Islamic authorities have indicated that Eid al-Fitr is likely to be observed on Friday, based on established lunar calendar principles that guide the conclusion of Ramadan. According to Dr. Abdul Hafiz Walusinmbi, Head of Sharia at Kibuli Mosque, the determination of Eid depends on whether the crescent moon is sighted on the 29th day of…
Earlier this week, the University Mohammed VI Polytechnic’s Story School in Morocco, in conjunction with the French-African Foundation, announced 30 laureates selected for the first edition of KESSA, The Young Panafrican Storytellers Programme. The selection process, conducted by an international jury composed of personalities from the media, cultural industries and creative leadership, resulted in a…
Paris, France – France heads to the polls on Sunday for local elections to usher in mayors and city council members, in a final round of voting. The municipal elections, which come a year before France’s presidential vote, offer a glimpse of the country’s political landscape. Recommended Stories list of 4 itemsend of list The…
MultiChoice has confirmed that Showmax Originals and select titles will migrate to DStv Stream, where they will sit in a dedicated Showmax section within the app — answering the question that has hung over subscribers since the streaming platform’s shutdown was announced earlier this month. The content will be available to DStv Compact and DStv…
Bulawayo, Zimbabwe — Africa’s eye on minerals as the be-all-and-cure-all for the continent’s development agenda is being tested by geopolitical gamesmanship as global superpowers jostle to carve new spheres of influence. Amid the turmoil unleashed by the United States President Donald Trump administration’s trade tariffs, African minerals have faced price volatility, which analysts say points…
Geneva/New York — New UN report on child mortality fully assess leading causes of under five deaths for first time An estimated 4.9 million children died before their fifth birthday in 2024, including 2.3 million newborns, according to new estimates released today. Most of these deaths are preventable with proven, low-cost interventions and access to…
The Bank of Japan (BOJ) headquarters is seen beyond the cherry blossoms in Tokyo on March 20, 2023. Kazuhiro Nogi | Afp | Getty Images The Bank of Japan on Thursday kept its rates steady at 0.75% as expected, but noted that inflation risks now are tilted to the upside due to the Iran war….
French-based media giant Canal+ announced earlier this month that Showmax would shut down. The Competition Commission (CompCom) is actively monitoring compliance conditions related to Canal+’s acquisition of MultiChoice, including the imminent shut down of streaming platform Showmax, legislators were told yesterday. This, after having already received concerns from some service providers, said deputy commissioner Hardin…
Joseph Garrett Duggar, who starred on the TLC reality show “19 Kids and Counting,” was arrested Wednesday after he was accused of molesting a 9-year-old girl six years ago during a vacation in Florida. The 31-year-old is accused of lewd and lascivious behavior — molestation of a victim less than 12 years-old — and lewd…
The Competition Commission will investigate whether merger conditions between Canal+ and MultiChoice are being adhered to. The Competition Commission will probe decisions taken by Canal+ following its takeover of MultiChoice Group, including the shutting down of streaming service Showmax and Canal+’s adherence to the merger conditions the commission set out prior to approving the deal….
