The Saudi Press Agency (SPA) announced the measures in a statement published on its official X account on Friday, 30 October, saying they followed epidemiological assessments by the country’s health authorities The post Ebola: Saudi Arabia suspends travel to Kenya, halts visa…
“Our expectation is that the government and other policymakers will take renewed action to ensure that these interventions are implemented across the state,” the group's coordinator said. The post Group seeks end to health workers’ absenteeism in PHCs appeared first on Premium…
PREMIUM TIMES reports that the APC in the state had included Mr Obodo and many other Christian clerics in the party's governorship campaign council. The post Catholic diocese, CAN reject inclusion of clerics in APC campaign list appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The investigation, known as Operation Artemis, led to the extradition of Mudasiru Afeez Olawale and Adebola Festus Adekunle to the US in August. The post Tinubu hails EFCC after FBI praises role in sextortion arrests appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The coronation and presentation of staff office ceremony for the emirs took place at the Trade Fair Complex in Gusau, the state capital. The post Governor Lawal presents staff of office and official vehicles to 19 Zamfara emirs appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Nigeria trains excellent doctors and exports many of them. What it lacks is the chain that carries a collapsing person to one of them in time… That chain can be built. Stabilise first and bill later, through a funded federal scheme that reimburses hospitals that comply. Enforce…
Mr Alabi said the honorees’ achievements, leadership and dedication had helped advance the banking profession and contributed to the country's economic growth. The post CIBN urges banks to increase lending to MSMEs, honours 755 professionals appeared first on Premium Times…
The United States District Court for the District of Columbia, in a ruling on Friday, held that the proposed discovery was not sufficiently relevant to the underlying Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) case involving the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) and the Drug…
Mr Mbah described Southeasterners as strategic people who had established businesses and relationships beyond the zone. The post 2027: Four South-east governors ask Igbos to vote for Tinubu, give reasons appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Mr Yari reaffirmed the commitment of the APC-PCC to secure the buy-in of Nigerian electorate for the actualisation of Tinubu’s second term aspiration. The post 2027: Tinubu’s achievements will convince Nigerians to re-elect him, Yari says appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Two suspects have been arrested following a violent farm robbery and attempted murder in NW
The visitors beat the Springbok Women 38-17 in their World Rugby W-Fifteen series match.
The police said the suspect allegedly shot his wife in the chest with a locally fabricated firearm following a domestic dispute at their residence The post Plateau police arrest man over wife’s killing appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
According to the APM campaign organisation, the manifesto will outline the campaign’s policy priorities and proposed direction ahead of the 2027 general election. The post Makinde, running mate to unveil Reset Nigeria Agenda manifesto on 4 November appeared first on Premium…
The adoption followed weeks of intensive deliberations among Parties on a broad range of issues, including benefit-sharing, biodiversity financing, harmful subsidies, Indigenous Peoples’ rights and marine conservation. The post CBD COP17: Parties adopt Yerevan Pathway as…
From the nourishing shea butter used for generations in West Africa to the lightweight botanical oils inspired by African plants, beauty traditions across Africa offer plenty of inspiration for anyone looking to care for their skin and hair. The post The Ultimate Guide to…
Taiwo Awoniyi opened his Premier League account for Coventry City in their 3-1 win over Sunderland, while Ola Aina and Semi Ajayi also featured for their respective clubs The post EPL Roundup: Awoniyi fires Coventry to victory as Manchester club stumble appeared first on Premium…
“I think we have to put an end to all these appellations. Election is over, and from today, just address me as Mr Governor. I don’t want to hear all these appellations such as ‘Jinx Breaker’, ‘History Maker’ and all the rest..... I don’t want anybody to equate me with God or…
South Africa 329 (Marques Ackerman 95, Aiden Markram 78, Mitchell Starc 6-72) and 387 (Wiaan Mulder 115, Ryan Rickelton 101, Ackerman 62, Starc 3-65) beat Australia 429 (Josh Inglis 102, Alex Carey 80, Simon Harmer 4-104, Marco Jansen 3-60) and 111 (Nathan Lyon 33*, Harmer 6-16,…
/file/attachments/2999/TL_2643026_443501.jpg)
Through the foundation, whose core programme interests are entrepreneurship, education, health, and rural development, Adenuga creates and supports initiatives that deliver knowledge, skills, resources and infrastructure that will drive enterprise, facilitate commerce, stimulate…
The third Russia-Africa Summit took place in Moscow this week, with 48 African nations sending delegations. It comes as Moscow grapples with sanctions and isolation over its Ukraine offensive, while African governments turn to it for security assistance. However, geopolitical…
Hundreds of thousands of mostly young protesters, some dressed as clowns and witches for Halloween, took to the streets across France on Saturday in a third weekend of demonstrations over living costs and education. Police fired tear gas in Paris after clashes broke out at the…
eThekwini says it plans to install smart water meters across the municipality, while residents complain about estimated readings, leaks and disputed accounts.
