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Kenya's Dr. Bitange Ndemo warned of a 247% rise in synthetic drug deaths at a global forum, unveiling new drug variants and a shift to parcel trafficking, while pledging a new intelligence unit.

China, Tanzania and Zambia seal a $1.4 B deal to revamp the TAZARA railway, aiming to boost copper exports and reshape regional trade routes.

Alexis Sánchez admits he wanted to quit Manchester United after one training session, revealing a failed transfer that cost him confidence and sparked media scapegoating.

KNEC launched the 2025 Term‑Three SBAs for Kenyan primary and junior schools, setting a Oct 23 deadline for score uploads. The rollout marks a key step in the Competency‑Based Curriculum shift.

Graham Howes, a 38‑year‑old Cape Town kitesurfer, died after a whale struck him off Bloubergstrand on Sept 7, 2024, prompting a major rescue and safety review.

Everton's 94th‑minute winner derails Nottingham Forest's Champions League push, keeping the top‑four race wide open.

Nigeria’s government backs the ISCC certification of APPL’s $7.9 bn Hydrogen Polis project, a first‑of‑its‑kind RFNBO methanol plant slated for 2028, signaling a major push in Africa’s green economy.

Napoli's 2-2 draw with Genoa on May 11, 2025, thanks to a late Johan Vasquez header, shrinks their Serie A lead and forces a must‑win finish for the Scudetto.

Dame Patricia Routledge, famed as Hyacinth Bucket, died at 96 in Chichester. The BBC, BAFTA nods, and her charitable work are highlighted.

Kenya Power seeks 2,555 local transformers to keep new connections flowing and replace vandalised units, amid a 10% annual demand rise and a $33 million government upgrade plan.

Napoli beat Pisa 3‑2 at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona, with Lorenzo Lucca clinching the win. The victory keeps Napoli atop Serie A with a perfect start.

A new pilot project in the Berg River Valley is giving local farmers a way around relentless loadshedding. Partnering with Eskom, the scheme blends solar, battery storage and smart irrigation controls. Early results show reduced power cuts and steadier crop yields. The initiative could become a template for other rural water users facing South Africa's energy crisis.