Canada caps foreign student visas

Montreal. – Canada has  announced a two-year cap on international student visas to ease the pressure on housing, health care and other services at a time of record immigration. Immigration…

UN chief hopeful on Africa’s SC seat

KAMPALA. – The United Nations Secretary General said all five permanent members of the council agreed Africa must have due representation in the body. Guterres on Sunday addressed the third…

Competition-driven approach, geopolitical calculations won’t bolster US influence

As the US grapples with a series of crises in the Middle East and Eurasia, its Secretary of State Antony Blinken is heading to Africa.  He is expected to visit…

Indomitable Lions win thriller

Cameroon won a remarkable five-goal thriller against Gambia to reach the Africa Cup of Nations knock-out stage. The hard-fought victory ensured Cameroon’s place in the round of 16 as Group…

Zambia records upsurge in Covid-19 cases

LUSAKA. – While still battling to control a cholera outbreak, Zambia has also activated Covid-19 monitoring systems after registering an increase in new cases. Zambian Health Minister Sylvia Masebo said…

Djokovic, Sabalenka make Australian Open semis

Top seed Novak Djokovic battled into an 11th Australian Open semifinal and a record-extending 48th at Grand Slams yesterday, but a rampant Aryna Sabalenka had a much easier ride.  The…

SA supply-chain disruptions far from over

South Africa’s freight rail and port deficiencies are set to continue and businesses should brace for further supply-chain challenges this year, auditing firm PwC said. “Aside from the impact of…

Oppenheimer leads Oscar nominations race

The nominees for the 96th Academy Awards were yesterday announced in Los Angeles. The announcement was hosted by actors Zazie Beetz and Jack Quaid.  “Oppenheimer” — Christopher Nolan’s portrait of…

AFCON holders win Group C

Senegal maintained their 100 per cent start at the Africa Cup of Nations to beat Guinea 2-0 and win Group C last night. The AFCON holders deservedly overcame their neighbours…

Kenya shilling at record low

New funding pledges of nearly US$900 million ahead of a Eurobond repayment deadline are failing to defend Kenya’s shilling from fresh lows, with analysts forecasting further weakness as the rising…

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