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Kenya excluded: 19 nationalities exempt from UK citizenship English test
- The UK government published a list of countries whose nationals are exempt from proving English pr…
More loans: Kenyan govt to cross KSh 5t spending in new Treasury budget proposal
- The National Treasury has proposed a record KSh 5.323 trillion budget for the 2027/28 financial ye…
Burnham admits cost of living help is not enough and hints at further support
- Published Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said he accepts his announcements aimed at tackling the …
Zambia to vote as economic hardship tests government reforms
Lusaka, Zambia – Zambians vote on August 13 in general elections widely seen as a test of whether ye…
Curb rising public debt
The rising public debt is a huge burden for the taxpayers but a boon for commercial banks and other …
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Street art canât transform Joburgâs inner city, but itâs a start
On Johannesburgâs Nelson Mandela Bridge, the change began before anyone could call it renewal. A cle…
In Gaza’s tents, widows face war’s harshest realities alone
Gaza City, Gaza Strip – Under the scorching heat inside a displacement tent in northern Gaza, Mona a…
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DAâs local government plan eyes the private sector, devolving policing
The DA wants more power devolved to capable municipalities, particularly over electricity, transport…
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The water tankering system requires urgent reform
The tragic death of Mr Celani Zungu in Ward 96 in Adams Mission, uMbumbulu, within the eThekwini Met…
Proposed law targets trusts in war against dirty money
Kenya is betting on a public register of people who ultimately own or control trusts to help stem th…
Kenya taps Sh220bn loans to pay salaries and debts
The Treasury borrowed Sh207.7 billion to pay salaries, debt repayments and other recurrent expenditu…
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How leaks, billing writeâoffs and Excel accounting pushed Nelson Mandela Bay to insolvency risk
The National Treasuryâs recent Come to Jesus moment for the nationâs defaulting municipalities read …
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Unfunded municipal budgets: Councils promise, residents pay dearly
The pitbull came through the gate sounding like a constricted V8 engine. It had no interest in Lee-R…
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SA unemployment rate rises to 33.6% as Iran war takes economic toll
South Africaâs unemployment rate rose to 33.6% in the second quarter of 2026 from 32.7% in the previ…
Treasury lowers tax target by Sh81bn after growth cut
The National Treasury has cut its tax revenue target for the current financial year ending June by S…
Bank lending to firms, households increases to a 28-month high
Lending to households and businesses by commercial banks hit a 28-month high in June 2026 as lenders…
KSh 250k guarantee: KeNHA seeks suppliers for World Bank-funded highway project
- KeNHA invited sealed bids for the supply, installation, and configuration of 66 software licences …
Treasury settles Sh2.9bn mineral royalty payouts to counties
Counties have received Sh2.9 billion in long-delayed mineral royalties, the National Treasury has re…
Gov't Issues Update on PWD Registration, Tax Exemption Regulations
The National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPWD) has provided an update on the development…
Vietnam’s VinSpace announces deal with SpaceX to launch first satellite
Vietnam’s Vinspace has announced that it will partner with Elon Musk’s SpaceX to launch its first sa…