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Culinary diplomacy on display as Kenya and Thailand celebrate Thai food in Nairobi
The Standard
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Thai Ambassador Morakot Jane Mutrakorn and officials savor authentic Thai dishes during the Thai Select Promotion at Thai Chi by Sarova in Lavington, Nairobi. [David Njaaga, Standard] Kenya and Thailand came together in Nairobi for the Thai Select...
TRA rolls out online tax education drive
Daily News Tanzania
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August 10, 2025
DODOMA: TANZANIA Revenue Authority (TRA) yesterday launched a tax education campaign targeting online businesses, ahead of the implementation of a new directive to impose taxes on digital enterprises, particularly those offering accommodation...
Leaders eulogise Ndugai as mentor, defender of justice
The Citizen
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Dodoma. President Samia Suluhu Hassan and other top leaders on Sunday paid glowing tribute to the late former Speaker of the National Assembly, Job Ndugai, describing him as a dedicated mentor, defender of justice and leader committed to...
Women with disabilities call for inclusive development planning in Kibaha
Daily News Tanzania
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August 12, 2025
COAST REGION: DESPITE ongoing government efforts to improve accessibility, women with disabilities in Tanzania continue to face exclusion from development plans and budgeting processes, particularly due to the lack of disability-friendly...
UHNWIs Opt For Safaris In Exclusive And Restricted Locations
Forbes
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Rewild Safaris offer travelers an immersive experience with nature. James Ward The world’s wealthiest individuals often seek adventures that most people could only dream about, including trips to exotic destinations in far away, remote places. In...
Israel boasts strikes on Lebanon have breached ceasefire 600 times
The National News
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Israeli air strikes on Lebanon have breached a ceasefire about 600 times, the head of Israel's army boasted on Thursday. Lt Gen Eyal Zamir visited Israeli troops still operating in Lebanon, where he said about 240 "terrorists" had been killed in...
Curtain opens
Daily News Tanzania
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August 9, 2025
DODOMA: THE Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) yesterday began issuing nomination forms for the presidential election, with three political parties collecting the documents. The parties are Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), the National...
AfDB Backs Ethiopia’s US$10 Billion Aviation Megaproject
News Ghana
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August 13, 2025
Ethiopia secured crucial momentum for its ambitious Bishoftu International Airport this week as the African Development Bank committed to arrange nearly $8 billion in financing. AfDB President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina and Ethiopian Airlines Chief...
world Kenyan activist tries to block new Ritz-Carlton safari lodge opening
Asiaone
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August 13, 2025
MAASAI MARA NATIONAL RESERVE, Kenya — When Ritz-Carlton opens its first safari lodge on Friday (Aug 15) in Kenya's Maasai Mara reserve, guests will pay nightly rates starting from US$3,500 (S$4,489) per person for tented suites with private decks...
US Delegation, Education Minister discuss clean water access in schools and academic exchanges
Graphic
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August 13, 2025
A high-level United States delegation from The Outreach Program and Liberty University has met Ghana’s Minister for Education, Haruna Iddrisu, to explore the introduction of a water-point system in schools nationwide and the expansion of academic...
Man Sues Hotel Charging Ksh450,000 Per Night
Kenyans.co.ke
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August 13, 2025
The anticipated opening of the new US-owned Safari Lodge at the Maasai Mara has hit a sudden challenge after a Kenyan wildlife conservationist moved to court to block it. The lodge was set to open on Friday, August 15, but the move was forced to...
Mwanza is hooking big investors like you
Daily News Tanzania
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August 11, 2025
DID You Know… that Mwanza, Tanzania’s “Rock City,” is not just famous for its stunning Lake Victoria sunsets and fish with fashionably big eyes (hello, Nile perch), but is also fast becoming a hotspot for serious investment? Yes, Mwanza is rolling...
A Congolese refugee’s 8-year struggle to reunite with her family in the U.S.
Los Angeles Times
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August 13, 2025
BOISE, Idaho — The Congolese woman’s search for safety sent her on a terrifying trek of nearly 2,300 miles through southern Africa on foot when she was just 15. Reuniting with her family has been a more difficult journey. For eight years, she...
The $10 Billion Mega-Airport Financing Partnership Between Ethiopian Airlines And African Development Bank Takes Off
MENAFN
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August 13, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) ADDIS ABABA, Ethiopia, August 13, 2025/APO Group/ -- Ethiopia's ambition to build a new international airport that will rival some of the world's biggest, took off on Monday with a monumental signing ceremony...
7 suspects arrested in Nairobi for making fake US dollars
TV47
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August 11, 2025
Police officers based at the Central Police Station have apprehended seven individuals suspected of making fake US dollars in Ngara, Nairobi. The suspects include Manyara Aroon Nicas, a Tanzanian national, and Abbott Antony, a Congolese national,...
Joel Luphahla eyes Caf Champions League group stages
Bulawayo 24 News
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August 13, 2025
SIMBA Bhora coach Joel Luphahla has expressed satisfaction with his team's draw in the upcoming Caf Champions League, where they will face Eswatini's Nsingizini Hotspurs in the preliminary round. The Shamva-based club, making its debut in Africa's...
Health expert urges caution as chikungunya cases rise in neighbouring countries
Vietnam News Agency
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While Việt Nam has not yet recorded any cases of the mosquito-borne chikungunya virus, health experts are urging increased vigilance amid the ongoing hot and humid summer weather, as well as rising outbreaks in other parts of the world. The Deputy...
Safaricom gets nod to install subsea internet cable in Mombasa as data wars heat up
TUKO
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August 13, 2025
Safaricom PLC has received a green light to install undersea cables in Mombasa. Safaricom CEO Peter Ndegwa speaking at a past event. Photo: Safaricom PLC. Source: Facebook The National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) released the impact...
The gap year student solving the problem of menstrual pain
The Times
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When Tanya Mehta started her gap year as a baker in Edinburgh in October, she didn’t expect to still be working in a kitchen 12 months later. Yet Mehta, now 19, from Scotland spends her days cooking and planning meals for her successful start-up...
Mali club hope motorbikes can help drive for CAF Cup glory
Modern Ghana
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CAF Confederation Cup contenders Djoliba of Mali hope gifts of motorbikes can steer them to success in a competition where they once finished runners-up. Officials at the Bamako club, who have dominated domestic football with neighbours Stade...