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Nigerian fintech company Cardtonic has expanded into Kenya, giving local users access to US dollar and Kenyan shilling wallets through its digital platform. The move is part of the company's effort to reach more customer…
Ghana’s latest inflation figures have brought renewed attention to food prices and the rising cost of everyday living, following the release of the October 2026 Consumer Price Index (CPI) bulletin by the Ghana Statistica…
Nigerian telcos are making more money from data, even as many Nigerians complain that calls are dropping and internet is slow. That is the story from the latest earnings. This report is based on Guardian Nigeria article…
Sola Sobowale Launches Elderly Care Home in Ibadan Veteran Nollywood actress Sola Sobowale has expanded her work beyond the screen with the launch of Joseph and Esther Homes, an elderly care facility in Akobo, Ibadan, Oy…
Pokot Fest puts culture, jobs and youth enterprise on show Pokot Fest 2026 has brought the culture of the Pokot people into the spotlight in Kenya. The event took place on November 7 at the Kenyatta International Convent…
Kaizer Chiefs supporters have a new reason to be excited following the arrival of South African winger Elias Mokwana. His move to the Soweto giants has already attracted attention, with fans eager to see what he can brin…
A $99.6 million loan from the United States is set to help mobile network operator Africell expand its operations in Angola, bringing fresh attention to competition in Africa's telecommunications industry. The financing…
South African rapper Usimamane has joined forces with American R&B singer Jacquees on a new single titled My Baby, released on November 6, 2026. The song arrives ahead of Usimamane's forthcoming second album, Tai Lung, w…
Bafana vs Kenya Qualifier Gives East and South Africa a Buzz South Africa and Kenya will meet in a two-match 2027 Africa Cup of Nations qualifying series, beginning at Orlando Amstel Arena in Johannesburg on Friday, Nove…
Social media across East Africa has been swept up in the romance and glamour of Kenya’s First Daughter, Charlene Ruto’s, high-profile white wedding. She married her Tanzanian partner, tech entrepreneur Isaya Yunge, in a…
AFRIMMA 2026 wins put Nigerian stars back in the chat Nigerian music stars have recorded an impressive outing at the 2026 African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA), with Davido, Tems, Ruger and Phyno among the artistes rec…
Nigerian music fans have a fresh reason to look forward to the return of one of the country's most respected music veterans, Innocent Ujah Idibia, popularly known as 2Baba. The award-winning singer has announced plans to…
Nigeria’s cryptocurrency industry is entering a new phase following the introduction of fresh regulations by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The new rules, which took effect on November 5, 2026, are designed to streng…
Nigeria's CNG Drive Hits 106 Stations As $2.6bn Private Capital Flows In Nigeria's push to replace expensive petrol with cheaper gas has reached a new milestone, with 106 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) stations now operati…
More than 3,200 migrants were rescued along the Atlantic route from West Africa to Spain’s Canary Islands during the first six days of November 2026, highlighting the growing humanitarian challenges facing one of the wor…
Nigeria's cryptocurrency market is entering a new phase following the introduction of Nigeria crypto rules by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN). The new rules took effect on November 5, 2026, and attracted attention from…
The online world can turn hostile in a matter of hours. South African influencer Andile Ngidi, better known as Space Andza, recently experienced this firsthand. What started as a high-profile trip abroad soon spiraled in…
Former Big Brother Naija Season 11 housemate Chinaecherem Maduagwu, popularly known as Neche, has opened up about her decision to voluntarily leave the reality television show, explaining that prioritising her health was…
