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The International Sustainability Standards Board (ISSB) is asking for feedback on its proposals for nature-related disclosures until 19 February 2027. The proposals have been developed to help companies provide material information to investors about nature-related risks and opportunities, including material information about how their dependencies and impacts on nature give rise to those risks and opportunities. Companies applying the ISSB’s foundational Standard, IFRS S1 General Requirements for Disclosure of Sustainability-related Financial Information, are already required to disclose material information about their sustainability-related risks and opportunities that could affect their prospects, which include those related to nature. The focus of the…

Netball South Africa has adjusted its list of nationally contracted players following the retirement of two senior players within the national team set-up, the federation confirmed in Pretoria on Friday, 23 October 2026. Karla Victor, who was part of the initial pool of training partners, has now been added to the group of contracted players, while Luca Keun has been brought in as a training partner to the overall squad. The changes are effective immediately. Juanita van Tonder Completes Rare Varsity Netball Double October 16, 2026 Madibaz defender Juanita van Tonder was voted both Player of the Tournament and Players’…

Israeli forces pushed into the occupied West Bank city of Hebron on Saturday and displaced around 250 families, some in the middle of the night, vowing to exact a heavy price for a deadly attack on soldiers. The Palestinian Authority called for international pressure on Israel to protect residents, who said soldiers announced the evacuations over loudspeakers late at night as they packed what they could and left. Days before tight elections, Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he was planning an operation on a scale not seen since Israel first occupied the West Bank in 1967, after Palestinian fighters killed…

In tonight’s programme, scramble to get through rubble to trapped survivors after a more than 10 storeys building being built in Nairobi goes down.  Also, Kenya says that there’s been a second Ebola death. Earlier this week it had logged 9 cases so far, all traced back to its first Ebola patient who died earlier this month. And in finally the 11th edition of the iconic contemporary art festival Also known as Africa taking place in Paris, we speak to Cape Verde’s artist Amadeo Carvalho.

Armani Caesar and Benny the Butcher Release “Sephora in Ibiza” Armani Caesar is back with new music, teaming up with fellow Buffalo rapper Benny the Butcher for her latest single, “Sephora in Ibiza.” Griselda’s first lady delivers the new record alongside an official music video, bringing together luxury-inspired bars, confident performances, and an old-school piano-driven beat. The single is now available to stream through Roc Nation Distribution. It marks another collaboration between Armani and Benny, two artists who share a hometown and a connection through Buffalo’s hip-hop scene. On “Sephora in Ibiza,” Armani sets the tone with her signature blend…

PUMA South Africa is giving you a chance to win a 2026-27 Vodacom Bulls home jersey and cheer the team on in style! Simply tell us who scored three tries in the Vodacom Bulls’ opening Investec Champions Cup clash at Loftus last weekend. TERMS AND CONDITIONS Fill in your details below along with your answer to be entered into our competition Only ONE entry per person allowed Your entry must be submitted by 08:00 on Monday, 26 October 2026 The winner will be notified via email or phone call The winner has to claim their prize within 30 days of…

From rice and cassava to palm oil, processed foods and solid minerals, Ebonyi State has a range of products with the potential to compete in domestic and international markets. However, limited access to finance, inadequate packaging and difficulties obtaining quality certifications continue to constrain local entrepreneurs seeking to expand beyond their immediate markets. These challenges formed the focus of a one-day Made-in-Ebonyi Product Exhibition organised by the Nigerian Export Promotion Council (NEPC), Ebonyi State Coordinating Office, in Abakaliki on Thursday. The exhibition brought together entrepreneurs, government officials and regulatory agencies to explore opportunities for promoting locally produced goods in regional…

France is on high alert ahead of a new day of nationwide protests on Saturday, a week after the country saw some of its worst unrest in decades.Sweeping restrictions have been imposed on demonstrations across France but hundreds of thousands of protesters are still expected to gather in Paris and elsewhere for a second round of protests organised by students, trade unions and wider anti-government groups.The interior ministry has said it will deploy 70,000 police officers, ramping up the security presence in French cities, after the government was accused by opposition parties of failing to foresee the scale of the…

National Biosafety Authority (NBA) Chairman David Wamatsi (far right), accompanied by Acting Chief Executive Officer Dr Ann Karimi, meets African Agricultural Technology Foundation (AATF) Chairman Prof. Aggrey Ambali (second from right) on the sidelines of the 17th Conference of the Parties to the Convention on Biological Diversity (COP17), held in Yerevan, Armenia, from 19 to 30 October 2026. PHOTO/NBA. By PATRICK MAYOYO newsdesk@africaeconews.co.ke Kenya’s National Biosafety Authority (NBA) has pledged to strengthen science-based regulation and international cooperation to protect biodiversity, safeguard public health and promote responsible scientific innovation across Africa. NBA chairman David Wamatsi made the commitment during the opening…

Kennson Famous Releases Two New Songs, “Mama” and “But You” Featuring MyStylez Nigerian music artist Kennson Famous explores two powerful dimensions of love with the release of “Mama” and “But You” featuring MyStylez, offering listeners heartfelt stories of sacrifice, resilience, and commitment. Inspired by a true family story, “Mama” pays tribute to motherhood through the remarkable story of Ebun Juliana Gbajumotire, who gave birth to thirteen children but tragically lost twelve during childbirth. Her thirteenth child, the only survivor, would eventually become Kennson Famous’ father. The song honours her strength and celebrates mothers whose sacrifices and unconditional love shape generations.…