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Africa is making history in the world of sports as Senegal welcomes the 2026 Youth Olympic Games. The event has brought together thousands of young athletes from different countries, giving the continent an opportunity t…
Venture capital needs a fresh story in Africa. For years, it has been presented as fuel for innovation: investors provide money, founders build companies, and successful businesses create jobs and solve problems. But whe…
The residents across Gauteng, particularly in Johannesburg and Pretoria, are being urged to reduce their water consumption as rising temperatures increase demand across the province. The warning comes amid growing pressu…
South Africa held its local government elections on Wednesday, November 4, 2026, with millions of registered voters heading to polling stations to choose the political representatives responsible for governing their comm…
South Africans went to the polls on November 4, 2026, in local government elections that could reshape the country's political landscape, with water shortages, unemployment, crime and immigration dominating campaigns. Th…
As the festive season approaches, excitement builds around "Detty December," a period defined by high-energy concerts, weddings, family reunions, and heavy consumer spending across Nigeria. For millions of Nigerians liv…
Visa and travel rule stories get the most clicks in Africa. They also cause the most panic when they are wrong. One wrong line like "Canada bans Nigerians" or "UK stops work visas" can make thousands of people cancel pla…
Seedwills Bring Digital Wills to Nigerian Families The Nigerian estate planning startup Seedwills uses technology to prepare a Will, making the process more accessible via the platform. Nigerians often postpone the quest…
The cost of living in Nigeria has become a serious concern for many households. From food and transportation to electricity, rent and school fees, the prices of everyday necessities continue to put pressure on people's i…
Hungani Ndlovu launches music career as DJ Grizi South African actor Hungani Ndlovu is expanding his entertainment career by stepping into the music industry as DJ Grizi. The actor has introduced his new identity as a DJ…
Nigeria-Ghana Beach Soccer Rivalry Ends in Ghana’s AFCON Triumph The rivalry between Nigeria and Ghana has produced another memorable chapter, this time on the sandy pitch, as the Black Sharks of Ghana defeated Nigeria’s…
A food business that starts with a few WhatsApp orders from neighbours can eventually become a busy delivery brand. That is the kind of growth Swoop wants to encourage with its new Swoop Legends programme, which links re…
Nigerian music star Damilola Afolabi, popularly known as L.A.X, has celebrated another important milestone in his relationship with his wife, Ella, after the couple held their Nikkah ceremony following their civil weddin…
Nigerian gospel singer and worship minister Nathaniel Bassey has surpassed one billion views on YouTube, marking a major achievement for Nigerian gospel music and its growing international audience. Figures displayed on…
Imagine spending 28 years walking across continents, facing dangerous terrain, immigration challenges and countless setbacks, only to finally arrive home. That is the extraordinary story of British adventurer Karl Bushby…
New Music Friday lists in Nigeria have once again set the entertainment landscape abuzz, capturing the undivided attention of pop culture enthusiasts. Highlighting heavyweights like Phyno, Omah Lay, and Mayorkun, this we…
Ghana's main seaport is changing how it handles one of its most valuable farm exports. On November 1, 2026, Tema Port launched a new container-based loading system for bulk shea nut exports, in partnership with logistics…
The Google Play Indie Games Fund Africa is a $1 million initiative launched in 2026 to support independent game studios in Sub-Saharan Africa. Google identified the region as a fast-growing gaming market with immense tal…
