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Digital giants to begin paying taxes in Zimbabwe from January 2026
Peter Matika Zimbabwe is set to enter a new regulatory era for the digital economy, with the Government confirming that global online service providers such as Netflix, Spotify, Starlink, Amazon… The post Digital giants to begin paying taxes in Zimbabwe from January 2026 appeared first on herald.
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AFCON 2025: Uganda To Prepare For Super Eagles Clash With Two Friendly Matches
Nigeria’s Super Eagles Group C AFCON 2025 opponent Cranes of Uganda have lined up two build-up games against FAR Rabta and Gabon before the tournament. According to kawowo.com, Uganda Cranes head coach Paul Put confirmed the development upon his arrival in Morocco for the AFCON preparations. “I don’t have all the players available, but we [...] The post AFCON 2025: Uganda To Prepare For Super Eagles Clash With Two Friendly Matches appeared first on Complete Sports.
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FOUR BUSTED WITH FAKE SUGAR: Police seize 14 tonnes of counterfeit sweetness
B-Metro Reporter EVER heard of fake sugar? Police in Kwekwe have arrested four people who were allegedly selling ‘counterfeit sugar.’ Police sources say the sugar consignment raised the heckles of… The post FOUR BUSTED WITH FAKE SUGAR: Police seize 14 tonnes of counterfeit sweetness appeared first on herald.
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CS Miano Pays Tribute to Elephant Conservationist Dr. Ian Douglas-Hamilton
CS Miano highlighted Douglas-Hamilton’s extraordinary impact on wildlife conservation, describing him as a towering figure whose legacy will remain indelible.
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12 African countries convene in Bulawayo for Science Grant Peer Learning Forum
Peter Matika A high-level delegation from 12 African countries, including Zimbabwe, has gathered in Bulawayo for a three-day Peer-to-Peer Learning Meeting. The city is hosting this important regional forum for… The post 12 African countries convene in Bulawayo for Science Grant Peer Learning Forum appeared first on herald.
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Ministry of Defence Wins Four Major National Awards for Excellence and Accountability
This achievement underscores the MoD’s commitment to transparency, adherence to financial reporting standards, and good governance practices.
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Iain Douglas-Hamilton, pioneering elephant conservationist, dies aged 83
Douglas-Hamilton spent his life studying and campaigning to protect African elephants, becoming a world-leading expert on their behaviour in the wild.
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Crystal Palace To Keep Uche After Impressive Performance Vs Fulham
Crystal Palace have make a decision to keep Christantus Uche until the end of the season, reports Completesports.com. Uche joined the Eagles on a season-long loan from LaLiga club, Getafe on deadline day. There were reports, the London club are considering sending the player back to Getafe in January. According to Standard Sport, Palace have [...] The post Crystal Palace To Keep Uche After Impressive Performance Vs Fulham appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Khan: Jake Paul Putting His Life On The Line Against Joshua
Amir Khan, a former British boxer, has cautioned that Jake Paul is risking his life in his fight against Anthony Joshua. Jake Paul, known for his bravery, will face two-time heavyweight champion Joshua on December 19 in Miami. Speaking to iFL TV, Khan suggested the fight showed a lack of respect for the dangers of [...] The post Khan: Jake Paul Putting His Life On The Line Against Joshua appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Sperm from donor with cancer-causing gene was used to conceive almost 200 children
Some children have already died and only a minority who inherit the mutation will escape cancer in their lifetimes.
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2026 World Cup: Olise Will Be Standout Player For France –Aliadiere
Former Arsenal striker Jeremie Aliadiere has tipped Bayern Munich midfielder Michael Olise to be a standout player for France at the 2026 World Cup. In a chat with TrbalFootball, Aliadiere praises Olise’s abilities, stating that he is a top player who is now widely regarded in France for his talent and potential impact at the [...] The post 2026 World Cup: Olise Will Be Standout Player For France –Aliadiere appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Wetangula Announces Passing of Brother James Mukhwana Wetangula
Wetangula described James as a devoted father, mentor, and pillar in his community.
