Property Transactions for Oct. 1, 2025

No address assigned, Tate Olson purchased from Dennis Koepp for $55,000, bare land, 8/25. 1021 86th Ave. W., Caleb and Brooke Anderson purchased from Brian VanBeusekom for $218,000, residential, 8/25. 1023 86th Ave. W., Caleb and Brooke Anderson...

South Africa now a mafia state

North West University Political analyst, Professor Andre Duvenhage, says South Africa qualifies as a mafia state, as it is difficult to differentiate between the political and criminal elites. Duvenhage shared his views during an ENCA interview...

The Colonial Present: By Any Means Necessary

Cover photo: In Johannesburg, families evicted for malls still wait in “temporary” shelters years later. Mothers nurture hope amid scarcity, children grow in shadows of dispossession—the same colonial present echoed. 2014 ©Fredrik Lerneryd Eighty...

'Deep concern' after 2,800 untracked parcels containing knives sent by company to UK

A black holdall seized from Axel Rudakubana's home containing a black machete(Image: PA) Around 2,800 unregistered and untracked parcels containing knives and machetes were sent by one company into the UK. Hunting & Knives, an online retailer...

‘I Want People to Dance’: Tresor Talks Music, Legacy and Joy of Jazz

Moving people: Congolese-born musician Tresor will bring his 10-piece band to the Joy of Jazz festival in Joburg this weekend. Photo: Supplied This weekend, Johannesburg’s Joy of Jazz Festival will welcome Tresor, one of Africa’s most influential...

India to host UN peacekeepers meet, Pakistan and China not invited

India will host the United Nations Troop Contributing Countries (TCC) Chiefs’ Conclave in New Delhi from October 14 to 16, 2025. Army Chiefs and senior military leaders from more than 30 countries are expected to attend the gathering. According to...

Audrey Tang receives humanitarian prize

Former minister of digital affairs Audrey Tang (唐鳳) yesterday received the Right Livelihood Award for using digital technology to empower citizens and advance democracy. Tang won the prize “for advancing the social use of digital technology to...

Lady Du recognised for trailblazing impact on women in Africa

South African singer-songwriter Lady Du, born Duduzile Ngwenya, has been recognised as a leading female innovator in Africa. She has been named the winner in the Icon of Female Innovation in Africa category at the upcoming Africa’s Stars Gala...

The economic impact of digitising Zimbabwe’s sungura music

Sungura music, a vibrant fusion of traditional Zimbabwean sounds and contemporary influences, has long been a staple of the country's cultural identity. As the music industry faces challenges, digitising sungura music presents a unique opportunity...

Jennifer Lopez Goes Makeup-Free in Rare Video Dancing to Her Own Song

Jennifer Lopez posted a makeup-free video on Instagram via her cosmetics company Jlo Beauty. The clip comes amid a slew of press events for Lopez's new movie Kiss of the Spider Woman. She served as an executive producer on the project alongside...

Ember RV’s Reimagined Touring Edition to Debut in Detroit

BRISTOL, Ind. — Ember Recreational Vehicles unveiled the fully reimagined 2026 Touring Edition luxury laminated travel trailer at its 5th Annual New Product Expo. With upgraded suspension, intelligent leveling, and premium residential features,...

Dave Will Be ‘The Boy Who Played The Harp’ On His Upcoming Third Album

BRIT Award winner Dave has returned to announce his long-awaited third studio album, The Boy Who Played The Harp. Due on October 24, the album be his first full-length release since his 2021 album We’re All Alone in This Together. Since then, he’s...

Gaza, the peace plan

New Zealand Foreign Minister, Winston Peters, recently delivered to the United Nations, New Zealand’s official position on Palestine, which is not to recognise it at this stage. Bravo, New Zealand. And bravo, Winston Peters, whose speech...

U.S. Military Continues mRNA Vaccine Research after RFK, Jr., Cuts Funding

The abrupt termination last month of nearly half a billion dollars in US government contracts for mRNA vaccine research rattled scientists working inside and outside industry. The cuts raised alarm about the country’s commitment to the...

Khanyisa Mayo's brain explosion contributes to Kaizer Chiefs’ wastefulness against AmaZulu

Kaizer Chiefs 1 (1) Shabalala '32 AMAZULU 1 (1) Ngwenya '21 The Kaizer Chiefs players stood with their hands on hips, some sprawled on the pitch at the final whistle, their frustration mirrored in the stands by faithful fans who had turned out in...

October’s Senior News is Heroic!

This month’s Senior News focuses on “Our Heroes” — not for the entirely trivial reason that Oct. 8 is National Hero Day, but because the times cry out for people to look up to, to admire, to show us the way. Heroes are in short supply these days....

POSH scoops Eni's FLNG prize

Wison New Energies has awarded Singapore’s PACC Offshore Services Holdings (POSH) to tow Eni’s Nguya floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) facility from Lvsi, Qidong, China to the Congo-Brazzaville. The FLNG vessel, which is part of the second...

Drake, Evan Blair, Boi-1da: Here are the highlights of the 35th SOCAN Awards in Toronto

The 100th anniversary edition of the Society of Composers, Authors and Music Publishers of Canada (SOCAN) Awards in Toronto was filled with music celebration and milestones for a lot of Canadian artists, and here’s everything you need to know...

National ID Chaos: Frustration Grows as Banking Access and Other Services Denied Amid Enrollment Backlog. World Bank Funding For More Centers On Hold Because of Government Debt

Applicants arriving after 8 a.m. stopped from accessing the NIR center in Congo town due to the overcrowding. Credit: Wea/NN By Tetee Gebro and Joyclyn Wea with New Narratives Overwhelmed ID system is locking thousands out of banking and public...

BestQool Earns Dual Sustainability Certifications–Climate Partner Impact and Climate Pledge Friendly

NEW YORK, Oct. 1, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Today, BestQool, a revolutionary designer of red-light therapy devices, announced that it has received two leading sustainability certifications: the ClimatePartner Impact corporate climate certification and...