Deaths in Congo’s Ebola outbreak have topped 5,000 as the country grapples with the relentless spread of the disease and cases are recorded in other African countries, the latest government data on Saturday shows
The family of Durban environmentalist Desmond D’Sa said they were still trying to comprehend the depth of their grief after D’Sa, his son Rodney D’Sa, and sister-in-law Patsy Bishop died in a car crash on Thursday.
According to the ministry, the National Care Policy recognises unpaid care work, promotes regulated childcare and elderly care services, sets minimum standards for care centres and provides for a National Care Fund. The post Caring Africa urges nationwide implementation of…
Tributes have been paid to Desmond D’Sa, founder of the South Durban Community Environmental Alliance and 2014 Goldman Environmental Prize winner, who died with two family members in a crash near Umzinto.
Government is considering increasing free basic electricity from 50kWh to between 200kWh and 300kWh per qualifying household monthly. Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa says no decision has been made.
The situation was worse on Saturday, when both lanes serving inward and outward traffic along the Ikorodu corridor were heavily congested, leaving BRT buses unable to move freely. The post Lagos BRT passengers endure hours in traffic as motorists take over dedicated lane…
SA beat Australia 2-1 in their three match series by winning the third and deciding test match
Major breakthroughs in artificial intelligence are beginning to look less like product launches and more like weapons tests. The technologies being unveiled by competing companies promise to transform human existence, but they also raise a frightening question: What happens when…
The deployment followed a gang attack on four Salvadoran members of the Gang Suppression Force who went missing
Police say security operatives repelled an attack on Bukuyum town in Zamfara State and that more than 30 bodies believed to be those of bandits were subsequently discovered in nearby farmlands. The identities of the dead and the actual casualty figure remain unverified. The post…
Iran's top diplomat on Saturday said there were no plans to hold talks with the United States despite growing concerns over a return to war.
With representatives from four continents still in contention, the last-eight fixtures promise a fascinating battle for places in the semi-finals. The post Nigeria, Ghana fly Africa’s flag in U-17 Women’s World Cup Quarter-Final showdowns appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Government data shows that more than 10,000 people have contracted the rare virus.
PREMIUM TIMES fact-checked the claims by both filmmakers. The post TRENDING: Toyin posts TikTok partnership after Funke’s Facebook deal, sparks rivalry debate appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Senegal is putting the finishing touches to preparations for Dakar 2026, as athletes, volunteers and communities prepare to welcome the world to the first Olympic event on African soil.
The Automobile Association supports Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana’s long-term plan to phase out fuel levies, but calls for a public review of fuel pricing and a new funding model for the Road Accident Fund.
Mitchells Plain initiative SPIN uses car culture to teach young people discipline, driving skills and safety while creating opportunities beyond the streets.
The development comes 11 days after Nigeria confirmed its first case of Ebola disease caused by the Bundibugyo virus in the current regional outbreak. The post Ebola: Nigeria reports two new suspected cases in North-east appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The prime minister has previously emphasised military preparedness as central to his government's ambitions.
About 2,700 young athletes aged 14 to 17 will compete through Nov. 13 in the capital, Dakar, the nearby city of Diamniadio and the beach resort of Saly
For Nigeria, this raises a fundamental policy concern, which is my burning question for this edition. Why should Nigerian universities remain so heavily dependent on government allocations and tuition when their research capabilities could also attract corporate investment,…
Keep your garden healthy during a hot, dry South African summer with 10 water-wise gardening tips, from choosing succulents and using mulch to preparing potted plants before going on holiday.
A Pinetown father says he returned fire after alleged hijackers approached his vehicle and threatened his children outside their New Germany home.
Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala alleges his former lawyer, advocate Bronwynne Forbay, coached his parliamentary testimony about former deputy police commissioner Shadrack Sibiya. Forbay denies the claims.
The South African Weather Service has warned voters to brace for scorching temperatures and scattered thunderstorms during special voting on November 2 and 3 and the Local Government Elections on November 4.
