U.S. Penny Production Halts While St. Kitts Adopts Higher Minimum Coinage
President Trump has instructed the U.S. Treasury to halt penny production due to its high cost and low value. The...
Day: March 12, 2025
Rebranding of South Africa’s Project Thusano to Kgala Amid Irregular Expenditure Accountability
The South African skills transfer program Project Thusano, associated with R1.7 billion irregular expenditure, has been renamed Project Kgala. The...
Brazil’s Amazon Deforestation for COP30 Highway Faces Global Backlash
Brazil's construction of an eight-mile highway through the Amazon rainforest for the COP30 summit has ignited global outrage over deforestation...
Reflecting on Five Years Since Kenya’s First Covid-19 Case: Key Lessons and Future Preparedness
Five years after Kenya's first Covid-19 case, experts acknowledge progress in healthcare while noting persistent gaps in preparedness for future...
Valaris Jack-Up Rig Valaris 144 Arrives in Angola for Major Contracts
Valaris Ltd.'s jack-up rig Valaris 144 has arrived in Angola to begin drilling contracts, including a single well contract worth...
Uganda Deploys Special Forces to South Sudan Amidst Escalating Tensions
Uganda has dispatched special forces to South Sudan to secure Juba following recent violent clashes and unrest. Despite a peace...
Brazil’s Inflation Surpasses 5%, Prompting Central Bank Rate Hike
Brazil's annual inflation has surpassed 5%, prompting the central bank to raise interest rates. The inflation rate hit 5.06% in...
Zelensky’s Conference Highlights U.S.-Ukraine Ceasefire Talks
President Zelensky held a news conference after U.S.-Ukraine ceasefire talks in Saudi Arabia, where agreements were reached on military aid...
Uganda Deploys Special Forces to Secure South Sudan Amid Tensions
Uganda has sent special forces to South Sudan to secure the capital, Juba, amid rising tensions and clashes. This deployment...
Somali Forces Conclude Siege by Al-Shabab at Hotel in Beledwyne
Somali security forces ended a 24-hour siege by al-Shabab militants at a hotel in Beledwyne, resulting in the death of...