planes The runway resurfacing works at Malindi International Airport will be completed in May, the national government has announced. The resurfacing project is part of broader expansion works at the airport,…...
Russian military plane crash kills 29 in occupied Crimea
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (376+ words) Russian authorities say a technical malfunction caused the An-26 to crash into a cliff. A Russian military plane has crashed in the occupied Ukrainian peninsula of Crimea, killing 29 people on board, the Russian defence ministry has said. Wreckage of the…...
New hunger for Oduor as Harambee Stars begin AFCON 2027 build-up
16+ hour, 24+ min ago (748+ words) After helping Harambee Stars to a 3-0 win over Grenada in the Kigali Fifa Series on Monday, England-based defensive midfielder Clarke Oduor now looks to cement a lasting role in the national team ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. The…...
Toxic fish trade sparks alarm as Senate probes illegal fishing
20+ hour, 28+ min ago (738+ words) This comes amid growing concerns over an illegal trade in contaminated fish reaching major markets. A Senate committee has directed the Fisheries department to urgently conduct fresh research on whether fish from Lake Nakuru are safe for human consumption. The…...
Food wasted can feed all hungry Kenyans, say experts
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (661+ words) Household food thrown out could feed at least 3.5 million people suffering hunger pangs The amount of food wasted in Kenya is enough to feed all 3.5 million people currently facing hunger. The World Resources Institute (WRI) Africa indicates that as much…...
Comedian Sammy Kioko hospitalised after alleged assault over debt dispute
1+ day, 12+ hour ago (554+ words) Comedian and businessman Sammy Kioko is receiving treatment at Nairobi West Hospital after he was allegedly assaulted by Machakos county askaris during a protest over a disputed payment claim. Kioko was admitted on March 31 after being referred from Kang'undo Level…...
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Italy fails to qualify for third World Cup in a row after Bosnia shootout defeat
1+ day, 18+ hour ago (1295+ words) Bosnia-Herzegovina qualifies for the second time ever, and will face Canada, Qatar and Switzerland this summer. Four-time world champions Italy failed to qualify for a third World Cup in a row after a devastating penalty shootout defeat by Bosnia-Herzegovina. No…...