Africa is becoming an attractive destination for investors and venture capitalists across the globe. The region boasts huge potential to become a notable player in key sectors such as technology, automobile, healthcare, renewable and telecommunication.…
RBZ Working On Stabilising Exchange Rate: Mangudya
The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) governor John Mangudya said that the central bank will inject more liquidity on the interbank market to stabilise the exchange rate and ensure efficient forex allocation through the market.…
South African Police Arrest 100 People Protesting Against…
The South African police on Wednesday arrested 100 people as part of an operation to disperse a group of refugees and asylum seekers, who had staged a prolonged sit-in near the UN refugee agency in…
Ghanian President, Akufo-Addo Reveals What Closure Of Nigerian…
Ghana President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo on Tuesday said the closure of the land border between Nigeria and the Republic of Benin was a big blow to regional integration. Akufo-Addo who made this known at…
Summit: Saudi Arabia To Invest In Nigeria’s Oil,…
President Muhammadu Buhari on Wednesday held talks with King Salman in Riyadh, during which both leaders committed to deeper partnership especially in the areas of oil and gas for the development of both countries. Malam…
Nigerian Rapper, Chinko Ekun Shows Off His NYSC…
Former YBNL youngster, Chinko Ekun adds another feather to his cap with the completion of his National Youth service Corp. The OAU law graduate posed as an entertainer at his POP day to mark the…
2 Minutes In the World of Samuel Eto’o:…
Cameroon’s football legend Samuel Eto’o has ruled out the possibility of joining politics, saying he would prefer exploring options in coaching. 38-year-old Eto’o retired in September, having won prestigious honours including the UEFA Champions League…
Tanzanian billionaire Dewji explains why he asked kidnappers…
Tanzanian billionaire Mohammed Dewji, who was kidnapped and held for 10 days in October last year, says he was ready to die, having been disoriented by his captivity. 43-year-old Dewji, who is widely considered to…
Facebook suspends fake accounts for meddling in 8…
Facebook on Wednesday said it had suspended three networks of Russian accounts that meddled in the domestic politics of eight African countries, and were tied to a Russian businessman accused of interfering in past U.S.…
Cameroon: Paul Biya disburses FCFA 200 Million to…
The Head of State Paul Biya has disbursed the sum of 200 Million frs CFA to assist the affected population of the Bafoussam Landslide in burying their dead and relocating to safer zones. The information…
Rwanda pilots VW’s electric cars as eGolf model…
Volkswagen is importing a batch of electric powered Golf models into Rwanda for a local ride-hailing service, establishing a bridgehead in the country that it hopes to expand to other nations as it seeks to…
Nigeria Supreme Court dismisses appeal against Buhari’s re-election
Nigeria’s Supreme Court on Wednesday (October 30) dismissed an appeal filed by main opposition candidate Atiku Abubakar against the re-election earlier this year of President Muhammadu Buhari. The panel headed by the Chief Justice Mohammed…
FIFA U-17 World Cup: Said Nets Hat-trick to…
Ibrahim Sa’id nets hat-tricks as Nigeria’s Golden Eaglets come from behind to beat 3-2 Ecuador in the second Group B match of the FIFA U-17 World Cup tournament ongoing in Brazil. Sa’id netted the opener…
Nigerian fights extradition to US from Canada
A Nigerian wanted in the United States for a child pornography offence is appealing his extradition from Canada to the U.S. on the grounds he should be considered a refugee. Adesanya Prince is wanted in…
Heatwave Likely To Hit Parts Of Zimbabwe This…
The SADC-Climate Services Centre said that very high temperatures are expected in the region until Thursday this week, raising the possibility of a heatwave during the period. In a statement on Monday, SADC-Climate Services Centre…
RBZ To Introduce New Zimbabwe Dollar Notes &…
The governor of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe, Dr JohnPanonetsa Manguta announced this Tuesday that the central bank will introduce some notes and coins in the Zimbabwe dollar currency in the next two weeks. The…
Libya reopens airport after 2 months of closure
Libya’s UN-backed Government of National Accord on Tuesday reopened Mitiga Airport, Tripoli’s only functioning airport, after almost two months of closure, the transportation minister said. The Minister, Milad Matoq, announced at a news conference in…
FIFA U-17 World Cup: Minister urges Eaglets to…
Nigerian Minister of Youth and Sports Development, Mr. Sunday Dare has urged the Golden Eaglets to beat Ecuador on Tuesday night in the ongoing 2019 U17 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. Manu Garba men secured…
Cameroon: At least 20 feared dead in Bafoussam…
At least 20 people are feared dead and many others injured after a landslide occurred last night in the Bafoussam III Sub-Division, Mifi Division of the West region of Cameroon, reports have confirmed. According to…