Zohran Mamdani's Tangled Web of Islamophobia Lies Just Got Messier

After being busted for lying about his "hijab-wearing" aunt on the New York subway, socialist Zohran Mamdani is telling the public he actually meant to share a sob story about his "distant cousin" who was the real victim of 9/11 because people...

Why Zimbabwe needs to consistently achieve automatic T20 World Cup qualification

Zimbabwe cricket Africa ChampionsZimbabwe have made it to their seventh Men’s T20 World Cup, after making it through at the Qualifier they hosted in Harare. Out of the event’s ten iterations, Zimbabwe have missed out on three. Two of them were...

Havi: Why we demand the release of Kenyan activists

Former Law Society of Kenya President Nelson Havi at a Milimani court on May 16,2025. Former Law Society of Kenya President Nelson Havi has called for the immediate release of two Kenyan activists who were allegedly abducted in Uganda while...

Details of the Cessna aircraft that crashed in Kwale

The ill-fated plane 5Y-CCAThe aircraft, which crashed in Kwale County on Tuesday morning, had operated safely in Kenyan skies for over a decade. According to the Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA), the aircraft, tail number 5Y-CCA, went down...

Irish man victim of 'express kidnapping' in Tanzania

An Irish man who was the victim of an "express kidnapping" in Tanzania has said he is going to pursue counselling after assailants stole his camera, wallet and €3,000 from his bank accounts. Cork native Dan MacCarthy, who has since returned safely...

Serengeti Breweries launches TZEE gin to celebrate Tanzanian creativity, national identity 

TANZANIA – Serengeti Breweries Limited (SBL) has launched TZEE, a new gin brand that celebrates Tanzanian creativity, unity, and national pride. The gin, locally produced at SBL’s modern facilities, embodies the bold and expressive spirit of...

2025 WIC global youth program gathers international leaders

2025 WIC Global Youth Leaders. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] The World Internet Conference (WIC) Global Youth Leadership Program has gathered hundreds of young, talented individuals since its launch in 2023. This year, 20 of them were...

83 arrests in landmark African operation against terrorism financing

LYON, France – A first-of-its-kind operation targeting terrorism financing and the illegal activity supporting it, has led to 83 arrests across six African countries and the identification of 160 persons of interest. Operation Catalyst (July –...

How mobile money is driving Tanzania’s cashless aspirations

Dar es Salaam. Mobile money subscriptions in Tanzania have nearly doubled over the past four years, signalling a major shift in how citizens interact with financial services, agriculture, education and even politics. In 2020, the country recorded...

INTERPOL crackdown leads to 83 arrests across six African countries, exposes $260 million in terrorism financing

The operation was coordinated by INTERPOL, the world’s largest international police organization with 196 member countries, in collaboration with AFRIPOL, the African Union’s specialized law enforcement agency. Together, the agencies worked to...

Tourism in flux: Why economics, policy and storytelling will decide who wins ?

The summer of 2025 was a wake-up call for tourism. While destinations like Barcelona and Bali were overrun with tourists, others couldn’t fill beds. That should ring alarm bells for businesses in South Africa too. The travel industry is unsettled,...

INTERPOL disrupts terrorism financing networks in Africa

Staff Reporter|Published 1 hour ago 3min INTERPOL has announced a first-of-its-kind operation targeting terrorism financing and the illegal activity supporting it, has led to 83 arrests across six African countries and the identification of 160...

China Exports First Poultry Eggs to Tanzania

China has marked a new milestone in agricultural trade with the export of approximately 35,000 white-feathered broiler hatching eggs from Yunnan Province to Tanzania. The shipment, which departed on Friday, represents Yunnan’s first-ever export of...

Interpol and Afripol crack down on terror financing across Africa 

A joint Interpol and Afripol operation has led to 83 arrests across six African countries and exposed hundreds of people suspected of financing or supporting terrorism. The three-month operation, named Operation Catalyst, was conducted between...

Africa has opportunity to develop greater trade-based economies, panel finds

African countries are seeing a measurable improvement in trade with other African countries, as well as in exports abroad, although challenges around the viability and competitiveness of new industries, and logistics infrastructure, still need to...

Logistics Business’ Ian Wright Set to Cycle for Transaid

Our colleague Ian Wright is gearing up for an exciting return to cycling next year, taking part in the Kilimanjaro to Coast ride in support of the transport charity Transaid. Taking place in September 2026, the event will see riders travel from...

Experts call for justice, transparency in Tanzania’s mining sector

Dar es Salaam. Mining experts said that although the sector remains a key driver of Tanzania’s economy, persistent challenges related to justice, transparency, and community welfare demand urgent attention, calling for an effective resolution...

Ballot beckons on 29th, Tanzanians walk the talk

DAR ES SALAAM: THIS time next week on Wednesday the 29th, all roads will lead not to the markets, not to the stadiums and definitely not to party parades, but to our local polling stations. It is voting day. A moment every five years where...

IMF says Zimbabwe has the best performing economy in SADC

Zimbabwe has the best performing economy in the Southern African region this year beating regional giants South Africa and oil-rich Angola by far. Its growth is estimated at 6% tallying with that of Tanzania which has been one of the fastest...

India Diversifies Export Market To Counter US Tariff Hike

New Delhi: India has succeeded in diversifying its export market with overseas shipments recording a year-on-year growth in over 20 countries across Europe, the Middle East, Africa and Latin America which has helped to offset the adverse impact of...