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99c wins prestigious Shoprite Group Supplier of the Year Award for 2025

South Africa, Dec. 10 -- Winning this award is a significant accolade for 99c - not just because it comes from Africa's largest retail group (and one of the continent's biggest advertisers), but also ... Read More


Founder of Veldskoen Shoes launches Made in RSA, a growth tech business

South Africa, Dec. 10 -- The opening ceremony was led by Alderman James Vos, Mayoral Committee Member for Economic Growth, Deputy Minister of Small Business Development Jane Sithole, and business deve... Read More


'Govt's anti-Naxal strategy delivering historic results'

NEW DELHI, Dec. 9 -- The Central government's zero-tolerance policy to wipe out Left-Wing Extremism (LWE) has achieved considerable success, Union Minister of State for Home Affairs Nityanand Rai told... Read More


Why India's Auto Market Refused To Slow Down After Diwali

India, Dec. 9 -- India's vehicle retail market showed steady performance in November 2025, according to new data from the Federation of Automobile Dealers Associations (FADA). Overall sales were up 2.... Read More


UMEED portal handled massive uploads despite slow start by Waqf Boards

New Delhi, Dec. 9 -- After the launch of the UMEED portal on 6 June 2025, the Ministry of Minority Affairs worked tirelessly with states and Waqf Boards to train and prepare them for data upload. Sev... Read More


One-fifth of Sri Lanka inundated by cyclone Ditwah - UNDP analysis

Sri Lanka, Dec. 9 -- An estimated 2.3 million people - more than half of them women - were living in areas flooded by Cyclone Ditwah that struck Sri Lanka on 28 November. New geospatial analysis from... Read More


Future of 'panda on scooter' mural at Penang's Chew Jetty unresolved, awaits council decision

KUALA LUMPUR, Dec. 9 -- While the "panda on the scooter" mural at Chew Jetty in George Town, Penang, has become a talking point, its future still remains unresolved. The artwork, painted by Chinese t... Read More


Allow journos jailed on murder charges to return to families: CPJ urges CA Yunus

Dhaka, Dec. 9 -- The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), an independent organization that promotes press freedom worldwide, has written to Chief Adviser Prof Muhammad Yunus, urging him to mark Int... Read More


WASU announces 8,119 graduands, showcases major expansion ahead 13th Convocation

Nigeria, Dec. 9 -- The Kwara State University (KWASU) will award 8,119 degrees, including 7,618 first degrees and 501 postgraduate degrees at its 13th Convocation scheduled for Saturday. The vice-cha... Read More


KWASU announces 8,119 graduands, showcases major expansion ahead 13th Convocation

Nigeria, Dec. 9 -- The Kwara State University (KWASU) will award 8,119 degrees, including 7,618 first degrees and 501 postgraduate degrees at its 13th Convocation scheduled for Saturday. The vice-cha... Read More