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Beyond Extended Hours: A Strategic Guide to South Africa’s Smart ID Transition and How to Navigate It

By Kabir Isa

To address a critical national backlog of over 4.4 million citizens lacking proper identification, South Africa's Department of Home Affairs is implementing a dual strategy of immediate service expansion and a long-term digital transition. As a practical measure, select offices will extend operating hours during peak periods in December 2025 and January 2026 to facilitate Smart ID and passport applications and collections, encouraging pre-booked appointments to manage demand. This initiative directly supports the department's ultimate goal of phasing out the legacy green

Social Impact & Development

Groups seek Govt’s policies to address underrepresented disability clusters

By Kabir Isa

By Angela Atabo Two groups of persons with disabilities on Monday renewed calls for stronger government action and better coordination to support underrepresented disability clusters. Inclusive Friends Association (IFA) and National Association of Persons with Disabilities (JONAPWD) made the call during a Political Economy and Gender Analysis of Underrepresented GroupsContinue Reading

Social Impact & Development

Beyond Reburial: The Complex Humanitarian, Legal, and Religious Framework for Dignified Remains Transfer in Sudan

By Kabir Isa

Local authorities in Sudan are coordinating with community committees to establish a formal, dignified process for exhuming and relocating remains, prioritizing both legal compliance and religious sensitivity. This initiative underscores a critical humanitarian effort to assist families, particularly those lacking resources, while strictly upholding the dignity of the deceased and the sentiments of their relatives. The core takeaway is the operational fusion of administrative oversight with deep cultural and spiritual considerations to address a pressing communal need. Ultimately, this represents a model for managing sensitive post-conflict or

Business & Economy

Beyond the Headlines: How Sierra Leone’s Economic Diplomacy in Paris and Rabat Seeks to Unlock Private Capital

By Kabir Isa

Sierra Leone's Vice President is conducting a strategic diplomatic tour to bolster international investment and economic partnerships. His engagements in Paris with France's leading private-sector federation aim to unlock bilateral trade and direct capital flows into Sierra Leone's economy. This follows his participation in a major Africa investment forum in Morocco, where he worked to enhance the bankability of national projects and attract long-term private capital. The overarching mission is to drive the country's economic transformation by systematically strengthening ties with global financial institutions and governments.

Sports & Entertainment

D1 Lonato Matchday 5 Preview: AC Barracuda vs Étoile Filante – A Tactical Deep Dive into Togo’s Capital Derby

By Kabir Isa

This capital city derby features the undefeated AC Barracuda, seeking to solidify its lead, against a wounded Étoile Filante determined to rebound from its first loss. Barracuda's strategy hinges on tactical adjustments to reactivate its attack, while Étoile Filante draws confidence from a superior recent head-to-head record. The match will likely be decided by which team can best execute its offensive game plan under pressure. Expect a closely contested battle where psychological momentum and key individual performances

Health Care Programmes

2025 World AIDS Day holds in Abuja

By Kabir Isa

Pic.4. From left: Country Program Director, AIDS Healthcare Foundation (AHF) Nigeria, Dr Echey Ijezie; Monitoring and Evaluation Manager of AHF, Mrs Nancy Yibowei and Prevention Program Manager of the Foundation, Taofeek Adeleye, during the commemoration of the 2025 World AIDS Day at the Aso Villa in Abuja.0013/TUE/DEC/2/12/2025/Jimah Suleman/NAN Source link

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Book presentation in Abuja

By Kabir Isa

From left:  Son of the author, Tobi Ayoola- Daniels; Attorney General of the Federal and Minster of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi; wife of the author, Mrs Leticia Ayoola-Daniels and Attorney General and Commissioner for Justice Borno State, Hauwa Abubakar, during the presentation of the book ‘Buni Boy’ a tribute to Barrister Niyi Ayoola-Daniels in Abuja.0018/ […]