CapCut, owned by the mighty ByteDance, quietly rolled out new rules on June 12, 2025. These changes, if we are being frank, give the company extensive rights over your hard-earned …
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Uganda, Tanzania, Zanzibar Sign Oil and Energy Deal
The governments of Uganda, Tanzania, and Zanzibar have signed a tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at strengthening cooperation in the petroleum and energy sectors. The signing ceremony took place …
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East African Nations Urged to Embrace Digital VAT Reforms
Tax experts and policy makers have called on East African countries to fully embrace digital systems in the collection of Value Added Tax (VAT) to improve compliance, close revenue gaps, …
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Absa Bank Uganda Donates Sh400 Million to Support Girls’ Education
Absa Bank Uganda has officially handed over Sh400 million raised during the third edition of the Absa KH3 7 Hills Run, a yearly charity event aimed at supporting vulnerable girls …
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Zimbabwe Teachers Protest in Manicaland Over Low Pay, Demand US$1,260 Salary
A group of teachers under the Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (ARTUZ) staged a peaceful protest on Monday in Manicaland, demanding better salaries and improved working conditions. The teachers …
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South Africa’s Inflation Holds Steady at 2.8% in May
South Africa’s headline inflation rate remained unchanged at 2.8% year-on-year in May 2025, according to data released on Wednesday by Statistics South Africa. The figure matches the April reading and …
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CapCut’s Latest Policy Updates June 2025: What African Users Need to Know
Listen closely, because something big happened quietly on June 12, 2025, when CapCut updated its rules. These changes are serious. They could shake up how you control and share your …
The South African rand saw a slight recovery in early morning trade on Wednesday, ahead of important economic data releases and a key interest rate decision from the United States …
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Court Halts Standard Bank’s Foreclosure Bid on Zwelinzima Vavi’s Sandton Home
South African labour leader Zwelinzima Vavi and his wife Noluthando have won a temporary reprieve in a legal battle with Standard Bank over their Sandton home, as the bank failed …
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Cape Town Approves Controversial Bo-Kaap Development
The City of Cape Town has officially approved the 150 Buitengracht development — a mixed-use project that will include 40 residential units, retail space, a rooftop restaurant, and underground parking. …