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Ex-Liverpool Star A Major Contender To Replace Under-fire Alonso At Madrid
Former Liverpool defender Alvaro Arbeloa is a top contender to replace Xabi Alonso at Real Madrid. Alonso is under serious pressure at the Bernabeu following a 2-0 defeat to Celta Vigo on Sunday night. After beating Barcelona in October, Madrid went five points clear of their rivals. Now they are four points behind them in [...] The post Ex-Liverpool Star A Major Contender To Replace Under-fire Alonso At Madrid appeared first on Complete Sports.
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Mombasa Police Arrest Man for Defrauding Holidaymakers with Fake Online Rentals
The suspect, identified as Brian Masika, is alleged to have posted non-existent rental units on social media, collected payments from unsuspecting guests, and vanished before their arrival.
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Queen Mary of Denmark in Kenya for Three-Day State Visit
During her visit, Queen Mary is expected to tour a number of conservation and development projects at the Coast, focusing on endangered species and the protection of marine and terrestrial ecosystems.
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Police Launch Search After Four Juveniles Escape From Kisumu Children Remand Home
The minors, three aged 17 and one aged 13, reportedly fled through the roof of the store within the facility.
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Tanzania Announces AFCON 2025 Squad
Taifa Stars Head coach, Miguel Gamondi has named his squad for the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations. Gamondi picked a invite a mix of players from the Tanzanian domestic league and a few overseas-based stars, as the team aims for a good performance in Morocco. Full Squad Yakoub Suleiman (Simba SC) Hussein Masalanga (Singida BS) [...] The post Tanzania Announces AFCON 2025 Squad appeared first on Latest Sports News In Nigeria.
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Gachagua to Kalonzo: I Will Deliver Mt Kenya Votes
Gachagua claimed President Ruto’s support in the region would be minimal.
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Safaricom Green Bond Oversubscribed by 175pc, Raises Sh20bn
Chief Executive Officer Peter Ndegwa said the exceptional uptake reflects the market’s confidence in Safaricom’s performance, resilience and long-term strategy.
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Elon Musk’s X bans European Commission from making ads after €120m fine
X's fine, issued on Friday, was the first under the EU's Digital Services Act.
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Govt Invests Ksh 607 Million in AI Cameras and Drones to Protect World’s Largest Rhino Sanctuary in Tsavo
President William Ruto has announced the deployment of advanced AI-enabled cameras, drones, and aerial surveillance systems to safeguard the newly expanded Tsavo West Rhino Sanctuary, now recognized as the largest rhino sanctuary in the world. Speaking at the commissioning event in Ngulia, Taita Taveta County, Ruto emphasized Kenya’s global responsibility in conserving the endangered Eastern Black Rhino, which constitutes nearly 78 percent of the world’s remaining population. “We have in our custody nearly 78% of the global population of Eastern Black Rhino; this is not simply our conservation achievement; it is a sovereign responsibility of global significance,” Ruto said. To The post Govt Invests Ksh 607 Million in AI Cameras and Drones to Protect World’s Largest Rhino Sanctuary in Tsavo appeared first on Nairobi Wire.
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Sudan militia chief sentenced to 20 years for war crimes during Darfur conflict
Ali Muhammad Ali Abd-Al-Rahman had been convicted in October on 27 counts of war crimes and crimes against humanity in the Darfur region.
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Raila Junior to Restore Late Father’s Iconic ‘Hummer’ SUV for Family Mausoleum
Raila Odinga Junior, son of former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, has announced plans to restore his father’s iconic Hummer SUV, a vehicle that became a symbol of political power during the 2007 election campaign. “My intention is to restore and take it to the museum at Kango Ka Jaramogi,” Raila Junior told journalists, referring to the family mausoleum where his father was laid to rest. The Odinga family aims to transform the red Hummer, once a head-turning campaign vehicle, into a historical artifact that preserves a tangible piece of Kenya’s political memory. The vehicle was gifted to Raila Odinga by The post Raila Junior to Restore Late Father’s Iconic ‘Hummer’ SUV for Family Mausoleum appeared first on Nairobi Wire.
