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Ethiopia’s annual inflation rate edged down for a second consecutive month in September, but rising prices for food, transport and other essential goods continued to put pressure on household budgets. Read also: ethiopia-joins-african-gold-refining-push-with-50m-refinery Headline inflation fell to 14.9 percent from 15.1 percent in August, according to data released by the Ethiopian Statistical Service. The rate remained above the 13.2 percent recorded in September 2025, showing that price pressures have not returned to their level a year earlier. Food and non-alcoholic beverage inflation eased marginally to 14.8 percent from 14.9 percent in August. However, several food categories continued to record steep…

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) government has formed district-level committees to inspect private school buildings across the province following the collapse of a classroom roof at Al-Khair Education System in Peshawar’s Dir Colony. According to a notification issued by the provincial Elementary and Secondary Education Department, the committees will survey and physically inspect private school buildings to identify structural defects, safety hazards and other faults that could endanger students, teachers and other staff. The committees have been directed to submit detailed reports, along with recommendations for necessary corrective measures, to the department within three days of their formation. The committees will…

The International Monetary Fund projected on Thursday that Asia’s economy will grow 4.8% this year and 4.4% in 2027, a slowdown from the 5.0% expansion of 2025, even after the Fund lifted both figures above its April estimates. The forecast appeared in the Fund’s Asia-Pacific regional outlook, released during the IMF and World Bank annual meetings in Bangkok, where debt loads, bond yields and the staying power of the artificial-intelligence boom have dominated the agenda all week. The upgrade leans on the same technology cycle that traders were dumping on Thursday. The Fund said its revisions largely reflected a lift…

Santywa drops his most anticipated album titled Love and Freedom Nigerian sensational singer Santywa has officially released his highly anticipated album, Love and Freedom, a project that showcases his artistry and musical versatility. The album features a collection of songs crafted to connect with listeners through sound and storytelling. Santywa produced eight tracks on the […] The post Santywa – Love And Freedom (Album) appeared first on 47vibez Media.

Captain Ruhan Nel believes there is still plenty of improvement to come from the Stormers as they prepare to host the Bristol Bears in Saturday’s Investec Champions Cup clash. The Stormers head into their tournament opener encouraged by an impressive six-try 39-22 win over the Sharks in the URC last weekend, but Nel insists they have yet to reach their full potential. “It was a really good game from us but there’s definitely more in the tank,” he told the media this week. “We can be more accurate, we can find more pockets of opportunity to attack but it showed…

Three-year partnership celebrates excellence, ambition and Botswana’s remarkable development story through natural diamonds. LONDON, UK/ GABORONE, BOTSWANA – Media OutReach Newswire – 15 October 2026 – De Beers Group and the Government of the Republic of Botswana today announced the extension of De Beers’ partnership with Olympic champion and Botswana sporting icon Letsile Tebogo. Originally launched in January 2025, when Tebogo was appointed a De Beers Global Ambassador, the partnership has now been expanded into a three-year programme of work between De Beers and the Government of Botswana as part of their wider collaboration to support natural diamond demand and…

Manchester City suffered a 4-2 home defeat to Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) in the UEFA Champions League as the European champions produced a masterclass display before holding off a second-half fightback at the Etihad Stadium. With former manager Pep Guardiola watching from the stands alongside chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak and chief executive Ferran Soriano, Luis Enrique’s side delivered a clinical performance to claim victory and underline their credentials in the competition. PSG controlled large periods of the first half, scoring three times in the opening 35 minutes through Désiré Doué, Ousmane Dembele and Vitinha to leave City chasing the game. Read…

A Ukrainian former military officer went on trial Wednesday at the Hamburg Higher Regional Court, accused of organizing the 2022 sabotage that destroyed Nord Stream gas pipelines under the Baltic Sea, in the first public hearing of evidence in a years-long German investigation. The defendant, a 50-year-old identified under German privacy rules only as Serhii K., denies any involvement and is the only person on trial. The proceedings are expected to run into February. When the court admitted the charges in early September, it had set 16 hearing dates reaching to December 17. Federal prosecutors say Serhii K. led a…

One of the most surprising things about running a marathon is the sheer amount of stuff you need to be as successful and comfortable as possible. In the beginning, it might seem like the right running shoes and outfit are enough. But as you start upping your mileage, you’ll likely find yourself looking for fueling, hydrating, recovery and even chafing solutions. I know from experience that the absolute best recommendations come from professional marathon runners who’ve seen it all on the 26.2-mile course, so that’s exactly who I talked to.Below, I curated a list of marathon training, race day and…

Kabelo Mabalane Delays Long-Awaited Album To Honour Magesh On 50th Heavenly Birthday. Music veteran Kabelo Mabalane has postponed the release of his long-awaited new album, choosing to give his late TKZee bandmate Tokollo “Magesh” Tshabalala the spotlight on what would have been the kwaito legend’s 50th birthday. Kabelo Mabalane Delays Long-Awaited Album To Honour Magesh On 50th Heavenly Birthday Originally scheduled to arrive on Wednesday, 14 October, the album will now be released on 30 October. Mabalane announced the change in an emotional video message shared on Wednesday morning, explaining that the outpouring of love for Magesh convinced him to…