The move of BYD to South Africa is one of the most evident indicators that electric vehicles (EVs) are entering mainstream discourse, not just in the African continent, but the whole world. Being one of the largest EV manufacturers in the world, BYD introduces volume, comparatively low-priced vehicles, and powerful battery technology into the market […]
A new US–Kenya health pact has the potential to become a blueprint for wider health cooperation across Africa, going beyond short‑term aid to focus on capacity-building, technology transfer, and long‑term system strengthening. Through US technical expertise and finance coupled with the Kenyan strategic position as a regional medical and training centre, the arrangement would impact […]
Wrestling legend The Iron Sheik, whose real name was Hossein Khosrow Ali Vaziri, has passed away at the age of 81. The news was confirmed by the WWE, where The Iron Sheik had a successful career and became a popular figure in the 1980s. The cause of his death and the location were not disclosed, […]
Popular Nollywood actor and rapper, Harry Anyanwu, has caused a stir on social media with a video showcasing his impressive dance moves. The 63-year-old veteran actor was seen in the viral video displaying his agility and physical fitness as he danced energetically to the trending song ‘Ojapiano’ by KCee. In the footage, Harry wore jeans […]
On Tuesday, June 6, the head of South Africa extended a warm greeting to his Portuguese colleague. Cyril Ramaphosa provided information regarding the meeting that he had the day before with the leaders of state from Zambia, Senegal, and the Republic of the Congo, Uganda, and Egypt during a press conference. According to the South […]
Premier Group, a South African food producer, has announced a significant increase in annual profit, with a near 40% jump despite challenges such as rising commodity prices and inflation. The company reported a headline earnings per share of 634 cents for the year ending March 31, compared to 453 cents the previous year. The food […]
According to data provided by the government, the number of people who have been forced to leave their homes as a result of violence in Burkina Faso has increased by more than 2,000% since 2019. This places Burkina Faso among the countries with one of the most rapidly expanding populations of people who have been […]
Their wedding ceremony turned into a church revival. During their wedding, a video clip surfaced online showing the moment the atmosphere transformed into a church revival. Their marriage ceremony sees the prayers and exchange of rings. Singer Moses Bliss, who was one of the groomsmen, shared a clip of him and others praying for the […]
Linda Yaccarino has taken on the role of Twitter’s new CEO (Chief Executive Officer) from today. She has also hired Joe Benarroch from NBC Universal to work with her at the micro-blogging site. According to a report in the Wall Street Journal (WSJ), Linda Yaccarino and Joe Benarroch will work together to turn Twitter into […]
“No one will make us move,” Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni declared on Wednesday in reaction to threats of penalties from some Western countries after he signed into law the “Anti-Homosexuality Law 2023,” which is considered to be one of the most repressive laws in the world. Some Western countries have threatened to impose sanctions on […]
Ella Irwin, who was working at Twitter’s head of trust and safety, has resigned from the popular social media company, according to a report. Ella Irwin joined Twitter in June 2022. She took over the role of head of the trust and safety team at Twitter after five months when Yoel Roth resigned. She took […]
In Zambia’s Kafue National Park, lion and leopard populations are slowly recovering thanks to expanded protection strategies, including an innovative vulture early-warning system. The vulture surveillance system, developed by conservation groups in collaboration with Africa Parks and Zambia’s Department of National Parks and Wildlife, involves tagging white-backed and hooded vultures with satellite trackers. These trackers […]
Nigeria is currently experiencing fuel shortages and long queues at filling stations in major cities after President Bola Tinubu announced the removal of fuel subsidies in his inaugural speech. Many filling stations have either closed or are selling fuel above the approved pump price, causing frustration among customers. Panic buying and increased prices have been […]
An agreement that was struck on Sunday between the government and the federated states of Somalia provides for the implementation of direct universal suffrage beginning in 2024 as well as the transition to a presidential system. This marks the beginning of an overhaul of Somalia’s political structure, which was made public on Sunday. The promise […]
Kylie Jenner, an American socialite, media personality, and businesswoman, has been making headlines over her love life. Recently, rumours spread online that Kylie Jenner is dating Timothée Chalamet, an American and French actor. Netizens have been buzzing with different opinions about Kylie Jenner’s dating life. Fans want to know if Kylie Jenner is really dating […]
According to statements made by Russia’s foreign minister on Friday, Russia is prepared to offer Somalia’s army military equipment to aid in the country’s fight against terrorism. After having discussions with his Somali counterpart, Abshir Omar Jama, in Moscow, Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov made the offer to Abshir Omar Jama. Moscow underlined its readiness […]
Tech billionaire Elon Musk’s startup Neuralink, an American neurotechnology company that develops implantable brain-computer interfaces, has received approval from the United States (US) regulators to test its brain implants in people. On Thursday, Elon Musk’s brain-implant company Neuralink received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), a federal agency of the US Department […]
On Wednesday, Dmytro Kuleba, the foreign minister of Ukraine, called on African nations to abandon their positions of neutrality on the conflict between his country and Russia. On Wednesday, Kuleba made his remarks in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. He stated that Ukraine was “very upset that some African countries chose to abstain,” and […]
WhatsApp, a centralised instant messaging and voice-over-IP service application owned by United States tech conglomerate Meta, has rolled out a feature that will allow users to edit their sent messages. You can edit sent messages on WhatsApp on Android and iOS devices within 15 minutes. It is available for WhatsApp users across the world. You […]
The meeting between Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita and his Ukrainian counterpart Dmytro Kuleba, which took place on Monday in Rabat, is a step towards increasing the level of bilateral collaboration. It was the first time that a foreign minister from Ukraine has been to Morocco in the thirty years since diplomatic relations were established […]