Africa is making measurable progress in controlling trachoma, with millions treated and several countries nearing elimination benchmarks. Sustained public health efforts and community participation are essential to achieve a trachoma-free continent and prevent future blindness. Addis Ababa: Africa is seeing huge gains in the fight against trachoma, which is an infectious eye disease that has […]
Copenhagen is perhaps the global star in Denmark, yet the beauty of the country lies much further. Those who seek the real culture, bustling food cultures, and relaxed city living will have lots to do in other places. Denmark has a selection of different destinations that are full of character, in the old port towns […]
Technology is redundant if there is no power to drive it. While Africa’s economic potential is enormous, the critical barriers to overcome remain political and infrastructural, not technical. This year’s Africa Tech Festival will bring these challenges under the spotlight and discuss the essential role of sustainability and renewable energy in advancing tech growth. Returning […]
Amazon Prime Video, an American over-the-top streaming and rental service company, is set to launch a new African original series titled “Ebuka Turns Up Africa.” Ebuka Obi-Uchendu – a Nigerian media personality who is famous for hosting the reality show Big Brother Naija – will be starring in an African original series titled “Ebuka Turns […]
Netflix, an American over-the-top streaming service company, is expected to increase its subscription price. It could hike prices after the end of the Hollywood actors strike. Will Netflix hike prices in the African region? What can Africans expect? Netflix’s crackdown on password-sharing increased its subscribers by about 6 million in the third quarter. Netflix curbed […]
Record-breaking heatwave in Malawi Malawi witnesses an unprecedented heatwave, with temperatures reaching almost twice the seasonal average. The extreme heatwave began on Thursday, prompting authorities to issue advisories, evacuate school buildings, and adjust schedules. Advisories and safety measures As the heatwave commenced, authorities advised people to take precautions such as staying out of direct sunlight, […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) just lifted the ban on importing 43 items like toothpicks and cement. Before this, if you wanted to import these, you couldn’t use official foreign money routes. Now, you can. They believe it’s going to help balance out the exchange rate of the Naira, Nigeria’s currency. After lifting this […]
Microsoft has bought Activision Blizzard for a big amount of $69 billion (R 1,311,504 million). This is one of the biggest deals ever in gaming history. Here’s why this is a big deal and what it could mean for you and other gamers in Africa. Why Did Microsoft Buy Activision? Microsoft, the company that makes […]
Futurelife is the brand that started out in KwaZulu-Natal back in 2007. The guy behind it, Paul Saad, wanted to make food that’s packed with nutrients. In 2009, they launched their first cereal. It was like a direct hit against ProNutro by Pioneer Foods. Speaking of Pioneer Foods, they bought some shares in Futurelife in […]
Nigeria Super Eagles is preparing to win the next edition of AFCON (Africa Cup of Nations). Three-time champions Nigeria has adopted ‘Let’s Do It Again’ strategy to win a fourth Africa Cup of Nations title. Previously, Nigeria hosted AFCON in 1980. Christian Chukwu, Nigerian former football player and coach, helped Nigeria to win the AFCON […]
Adobe just had its Adobe MAX 2023 conference, and they unveiled some cool stuff about AI and creativity. They’re really focusing on using AI in their Creative Cloud apps. They introduced three new AI models in their Firefly family. One is for images, another for vector graphics, and the third helps make template designs quickly. […]
Ice Spice, a popular American rapper, is set to collaborate with Rema, a successful Nigerian rapper, singer and songwriter. The duo will collaborate for a song titled ‘Pretty Girl’. With this collaboration, fans can expect a lot of fun. Ice Spice wrote on X formally Twitter that she would collaborate with Nigerian singer Rema. After […]
South Africa’s top four banks, Standard Bank, Absa, FirstRand, and Nedbank are also known as the ‘Big Four’ banks. These 4 banks collaboratively paid a total of R18.6 billion in taxes during the first half of the current fiscal year. Each bank paid different amounts, ranging from just over R2 billion to R6.3 billion. These […]
One month has passed since a devastating earthquake struck Morocco, leaving nearly 3,000 lives lost and communities across the Atlas Mountains in ruins. As the dust settles, locals now face the arduous task of rebuilding their lives and homes amidst the wreckage. Road to Recovery In Amizmiz, a village located 58 kilometers from Marrakech, signs […]
Bafana Bafana head coach Hugo Broos is unhappy with the absence of Percy Tau and Thapelo Maseko from the national team. Tau, who plays for Al Ahly in Egypt, was not available for the national team due to family reasons but played for his club on Sunday, which angered Broos. Maseko, who plays for Mamelodi […]
Nigerian singer Davido is currently in trouble. Warri Again Concert organizers are set to launch a legal battle against Davido. Victor Wokocha, the Project Director of Brownhill Events Inc., the organizers of the concert, have also slammed Davido for not performing at this year’s concert. What happened to Davido? What’s the controversy surrounding Davido? Is […]
Toyota, in partnership with Sasol and Air Products, recently demonstrated their hydrogen ecosystem in South Africa. They showcased the first hydrogen-powered drive on local soil. The potential of hydrogen in SA has emerged as a game-changer in sustainable transportation. However, there are challenges to overcome before hydrogen fuel becomes a viable option in the country. […]
The United States is set to host a 5-day investor roadshow in Nigeria. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in Nigeria and the United States government’s Prosper Africa and Power Africa initiatives will host the show to boost the investment ecosystem in Nigeria. The investor roadshow will take place from October 9 […]
The Nigerian rapper, singer, and songwriter MohBad was killed on 12 September 2023. His death sparked outrage across Nigeria and the Nollywood industry. Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, known professionally as MohBad, died mysteriously last month. Fans speculated many theories behind his death. The authorities have arrested five suspects so far in connection with the death of […]
Different social media platforms are getting popular in Africa in 2023. GeoPoll, the world’s largest mobile survey platform, has also conducted research across four African countries – Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, and South Africa – to analyze top social media trends in Africa in 2023. Do you want to know about surprising social media trends in […]