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Sifelani Tsiko Agric, Environment & Innovations Editor   Partnerships can play a key role in the global fight against desertification, a senior government official has said.   Professor Prosper Matondi, chief director for environment, climate and metereological services told delegates at the on-going 15th session of the Conference of the Parties (COP15) of the United […]

The dominance of the Mumbai-based group is now under threat

Millions will head to the polls on Tuesday in the busiest election day of the year so far. Wondering who's running or why you should care? Here's everything you need to know:

The value and future of the liberal public square has come under intense debate. Ours is a time in which the ACLU wrings its hands over the risks of free speech; self-described small-government conservatives seek to sic the state on Big Tech; and everyone is increasingly unsure if those people should really be allowed to say that. Our national discourse is all mucked up with fear, fury, malicious irony, piously feigned ignorance, and a steady, all-directional flow of bad faith.

Festus Ogun, the lawyer to the blogger allegedly arrested for a report on the Ogun State Governor, Dapo Abiodun, has on Tuesday, insisted that Olamilekan Hammed’s arrest was connected to the governor. The PUNCH had reported that the Department of State Services had reportedly arrested Ahmed for allegedly publishing a story said to be on…

Business personalities Lucky Kgatle and Quinton van der Burgh have jointly incorporated a new joint venture (JV) named Tlou Commodities, which is aimed at engaging and growing the local mining sector. The JV will pursue the establishment of a successful and sustainable coal and metal conglomerate with roots in responsible environmental practices and the advancement of the previously disadvantaged.

Opera legend Plácido Domingo will be Joseph Calleja’s special guest at the Maltese tenor’s 25th anniversary concert being held at Fort Manoel in Malta on July 26.  Acknowledged as one of the finest-ever singers, Domingo has almost reached 4,100 performances in a stellar career that has made him a household name both as a tenor and a conductor. This will be his first-ever appearance in Malta. Calleja, who has just completed the recording of his sixth album for Decca Records on the back of a critically acclaimed run in New York... Читать дальше...

In a country with limited press freedom and restricted access to independent media, these five journalists have impacted Cuban media with their distinct and independent perspectives.

Kieran Trippier reminded Tottenham fans of his north London allegiance after his Newcastle side delivered a hammer blow to Arsenal’s Champions League hopes.

Incoming Bulldogs stars Viliame Kikau and Reed Mahoney have committed to honour their Bulldogs contracts despite Trent Barrett quitting as coach.

Recent price hikes have left 45 per cent struggling to budget

Mediatonic’s bean-themed party royale Fall Guys will go free-to-play on June 21st, the studio announced last night. However, this will also coincide with the game being delisted from Steam. From that point on, Fall Guys will be exclusive to the Epic Games Store, although it will still remain playable for existing owners on Steam without them having to move to Epic's launcher. The news came as part of Mediatonic’s announcement that Fall Guys is coming to Nintendo Switch and Xbox next month with full cross-play and cross-progression support... Читать дальше...

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Richmond coach Damien Hardwick says he's OK with the prospect of Dustin Martin leaving footy-crazed Victoria.

[New Zimbabwe] Zimbabwe will have a full-strength group to choose from in the Twenty20 International series against minnows Namibia after selectors named their 18-player squad for the five-match series which gets underway at Queens Sports Club in Bulawayo on Tuesday.

Knowing a win at St James' Park on Monday would put them in pole position in the race for fourth, Mikel Arteta's side were hugely disappointing and achieved an unwanted club record.

He didn't hold back

Scores were feared dead following an explosion along Court Road in Sabon Gari, Kano State on Tuesday. The explosion, which occurred near a private secondary school, Winners School, destroyed a residential building and affected part of the school. The explosion occurred around 9:30 am with many schoolchildren affected. Visuals of the incident showed several injured…

The French Presidency has issued a new compromise text on the AI Act, proposing changes to the transparency obligations on different AI systems, amongst other measures.

DOZENS of children are feared dead after a huge explosion at a primary school in Nigeria. The blast rocked the Sabon Garri area of Kano state at around 9am this morning, as hundreds of schoolchildren headed to class. According to witnesses, multiple people were killed by the eruption in the northern region of Nigeria while […]

“Ajinkya Rahane is going to miss the remaining games of IPL 2022 due to a hamstring injury,” Kolkata Knight Riders said in a statement

"An army of PR-companies, TV crews, information officers, specialists in information war is working for Kiev," Dmitry Peskov pointed out

NAKED Attraction is calling on potential show stars to “undress to impress” as it recruits contestants for the next series. The racy Channel 4 programme, where people pose starkers to bag a partner, is set to return for a fresh instalment of “naked dating.” Naked Attraction‘s website poses the question: “Do you fancy testing the […]

The girl, an innocent bystander who was a half block away when the gunfire erupted, is identified as 11-year-old Kyhara Tay of the Bronx.

Conrad Mupesa Mashonaland West Bureau   UPTAKE of the free artificial insemination programme introduced by the government has the potential to increase milk and meat production and generate a good income for smallholder farmers, a senior government official says.   Provincial agriculture and rural development acting director in the Lands, Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Rural […]