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Landing a job in a foreign country is a major life-changing phenomenon that opens doors to a wealth of international experience, better pay, and personal development. However, the intricate rules governing foreign job ma…
Lists of Africa’s highest-paid footballers attract attention, but headlines can mislead when salary, bonuses and transfer fees are treated as the same thing. They describe different payments. This is particularly importa…
A major technology event can generate so much news that it becomes difficult to know what deserves attention. One moment, people are discussing a new startup; the next, there are conversations about artificial intelligen…
Football fans across South Africa are eagerly counting down to Saturday's big clash between Orlando Pirates and Kaizer Chiefs. The two rivals will meet at FNB Stadium on October 31 in another exciting chapter of one of A…
South African restaurant group Famous Brands is looking beyond its home market as it explores new business opportunities in Kenya and Ghana. The planned expansion reflects the growing interest of major food companies in…
Why Saka’s Ballon d’Or Win Means Extra to Nigerians By Tesini Genesis-George Bukayo Saka’s appearance at the 2026 Ballon d’Or ceremony has a special Nigerian connection, but the Arsenal and England forward did not win th…
TikTok access complaints in northern Nigeria have raised concerns among social media users, content creators and digital businesses following reports that the popular video-sharing platform has become difficult to access…
Popular Nigerian comedians Woli Agba and Dele Omo Woli have threatened legal action against individuals spreading allegations linking them to the death of gospel singer Toluwanisings. The comedians' lawyers, Gemgold Soli…
Recent reports have unveiled a significant breakthrough in digital security, as international law enforcement agencies, with the support of major tech companies, have successfully taken down extensive cybercrime networks…
President William Ruto’s visit to Russia for the Third Russia-Africa Summit has placed Kenya’s trade ambitions and foreign policy decisions under fresh attention. The visit, which took place in Moscow from October 28 to…
What happened in one sentence IPO in one easy sentence: An IPO is the first time a private company sells slices of itself to the public on the stock exchange so anyone with a CDS account can buy and own a small part. Ken…
Tomorrow, Saturday, October 31, Accra’s coast turns into a dance floor, and one of Ghana’s best-known Afrobeats stars is leading the night. Multimedia Group’s Hitz FM and Joy FM are teaming up for a Beach Rave, and King…
There are gigs, and then there are moments. For Uncle Waffles, landing a special guest slot at Megan Thee Stallion's Hottieween in Las Vegas is very much the latter. The South African DJ is set to take the stage at Zouk…
Nonku Williams Is Engaged: The "Dessert Proposal" That Has Mzansi Talking If you've been anywhere near South African social media this week, you've likely seen the phrase "I said yes to my forever" floating around. And y…
The Nigerian entertainment industry is set to bring together some of its leading creative minds as actor and filmmaker Femi Adebayo joins the speaker lineup for the 2026 Nigerian Entertainment Conference (NECLive). Other…
Davido's new music video shows a proposal scene with Chioma, and fans are talking about the ring and the soft, romantic feel. The video everyone is sharing is Already Falling, released Wednesday, October 28, 2026. It is…
Senegalese football star Sadio Mané has taken the spotlight after topping a fresh ranking of the highest paid African footballers. The list also includes Egyptian forward Mohamed Salah and Nigeria's Victor Osimhen, highl…
Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy made a remarkable outing at the 70th Ballon d’Or ceremony in London, becoming the first Nigerian artist to present an award on such a prestigious global stage in football. Stepping into the…