OPay withdrew its planned US initial public offering later on Friday, but it did not identify the regulator or the nature of the inquiry. The post OPay withdraws planned $304m US IPO over foreign regulatory inquiry appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Mr Rabiu expressed gratitude for the opportunity to join President Tinubu in the Holy Land, and emphasised the spiritual significance of the visit at a critical juncture in the nation's political calendar. The post What Rabiu, Uba Sani, Yari, others said after Umrah with Tinubu…
Speaking with PREMIUM TIMES, Tanimola Akande, a professor of public health at the University of Ilorin, said extreme heat associated with El Niño could increase the risk of heat exhaustion and heat stroke in Nigeria The post PT Health Watch: How to stay safe as El Niño raises…
By all accounts, Into the Woods is a monster of a musical. First performed in 1986 and made into a movie in 2014, it’s now playing in Cape Town’s Theatre on the Bay. Directed by Sylvaine Strike and featuring a cast of 25 students, it’s a stark raving lunatic asylum of a show.
/file/attachments/orphans/lamta-into-the-woods5_667509.jpg)
A 23-year-old woman has been arrested after an e-hailing driver was robbed of cash in Hillbrow, Johannesburg, in an attack captured on dashcam footage. Police are hunting two alleged accomplices.
Rising petrol prices and anger over immigration raids are testing Latino support for Republicans in Florida. Ahead of Tuesday’s midterm elections, Democrats see an opening in a state that has swung firmly to the right, but economic frustration may not be enough to overturn years…
Masemola has warned against political violence and intimidation, saying police will act against anyone seeking to disrupt the elections as voters prepare to head to the polls.
President Felix Tshisekedi said he "absolutely" wanted the help of Russia, a permanent UN Security Council member "in the search for peace" with Rwanda, during talks with Putin at the end of a Russia-Africa summit
The African Restoration Alliance has taken SARU to the Western Cape High Court, seeking to overturn Western Province Rugby’s administration and stop the proposed sale of Newlands Rugby Stadium.
March and March leader Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma urged supporters not to vote for the ANC at a Durban protest over delivery jobs, immigration enforcement and alleged police misconduct.
The Group further reported ₦159.7 billion operating profit as gross profit surges 483% to ₦174.5 billion in nine months ended 30 September 2026 The post Oando reports 9% revenue growth to ₦2.78trn as production rises 14% Sept ending 2026 appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
KZN VIP Protection Services says former founder Glen Naidoo’s social-media posts ahead of a Phoenix meeting do not represent the company, after alleged threats against staff.
Britain's prime minister is open to apologising for the country's role in the transatlantic slave trade, but says financial compensation is not the answer as the issue looms over a Commonwealth summit.
Linda Govender says she will continue hoping for the safe return of her daughter Terricia, one of six South Africans reported missing after floods struck the Gyirong border area on 26 August.
Psychic medium and clairvoyant Sharataz Rai shares predictions, lucky days and dates for the week.
The mandate for a UN-led peacekeeping mission in Western Sahara is set to end on Saturday after Russia and the United States vetoed each other's draft resolutions on extending the 35-year-old mission.
This is the first known time that a pope has voted in a political election.
This week, investigations began at Shallcross Secondary School after six matric pupils were allegedly stopped from writing their Mathematics Literacy Paper 1.
A third suspect has been added in a case of a woman who allegedly staged her own kidnapping
The former Celtic forward joined Bursaspor as a free agent during the summer, but even he admits his early impact has surpassed his expectations The post Iheanacho targets Bursaspor legendary status after record-breaking start in Turkey appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Under the revised terms, the group may march between 9am and 3pm, with participants barred from carrying weapons or covering their faces. The group was also prohibited from destroying property or setting fire to buildings
With Rivers United and Rangers preparing for a crucial showdown, Nasarawa United waiting to capitalise, the South East derby coming up, and several clubs battling to improve their positions, Matchday 11 promises another important weekend in the NPFL title race and the fight for…
The 2026 Youth Olympic Games opens with a spectacular ceremony Saturday in the Senegalese capital Dakar in the first ever Olympics to be held on African soil. It comes as the continent seeks a bigger role in international sporting competitions.
Multiple drone strikes have hit northern regions of Ethiopia since Thursday, killing at least 25 civilians, including children, witnesses and a medical source said on Friday
Six trucks have been torched in separate incidents along the N2 and N3 highways in Mpumalanga's Gert Sibande District. Police have deployed additional resources and established a dedicated task team to track down those responsible.
Geordin Hill-Lewis says DA polling puts the party on 51% in Cape Town, as concerns over voter apathy, municipal costs and unequal service delivery threaten its majority.
