Hong Kong Court Rejects Crown Perth Debt Interest Claim

A Hong Kong court has dismissed a lawsuit brought by a former Crown Resorts marketing executive who sought interest payments linked to a AU$60 million gambling debt accumulated by Chinese businessman Huang Youlong during a 2015 visit to Crown Perth. The High Court of Hong Kong ruled that the debt arrangement was between Huang and Macau-based…

KLB seeks MPs’ help to recover Sh251m debt from state institutions

Kenya Literature Bureau Managing Director George Okeyo speaks when he appeared before the National Assembly’s Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education on Tuesday, July 7, 2026. /PARLIAMENT The Kenya Literature Bureau (KLB) has appealed to Parliament to help it recover more than Sh251 million owed by government institutions, warning that the long-outstanding debts are…

eThekwini reopens debt relief for customers with pending disputes

The eThekwini Municipality has reopened its Special Debt Relief Programme for customers whose account disputes were still under consideration when the programme closed in January 2026. The decision, approved by the eThekwini Municipal Council on Tuesday, applies exclusively to customers with unresolved disputes relating to electricity, water, and property rates accounts. The reinstated programme is…

KLB seeks Parliament’s support to recover KSh251M in debt

The Kenya Literature Bureau (KLB) has appealed to Parliament for support in recovering more than Sh251 million in long-outstanding debts, warning that the unpaid bills are straining its operations and threatening its financial stability. The appeal was made on Tuesday during a session of the National Assembly’s Public Investments Committee on Governance and Education, which…

Tshwane launches debt relief programme with up to 70% debt write-off for qualifying residents

The Tshwane Metro has launched a comprehensive debt relief programme aimed at helping financially distressed households and businesses settle their municipal accounts. The programme, which came into effect on July 1, offers qualifying customers a range of relief measures, including debt write-offs, interest waivers, structured repayment plans, and amnesty for meter tampering. Deputy Mayor and…