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Mary J. Blige almost sang ‘Umbrella’, here’s why she passed

In 2007, Rihanna releases ‘Umbrella’, and it becomes a worldwide phenomenon, cementing her place as a global superstar. Reflecting on the song now, Blige says she instantly sees why it is perfect...

  1. Uganda police detain opposition lawmaker after at least seven killed

  2. Guinea Bissau sets December 2026 election date after coup

  3. NATO's Rutte says Arctic talks with Trump will focus on keeping Russia, China out

  1. CRDB Bank’s Dubai office links East, Central Africa to global capital

  2. Digital economy ‘to contribute $1bn to Tanzania’s GDP by 2034’

  3. How Mtei transitioned to agriculture after his tumultuous spell in Cabinet

  4. Why October 29 has become a defining test for Tanzania’s diplomacy

  5. Tanzania Police detain opposition leaders in Mbeya over alleged illegal gathering

  6. EU lawmakers stall US trade deal over Greenland dispute

Africa

Guinea Bissau sets December 2026 election date after coup

The coup was criticized by the Economic Community of West African States regional bloc, which called on them to restore order and proceed with the election.

  1. Nigerian troops rescue 62 hostages, kill two militants in northwest operations

  2. Army returns to strategic east Congo town after rebel withdrawal

  3. Uganda partially restores internet after Museveni election win

  1. Ugandans to know next president on Saturday

  2. Museveni sure of win in fraught election amid internet blackout

  3. South African rand buoyed by gold prices as markets mull US inflation prints

  4. China, Russia, Iran start 'BRICS Plus' naval exercises in South African waters

  5. Ethiopia begins $12.5 billion construction of 'Africa's biggest airport'

  6. South African factory activity slumps further in December, Absa PMI shows

World

NATO's Rutte says Arctic talks with Trump will focus on keeping Russia, China out

Trump has repeatedly said he wanted to acquire Greenland, citing national security, though on Wednesday he ruled out using force and suggested a deal was in sight to end the dispute over the...

  1. EU lawmakers stall US trade deal over Greenland dispute

  2. Trump says he will meet Ukraine’s Zelenskiy, deal ‘reasonably close’

  3. Trump says US will not use force to acquire Greenland

  4. Britain will not bow to Trump pressure over Greenland, Starmer says

Business

NBC pledges stronger partnerships to drive inclusive growth

The commitment aligns with the bank’s broader strategy to support the government’s agenda of building a competitive and inclusive economy by expanding access to affordable, customer-centric...

  1. Why 2026 could be a defining year for small businesses and creatives in Tanzania

  2. Finance minister orders Bank of Tanzania to crack down on predatory lenders

  3. Households to feel the pinch as food inflation hits 7 percent food inflation

  4. Tanzania takes firm steps to raise financial literacy to 80pc by 2030

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