With student groups and Yellow Vest activists set for a third consecutive weekend of demonstrations against poor conditions in schools and the rising cost of living, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez has said 70,000 police officers and gendarmes will be deployed across France on…
Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs Minister Velenkosini Hlabisa has called for peaceful, free and fair local government elections, warning that threats against voters, candidates and election officials will not be tolerated as more than 29 million registered South…
Two first-time IFP candidates in Pietermaritzburg say their campaign posters and boards were repeatedly removed or damaged. The party says the incidents were reported to SAPS and the IEC, but no suspects have been identified.
Gauteng resident Rosinah Nketu has waited nearly 30 years for an RDP house. The province says more than 1.1 million people are registered for government-subsidised housing.
Three Cape Flats hairdressers with more than 20 years’ experience have opened IBU Hair at Cape Town’s V&A Waterfront, offering services for a range of hair types after two years of planning and funding challenges.
The report attributed the cruel and degrading detention conditions leading to the deats of 33 detainees, including 14 children, to the actions and negligence of the officers. The post EXCLUSIVE: Report details NSCDC officers’ contributions to detention tragedy in Niger,…
President Tinubu said the initiative aligns with his administration’s commitment to encouraging private-sector investment. The post Tinubu welcomes Airtel’s open network launch appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Cape Town runner Luke Barnwell will run the 2027 London Marathon for specialist care and rehabilitation for adults living with neurodisabilities.
Russian President Vladimir Putin met his Ghanaian counterpart John Dramani Mahama for bilateral talks the next day after Russia-Africa summit in Moscow
WSAR has urged Table Mountain hikers to start early, carry enough water and look out for fellow trail users as summer conditions make popular routes such as Platteklip Gorge more challenging.
A “habitual” alcohol thief, has allegedly targeted a Tongaat liquor store every Thursday, stealing expensive bottles of alcohol and sweets.
The Presidential eThekwini Working Group is entering its next phase, with more than R32 billion in investment projects in the pipeline.
President Cyril Ramaphosa has pledged to cut red tape and streamline permits and licences after Durban business leaders raised concerns about illicit imports, infrastructure failures and barriers facing small businesses.
Atiku Abubakar and the NDC pressed INEC over questionable voter records as the commission promised corrections before certification. Friday’s exchanges also covered borrowing, nomination disputes, the PDP’s support for Tinubu and conflicting accounts of campaign incidents. The…
As Senegal opens the 2026 Youth Olympic Games, today, Saturday, International Olympic Committee president Kirsty Coventry has spoken of her pride as an African and the historical significance of the Games – the first to be held in Africa.
Police in Welkom have confirmed that missing educator 55 year old Gert Adams has been found dead
Mr Hamzat promised 15 maternal and child centres, two new general hospitals, improved public transport and a 95 per cent waste collection target. The post Hamzat unveils 100-point manifesto, pledges child protection agency, state wealth fund appeared first on Premium Times…
"And for anybody to say debt is no leprosy, is absolute nonsense. Debt is worse than leprosy. Because leprosy destroys only one person. Debt destroys generations.” The post Obasanjo criticises Tinubu’s borrowings, says debt could destroy generations of Nigerians appeared first…
The Labour Court has upheld a CCMA finding that Ster-Kinekor unfairly dismissed employee Yvonne Mogano after failing to prove that tasting popcorn breached a known workplace rule.
The World Bank forecasts a 23% surge in global commodity prices in 2026, with energy costs rising 32% and food prices climbing amid the Iran war and El Niño weather risks.
SASSA says 65 officials have been dismissed since April 2025 after disciplinary proceedings. Civic groups welcome the action but want criminal investigations, recovery of public funds and stronger protection for beneficiaries.
Consistent firearm training and an instinct to protect his children kicked in when Sidney Hill, 52, was confronted by alleged hijackers outside his Durban home.
Hawks officer Deena Govender has asked the Durban High Court to set aside an IPID search-and-seizure warrant, alleging that it was based on false information and material inconsistencies.
A promising culinary journey has been cut short following the death of Jackie Cameron School of Food and Wine student Alexis-Jayde van Wyk. Her grieving mother has described the loss as the darkest moment of her life, while friends and educators remember the teenager's…
What does Joseph Kabila launching a new rebel movement mean for DR Congo?
Inspired by Mary Schmich's famous sunscreen essay, Shaun Read offers an honest, grounded commencement speech for the Class of 2026 on success, failure and staying human.
World leaders acknowledge the United Nations must adapt to 21st-century realities, but the permanent members of the Security Council remain deeply divided on accountability, funding, and who surrenders power.
