National teams from Africa advance their World Cup qualification pursuit as they take part in Matchday 5 of the qualifiers. The joint hosting by Canada, the United States, and Mexico has made all countries across…
IFC Invests $250 Million in Standard Bank for…
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) enabled South African green building growth by giving $250 million to Standard Bank for an unsecured senior loan. Standard Bank and IFC formed this partnership to promote eco-friendly building methods…
Nothing phones: Smartphone startup applauded for doing something…
British smartphone startup Nothing is here to break the chain of sameness in the mobile industry. The company on Tuesday debuted a handset it hopes can shake the market and turn into the next big…
Sudan crisis: Paramilitary RSF and allies sign charter…
Nearly a couple of years into a brutal conflict, Sudan is seeing an "unprecedented" humanitarian crisis. Half of the population is facing acute hunger. The fighting has already killed more than 20,000 people and displaced…
US Secretary of State and Kenyan President discuss…
The US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Kenyan President Ruto recently discussed the long-running conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo during a phone call and urged an immediate ceasefire, according to the…
48 African Nations Ratify AfCFTA Trade Deal48 African…
African nations continue to accelerate support for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) because 48 states have now officially signed the agreement to advance economic integration in the region. Generic trade operations are underway…
UAE Leads Global Trust Rankings in 2025 Edelman…
The UAE people remain strong in their devotion for their business and government entities. The 2025 Edelman Trust Barometer assessed trust levels across 28 countries and confirmed that UAE surpasses all other nations. UAE citizens…
African Union to Launch Landmark Sexual and Reproductive…
In a major drive to boost healthcare on the African continent, the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD) is to collaborate with the Ethiopian Ministry of Health to stage a high-level ministerial meeting focusing on Sexual…
Africa’s $3.4 Trillion Trade Opportunity: UNCTAD Report
The 2024 UN Trade and Development report shows Africa can build economic strength by combining trade functions with investment and regional markets. On February 10 UNCTAD Secretary-General Rebeca Grynspan and Côte d'Ivoire’s Minister Souleymane Diarrassouba…
UAE Sends Medical Aid to Angola, Reinforcing Global…
According to WAM, The United Arab Emirates has sent 25 ambulances; critical medical supplies and advanced medical equipment to Angola to help strengthen healthcare infrastructure in the country. The UAE’s intervention to this humanitarian work…
Trump announces again the withdrawal of the USA…
Immediately after taking office in the White House, Donald Trump has caused the United States to backtrack on climate action. The American president has declared that he will once again withdraw his nation from the…
Trump announces decrees for his first day as…
Just before his inauguration, Donald Trump made dramatic statements to supporters who gathered in Washington on 20 January 2025. On his first day as president, he promised to move at ‘historic speed’ and sign executive…
Mozambique’s ex-finance minister Manuel Chang sentenced to 8…
Manuel Chang, Mozambique's former finance minister, has been sentenced to eight and a half years in prison in the United States. The sentence stems from the so-called "tuna bond" scandal, a $2 billion fraud. The…
The 16th Africa Eco Race in Senegal comes…
La 16e édition de l’Africa Eco Race s’est achevée de façon spectaculaire sur les rives emblématiques du Lac Rose. Après une dernière étape symbolique le long de la plage avec des départs groupés par vagues…
Liverpool v Accrington Stanley Confirmed Lineups
Liverpool take on Accrington Stanley in the FA Cup third round at Anfield on Saturday. Coach Arne Slot's side will be looking to get back to winning ways after a disappointing 1-0 defeat to Tottenham…
FA Cup third round
More than five months after the competition began with August’s extra preliminary round, the FA Cup is featuring Premier League and EFL Championship clubs for the first time this season, with a series of intriguing…
Doc Shebeleza has died
Legendary kwaito musician Doc Shebeleza, born Victor Bogopane, has died at age 51. The renowned businessman and kwaito veteran had been battling health issues for several years. On 2 December 2024, Doc Shebeleza shared with…
South Africa: Matric pass rate
The 2024 matric results to be released on January 13 will be scrutinised for signs of improvement in performance in maths and physical science, two critical gateway subjects for university admission. Science, technology, engineering and…
Biden Administration Moves to Ban Medical Debt From…
The Biden administration is finalizing a rule Tuesday that will end the inclusion of medical debt on credit reports and ban lenders from using certain medical information in loan decisions. The rule will also remove…
