Lagos: Nigeria’s leisure scene is changing a lot because video games are quickly becoming more popular than regular TV and are becoming a billion-dollar industry. Because Nigerians are young, smartphones are becoming cheaper, and internet access is growing, gaming is changing how Nigerians have fun and pass the time. How and why linear TV is […]
Monday saw a very strange chemical spill event which occurred in an industrial site area of Cape Town. The release of a thick orange gas cloud over Montague Gardens created a very disturbing situation for residents and emergency workers. The unexpected reaction was an event that transformed the afternoon into a dramatic crisis for public […]
South Africa’s innovative smart geyser devices, seamlessly integrated into household solar systems, hold the key to tackling the nation’s energy crisis. A year-long case study by Sensor Networks reveals these cutting-edge devices can curtail residential electricity demands on Eskom, potentially slashing household bills by an impressive 80%. Drawing insights from the successful study, Sensor Networks […]
Rema, AKA Divine Ikubor, has gained international recognition with his song ‘Calm Down’, featuring Selena Gomez. His song has become the world’s most streamed song of 2023. Calm Down has secured top position at the Global Shazam Year-End list. ‘Calm Down’ beat Miley Cyrus’ ‘Flowers’ and Lady Gaga’s ‘Bloody Mary’ to secure the top position. […]
Defending Against Allegations Former Mauritanian President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz fiercely contested allegations of abusing his presidential authority and amassing wealth during his tenure in a compelling court appearance. Aziz, who governed the nation strategically positioned between North Africa and sub-Saharan Africa from 2008 to 2019, faced severe censure under the current president, Mohamed Ould […]
Payment services multinational MasterCard has completed the construction of a significant new technological infrastructure in South Africa. It encompasses the launch of new data centres, which will enable more secure and efficient processing of local transactions. The infrastructure will help drive the modernisation of South Africa’s payments industry. It closely aligns with the South African […]
Deadly floods have swept Somalia, a country in the Horn of Africa, after two consecutive years of flood. Heavy rain and floods since October have driven hundreds of thousands of families from the homes, killing at least 96 people. This has been attributed to the El Nino and Indian Ocean Dipole weather phenomena – climate […]
Al-Sissi’s Stance on the Peace Process During a joint press conference with European leaders in Cairo, Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sissi delivered a significant address, expressing deep concerns about the faltering Israeli-Palestinian peace process. His statements underscored a growing skepticism regarding the efficacy of the existing frameworks and the urgency for innovative strategies to tackle […]
Dr Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber, the Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and the managing director and group CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), spoke about climate change goals at Africa Climate Summit 2023. The Africa Climate Summit took place from 4 September to 8 September […]
South Africa will play three ODIs against the Indian team starting from December 17, 2023. South Africa will don the pink jersey for the upcoming ODI against men in blue. India is set to tour South Africa for a multi-format series in December. It will consist of three T20Is, three ODIs, and two Tests. South […]
Mohamed Salah released a statement on October 18 in response to the Israel-Hamas conflict. He is one of many athletes with a high-profile social media account to comment on the violence, that has been raging on for more than a month, killing thousands on both sides. The Liverpool and Egypt forward called for “world leaders […]
A Tragic Night in Egbekaw In the heart of the night, a horrifying attack unfolded in the village of Egbekaw, situated in the south-west region of western Cameroon. Around twenty people, including women and children, lost their lives as a result of the attack by English-speaking separatists. The incident serves as a grim reminder of […]
Australia is set to face South Africa in the second semi-final match in the World Cup 2023. Australia is the third team after India and South Africa to qualify for the semifinal match of the ongoing ICC Men’s ODI World Cup. On Tuesday, Australia registered a three-wicket win over Afghanistan at the Wankhede Stadium in […]
UN Peacekeepers Targeted: Multiple Incidents in Mali In a series of troubling incidents, United Nations (UN) peacekeepers in northern Mali have faced heightened dangers as they make their way out of the country due to deteriorating security conditions. The most recent attack occurred when a UN convoy was hit by two improvised explosive devices (IEDs), […]
Impala Platinum Holdings Limited, a South African holding company that owns several companies, has started offering voluntary job cuts to its workers at some of the world’s deepest platinum mining shafts in the country. Impala Platinum started the process of job cuts at its head office last month. The company was also offering exit packages […]
Khartoum Market Struck: Exchange of Shelling Claims Over 20 Civilian Lives In a devastating incident, Khartoum’s urban life was shaken as shells hit a market in a suburb of the Sudanese capital. This tragedy unfolded during an exchange of heavy shelling between two rival factions in the city. Pro-democracy lawyers reported that more than 20 […]
In a social media post, World Mobile has announced the launch of its first aerostat in Massingir, Mozambique, following regulatory hurdles encountered in Tanzania. Chief Executive Officer Micky Watkins said World Mobile had initially planned to launch the first aerostat in Zanzibar, Tanzania. The network provider waited for an approval for 11 months. But the […]
Representatives from governments worldwide will gather this upcoming weekend in a last-ditch effort to address the significant disparities between wealthy and developing nations concerning the distribution of financial aid to support vulnerable populations affected by climate change. The discussions surrounding finances allocated for “loss and damage,” intended to provide rescue and rehabilitation for countries and […]
According to the International Trade Centre, the local production of infant foods in Africa is no less than an underexploited opportunity. The continent imports an estimated $607 million of baby food a year, with the figure expected to cross $1.17 billion by 2026. Africans heftily rely on infant food imports despite an abundance of locally […]