Informal traders and spaza shop owners supply most of the food eaten by poor urban households across Africa, yet they remain excluded from crucial food security policymaking.
South African businesses have adapted to state failure and corruption for years, but continuous resilience cannot replace real institutional accountability and economic reform.
From reliable health data and community participation to maternal healthcare and epidemic preparedness, experts at the conference examined what Nigeria must do to turn health innovations into measurable improvements. The post Five key lessons from Nigeria Health Watch’s 2026…
The Super Eagles striker opened the scoring in the 12th minute, taking his league tally to nine goals in eight appearances this season as Okan Buruk's side moved to 22 points after 10 matches The post Süper Lig: Osimhen scores again as Galatasaray thrash Konyaspor appeared first…
How more than 1,700 kilometres of roads are reshaping mobility, opening up rural communities, strengthening industrial corridors and redefining infrastructure development across Ogun State The post Abiodun’s Road Revolution: From forgotten communities to connected economic…
The EFCC Chairman delivered the keynote address at the 30th anniversary of Zamfara State, held at the Grand Chamber of the Government House in Gusau. The post Zamfara is evidence of transformational leadership under Gov Lawal, says EFCC Chairman appeared first on Premium Times…
Once a thriving industry, Guinean cinema is struggling to regain its former glory. With cinemas closed, production resources scarce and funding difficult to secure, a new generation is working to revive the country’s film i
The Slavia Prague centre-back said young players should not wait until they secure lucrative contracts or join big European clubs before learning how to manage their money. The post Super Eagles defender Ogbu highlights importance of financial planning for footballers appeared…
One of the administration's interventions has been the constitution of an Ebola Response Team. The post NIPRD records gains in research, staff welfare, public health appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
He explained that the intervention was introduced in response to global food inflation and the rising cost of essential goods. The post FG begins N50,000 monthly cash payment to vulnerable Nigerians – Official appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
A federal government's probe panel described the detention conditions as cruel, inhuman and degrading, concluding that the deaths were foreseeable and preventable. The post EXCLUSIVE: Inside NSCDC’s Niger cell where 14 children, 19 other detainees died appeared first on Premium…
South Africa 329 and 387 (Wiaan Mulder 115, Ryan Rickelton 101, Marques Ackerman 62, Mitchell Starc 3-65) lead Australia 429 (Josh Inglis 102, Alex Carey 80, Matt Renshaw 74, Simon Harmer 4-104, Marco Jansen 3-60) by 287 runs after day four.
/file/attachments/2999/TL_2642767_159858.jpg)
Mr Hamzat promised 15 maternal and child centres, two new general hospitals, improved public transport and a 95 per cent waste collection target. The post Hamzat unveils 100-point manifesto, pledges child protection agency, state wealth fund appeared first on Premium Times…
“This is politically motivated. More than four pastors and the government came together to keep me down here. If Chris Okafor is not afraid, why don't he stop putting me in prison…” The post Chris Okafor: Doris Ogala remains in custody as court postpones bail ruling appeared…
Walk-ins will be allowed, meaning citizens do not need to make the usual online bookings.
The Durban High Court has imposed interim restrictions on March and March protests after police raised concerns about alleged violence and a possible attack on a refugee reception centre. The movement disputes the characterisation of its demonstrations as violent.
Across Joburg, water distribution networks remain critically strained under the weight of decaying infrastructure, bulk restrictions from Rand Water, and chronic municipal management failures, causing residents in Kensington, Parktown, Melville, and Lenasia to take to the…
/file/attachments/orphans/wateroutages-jamie-sike2_657550.jpg)
The two countries have agreed to conclude negotiations within six months and sign a new air services agreement in Saint Petersburg in April 2027. The post Nigeria, Russia move to replace 59-year-old aviation agreement appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Five trucks were set alight in an alleged armed attack on the N3 near Grootvlei in Mpumalanga on Thursday evening. Police say one tractor unit was valued at about R3.2 million, while two trailers were valued at R350,000 combined.
“Despite a 19% decline in revenue to ₦1.15 trillion, driven by softer pricing conditions and subdued consumer demand, we maintained a substantial improvement in profitability through effective cost optimisation, improved productivity, and rigorous execution across the business,”…
The family expressed reservations about plans to collect the samples in Lagos and transport them to an unnamed laboratory in the United States for analysis. The post Mohbad’s family seeks delay in Liam’s DNA test, requests US lab details appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
A week after shootings in the Paris suburbs of Trappes and La Verrière that are being investigated as a terrorist attack motivated by race, the mayor of Trappes has called for the "great replacement" theory – which claims white French people are being deliberately replaced by…
The listing makes OPay the first major Nigeria-focused fintech to list on a United States stock exchange. The post OPay lists on NYSE, raises $304m in IPO at $4 billion valuation appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Acting Police Minister Firoz Cachalia said police were being forced to divert officers and resources at short notice to deal with demonstrations that could escalate into violent confrontations.
