Exclusive report from Lesotho reveals how a multi-million-pound African Development Bank water project has left villages with cracked homes, dry taps, and crippling debt instead of the promised clean water.
Major UK airlines are enforcing strict new bans on passengers caught using power banks during flights, citing critical fire risks. Discover the safety rules you must follow to avoid being barred from future travel.
World Cup-winning coach Gary Kirsten launches groundbreaking cricket initiative in Cape Town's Khayelitsha township, using sport to tackle social inequality and build community trust.
A stark UN report reveals the world is failing to meet its 2030 gender equality targets. Discover which critical areas are seeing regression and what this means for the Sustainable Development Goals.
Major banks including Barclays, HSBC, Lloyds, and NatWest have announced a sweeping wave of 162 branch closures across the UK in 2024, accelerating the decline of the British high street. Discover if your local branch is on the list.
The vision of seamless travel across Africa is under severe threat. Soaring airfares, complex visa requirements, and crumbling infrastructure are crippling the African Union's flagship free movement agenda, stunting economic growth and integration.
Supermarket giant Sainsbury's is in exclusive negotiations to sell its lucrative banking division to Shenzhen-based Ping An Insurance Group, marking a major strategic shift and a significant Chinese investment into the UK's retail banking sector.
Exclusive: Lloyds Bank launches a limited-time £200 cash incentive for new customers switching to a Club Lloyds, Silver, or Platinum account. Discover the eligibility criteria and how to apply before the offer ends.
The World Bank's MIGA has guaranteed a landmark $234 million project for a 350MW gas-fired power plant in Malawi, a critical step to end the nation's chronic blackouts and unlock its economic potential.
Greek authorities have halted a contentious five-star hotel project on Milos, famed for its 'Moon Beach', following intense local backlash over environmental and cultural preservation concerns.
Lloyds Bank is offering a massive £175 cash incentive for new customers who switch their current account. Discover the simple steps to claim your free money and the terms you need to know.
Shoppers planning a trip to Aldi this Early May Bank Holiday are urged to take note. The discount supermarket giant has confirmed revised opening times for all its UK stores on Monday, 6th May.
Lloyds Banking Group announces the closure of 45 Lloyds and Halifax branches across England and Wales in 2025, citing a dramatic shift to digital banking. Discover if your local branch is affected.
Extraordinary footage captures the profound moment a herd of African elephants exhibits what appears to be deep mourning, gently investigating the skull of a deceased fellow mammal in a powerful display of animal sentience and emotion.
A severe cyber attack has paralysed major banking institutions across Central and West Africa, causing widespread disruption in Rwanda, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Senegal.
Discover how a South African TikTok sensation is using viral food videos to empower local farmers, preserve indigenous ingredients, and reshape the nation's culinary identity, creating a sustainable economic model from the ground up.
Burkina Faso's military government has passed a harsh new penal code imposing up to five years in prison for acts considered 'promoting homosexuality', marking a severe crackdown on LGBTQ+ rights and alarming international human rights organisations.
Discover 'A Picture to Walk the Earth' – a stunning visual odyssey by photographer David Guerrero that reveals the profound emotional world and fragile existence of elephants, from the deserts of Namibia to the plains of Kenya.
Exclusive: Lloyds Banking Group launches a sweeping operational review, putting 1,600 roles under consultation while simultaneously creating 830 new positions in a strategic shift towards enhanced digital services.
Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey expresses grave concerns about Donald Trump's potential influence on the US Federal Reserve's independence, warning of significant global economic implications.
Uganda has inaugurated Africa's first major mRNA vaccine facility, a historic step towards medical self-reliance, combating diseases from COVID-19 to HIV, and reducing the continent's dependency on foreign pharmaceuticals.
Halifax confirms 13 more bank branches will permanently close by early 2025, dealing another blow to the UK's struggling high streets. See the full list of affected locations and dates.
Plans for a new 'Trump Tower' in Cape Town have ignited fierce backlash from local officials and activists, who cite the former US President's controversial history and criminal charges.
High street giant NatWest Group announces another wave of closures, shutting 26 branches across England, Scotland, and Wales in 2024, citing a dramatic shift to online banking.
UK banking stocks suffered a dramatic sell-off following reports that Rachel Reeves is considering a new windfall tax on lenders in the upcoming autumn budget. The proposal, aimed at funding national priorities, sent shockwaves through the financial secto
A new report reveals the staggering cost of the Bank of England's quantitative easing programme, with taxpayers facing a bill of up to £200 billion, intensifying calls for a windfall tax on banks.
A trusted NatWest manager who brazenly stole £344,000 from his own bank vault in a meticulously planned daytime robbery has been jailed for three years and four months.
Grammy-winning artist Tems delivers a powerful critique of the deep-rooted misogyny and gender-based barriers faced by women in the African music scene, calling for urgent reform.
Brits face a mammoth 58-day wait for the next Bank Holiday after the late May break. Discover the exact date and how to plan for the long stretch.
Exclusive long-range forecast predicts a major heatwave hitting the UK in mid-July, with temperatures potentially soaring to 30°C as an 'African plume' sweeps across the country. Get the full breakdown and regional outlook.