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MTN Nigeria recorded higher revenue and profit in the first nine months of 2026, as growing demand for mobile data continued to drive its business. The company's latest results show that data revenue grew faster than its…
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to lead a delegation to Silicon Valley in the United States from 15 to 20 November 2026. The visit is expected to bring government representatives, business leaders and youn…
The Nigeria U-17 female national team, known as the Flamingos, are one game away from creating some history at the 2026 FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup final in Morocco, where they will play Japan. For the young Nigerian sta…
Davido and Chioma Turn Heads at Zlatan Ibile’s Morocco Wedding Davido and his wife, Chioma Adeleke, brought star power to Zlatan Ibile’s wedding celebration in Marrakech, Morocco, and videos of their appearance caught fa…
Let’s be honest, your social media timeline is probably flooded with study abroad opportunities right now. Every day, some lifestyle influencer or tech bro on X or TikTok posts a juicy list of fully funded international…
Bogota Vendors Are Ditching Cash For Digital Wallets A major change is taking place in the streets and markets of Bogotá, Colombia, as small vendors, market traders and shop owners increasingly embrace digital payment me…
Artificial intelligence is becoming part of everyday life, but many AI tools still work better in English than in African languages. A South African startup, Vambo AI, wants to help change that. The company has introduce…
Kenya’s women’s beach handball team, the Sand Queens, have set off for Dakar, Senegal, carrying the hopes and support of fans back home. The players departed Nairobi in high spirits, eager to test themselves on the inter…
Mosimane reveals 12 Mamelodi Sundowns in 27-man squad with injury doubts for star stars Pitso Mosimane has revealed his most recent Bafana Bafana squad is dominated by players from one club with 12 members of his 27-man…
Artificial intelligence is advancing at a dizzying pace. But behind every sophisticated model and automated business system is a crucial resource: skilled people. As tech companies worldwide compete for specialists who c…
Nigerian Small Businesses Struggle as Rising Operating Costs Threaten Growth Small businesses across Nigeria are facing increasing pressure as rising operating costs make it more difficult for entrepreneurs to maintain t…
Women's football in Africa is enjoying another exciting moment as the 2026 CAF Women's Champions League brings together eight clubs in Ismailia, Egypt. The tournament, which runs from 1 to 15 November, has already delive…
South Africa’s long-dominant African National Congress (ANC) is facing a major decline in voter support following early results from the country’s 2026 local government elections. The results suggest that the party, whic…
The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) has collected more than Sh1 trillion in revenue by the end of October 2026, reaching the milestone a month earlier than in previous financial years. The achievement comes as the governme…
Nigerian football fans are keeping their fingers crossed after Super Eagles forward Moses Usor reportedly picked up an injury during LASK's 4-0 win over Slovan Bratislava in the UEFA Champions League. The 24-year-old win…
Nigerian investment app Bamboo says it processed more than 600,000 subscription deals during the Dangote Refinery IPO one of the biggest signs of how fintech is now driving stock market investing in Nigeria. The number w…
Nigeria has one of the world's highest maternal mortality rates, making better access to pregnancy care and early identification of health risks a major concern. For many women, complications during pregnancy can become…
OPay’s decision to withdraw its planned listing on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has raised fresh questions about the future of Nigeria’s fintech industry and how international investors view African technology comp…