The Africa Cup of Nations will remain on a two-year cycle after the Confederation of African Football performed a U-turn on a decision taken last December.
An investigation by Journalists for Justice, published earlier this month, identified at least 76 Kenyans killed while fighting for Russia, alongside 841 Kenyan nationals recruited between October 2022 and June 2026.
In the latest criminal case stemming from the Madlanga Commission, the country’s former anti-corruption boss, Andrea Johnson, and the former deputy head of Crime Intelligence appeared in the Pretoria Magistrate’s Court on Friday.
/file/attachments/orphans/Vince-Andrea-FerozarrestMain_631748.jpg)
In the name of Allah, Most Merciful, the Bestower of Mercy. All praise belongs to Allah, the Owner of absolute Dominion. He gives power to whom He wills, and He strips power from whom He wills. He exalts whom He wills, and He abases whom He wills. In His Hand is all good. Dear…
One year after Tanzania’s disputed election, the scars of deadly violence remain. Critics still live in fear of abductions and arrests, while opposition supporters continue to face intimidation.
South Africa set up an epic final day of their decisive Test against Australia by batting throughout the fourth day. What does history suggest could happen?
While Mr Sowore described the incident as an attack on his team, the Ekiti State Police said it was as a result of an altercation with another group. The post Sowore, Ekiti police give conflicting accounts of alleged attack on AAC presidential candidate appeared first on Premium…
The book, The Quest for Philosophical Understanding: Essays in Honour of Malam Ibrahim Muazzam has 23 chapters spread across six sections and 342 pages. It is a labour of love for the honouree, Ibrahim Muazzam, from friends, colleagues, former students and mentees. It is the…
Cachalia says the police's court action against March and March is intended to establish the legal limits of protest action amid violent demonstrations in Durban, while protecting the public and police officers.
Moya says the party will also continue supporting township businesses and informal traders.
The First Thing newsletter's Ever-lasting Subscriber Photo Gallery.
/file/attachments/2999/HoleinonePhotographerTonyCunningham_220156.jpg)
Olisa Metuh recommended longer prison sentences and asset forfeiture for anyone convicted of producing or distributing counterfeit products. The post Ex-PDP spokesperson canvasses stiffer penalties for fake drugs, adulterated goods producers appeared first on Premium Times…
Since its go-live on 30th April, 2026, Rev360 has marked an important milestone in the Service’s transition towards a more integrated, intelligent and taxpayer-centric system The post Rev360: Reimagining tax administration for a digital Nigeria, By Emmanuel Jonathan appeared…
Johannesburg filmmaker and cultural producer Hallie Haller’s company Better Yet is transforming existing African cultural assets like books, films and artworks into new revenue-generating formats.
/file/attachments/orphans/DMXCREATIONAFRICAROLLOUT-POST11-WEBSITEBANNER1_813228.png)
The planet’s largest crypto exchange was hit for more than $6bn in a two-wave attack. Access to one laptop was all the attackers needed.
/file/attachments/orphans/BMbinancehack_875644.jpg)
Social media has created a market for a new entrant to brick-and-mortar beauty retail – specifically, ‘premium’ goods specialists that attract a cult online following.
/file/attachments/orphans/Holly-newbeautyretail_125184.jpg)
In the dystopian future of The Seeker Effect, the orbit of a drowning Earth has shifted and times are out of joint. Five citizens, who have been let out of their isolation pods, must do anything to avoid returning to the pointlessness of incarceration.
/file/attachments/orphans/seeker-effect-excerpt_405787.jpg)
Pix of the Day, 30th October, 2026 - Across the world
The Confederation of African Football on Friday reversed its decision to change the scheduling of the Africa Cup of Nations and said the tournament will remain a biennial event.
Lagos fashion week is back - returning this week for its 15th edition. This year's event is focused on circularity and sustainability - and ensuring African creators reap the benefits of their work.
Six Durban seine-netters risked their lives in a banana boat to rescue 176 people from the 1917 Umgeni flood. More than a century later, their largely forgotten act of courage still resonates with families and communities in KwaZulu-Natal, writes Sanjith Hannuman.
