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Africa’s sports and entertainment industry is attracting growing investor interest, with Helios Investment Partners positioning itself to benefit from a market projected to reach $20bn by 2035. The investment firm is exp…
Veteran Nollywood actress Eucharia Anunobi has given fans another reason to celebrate after announcing that she is now a landlady. The actress shared the exciting news on her official Instagram page on Monday, October 19…
South African football supporters have plenty to look forward to after the Carling Knockout draw produced several exciting Round of 16 fixtures. With the country's biggest clubs preparing for another domestic cup challen…
The biggest share sale in Nigeria's history is now open, and even people who have never bought a share before are asking how to join. That is the Dangote refinery IPO, and it has pushed the Nigeria stock market into stre…
Residents in Gauteng, Limpopo and North West have been warned to prepare for severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, hail and damaging winds, with authorities urging the public to stay alert and prioritise safety as condit…
ShattaFest 2026 brought music and digital finance together in Ghana, giving fans more than just entertainment. The festival attracted attention for making mobile money part of the concert experience, highlighting how cas…
Nigerian actress Annie Macaulay, popularly known as Annie Idibia, has sparked conversations online after revealing that she covered her old “Idibia” tattoo with a butterfly design. The tattoo change attracted attention b…
TCL Expands Nigeria’s TV Market with New Big-Screen TVs and Smart Home Products TCL has showcased its 2026 television lineup and smart home products for the Nigerian market at a West Africa regional launch event held in…
Rugby fans in Kenya are preparing for an exciting day of sporting action as the Impala Floodlit 2026 tournament reaches its semifinal stage. The competition promises thrilling matches, music, food and entertainment for f…
Section: Technology LAGOS, Nigeria — Nigeria’s growing dependence on foreign cloud infrastructure is raising questions about how much economic value the country retains from its digital economy, following an estimate tha…
Most of us were raised on one rule: work harder and you will do better. Yet look around and you will find people who start at dawn, finish at midnight, and still cannot save. Others earn more in a week than they do in a…
The city woke up at 2am You could feel it before you could see it. At 2am, Eldoret was already humming. Torches bobbed along the road to Kipchoge Keino Stadium. Women wrapped in Maasai shukas and Kenyan flags held their…
Francis Duru a veteran Nollywood actor has died at the age of 57 following a brief illness, leaving colleagues, fans and Nigeria’s film industry in mourning . A performer whose career spanned more than three decades. His…
Ghana's Minister for Communication, Digital Technology and Innovations, Sam Nartey George, has warned that promises made by foreign cloud companies about protecting local data may not be as solid as they sound. Speaking…
Ghana’s gold reserves have recorded a remarkable increase in value, highlighting the growing importance of gold in the country’s financial strategy. The latest figures show how the West African nation is using its minera…
Kenyan Football Mourns Former Harambee Stars Defender Richard Madegwa Kenyan football is mourning the loss of former Harambee Stars defender Richard Madegwa, a respected player who dedicated much of his life to football…
Nollywood actress Chita Agwu has announced the end of her 11-year marriage, sharing the news with the public while asking for privacy as she moves forward with her life. The actress confirmed that her marriage had been l…
Kenyan families could soon find it easier to inherit land as lawmakers push for a digital system to manage Kenya land succession through the government’s e-Citizen platform. The proposal aims to reduce paperwork, cut del…
