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New Delhi, India — Hon. Kamina J. Smith, Senator & Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade of Jamaica, marked her last day in India by participating in a significant tree-planting ceremony. The event was part of the legacy greening initiative led by H.E. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, aimed at enhancing environmental sustainability and honoring […]

KAMPALA, Uganda – In a message posted on social media on October 6, 2024, President Yoweri K. Museveni encouraged the youth of Uganda to focus on studying ideology and political economy as key tools for the country’s development. The President acknowledged the challenges Uganda faces, including issues of corruption and wealth distribution, but expressed confidence […]

Lusaka, Zambia – President Hakainde Hichilema extended his heartfelt congratulations to Vice President Mrs. WK Mutale Nalumango for her recent academic achievement. Mrs. Nalumango was conferred a Master of Laws (LL.M) degree by Cavendish University during a ceremony held in Lusaka on October 4, 2024. In a post shared on social media, President Hichilema expressed […]

Nairobi, Kenya — In a significant move to bolster the housing sector, President William Samoei Ruto, PhD, has convened a meeting with a diverse group of professionals, including architects, engineers, quantity surveyors, bankers, manufacturers, industrialists, and Jua Kali representatives. The discussions aim to advance the housing agenda in line with the Kenya Kwanza manifesto, which […]

LUSAKA, ZAMBIA — President Hakainde Hichilema celebrated a significant development in Zambia’s mining sector with the groundbreaking ceremony of the Lumwana Mine Super Pit on October 2, 2024. This ambitious project, backed by a total investment of $2 billion, is poised to invigorate the country’s copper industry, a crucial pillar of Zambia’s economy. The Lumwana […]

Entebbe, Uganda – President Yoweri K. Museveni held a significant meeting with youth leaders in Entebbe yesterday, facilitated by Col. Edith Nakalema. The President underscored the critical role of wealth creation in addressing Uganda’s unemployment challenges, noting that the government can only provide a limited number of jobs in the public sector. During the discussion, […]

Chinhoyi, Zimbabwe — President Emmerson Mnangagwa officially commissioned the Varsity Heights accommodation facility at Chinhoyi University of Technology, a significant step towards enhancing student living conditions. The new facility, which accommodates 388 students, offers dedicated housing for both male and female students, addressing the growing demand for student accommodation in the region. During the ceremony, […]

Kingston, Jamaica – Thousands of youths are virtually trapped in inner-city communities around the world, where the chance of escaping poverty and violence is as slim as a thin slice of bread. Among these resilient individuals is Shellstreet, a singjay hailing from Arnett Gardens, also known as “Jungle,” in Kingston, Jamaica. In a place where […]

TORONTO — Reggae legend Buju Banton is set to deliver a powerful performance at Scotiabank Arena this Sunday, October 13, 2024, as part of his Overcomer Tour. Adding to the excitement, Grammy-winning artist Gramps Morgan will join Banton as a special guest for the evening, bringing an extra layer of musical dynamism to the show. […]

Kingston, Jamaica – Renowned reggae icon Capleton, also known as King Shango, is poised for recognition as the first round of voting for the 2025 GRAMMY Awards begins. From October 4 through Tuesday, October 15, 2024, voting members of the Recording Academy will cast their ballots to determine the nominees across 94 categories, with Capleton’s […]