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Update SARS banking details on eFiling or the MobiApp with OTP. See when a branch visit is needed, refund rules, and scam warnings.

South Africa

How to Update Your Banking Details With SARS

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Get or recover your SARS tax number online via eFiling, SOQS, USSD *134*7277#, WhatsApp 0800 11 7277 or SMS 47277 using official SARS channels.

South Africa

How to Get Your SARS Tax Number Online

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Check KUCCPS placement on students.kuccps.net using your KCSE index, year and password. Steps, SMS alerts and next actions.

Kenya

KUCCPS Placement 2026: How to Check Your Results

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Log in to the HELB student portal at portal.hef.co.ke with your email or ID. Check loan status, reset a password, use *642#, or call 0711 052 000.

Kenya

HELB Student Portal Login: How to Check Loan Status

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Apply for HELB undergraduate or TVET funding via hef.co.ke. Requirements, steps, *642# renewals, interest facts, and contacts.

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HELB Loan Application 2026: Requirements and How to Apply

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Tshisekedi says armed groups cannot turn military conquest into political legitimacy, separating the DRC national dialogue from AFC/M23 talks in Doha.

Tshisekedi: No Military Conquest Will Become Political Legitimacy"

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Rwanda raises its key rate to 8.75% as inflation reaches 14.5%, while US sanctions, conflict-mineral scrutiny and financing risks add external pressure.

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DRC announces measures to protect university students, academic records and recognized diplomas amid AFC/M23 control in Goma and Bukavu

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Kyerwa District Council has 8 Tanzania government jobs for secretaries and drivers. See qualifications, documents and September 11 deadline.

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Kyerwa District Council has 8 Tanzania government jobs for secretaries and drivers. See qualifications, documents and September 11 deadline.

Kyerwa District Opens 8 Government Jobs — Form IV Eligible

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President Félix Tshisekedi launches a three-month DRC national dialogue across all 26 provinces focused on peace, national unity and state reform.

Tshisekedi Launches DRC National Dialogue for Peace and Reform

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Up to 120 EAC Master’s scholarships are open to nationals of eight East African countries, covering tuition, flights and a €380 monthly stipend.

120 EAC Master’s Scholarships Open to EAC Students — How to Apply

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Check if SARS owes you a refund on eFiling with your ITA34 and Statement of Account. A minus amount means a refund is due.

SARS Updates

How to Check if SARS Owes You a Refund

Use your ITA34 and Statement of Account to see if SARS owes you, or if you owe SARS.
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Sent M-PESA to the wrong number? Forward the SMS to 456 within 24 hours, use the M-PESA or mySafaricom app, or chat Zuri for an official reversal.

Kenya Gov Services

How to Reverse an M-Pesa Transaction

Forward the M-PESA SMS to 456 within 24 hours, or use the app or Zuri.
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Rwanda raises its key rate to 8.75% as inflation reaches 14.5%, while US sanctions, conflict-mineral scrutiny and financing risks add external pressure.

Rwanda

Rwanda Raises Interest Rate to 8.75% as Inflation Hits 14.5%

Rwanda faces surging prices at home as US sanctions and tighter external financing add pressure abroad.
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Eswatini has received two more Latin American deportees from the US, expanding a transfer arrangement challenged by rights groups.

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Eswatini Receives Two More US Deportees

The latest Latin American arrivals form the fifth group transferred under the bilateral deal
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President Félix Tshisekedi launches a three-month DRC national dialogue across all 26 provinces focused on peace, national unity and state reform.

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Tshisekedi Launches DRC National Dialogue for Peace and Reform

The three-month process will reach all 26 provinces and seek consensus on peace, cohesion and
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Brian Mundubile is in Zambia police custody during an alleged treason investigation. Here is what is confirmed, disputed and still unknown

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Brian Mundubile Detained in Zambia Treason Probe

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Tanzania's Parliament unanimously approved Deogratius Ndejembi for vice president, with all 324 participating lawmakers voting in favour.

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Tanzania Parliament Approves Ndejembi for Vice President

All 324 lawmakers who voted backed Deogratius Ndejembi after President Samia nominated him.
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King Oyo biography: his full name, age, family, education, accession at three, Tooro reign, HIV advocacy and death at 34.

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Who Was King Oyo? Tooro Monarch Dies at 34

The Ugandan king spent nearly his entire life on the throne
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Nairobi traders closed shops and faced tear gas while protesting KRA's KSh3.2m consolidated-cargo benchmark. Here is what the rule means.

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Kenya Traders Face Tear Gas in KRA Cargo Protest

Nairobi traders closed shops and marched over KRA's KSh3.2m consolidated-cargo benchmark.
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Tinubu and governors target lower transport fares from October 1 through CNG and EVs, but no nationwide fare schedule has been published.

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Nigeria Targets Lower Transport Fares From October 1

Tinubu orders 500 more CNG stations, but fare cuts depend on state implementation.
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Apply for SAPS jobs online via the official e-Recruitment portal. Requirements, steps, trainee facts, and scam warnings.

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How to Apply for SAPS Jobs Online in 2026

Use the official SAPS e-Recruitment portal to register, complete your profile, and apply.
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Up to 120 EAC Master’s scholarships are open to nationals of eight East African countries, covering tuition, flights and a €380 monthly stipend.

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120 EAC Master’s Scholarships Open to EAC Students — How to Apply

Up to 120 EAC Master’s scholarships are open to nationals of eight East African countries,
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Grace Nortey biography: her age, Ghanaian acting career, husband, five children, major films, awards and enduring influence on Ghanaian screen drama.

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Grace Nortey Biography: Age, Movies, Husband, Children and Career

The life and five-decade career of Ghanaian screen and theatre veteran Grace Nortey.
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US plans to revoke up to 200,000 B1/B2 visas linked to asylum claims. See who may be affected and what African visa holders should know.

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US B1/B2 Visa Revocations: What Africans Need to Know

Up to 200,000 visitor visas could be revoked under a planned US policy targeting foreigners
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A warrant has been issued for Jub Jub after he missed a Germiston court appearance, but it has been held over until his September 7 return.

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Jub Jub Arrest Warrant Issued After Missed Court Appearance

The warrant was held over after Jub Jub missed court citing illness and will not be enforced yet.
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At least 30 people have died after a landfill landslide buried homes in Conakry, Guinea, as rescue teams continue searching the debris for survivors.

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Guinea Landfill Landslide Kills 30 as Search Continues

Rescuers are searching for survivors after a massive waste collapse buried homes in Conakry.
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Breaking News

Eswatini has received two more Latin American deportees from the US, expanding a transfer arrangement challenged by rights groups.

Eswatini Receives Two More US Deportees

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Tanzania's Parliament unanimously approved Deogratius Ndejembi for vice president, with all 324 participating lawmakers voting in favour.

Tanzania Parliament Approves Ndejembi for Vice President

Tanzania

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Nairobi traders closed shops and faced tear gas while protesting KRA's KSh3.2m consolidated-cargo benchmark. Here is what the rule means.

Kenya Traders Face Tear Gas in KRA Cargo Protest

Kenya

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KRA says the KSh3.2m consolidated-cargo figure is not a flat tax bill as Kenyan traders plan protests over the revised customs benchmark.

KRA Explains KSh3.2m Rule as Traders Plan Protest

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Kyerwa District Council has 8 Tanzania government jobs for secretaries and drivers. See qualifications, documents and September 11 deadline.

Kyerwa District Opens 8 Government Jobs — Form IV Eligible

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UCT Mastercard Foundation Scholarship 2027 Opens to Africans

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Chevening Scholarships 2027–2028 Open Across Africa — How to Apply

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