Nairobi — Safaricom has increased Home Fibre internet speeds by up to 2.5 times across all packages at no extra cost to customers. The upgrade raises entry-level speeds to about 15 Mbps, mid-tier plans to 35 Mbps and 80 Mbps, while higher packages now reach up to 400 Mbps, targeting households with heavy internet use….
The Liberia Football Association Independent Electoral Committee has drawn a firm line under its integrity rules, disqualifying businessman Cassell A. Kuoh from contesting in the 2026 Elective Congress–an outcome that underscores the growing weight of governance standards in Liberian football. Announcing its final list of candidates on Thursday, the Committee confirmed that 27 of the…
Nairobi — Central Organization of Trade Unions (COTU) Secretary General Francis Atwoli has urged the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) to move swiftly to curb what he described as escalating premature political rallies. Speaking during Labour Day celebrations, Atwoli warned that unchecked political activity could destabilise the country and hurt workers the most, expressing…
Government has extended its appreciation to workers across the nation as the country commemorates Workers’ Day on 1 May 2026. Acting Director-General of the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), Nomonde Mnukwa, has highlighted the critical role workers play in driving the country’s growth and development. In a statement on Friday, Mnukwa emphasised that Workers’…
The Electoral Commission of South Africa has welcomed the announcement of the date for the country’s upcoming Local Government Elections, describing it as a key milestone in preparations for the polls. President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday confirmed 4 November 2026 as the day for South Africans to head to the polls. Chief Electoral Officer Sy…
Monrovia — Former President Ellen Johnson-Sirleaf has strongly criticized the recent expulsion of Montserrado County District #10 Representative Yekeh Y. Kolubah, describing the decision as a threat to freedom of speech and democratic governance. Her comments come amid growing backlash from policymakers, legal experts, and political figures over the controversial action taken by the House…
The Center for Media Studies and Peacebuilding (CEMESP-Liberia) has called for urgent action to safeguard press freedom in Liberia, warning of growing threats to journalists despite notable gains made in recent years. In a CEMESP statement issued to mark World Press Freedom Day, celebrated globally on May 3rd, 2026, under the theme “Shaping a Future…
The second edition of Shaping the Future of African Media, organised by Africa News Agency (ANA) on April 29 and 30 in Accra, brought together media leaders, policymakers, investors, entrepreneurs, digital experts, communication professionals and African creators around an issue that has now become central: transforming African narratives into levers of economic power, global influence…
The American economy extended a streak of resilience and expanded at an annual rate of 2 percent in the first three months of the year, even as global energy prices surged in the first weeks of war with Iran. The data from the Commerce Department offered the first official snapshot of how the U.S. economy…
Workers’ Day should be viewed not only as a commemoration, but also as a moment to critically assess the condition and wellbeing of workers today. It is a day that invites reflection on how far we have come, and how far we still need to go in ensuring dignity, fairness and justice in the world…