Egypt has sent an aid convoy of 62 trucks carrying more than 780 tonnes of relief supplies to Gaza, ahead of the winter season.
Cachalia says he was unwilling to wait until January to advance the appointment process after two recruitment attempts failed to identify a suitable candidate. Mkhwanazi's proposed appointment still requires Cabinet concurrence.
Gunfire echoes across the Ethiopia-Kenya border in Moyale, as violence drives thousands to flee into Kenya. The clashes stem from a territorial dispute between Ethiopia’s Oromia and Somali regions.
The proposed appointment of Lieutenant-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi as Hawks head has prompted debate over whether he should instead lead SAPS, amid severe staffing and funding shortages in the crime-fighting unit.
According to Mr Teng, in a video on Friday evening, $5 billion of the reserved amount is already held in the same cryptocurrency tokens affected by the incident, including USDC, USDT, Bitcoin, Ethereum and BNB. The post Binance reserves $6.34bn to cover stolen assets after…
The NPA has rejected Jub Jub’s request for alternative dispute resolution, saying there is sufficient evidence and a reasonable prospect of a successful prosecution.
The Durban High Court has restricted March and March demonstrations, including the carrying of sticks or imitation firearms and the wearing of face coverings, while police allegations of planned violence are tested in court.
South Africans head to the polls next week, with basic services, crime and unemployment among the key issues shaping the local elections.
Coffee with a side of alpacas? At a zoo near Islamabad, visitors can enjoy drinks and snacks while watching, feeding and petting the animals. The attraction features ten imported alpacas, a first for Pakistan according to the zoo.
Although Nigeria has pharmaceutical companies that manufacture finished medicines, many depend on imported APIs and other raw materials to produce them. The post Stakeholders warn Nigeria’s reliance on imported drug ingredients threatens medicine security appeared first on…
They noted that participation by individual operators in consultations or the launch does not amount to collective endorsement, and the plan requires approval from the National Health Insurance Authority (NHIA) before implementation. The post HMOs dispute Lagos govt’s…
KwaZulu-Natal has 165 high-risk voting stations, including 124 in eThekwini, as police prepare enhanced security deployments for the 2026 local government elections.
A first body was recovered Friday from the rubble of an 18-storey building that collapsed a week ago in Nairobi, as 16 people remain missing.
The call was made at the fourth Beauty in the Motherland gathering in Lagos. The post Beauty stakeholders urge investment to unlock Africa’s $66bn market appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
The SIU is trying to locate eight luxury vehicles linked to businessman Hangwani Morgan Maumela after a Bentley was allegedly reported hidden at a Midrand property.
Fossil Free South Africa and the StopEACOP Coalition have filed a greenwashing complaint against Standard Bank with the Advertising Regulatory Board, challenging its sustainability claims amid funding for the East African Crude Oil Pipeline.
Mr Janabi said an estimated 24.6 million adults aged 20 to 79 were living with diabetes in the African Region in 2024, according to the International Diabetes Federation (IDF) The post WHO raises alarm as 75% of diabetes cases in Africa remain undiagnosed appeared first on…
Former MK Party secretary-general Sibonelo Nomvalo has accused senior party figures of using false intelligence reports and AI-generated images to influence Jacob Zuma against him.
PDP says its presidential candidate, Sandy Onor, remains in the 2027 race despite the party's decision to support President Bola Tinubu under a cross-party political arrangement known as the Rainbow Coalition. The post 2027: PDP says party’s presidential candidate still in race…
The minister said the church applied for approval to build the facility in 2018, but the application was only brought to his attention in February 2026, leading to swift approval within a month. The post Wike praises Dunamis Church for building pedestrian bridge in Abuja…
Police told the Durban High Court that reactive policing had failed to contain repeated unrest as the state sought an urgent interdict against the March and March movement.
Matric pupils from schools in Mountview Secondary School in Verulam described the Physical Sciences Paper 1 as fair and manageable, although some found sections challenging.
The family of Poovathy Govender, 75, says delays followed her death outside Addington Hospital after Point police allegedly failed to open an inquest. SAPS had not commented at publication.
A 15-year-old boy originally from Ghana has died after being shot near his school in New York City, as police search for three teenagers in connection with the killing.
Patients at Retreat Community Health Centre face medicine shortages and long queues, while the Western Cape seeks national action on supply constraints and possible port-related delays.
The condition required his attorneys to report in person to the Commission within 48 hours to arrange his next appearance before the inquiry.
