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Whenever Orlando Pirates meet Kaizer Chiefs, football fans across South Africa know they are in for something special. The latest Soweto Derby once again brought excitement, passion and plenty of talking points as the tw…
The establishment of the Africa Energy Bank in Abuja, Nigeria, on October 31, 2026, has attracted significant business interest across the continent. The new financial institution is expected to strengthen African contro…
Kenya inflation 7.3 per cent in October 2026 has raised fresh concerns about the cost of living, as food and fuel prices continue to put pressure on households and businesses. The annual inflation rate increased from 6.8…
Kenya is in a travel row with Saudi Arabia over Ebola rules, and thousands of workers, students and pilgrims are caught in the middle. What Saudi Arabia changed On Friday, October 30, 2026, Saudi Arabia announced sweepin…
CredPal’s New Atom App Shifts from BNPL to Investing Nigerian fintech company CredPal is expanding beyond Buy Now, Pay Later (BNPL) with Atom, a new investment platform designed to make investing more accessible. Launche…
Ghana's music and entertainment industry is set for another important development as organisers of the 2026 Ghana DJ Clinic announce an impressive lineup of speakers for the upcoming event scheduled for November 25 at th…
Jay-Z’s announcement as the headliner of the Super Bowl LXI halftime show has sparked excitement and debate among music fans, including audiences beyond the United States. The rapper will take the stage at SoFi Stadium i…
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Applications open to aspiring filmmakers in five African countries, with selected participants set to receive mentorship and production funding. African filmmakers and emerging creative talents have been offered a new op…
OPay Withdraws Its $304m New York IPO Hours After Pricing OPay has withdrawn its planned $304 million initial public offering on the New York Stock Exchange just hours after pricing the deal, according to new reporting f…
A late second-half goal secured a dramatic victory for Lagos Stars in an exciting match that kept supporters on their feet until the final whistle. Football fans witnessed an exciting afternoon of football as Lagos Stars…
Airtel Nigeria Launches Open Network Checks for Customers Airtel Nigeria has introduced a new feature that allows customers to check network information in their areas and report connection problems. The service, called…
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The Kenya Actors Guild (KAG), led by Chairman Peter Kawa, is set to unveil a new digital casting and talent platform to connect performers with industry opportunities, aimed at making it easier for actors and other creat…
The recent emergence of a video featuring Nollywood actress Rachael Okonkwo has ignited a firestorm of speculation across social media platforms. In the circulating footage, the actress is captured during what appears to…
Renowned gospel minister Nathaniel Bassey has officially crossed the incredible milestone of one billion YouTube views. This massive achievement has sent waves of excitement across the country, with fans and believers ce…
Funke Akindele’s Gesture Moves Entrepreneur to Tears Over Handmade Earrings A heartwarming moment involving Nollywood actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele has captured attention online after a young female entrepreneur b…
South African DJ Uncle Waffles has attracted fresh attention online following her appearance at American rapper Megan Thee Stallion’s Hottieween party in Las Vegas. Videos and pictures from the Halloween celebration have…
