South Africa: Minister Enoch Godongwana Cuts Fuel Tax By R3/in /by
[Scrolla] Minister Enoch Godongwana said the government will slash fuel taxes by R3 to help people pay less for their fuel. The tax cut comes after oil prices jumped when the USA and Israel attacked Iran on 28 February last month.
Nigeria’s foreign minister Tuggar resigns/in /by
Yusuf Tuggar’s resignation was confirmed in a statement posted on Facebook post by his spokesperson on Monday
Céline Dion announces emotional Paris comeback after health battle/in /by
Under the lights of the Eiffel Tower, French-Canadian superstar Céline Dion has shared a powerful comeback announcement. Under the lights of the Eiffel Tower, French-Canadian superstar Céline Dion has shared a powerful comeback announcement.
Uganda: UNBS Intensifies Fight Against Fuel Malpractices/in /by
[Nile Post] The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), in partnership with the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, has intensified efforts to curb fuel adulteration and inaccurate measurements, following persistent complaints from consumers.
Ghana cuts ties with head coach Otto Addo just months before World Cup kick off/in /by
Ghana is cutting ties with head coach Otto Addo just 2 and half months before the team’s first match at the 2026 World Cup.
Nigeria: Drivers Block Roads As Benin Commuters Stranded Over Fuel Hike/in /by
[Leadership] Commercial drivers operating along Upper Sakponba Road in Benin City on Monday staged a protest against the recent increase in petroleum product prices, disrupting traffic and leaving many commuters stranded.
South Africa: Fuel Pumps Run Dry As South Africans Rush to Fill Tanks/in /by
[Scrolla] At least 143 stations have run out of diesel and 136 have no petrol because of a massive fuel rush. High demand and a lack of delivery trucks have caused backlogs at fuel pumps from Durban to Cape Town.
Condemnation and outrage: Israelis and world react to Israeli death penalty law/in /by
Israel’s parliament on Monday passed a law approving the death penalty for Palestinians convicted of murdering Israelis, a measure that has been harshly condemned by the international community and rights groups as discriminatory and inhumane.
Oil price steadies for now but cost of petrol soars around the world/in /by
The price of a barrel of oil has steadied with signs the US is open to ending the war against Iran, even if the Strait of Hormuz remains closed. But at the petrol pump, consumers are still paying the price for the global supply chain disruption.
Malian army denies releasing jihadists to end fuel convoy attacks/in /by
The Malian army denied on Monday that it had released around 200 suspected jihadists in mid-March to secure an end to attacks on fuel convoys that are crippling the landlocked nation's economy.