bilateral talks between the u.s. and south africa strengthen diplomatic ties.

Bilateral talks between the U.S. and South Africa strengthen diplomatic ties.

Anthony Blinken, the United States Secretary of State, gave South Africa’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Naledi Pandor, a warm welcome in Washington for bilateral talks in a significant diplomatic event. The meetings underscored the enduring and valuable relationship between the two nations. Cross-Sector Collaboration The United States Department of State emphasized the extensive collaboration between […]

aspirations vs realities a 10 year review of south africa’s progress

Aspirations vs Realities: A 10-Year Review of South Africa’s Progress

Several African governments had promised to eradicate poverty & bring progress. Public also gave them many years. However, the outcome is quite different! South Africa set some big goals for its future in 2012, but it seems they’re falling behind. The National Planning Commission (NPC) had a plan to make the country better by 2030. […]

south african farmers losses over 1 billion rand due to wildfires

South African Farmers Losses Over 1 Billion Rand Due To Wildfires

Massive fires have caused South African farmers to suffer losses exceeding 1 billion Rand in crops and livestock.  These fires, which have ravaged parts of the Northern Cape, Free State, North West, and Limpopo since mid-August, have affected over 1.2 million hectares of land.  The fires have devastated farmers, destroying grazing land and livestock, including […]

the ghanaian uprising a call for change

The Ghanaian Uprising: A Call for Change

The recent three-day demonstrations in Ghana, organized under the hashtag #OccupyJulorbiHouse, have highlighted the anger and discontent among the people regarding the country’s political and economic situation. In addition to calling for a better standard of living, stable economic conditions, and responsible leadership, the demonstrators also demanded change and reform.  Background The” Fix the Country”  […]

south africa's surveillance laws ‘rica vs section 205’ analysis

South Africa’s Surveillance Laws ‘RICA vs Section 205’ Analysis

The Constitutional Court declared parts of RICA unconstitutional, following a case brought by amaBhungane. After that, South Africa’s parliament is seeking feedback on a proposed bill to amend its surveillance law RICA. The bill aims to address the court’s orders, such as providing post-surveillance notifications, enhancing the independence of RICA judges, and introducing safeguards for […]

will 2023 break the record of power outages in south africa

Will 2023 Break The Record Of Power Outages In South Africa?

South Africa is dealing with a serious problem of frequent power outages, and it’s getting worse. A recent report suggests that by mid-October, the total time without electricity in 2023 could be double what it was in 2022. According to the Power Blackout Statistics report by energy analyst Pieter Jordaan, South Africans have already experienced […]

mamadou ndiaye turned manchester city's footballers into lilliputians

Mamadou Ndiaye Turned Manchester City’s Footballers Into Lilliputians

Mamadou Ndiaye is a very tall basketball player, standing at 7 feet and 6 inches (2.29 meters). He recently visited Manchester City’s football team. When he met Manchester City’s Erling Haaland, Haaland looked much smaller than usual. Haaland is a tall football player, but next to Ndiaye, he appeared quite short. Other Manchester City players, […]

youth protests nigerian singer mohbad’s death; who killed mohbad

Youth protests Nigerian singer Mohbad’s death; Who killed Mohbad?

Ilerioluwa Oladimeji Aloba, AKA MohBad, was a successful Nigerian rapper and singer. On 12 September 2023, he died mysteriously in Nigeria. He was buried in the Ikorodu area of Lagos, Nigeria’s largest city. After his death, many celebrities and MohBad’s fans are demanding justice for him. The fans have also staged protests. So, what happened […]

nigeria to boost economic ties with south africa what to expect

Nigeria to boost economic ties with South Africa: What to expect?