The attackers reportedly stormed the community at about 8 p.m. and opened fire on residents, despite the curfew imposed in parts of the state to contain insecurity. The post Gunmen kill four in Plateau community despite curfew appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
A KZN man has been acquitted after the High Court overturned two rape convictions, finding significant problems with the complainant’s evidence, medical testimony and the admission of hearsay evidence.
Khumalo told supporters in Hillbrow that he entered politics to fight crime.
The duo face charges of defeating the ends of justice, assault and contravention of the NPA Act.
The committee proposed N30 million for each bereaved family and N10 million for each survivor, while recommending the release of officers cleared of culpability. The post Niger Mass Deaths: Probe panel recommends scholarships for victims’ children, N1.4bn compensations appeared…
Fuel shortages and soaring petrol prices are putting daily life and businesses under severe pressure in Malawi. In the capital, Lilongwe, drivers and motorcycle taxi operators are spending hours, and sometimes days, in queues as they wait for scarce supplies.
The application seeks to restrain the March and March movement and its leaders from marching and from assaulting or intimidating public officials and members of the public.
As close to a million learners sit for this year’s National Senior Certificate (NSC) exams, people of all ages will be vividly recalling the rooms where they sat for their ‘matric finals’, and the nauseating excitement that pervaded those spaces, not to mention the apprehension…
/file/attachments/orphans/Sean-GauntletMatrics8_284114.jpg)
The 2026 Lancet Countdown report warns that escalating climate change poses an immediate threat to human survival, with extreme heat and drought hitting vulnerable populations in South Africa particularly hard.
Businessman Geoffroy Roux de Bézieux, the former head of France's main employers' federation, was on Thursday appointed head of the committee organising the 2030 French Alps Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games.
Yiech Pur Biel leads the first ever refugee team to take part at the Youth Olympics.
Nomangwane Mrwetyana, mother of murdered UCT student Uyinene, will address the One Young World Summit in Cape Town, calling for urgent action to prevent gender-based violence.
Jimmy Nevis brings Roses & Thorns to Cape Town’s Baxter Theatre on 21 November 2026, combining live music, theatrical storytelling, cinematic visuals and four character-driven stories.
A Maitland mother says her shack was demolished for the fifth time since July, leaving her sleeping outdoors while her wheelchair-using daughter stays temporarily with other people.
Ousted MK Party secretary-general Sibonelo Nomvalo has accused a rogue internal faction, including former mayor Zandile Gumede, of manufacturing fake intelligence reports to mislead Jacob Zuma and engineer his removal.
KwaZulu-Natal has the largest concentration of high-risk voting stations, with 124 of its 165 stations located in eThekwini.
Following elections in which Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his main rival Gadi Eisenkot both fell short of a majority, each is claiming a mandate to govern -- though neither has explained how.
IOC President Kirsty Coventry has toured the Youth Olympic Village in Dakar, just two days before the start of the 2026 Youth Olympic Games.
The committee said detainees had no drinking water, while officers ignored warnings about overcrowding and the risk of suffocation. The post EXCLUSIVE: Detainees drank urine, sweat in NSCDC Niger cell before 33 of them died – Report appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Three eThekwini mayoral candidates outline their proposals for addressing the city’s water crisis, improving municipal finances and strengthening accountability ahead of the 2026 local government elections.
Mr Falana also criticised state authorities' continued control of local government finances, despite the Supreme Court's July 2024 judgment. The post Falana urges Nigerians to look beyond Abuja, hold states, LGs accountable appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.
Police told the Durban High Court that reactive policing had failed to contain repeated March and March demonstrations, while the judge questioned the scope of the relief being sought.
Cape Town International Airport reported 60 flight delays on Friday, while no cancellations had been recorded by 1pm amid taxi-related unrest. Passengers were advised to arrive up to four hours early.
Masemola has warned against political violence and intimidation, saying police will act against anyone seeking to disrupt the elections as voters prepare to head to the polls.
Okorocha accuses Uzodimma of relying on allegedly irregular documents to claim the APC's Imo West senatorial ticket, while asserting that he remains the party's dominant political force in the state. The post Senatorial Race: How I defeated Uzodimma in court – Okorocha appeared…
Western Cape ECD centres say the R24 daily subsidy is inadequate, forcing some into debt and food rationing.
The Pretoria Magistrate’s Court has granted former IDAC head Advocate Andrea Johnson and former Major-General Feroz Khan bail of R10,000 each.
CODETA has appealed for an end to violence between rival Cape Town taxi associations CATA and CODETA, with talks now scheduled for Monday after commuters and travellers were disrupted.
