Primark has announced it will open stores in Dubai, Bahrain and Qatar as it plans major expansion in the Middle East. Primark confirmed the plans to expand further across the Middle East, following the successful opening of its first store in the region at The Avenues in Kuwait in October 2025. In partnership with leading

Civil society groups have renewed calls for the introduction of a Universal Basic Income (UBI) grant as unemployment figures skyrocket and poverty remains a concern. Amandla.mobi led a panel-discussion on the UBI, urging President Cyril Ramaphosa and National Treasury to look into the matter ahead of the Budget Speech next month. The event was attended

LDV South Africa (LDV SA) has just announced the arrival of the first shipment of its all-new Terron 9 double-cab bakkie and D90 large SUV, marking a significant milestone in the brand’s expansion across South Africa and neighbouring markets. Previously known as Leyland DAF Vans, LDV is a historic British commercial vehicle brand that was

The attempted murder case against alleged drug cartel figure Vusimuzi “Cat” Matlala and his four co-accused has been transferred to the Johannesburg High Court, where the matter is set to resume on Thursday, 29 January (today), for trial preparations. Matlala (49), his wife Tsakani Matlala (36), alleged hitmen Musa Kekana (35) and Tiego Floyd Mabusela

The University of Mpumalanga (UMP) has recorded a notable rise in student numbers for the 2026 academic year, expanding enrolment from 11,885 students in 2025 to 13,077 in 2026, an increase of more than 1 000 students that reflects sustained demand, measured growth and broader access to higher education in Mpumalanga. The growth comes as

As more South Africans build lives, careers and wealth beyond the country’s borders, the need for smart, human-centred financial advice has never been greater. Nuanced Advisory in Legal & Accounting (NALA), founded by tax specialist Sesethu Cekeshe, is stepping boldly into that space with the establishment of its new headquarters in the United Arab Emirates.

Read Later (0) Please login to bookmark Close Nigeria’s music scene was never built by solo stars alone. Duos and groups have consistently played a critical role in introducing new sounds, reflecting culture, telling street stories, and defining generations. From early hip-hop pioneers and pop duos to highlife revivalists and Afro-fusion acts, these collectives shaped

Read Later (0) Please login to bookmark Close Nollywood moves fast. With so many films released each year, it’s easy for individual performances to blur together, especially when actors stick to what works for them. But every now and then, someone shows up in a role that feels like more than their usual output, not

A hot mic moment involving senior opposition leaders briefly stole the spotlight, revealing candid reflections on past anti-IEBC protests The exchange featured Eugene Wamalwa and Rigathi Gachagua recalling Raila Odinga’s sit-in protests near IEBC offices and their impact Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka briefly joined the conversation, gesturing toward the protest site before the opposition leaders

The rumours about Jenna Ortega and Johnny Depp dating were never based on real events, professional collaborations, or credible news. They originated from an online gossip post that both Ortega and Depp denied. Ortega has consistently kept her dating life private and has no confirmed romantic link to Depp. Jenna at the Closing Red Carpet

Family and neighbours in Subukia gathered to celebrate in pomp and colour after a Nakuru man who left his family 20 years ago finally returned home Maina walked out on his wife and children on Valentine’s Day, February 14, 2006, leaving his wife Miriam Mukami, three months pregnant Mukami recalled finding him gone with his

The most expensive thing in an economy is not corruption. It is not debt. It is not even poverty. It is time that cannot be compounded. Inefficiency is the systematic destruction of time — not all at once, not loudly, but continuously. It does not announce itself as a crisis. It disguises itself as normalcy.

A federal high court in Abuja has granted Sani Malumfashi, chairman of the Kano State Independent Electoral Commission (KANSIEC), bail in the sum of N200 million over allegations of large-scale financial misconduct. Malumfashi is facing trial alongside Anas Muhammed Mustapha, KANSIEC secretary, and Ado Garba, a deputy director in the commission’s accounts department. The trio

A Market Reawakened Nigeria’s equity market closed 2025 with a performance that few would have confidently predicted two years earlier. The NGX delivered a year-to-date return of just over 50 percent, its strongest showing in five years and among the best-performing markets on the continent. This rally was not simply a rebound from a low

Erling Haaland ended his five-game goal drought as Manchester City booked their place in the Champions League last 16 with a 2-0 victory over Galatasaray. Pep Guardiola’s side had faced the unwanted prospect of a two-legged play-off in February after their shock defeat at Bodo/Glimt last week, but they comfortably saw off the Turkish champions

IMPR Lauds Establishment of Tax Ombudsman, Pledges Strategic Media Support Image Merchants Promotion Limited (IMPR), publishers of PRNigeria and Economic Confidential, has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for establishing the Office of the Tax Ombudsman, describing the move as a major step toward economic fairness, investor confidence, and improved taxpayer protection. The commendation was made