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Nigeria is pushing for a different approach to artificial intelligence, one that puts local needs and ordinary people at the centre of technology development. This is the message behind a new report launched by Nigeria's…
Introduction: Why Visa Misinformation Is Dangerous Visa misinformation can have serious personal, legal and financial consequences. Immigration rules are often strict, and making decisions based on incorrect information…
Faulu Microfinance Shifts Lending Strategy to Target SME Financing Gap in Kenya Faulu Microfinance Bank has changed its lending strategy to focus more on small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Kenya, in a move aime…
M-Pesa has crossed KSh100bn in revenue in just six months, and that one number explains why Safaricom just posted one of its strongest half-year results in years. Safaricom Group says net income rose 35.9% to KSh58.2bn f…
Nigeria’s creative industry has received a major financial boost following the announcement of $118 million in funding arrangements to support businesses across the country’s creative sector. The announcement was made at…
Anyone planning a trip to Kenya now has another important travel requirement to consider: health insurance. The Kenyan government has introduced mandatory health insurance for foreign visitors, with the requirement takin…
Kenya now confronts the imminent threat of fuel scarcity, a crisis precipitated by independent petroleum dealers' ultimatum to cease procuring products from Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) in protest of contentious wholes…
Six South Africans remain missing following devastating floods in Nepal, leaving families and communities back home desperately hoping for answers. The incident has attracted international attention, making South African…
Kenya is facing higher costs to repay its debts, as borrowing gets more expensive for developing countries around the world. That warning comes from the World Bank's latest debt report, as reported by The Star Kenya on N…
Nollywood has lost another actor, veteran Diewait Ikpechukwu, he died at the age of 71, following a prolonged illness. This marks another painful loss for Nigeria’s film industry. TheCable Lifestyle on November 7, 2026…
Headline: Ibrahim Mahama: How a Ghanaian Artist Is Taking African Stories to the World Sometimes, the most powerful works of art are not created from expensive materials. They are created from the stories hidden in every…
Mobile phones have become an important part of everyday life. People use them for communication, education, banking, entertainment and running businesses. As more people depend on smartphones, the need for reliable repai…
Nairobi is bringing together some of the brightest minds in technology and business as Fintech Festival Kenya 2026 opens its doors to startups, investors and financial experts. The event gives young businesses an opportu…
Rwanda's plan to bring Formula 1 back to Africa is attracting attention far beyond motorsport fans. The country has secured a 10-year agreement to host an African Grand Prix, with the first race expected in the early 203…
Lagos is taking centre stage as the Creative Africa Nexus Weekend (CANEX WKND) 2026 brings together some of Africa’s biggest creative talents, investors, business leaders and diaspora guests for four days of entertainmen…
Ghana became the centre of Africa's internet policy discussions as the 15th Africa Internet Governance Forum (AfIGF 2026) brought together government officials, technology experts, businesses, civil society groups and yo…
The domestic tech space is buzzing following a major announcement from the Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria at its twentieth-anniversary celebration in Lagos. The apex exchange body declared a strategic long-term roadm…
South Africa matches five-medal Youth Olympic tally in Dakar Team South Africa has collected five medals at the 2026 Dakar Youth Olympic Games, matching its total from the 2018 edition in Buenos Aires and moving closer t…
