TSC – Your Quick Stop for the Hottest African Stories

If you’re scrolling for the latest buzz across Africa, the TSC tag is where you land. We pull together the most talked‑about stories—banking shake‑ups, social grant dates, football clashes, and health alerts—all in plain English that anyone can digest.

Finance, Business and Policy Highlights

Banking news kicked off with Access Holdings naming Innocent Ike as its new CEO, ending an 18‑month acting stint after the loss of Herbert Wigwe. The move signals a fresh direction for Nigeria’s top bank and could reshape loan offers for SMEs.

South Africa’s SASSA released its 2025‑26 grant calendar, adding a modest R10 raise for October. Knowing the exact payment dates helps pensioners plan bills, and the schedule also shows how the agency is tackling income‑verification backlogs.

The Securities and Exchange Commission warned that CAC and EFCC certificates don’t legitimize shady investment schemes. The CBEX fraud that duped 600,000 investors serves as a stark reminder: always double‑check before you commit cash.

Health, Science and Social Issues

A Harvard‑led review linked prenatal acetaminophen use to higher autism and ADHD risk. The study examined 46 papers and over 100,000 participants, urging pregnant women to follow doctor guidance rather than avoid the drug entirely.

Mpox is resurging in the DRC, prompting the WHO to label it a public health emergency. Symptoms can be severe, and vaccination drives are now a top priority for affected regions.

Amnesty International flagged Kenya’s Finance Bill 2025 as a potential human‑rights threat, saying tax changes could hurt homeowners and widen inequality. Their call for transparency aims to keep the policy debate open.

Sports, Entertainment and Culture

Football fans got a taste of Champions League drama as Liverpool travelled to Istanbul to face Galatasaray. The underdogs hope to snag a point in a hostile stadium, while Liverpool looks to bounce back from a recent loss.

In South America, Flamengo slammed referee Andrés Rojas after a wrongful red card cost them a key player. VAR evidence cleared the mistake, sparking fresh talk about officiating standards.

Music legend King Sunny Ade quashed rumors of his disappearance with a quick Instagram post, confirming he’s alive, well, and gearing up for more shows across Nigeria.

Across the continent, the TSC tag continues to bring you the stories that matter—whether you’re tracking a CEO change, checking your grant date, or catching the latest goal. Bookmark this page, refresh often, and stay in the loop without the fluff.

Kenya’s TSC Rolls Out 24,000 New Teaching Jobs Across All Counties

Kenya’s TSC Rolls Out 24,000 New Teaching Jobs Across All Counties

The Teachers Service Commission has opened applications for 24,000 new teaching posts spread across Kenya’s 47 counties. Kakamega, Bungoma and Homa Bay top the list, while Isiolo, Lamu and Samburu receive the fewest. The drive is part of a wider 45,000‑position push that also adds thousands of leadership and internship roles. It aims to ease overcrowded classrooms, speed up career progression and support the Competency‑Based Curriculum rollout.

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