Chief Bola Ahmed Adekunle Tinubu, the current President of Nigeria, wants to establish stronger economic and diplomatic ties with South Africa. Nigeria and South Africa aim to build a good partnership in order to tackle Africa continent’s economic challenges.  What can Nigerians and South Africans expect? Can the two countries boost their economic ties? What […]

boakai's bid to oust president weah in liberia

Boakai’s bid to oust President Weah in Liberia

On Sunday, thousands of people gathered in Liberia’s capital city of Monrovia to watch opposition leader Joseph Boakai open his campaign ahead of the elections in October. These elections will test the popularity of former football star and current President George Weah following a turbulent first term in office. Despite the rain, supporters of the […]

why is nigerian singer naira marley trending after mohbad's death

Why is Nigerian singer Naira Marley trending after Mohbad’s death?

Naira Marley, a famous Nigerian singer and songwriter, is trending after the death of his former client Mohbad. People claim that Naira Marley is responsible for Mohbad’s death. They have also burned Naira Marley’s house to protest Mohbad’s death. Why is Nigerian singer Naira Marley trending after Mohbad’s death? Is he really responsible for Mohbad’s […]

bbnaija all stars top 10 richest bbnaija housemates 2023

BBNaija All Stars: Top 10 Richest BBNaija Housemates 2025

BBNaija All Stars, also known as Big Brother Naija Season 8, is the eight and all star season of the Nigerian reality show Big Brother. Ebuka Obi-Uchendu is the host of the Nigerian reality show Big Brother Naija. The makers have selected popular housemates from previous editions of the reality show. Ever since its release, […]

afcon 2023 which teams have qualified full details inside

AFCON 2023: Which teams have qualified? Full details inside

The 2023 Africa Cup of Nations, or AFCON 2023, the 34th edition of the biennial African association football tournament organized by Confederation of African Football, will take place in January 2024. The qualified teams have expressed happiness after gaining their spots in the upcoming 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Ivory Coast. Which […]

tanzanian opposition leader briefly imprisoned over illegal meeting

Tanzanian opposition leader briefly imprisoned over illegal meeting

Police arrested Tundu Lissu, a well-known opposition figure in Tanzania and vice chairman of CHADEMA, in a brief but significant event on suspicion of organizing an unlawful meeting. However, a few hours later, he was quickly freed on bond. Along with other party leaders, Lissu, an outspoken opponent of President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s administration and […]

ashmusy earns n5m to 65m monthly, how did she get rich

Ashmusy earns N5m to 65m monthly, how did she get rich?

Ashmusy, a Nigerian comedian with over 1.5 million followers on Instagram and over 100,000 subscribers on YouTube, is reportedly rich. Amarachi Amusi, aka Ashmusy, has revealed that she earns N5m to N65m monthly, which is a good amount of money. How did she get rich? While featuring on the latest episode of the “Tell Your […]

madagascar's president rajoelina to seek re election

Madagascar’s President Rajoelina to Seek Re-Election

On Wednesday, the President of Madagascar, Andry Rajoelina, made the announcement that he would be running for re-election in November. Rajoelina made the announcement during a lavish event that took place in the biggest stadium on the sizable island in the Indian Ocean, which will hold presidential elections on November 9. In 2009, he initially […]

sa vs aus 2023 odi series temba bavuma to captain south africa

SA vs AUS 2023 ODI series: Temba Bavuma to captain South Africa

South Africa Cricket Board, the governing body for both professional and amateur cricket in South Africa, has announced its squad for the ODI World Cup 2023. Cricket South Africa has selected a 15-member squad, including Temba Bavuma.  Temba Bavuma has been named as captain of South Africa for the 2023 ODI World Cup. Temba Bavuma […]

hitch africa launches app for on demand services in africa

Hitch Africa Launches App For On-Demand Services In Africa

Hitch Africa, an online marketplace for on-demand services in Africa, is launching a new app that aims to provide a convenient and safe experience for users.  The app will offer a range of services including taxi pick-up, fashion accessories, personal gadgets, restaurants, hotels, travel advisory, cosmetics, clothiers, and household items.  It is designed to be […]