January 30, 2025

Cohabiting Couples Counselled Ahead of Mass Wedding in Mombasa

Mombasa: As preparations for the holy month of Ramadhan gather pace, 280 cohabiting couples set to solemnize their marriage in a mass wedding in Mombasa have been given premarital counselling to have solid marriages. Lack of premarital counselling has…

Man Allegedly Attacked by Crocodile in Kafuma Village

Kafuma: A 22-year-old man, identified as Damian Haikera, was allegedly attacked by a crocodile while bathing at a river in Kafuma village, Kavango West Region. The incident reportedly took place on Wednesday at around 15h00.

According to Namibia Pre…

Magerman Calls for Introspection

Lderitz: Kharas Region Director of Education, Arts and Culture, Jesmine Magerman, highlighted the urgent need for principals to reflect on their teaching strategies following the region’s poor performance in the 2024 national examination results. Spea…

Residents Receive Free Eye Care Treatment at Medical Camp

Iten: A total of 320 people have benefited from free eye care treatment during a 2-day medical camp at Iten outreach church in Elgeyo Marakwet County. The exercise was led by Dr. Ralph Dehaan and Dr. Patrick Mugo from Balm Africa and eye care partners…

Chinese New Year Celebrations Ignite Festive Spirit in Yokohama

Yokohama: Amid the sounds of firecrackers and drums, a blue-and-white lion danced to the rhythm of the beat, gracefully moving its head to interact with the engaged audience in Japan’s Yokohama Chinatown.

According to Namibia Press Agency, with a sh…

Stakeholders Called to Attend Judiciary Dialogue Day

Eldama Ravine: Stakeholders in the judicial system including the general public have been urged to attend the Judiciary Dialogue Day to better understand the judicial services and processes. The Eldama Ravine Senior Principal Magistrate, Richard Koech…

Drug Lab Discovered, Destroyed in W. Afghanistan

Ghor: Army personnel have discovered and destroyed an illegal drug lab in western Afghanistan’s Ghor province, an army statement said Thursday. Acting on a tip-off, the personnel of the Islamic army raided Sia Sangak village in Dawlatyar district on W…

Philippines Misses GDP Target with 5.6 Pct Growth in 2024

Manila: The Philippines’ gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 5.6 percent in 2024, falling short of the government’s target range of 6 percent to 6.5 percent, as reported by the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA) on Thursday. Despite missing th…