In the year 2026, more Nigerian students from various fashion, technological, vocational, and mechanical-related courses are included in the government’s NELFUND student loan program for students attending university or polytechnics in Nigeria. NELFUND student loan 2026, This student loan program, which was created by the government to increase access to tertiary education and training, provides […]
Following another addition of businesses to its blacklist, South Africa’s National Consumer Commission (NCC) has recently issued a warning about the increased risk of being scammed by so-called ghost companies, which are now 110 businesses added to the list. South Africa ghost companies 2026, According to the NCC, consumers face the risk of being scammed […]
At a China–Africa cooperation conference in Changsha, Beijing made a commitment to provide zero-tariff access to imports from all 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic ties; this expands the benefit of duty-free access it provided last year to all but the least developed countries. As trade tensions rise-especially with impending tariffs on key […]
In 2025, stock investing will no longer just be a domain for rich people and finance experts. Thanks to the innovative nature of stock apps, Nigerians will now be able to invest in local markets and global markets from their mobile devices with as little as NGN 1,000. These apps are intuitive, safe and designed […]
For a long time, South Africa has been a dominant force in fast bowling around the world. The non-stop speed of Allan Donald, the sheer aggression of Dale Steyn and the accuracy of Shaun Pollock whether it be on seaming pitches in England or hard pitches in the Highveld, the career performances of Proteas pace […]
In South Africa, automatic vehicles seem to have gained tremendous popularity due to their convenience of use particularly during heavy traffic and in hilly areas. Vehicles that once were a luxury are more accessible today. Many reliable manufacturers are offering automatics under R275,000. There is the convenience of a practical and fuel efficient vehicle for […]
The West Indies Women have started a thrilling three match ODI series in June 2025 against South Africa Women. The game will be at the world-renowned Three W’s Oval in Barbados and cricket fans can expect high intensity and tension as both teams prepare for the ICC Women’s Championship. With key players Hayley Matthews and […]
South Africa has named their Playing XI for the ICC World Test Championship Final against Australia which starts on June 11th at The Oval. Temba Bavuma, the captain of South Africa said that he was satisfied with his squad with a good balance of experience and youth and ready to chase down this prestigious title. […]
The digital finance space in Africa is evolving at a rapid pace, with fintech and cross border payments leading the way. To assist those in navigating this evolution, IT News Africa is launching the 5th Digital Finance Africa (DFA 2025) Summit which will take place on July 3, 2025 at The Maslow Hotel in Sandton, […]
If you want to make R1 million a year in South Africa, your best option is to be in a senior level position in leadership, finance, engineering or tech related jobs. CareerJunction’s Employment Insights Report has outlined that these senior/relevant roles are not only indicative of seniority and experience but also the shortage of specialist […]
Samsung’s A-series lineup in 2025 shows you don’t have to pay a premium for quality. Whether you want a daily driver, a reliable student phone or simply an affordable 5G phone, there is a budget Galaxy for you. Each phone on this list provides solid performance, large battery sizes and quality cameras for all below […]
Kenya has redefined its immigration, removing the requirement for an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) for many nationalities to simplify procedures for arriving into the country. The Kenya Citizenship and Immigration (Amendment) Regulations 2025, the Government provides a new list of 34 exempt categories of travellers. These exempt categories include citizens from African, Caribbean and other […]
As crypto use becomes more prevalent across Nigeria, there are many more users looking for safe, Naira friendly platforms to trade and invest. It doesn’t matter if you are a beginner saving in USDT or an advanced trader thinking of cheap options, the right exchange can either end well or terribly for you. Here is […]
In Nigeria, a lot of underestimation exists about public sector roles. Many people think they only involve unspectacular salaries, as civil servants make very little. However, the top roles in the public sector come with power, prestige and salaries that can rival private sector counterparts. High ranking public roles come with prestige, pay and perks […]
In 2025, elite private schools in South Africa are charging record fees, with nine boarding schools now exceeding R350,000 per year and nine top day schools exceeding R200,000 a year. At the top of the list is Hilton College, which will charge R420,729 an increase of 5.8% from R2024 for boarding and tuition. For the […]
The launch of Sierra Leone’s first 5G mobile network that is powered exclusively by renewable energy represents an important milestone in the energy and digital transformation of Sierra Leone by Zoodlabs and CrossBoundary Energy. This project was unveiled at the Freetown Digital Government Summit putting Sierra Leone at the forefront of sustainable tech infrastructure in […]
As part of ongoing price changes worldwide, Netflix has increased its subscription fees in Nigeria once more, making this the third increase since 2024 and the second increase in 2025. Streaming giant Netflix has been adjusting its prices across many regions, claiming it needs to be able to invest into original content and cover operational […]
In the United States, the largest World Cup will take place with 32 of the world’s best clubs from six confederations as part of the 2025 FIFA Club World Cup which takes place from June 14 to July 13. FIFA is thrilled to welcome clubs such as Real Madrid, Manchester City, Bayern Munich and Inter […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu presented Nigeria’s highest national honour, Commander of the Order of the Federal Republic (CFR) to Bill Gates, Microsoft co-founder and chairman of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The event held in Lagos coincided with Gates’ visit to Nigeria and acknowledged his long standing commitment to reducing poverty, health and education […]
The loss of an Android smartphone can be a source of anxiety but with all the advances in mobile apps, recovering your device is more likely than ever. Whether you have misplaced or had your device stolen, there are a variety of Android apps available today that are able to provide additional tools like real […]