Putin Warns of Retaliation over Russian Vessel Seizures
Russian President Vladimir Putin has warned that Russia will respond if European countries seize Russian merchant vessels, describing such action as “piracy and banditry.” The warning comes as the European Union increases pressure on Russia’s so-called…
Soweto Teacher Probed Over Alleged Sexual Remark
A teacher at Curtis Nkondo School of Specialisation in Emdeni, Soweto, is under investigation following allegations that he made an inappropriate sexual remark to a Grade 11 learner during the second term. Gauteng MEC for Education, Sport, Arts, Culture…
First Bluetongue Case in Scotland Raises Alarm Among Farmers
Farmers in Scotland have been warned to remain vigilant after the country recorded its first confirmed case of bluetongue virus. The case was detected in a lamb belonging to the Johnson family, whose farm is located near Creetown in Dumfries and…
Rihanna Takes Her Three Children Back to Her Childhood Home in Barbados
Global music star Rihanna has shared a rare glimpse of a family moment after taking her three children to the Barbados neighbourhood where she grew up. The singer and businesswoman visited the area with her children, RZA, Riot and Rocki, giving them an…
18.2% drop on pension fund returns
Pension fund returns in Kenya fell to 18.2% in the 12 months to June 2026 from 29.4% a year earlier, according to a survey by Zamara. The decline was mainly driven by weaker fixed-income performance, as lower interest rates reduced gains from government…
Increased prices on cereal products
The Cereal Millers Association (CMA) has warned that delays in releasing C60 wheat import approvals could increase the cost of wheat flour, bread, chapatis and other wheat products. C60 permits allow approved millers to import wheat under the Duty…
Albanese Refuses to Apologise Over ‘Melongate’ Controversy
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has again refused to apologise to Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi over remarks that have sparked the so-called “Melongate” controversy. The issue was raised during Question Time in Australia’s Parliament.…
Mosimane’s Big Bafana Comeback .
Pitso Mosimane is poised to return as South Africa’s national football coach for a second spell, with the South African Football Association (SAFA) selecting the 62-year-old to replace veteran Belgian coach Hugo Broos. SAFA President Danny Jordaan…
Ingebrigtsen Defies Injury Doubts.
Norwegian Olympic champion Jakob Ingebrigtsen produced a remarkable comeback on Monday, winning the men’s 5,000 metres at the European Athletics Championships in Birmingham to claim his first race victory in nearly a year. Ingebrigtsen clocked 13…
Ruto launches National conversation beyond vision 2030
President William Ruto is today expected to lead the launch of a national conversation on Kenya’s development agenda beyond Vision 2030. The conversation brings together different sectors of society as the country seeks to determine its long-term…