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Hilarious Memes in Nairobi This Wednesday
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Mike Sonko Returns: Ex-Nairobi Governor Plots Political Revival with New Youth-DrivenParty
Former Nairobi Governor Mike Sonko is eyeing a return to active politics after successfully registering his party, the National Economic Development Party (NEDP). Despite being impeached in 2020, Sonko is confident he can return to elective politics. He plans to take his case back to the Supreme Court, challenging the decision that upheld his impeachment. Sonko’s impeachment traces back to December 2020, when Nairobi Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) voted to remove him from office. He initially approached the High Court to overturn the decision, but the Supreme Court confirmed his removal. Later, Sonko took his fight to the The post Mike Sonko Returns: Ex-Nairobi Governor Plots Political Revival with New Youth-DrivenParty appeared first on Nairobi Wire.
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Plainclothes Police Shoot Dead Two Suspected Robbers in Nairobi
Nairobi police officers in plain clothes gunned down two suspected robbers on Tuesday afternoon after they attacked and robbed a man of an unknown amount of money along Moi Avenue, Nairobi. According to witnesses and police reports, a gang of five targeted a customer shortly after he withdrew an undisclosed sum of money from a bank. The suspects grabbed the cash and attempted to flee. Officers on patrol quickly responded to the incident and shot two of the suspects, while the remaining three escaped on foot during the midday confrontation. A manhunt for the fleeing suspects is ongoing, said Central The post Plainclothes Police Shoot Dead Two Suspected Robbers in Nairobi appeared first on Nairobi Wire.
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Betty Bayo’s Mother Alleges Foul Play, Demands Inquest into Gospel Singer’s Death
The mother of late gospel singer Betty Bayo is calling on authorities to launch an official inquest into her daughter’s untimely death. Bayo passed away on November 10, 2025, at Kenyatta National Hospital, where she had been receiving medical treatment. A family spokesperson, joined by the singer’s husband Hiram Gitau, confirmed that she succumbed to leukaemia. Now, Joyce Wairimu Mbugua, Bayo’s mother, has petitioned the Director of Public Prosecution (DPP) through Omenke Andeje & Company Advocates, seeking an urgent investigation into the circumstances surrounding her daughter’s death. The family suspects foul play in the demise of the ‘11th Hour’ hitmaker. The post Betty Bayo’s Mother Alleges Foul Play, Demands Inquest into Gospel Singer’s Death appeared first on Nairobi Wire.
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Government Should Privatise Even More, Says Mudavadi
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi has strongly defended the government’s privatisation agenda, urging Kenyans to embrace the private sector as a key engine of national development. Speaking on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, during the launch of the Kenya Diaspora Investment Strategy 2025–2030 in Nairobi, Mudavadi said Kenya’s economy has historically benefited whenever citizens supported bold reforms. Mudavadi pointed to Safaricom as a powerful example of how privatisation can transform a struggling state monopoly into a global force. He recalled the era of the Kenya Post and Telecommunications Corporation (KPTC), which operated as a government monopoly but was losing money and The post Government Should Privatise Even More, Says Mudavadi appeared first on Nairobi Wire.
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Five High-End Hotels Coming to Tsavo as Ruto Pushes for ‘Top Dollar’ Tourism
President William Ruto has revealed plans to build five luxury hotels inside the newly expanded Tsavo West Rhino Sanctuary, marking a major shift toward high-end tourism aimed at increasing national revenue. Speaking during the commissioning of the sanctuary in Ngulia, Taita Taveta County, President Ruto said the hotels will target premium international tourists. He noted that accommodation charges will range between $500 and $1,000 per night, similar to the rates charged in top-tier Maasai Mara lodges. “All tourists will now pay top dollar, which will be at an additional rate from the current rates. I have been briefed by the The post Five High-End Hotels Coming to Tsavo as Ruto Pushes for ‘Top Dollar’ Tourism appeared first on Nairobi Wire.
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CBK Cuts Lending Rate to 9.0% as Inflation Reportedly Falls and Economy Shows Resilience
The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has cut the Central Bank Rate (CBR) by 25 basis points to 9.00 percent, down from 9.25 percent. The Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) announced the decision during its meeting on December 9, 2025, saying the move is meant to stimulate economic activity and encourage banks to lend more to businesses. The MPC reported that the global economy is still expanding, with growth estimated at 3.2 percent in 2025. Strong consumer spending and improved financial conditions in major economies, especially the United States, continue to support global performance. However, the committee warned that global growth The post CBK Cuts Lending Rate to 9.0% as Inflation Reportedly Falls and Economy Shows Resilience appeared first on Nairobi Wire.
