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Fashion lovers are gearing up for another celebration of South African creativity as Soweto Fashion Week (SFW) returns from November 5 to 7, 2026, at Soweto Theatre in Jabulani, Soweto. The Spring/Summer 2026 edition pro…
The University of Cambridge has transferred the legal ownership of 116 Benin artefacts to Nigeria, marking another important development in the country's efforts to recover cultural treasures taken during British colonia…
South Africa’s Naked launches pet insurance for cats and dogs, using AI to speed up claims South African insurance technology startup Naked has launched a new pet insurance product covering cats and dogs, expanding its d…
Every year, thousands of Africans search for school funding abroad from Norway to Canada. But along with real opportunities, fake deadline posts spread fast on Facebook, WhatsApp and Telegram. One screenshot says "Apply…
Ghana's senior men's national team, the Black Stars, have received another moment of recognition after being shortlisted for an award at the 2026 Confederation of African Football (CAF) Awards. The nomination puts Ghana…
The 2026 United States midterm elections have produced a major political shift, with the Democratic Party winning control of both the Senate and the House of Representatives. The result, announced after voting on Novembe…
Bank of Ghana Warns Public Against 20 Illegal Mobile Loan Apps The Bank of Ghana (BoG) has warned the public against using 20 mobile loan applications operating without the required licences or authorisation, raising con…
Nonku Williams Announces Engagement to Lungani Rammaledi South African reality television star and businesswoman Nonku Williams has announced her engagement to businessman Lungani Rammaledi, attracting widespread attenti…
African women’s club football takes centre stage in Ismailia, Egypt, as the 2026 CAF Women’s Champions League brings eight teams together for two weeks of continental competition. The tournament which is the sixth editio…
Super Falcons Reward Sparks Fresh Talk Nigeria’s Super Falcons have begun receiving their long-awaited financial rewards following their historic victory at the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), sparking fresh disc…
Rema's EMB Teaser Gets Fans Talking Nigerian Afrobeats star Rema has sparked conversations among music lovers after sharing mysterious posts about a new project titled EMB. The Rema teaser has attracted attention across…
Nigeria's music industry is getting another awards platform as Cool FM announces the launch of the Cool FM Music Awards, popularly known as COMA. The initiative is designed to recognise the artists, creative professional…
Ghanaian star Black Sherif is now the face of one of Ghana's biggest telecom campaigns, and fans say the match is perfect. On October 8, 2026, Telecel Ghana unveiled award-winning musician Black Sherif, aka Blacko, as it…
Omenaa Foundation Opens Sport and Art Campus in Tema to Empower Young People The Omenaa Foundation has opened a new Sport and Art Campus in Tema, Ghana, creating fresh opportunities for young people through sports, educa…
Football fans across Africa are looking forward to an exciting continental showdown as Mamelodi Sundowns prepare to take on Algeria's USM Alger in the 2026 CAF Super Cup. The two clubs have enjoyed success in African foo…
NSFAS 2027 Applications Close as Students Face 31 October Deadline The application window for South Africa’s National Student Financial Aid Scheme (NSFAS) 2027 funding has officially closed, with students who intended to…
Lagos Blackout Protest Grows as Residents Battle Extreme Heat Residents of Lagos Island are demanding something many households depend on every day: reliable electricity. With temperatures rising and electricity supply r…
From the crack of dawn, Lagos transformed into a vibrant tapestry of humanity as throngs of people filled the streets, bringing the usual hustle and bustle of Africa's largest metropolis to a complete standstill. A sweep…
