Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has praised his nation’s resilience after nearly eight months of war with the U.S., crediting civil defense efforts, national mobilization and cooperation between the armed forces and diplomatic service. “The victorious resistance of our beloved country during the enemy’s two recent acts of aggression has been made possible only through…
A couple from Texas were charged this week in the deadly freeway shooting of a 17-year-old high school girl who was driving to the zoo for a Halloween celebration. The St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office in Missouri charged Willie Herndon, 42, with first-degree murder and armed criminal action in connection with last week’s attack,…
Regenesys Online School is scheduled to start classes in January 2027. (Image: Regenesys) Local education group Regenesys has established its first online school in Sandton, Johannesburg, ahead of its planned January 2027 opening. The launch, which took place on Thursday, brought together representatives from education, government and the ICT sector to discuss how online learning…
OPINION | Why opposition has grounds to appeal High Court presidential results ruling The 2017 Maina Kiai decision remains highly relevant. In that landmark judgment, the Court of Appeal held that presidential results declared by constituency returning officers are final. PHOTO/UGC. By PATRICK MAYOYO The High Court’s recent decision upholding the national tallying and verification…
Treasury yields maintained their upward momentum early Thursday after hitting a 19-year high in the previous session, following a U.S. business activity print that amplified expectations for Federal Reserve interest rate hikes. The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield was up one basis point to 5.124%, after reaching a 19-year high on Wednesday, jumping more than 13…
Investors shrug off AI safety concerns and Iran war, sending market to a new peak. Published On 23 Sep 202623 Sep 2026 Wall Street’s Nasdaq stock exchange has hit an all-time high, shrugging off concerns about AI safety risks, sky-high tech valuations and the energy shock caused by the United States’ war on Iran. The…
Nigeria’s nine scheduled airlines failed to make Africa’s top 10 in the 2026 Skytrax World Airline Awards, as high operating costs and weak passenger demand continue to strain the ability of domestic carriers to sustain operations and expand their networks. Aviation sector experts who spoke with LEADERSHIP said Nigerian airlines are grappling with rising operating…
Kenya’s High Court has declared the government’s sale of a 15% equity stake in Safaricom to South Africa’s Vodacom Group unconstitutional, ordering the shares restored to the state. The ruling nullifies the December transaction that would have increased Vodacom’s controlling interest in East Africa’s largest telecommunications provider to 55%, while reducing the Kenyan Treasury’s holding…
“Many people entered South Africa legally but later became undocumented because of …” Recurring xenophobic attacks and migration debates have continued to shape perceptions of Nigeria-South Africa relations despite cordial diplomatic ties between both countries. During a recent visit to the Nigerian High Commission in Pretoria, PREMIUM TIMES interviewed Nigeria’s Acting High Commissioner, Temitope Ajayi,…
A building on Vodacom’s campus in Midrand, Johannesburg Kenya’s high court has declared the government’s sale of a 15% stake in Safaricom to Vodacom unconstitutional, null and void, and ordered the shares restored to the state — 11 weeks after the transaction closed and handed the South African group control of Kenya’s most valuable listed…
