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[This Day] Iyobosa Uwugiaren, who recently returned from China after a three-month seminar, writes on how the Great Wall, the National Museum of China, the Temple of Heaven, and the rise of Chongqing reveal China's culture, traditions, arts, and urban development.

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[This Day] Kalu OKORONKWO argues that the NWC bears responsibility for ensuring that primaries are conducted in accordance with party rules

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[This Day] Jotun Paints, a global leader in decorative and protective coatings, has launched a state-of-the-art flagship Inspiration Centre in Lagos, a purpose-built space designed to showcase the brand's latest advancements in colour, design, and product technology.

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[This Day] HabariPay Limited, the fintech subsidiary of Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc has unveiled its maiden HabariPay Impact Report 2025, in its bid to provide stakeholders with a comprehensive account of the company's evolution, innovation journey, business performance, and impact on the digital payments landscape.

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[This Day] Skyway Aviation Handling Company Plc (SAHCO) has expressed its willingness to strengthen trade facilitation between Nigeria and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

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[This Day] Rising domestic carrier, United Nigeria Airlines, has joined the nation in commemorating June 12, Nigeria's official Democracy Day by supporting Kalakiri, the latest Nigerian movie whose central theme is the celebration of democracy and national unity.

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[SAnews.gov.za] The South African Police Service (SAPS) has warned community members to be vigilant when buying or selling goods through online platforms such as Facebook Marketplace and other online trading sites.

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[Independent (Kampala)] Comment -- Uganda stands at a rare inflection point in its development trajectory. With commercial oil production scheduled to commence later this year and a fresh electoral mandate secured, the national budget for the 2026/27 financial year offers more than another round of incremental spending. It attempts what development economists from Arthur Lewis to Amartya Sen have long identified as the central challenge of late-developing economies: a deliberate, sequenced shift from a dual economy--characterised by a

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[SAnews.gov.za] While they had a disappointing start in their 2026 FIFA World Cup opening game, government has commended Bafana Bafana following their match against Mexico on Thursday night.

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[SAnews.gov.za] With its year-round warm weather, golden beaches and rich cultural heritage, eThekwini continues to strengthen its position as a leading tourism destination, attracting growing numbers of visitors to the city.

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[SAnews.gov.za] The eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality is pressing ahead with multi-billion-rand water infrastructure projects aimed at strengthening water security, stabilising supply and improving service delivery across the city.

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[SAnews.gov.za] In fulfilling the commitment to accelerate the delivery of houses, over 318 newly built houses were handed over to beneficiaries at the Droogeheuwel Mega Project in the Rand West Local Municipality in Gauteng.

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[SAnews.gov.za] South Africa has successfully achieved its budgeted foreign currency funding requirement for the 2026/27 fiscal year, National Treasury has said.

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[SAnews.gov.za] The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has forecast very cold, wet and windy conditions for the southern parts of the Namakwa District in the Northern Cape and the Witzenberg Municipality in the Western Cape on Friday.

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[SAnews.gov.za] The eThekwini Municipality has advised the public of road closures ahead of the 99th Comrades Marathon on Sunday.

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[Unicef] Geneva -- This is a summary of what was said by Dr. Douglas Noble, UNICEF Global Lead for Public Health Emergencies and Global Incident Manager for Ebola - to whom quoted text may be attributed - at today's press briefing at the Palais des Nations in Geneva

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The government has dismissed reports that Kuwait has imposed a new ban on Kenyan workers, clarifying that recent changes announced by Kuwaiti authorities do not amount to fresh restrictions on the recruitment of Kenyans.

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[Capital FM] Nairobi -- National Liberal Party leader Dr. Augustus Kyalo Muli has given the government a two-week ultimatum to address the rising wave of killings and insecurity in Kitui County, warning of fresh demonstrations if authorities the state fails to take decisive action.

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[Afrobarometer] Perceived graft reduces trust and satisfaction, but not support for democracy.

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[Afrobarometer] Interest in moving abroad is highest among citizens with full-time jobs, the most educated, and youth.

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[Namibian] A book documenting and celebrating the achievements of Namibia's Paralympian athletes was launched at the Project Room in Windhoek last week.