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Bollywood turns to AI for lower costs and higher returns

New Delhi, April 29 -- AI-driven short films and even full-fledged content verticals to back both long-form and theatrical-focused AI projects, being announced by top Bollywood names such as Ajay Devg... Read More


How two young men in Tanga built a digital agency from scratch

Tanzania, April 29 -- On a typical afternoon in Tanga, the rhythm of the town is predicta­ble. Shopkeepers wait for customers. Bodaboda riders gather at their usual corners. Conversations drift b... Read More


Open science drive set to transform how Tanzania uses research

Tanzania, April 29 -- Dar es Salaam. A new chapter is unfolding in how research is produced, shared and used in Tanzania and across the region, as a coalition of more than 11 universities launches a j... Read More


One winner, one loser as Yanga, Simba clash in Union Cup final

Kick-off is at 8, April 29 -- Dar es Salaam. Traditional rivals Young Africans and Simba are set for a thrilling Union Cup final tonight at the New Amaan Complex in Zanzibar, with both sides chasing s... Read More


A strong message on custodial deaths from an Indian Court: Extra-judicial Actions Cannot be Celebrated

New Delhi, April 29 -- The death penalty awarded to nine Indian policemen for the custodial killings of a trader and his son earlier this month will stand out as the biggest strike for accountability ... Read More


NUS scientists engineer bacteria to treat severe liver-related brain dysfunction

Singapore, April 29 -- When the liver fails, toxins - such as ammonia - that should be filtered from the blood build up and reach the brain. The result is hepatic encephalopathy (HE), a devastating ne... Read More


Kenya's pay divide deepens as NGO salaries increase

Nairobi, April 29 -- Employees of foreign multilateral and non-governmental agencies widened their position as the highest paid private sector workers in Kenya in 2025 ahead of their counterparts in t... Read More


Public procurement transparency declines as public infrastructure data goes unreported

Uganda, April 29 -- The Government Procurement Portal (GPP), once central to tracking public infrastructure projects, has recorded a sharp decline in disclosures, raising concerns about transparency a... Read More


Buganda Kingdom petitions Attorney General over Sovereignty Bill

Uganda, April 29 -- The Buganda Kingdom has petitioned the Attorney General, raising concerns over the Draft Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, warning that its current provisions could undermine c... Read More


Mbarara city slums: A story of hope, sewage and survival

Uganda, April 29 -- Ever since Mbarara attained city status in July 2020, there has been an influx of people driven by the desire to attract opportunities for trade and long-term residence. However, ... Read More