Nigeria Beats South Africa, Ghana, Others to Emerge as Africa’s Best-Performing Economy — IMD Report Nigeria has emerged as Africa’s best-performing economy in the International Institute for Management Development (IMD) World Competitiveness Ranking 2026, outperforming South Africa, Ghana, Kenya, Namibia and Botswana on the report’s economic performance pillar. The report ranked Nigeria 55th globally in […]

FIFA are not planning to investigate the Austria vs Algeria World Cup match despite claims it was fixed. Some fans have suggested that both teams settled for a draw in their final group game so they could both qualify for the knockout stage. The match ended 3-3 in dramatic fashion, with Austria scoring a 96th-minute […]

US, Iran reach weeklong de-escalation understanding – Axios The United States and Iran reached an understanding to “keep things quiet” for the coming week so progress could be made on the Iran-US memorandum of understanding “without missiles flying,” Axios reported, citing a US official. “We have reached an understanding that we will keep things quiet […]

Ukraine Says Latest Strikes Are Part of Zelensky’s 40-Day Campaign to Pressure Russia Ukraine says its latest long-range drone and missile attacks are part of President Volodymyr Zelensky’s recently approved 40-day campaign, a strategy aimed at increasing military pressure on Russia and compelling Moscow to enter peace negotiations. According to Ukrainian officials, the campaign focuses […]

USA – A couple who climbed to the top of the Empire State Building to propose have been arrested after a video of the moment went viral. The footage, widely shared on social media, shows the pair reaching the building’s observation deck before the man drops to one knee and places a ring on his […]

CALLS TO BOYCOTT MAKHADZI SHOW GROWS IN ZIMBABWE South African music award winning singer Makhadzi scheduled performance in Cheso Music Festival to be held on July 31 has come under threat after Zimbabweans calls for the event to be cancelled over the ongoing anti-immigration protest marches that are taking place in South Africa. ZANU PF […]

Ukraine Claims Fuel Crisis Is Forcing Some Russian Troops to March Over 30 Kilometers Ukrainian officials say recent strikes on energy infrastructure in Russian-occupied Crimea are creating growing logistical challenges for Russian forces. Speaking on July 1, Ukrainian official Mykhailo Fedorov stated that Ukraine’s campaign against fuel depots and energy facilities has triggered a chain […]

LUSAKA – Prominent Lusaka lawyer Dickson Jere has urged young people to avoid political violence, online insults, and reckless social media activity during Zambia’s ongoing 2026 General Election campaigns, warning that the choices they make today could negatively affect their future. In a message shared on social media, Jere reminded Zambians that election campaigns are […]

Skin bleaching, also known as skin lightening, is the use of creams, soaps, injections, or other products to lighten the skin or reduce the appearance of dark spots. While some products are prescribed by doctors for specific medical conditions, many over-the-counter skin-lightening products contain harmful ingredients that can damage the skin if used improperly. If […]

LUSAKA – The Organized People’s Party (OPP) has announced that its vice-presidential running mate, Andyford Mayele Banda, has stepped down ahead of Zambia’s 2026 General Elections. The development was confirmed in a statement issued by OPP presidential candidate Dr. Brian Mushimba, who said the party respects Banda’s decision and has already notified the Electoral Commission […]