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‘Mount Kenya Knows Who to Chase Away,’ Gachagua Warns Ruto
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has claimed that Ruto has been targeting him due to his influence in the Mt Kenya region. Speaking on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, in Ithanga, Murang’a, during the burial of Herbert Kariithi Macharia, Gachagua said Ruto is facing mounting resistance in key regions, particularly the vote-rich Mount Kenya area. “Ruto na watu yake wanamulika mimi sana kwa sababu ya hii Mlima Kenya. Unajua hii mlima iko na kura milioni sita. Navile ninaona itaenda milioni nane. Na hii kura imeamua. Haijaamua itachagua nani, lakini imeamua ni nani itafukuza,” he said. Gachagua warned that Ruto is cornered The post ‘Mount Kenya Knows Who to Chase Away,’ Gachagua Warns Ruto appeared first on Nairobi Wire.
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Luo Council of Elders Denies Endorsing CS Wandayi as Raila Successor
The Luo Council of Elders has dismissed claims that it has endorsed a new political leader to succeed the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. Council chairman Odungi Randa clarified the matter on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, calling recent reports misleading and inaccurate. The clarification follows days of speculation triggered by a visit to Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi’s home in Ugunja, Siaya County. Some political circles suggested the meeting was a sign that Wandayi had been endorsed as Raila’s successor. Randa firmly rejected the claims. “And there’s no kingpin in the Luo,” he said. “We have so many people The post Luo Council of Elders Denies Endorsing CS Wandayi as Raila Successor appeared first on Nairobi Wire.
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From 99 bob to KSh 20.7M- Nairobi tailor becomes newest SportPesa Mega Jackpot winner
A Nairobi tailor has become Kenya’s newest millionaire after turning a simple 99-bob prediction into an astonishing KSh 20.7 million win, a story now sweeping across the country and inspiring thousands of Kenyans to believe again in the power of the SportPesa Mega Jackpot. Christmas came early for a quiet, hardworking tailor from Nairobi whose life changed overnight after hitting the Mega Jackpot Pro. With a modest KSh 99 stake, he predicted all 13 matches correctly and walked away with KSh 20,744,582, officially joining the ranks of Kenya’s most unforgettable SportPesa Mega Jackpot winner stories. His win is already trending The post From 99 bob to KSh 20.7M- Nairobi tailor becomes newest SportPesa Mega Jackpot winner appeared first on Nairobi Wire.
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UCL: We Showed Great Mentality –Slot Full Of Praise For Liverpool Efforts After Win against Inter
Arne Slot said Liverpool’s players gave everything he could have asked after they put Mohamed Salah’s absence aside to inflict a first European home defeat on Inter in more than three years. The Liverpool head coach conceded that Dominik Szoboszlai’s decisive 88th-minute penalty – awarded for a shirt pull by Alessandro Bastoni on Florian Wirtz [...] The post UCL: We Showed Great Mentality –Slot Full Of Praise For Liverpool Efforts After Win against Inter appeared first on Complete Sports.
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UCL: Lookman Shines In Atalanta’s Win Over Chelsea, Osimhen Loses With Galatasaray
Ademola Lookman put up an impressive performance in Atalanta’s 2-1 win over Chelsea in their UEFA Champions League clash on Tuesday night. Lookman was in action for 87 minutes in the encounter. The Nigeria international was replaced by Mario Pasalic. Lookman has registered one goal and one assist in five appearances for Atalanta in the [...] The post UCL: Lookman Shines In Atalanta’s Win Over Chelsea, Osimhen Loses With Galatasaray appeared first on Complete Sports.
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TEARS, FEARS, CONFUSION AND A WAVE OF SPECULATION AS MUTARISI CLOSES HIS NASH TV AND LEAVES NISHA Ts CRYING
Tafadzwa Zimoyo Zimpapers Entertainment Editor BUSINESSMAN Tinashe Mutarisi’s decision to close the entertainment arm of his company, and the dramatic way he made the announcement from the backseat of a… The post TEARS, FEARS, CONFUSION AND A WAVE OF SPECULATION AS MUTARISI CLOSES HIS NASH TV AND LEAVES NISHA Ts CRYING appeared first on herald.
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