Africa’s Biggest Port to be Partially Privatised

In a first for South Africa’s national ports business, the largest harbour in Africa, Port of Durban, will be operated and controlled in part by International Container Terminal Services Inc. of the Philippines. “Private sector participation in Pier 2 is a key catalyst for repositioning the Port of Durban as a container hub port. We…

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Commonwealth Games: 2026 event in doubt after Victoria cancels

The 2026 Commonwealth Games are in doubt after the Australian state of Victoria cancelled its plans to host due to budget blowouts. The Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF) struggled to find a host city before Victoria volunteered in April 2022. But the premier said the projected cost had now tripled and become “well and truly too…

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State House to Renew Dorothy Kisaka KCCA Contract

A section of city dwellers have asked if Dorothy Kisaka’s contract at Kampala Capital City Authority- KCCA as Executive Director would be renewed. HICGI News Agency can confirm from sources near President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni that the soft-spoken lawyer and corporate executive who assumed office on 21st July 2021 will return at the expiry of…

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Iran President Praises Uganda Anti- LGBTQ Law

Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was in Zimbabwe Thursday, wrapping up a three-nation Africa visit that also took him to Kenya and Uganda. While in Uganda, Raisi said the West was promoting homosexuality in order to end what he called the “generation of human beings.” Raisi’s visit came after Uganda in May signed a law with…

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Africa World Cup qualifiers 2026: Nigeria, South Africa to slug it out

Draws for African teams have been unveiled for the 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifiers billed to hold in the USA, Canada and Mexico. Nine groups of six have been drawn, while for the first time the continent will be represented by at least nine countries. This is a consequence of the new competition format adopted…

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Hollywood actors announce historic walkout

By Bernd Debusmann Jr & Samantha Granville in Los Angeles Hollywood actors have announced they will join an ongoing strike by screenwriters in the industry’s biggest shutdown for more than 60 years. The Screen Actors Guild (SAG) wants streaming giants to agree to a fairer split of profits and better working conditions.  Some 160,000 performers…

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UN Human Rights Council condemns burning of the Koran

The UN Human Rights Council on Wednesday adopted a resolution condemning Koran burning and other acts of religious hatred, although several countries warned that the text encroaches on freedom of expression. The resolution was adopted following an urgent debate requested by Pakistan on behalf of several Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC) countries in the wake…

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Nairobi Expressway Damaged, Roads Blocked During Kenya Protests

Motorists on Mombasa road in Nairobi have been urged to approach Mlolongo area with caution after youths blocked the road near the entry into the expressway, lighting bonfires on both sides of the road, Phidel Kizito reports. This follows in the wake of anti-government protests called on by opposition leader Raila Odinga over the high cost of…

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