Thousand of users worldwide face a discontinuation of WhatsApp services on older Android versions as Meta has officially announced this platform update. Starting in April 2025 WhatsApp intends to discontinue service for Android phones using…
Chinese Suppliers Expose Luxury Brands’ Markup Over Escalating…
Chinese production companies directly offer their luxury products at wholesale rates online because they were created for luxury retailers. Social media reveals places where suppliers create luxury products for Birkin and other premium brands including…
Lights, Camera, Kenya! The Rise of East African…
African content is getting more attention around the world. While Nigerian films (Nollywood) are already well-known, East Africa—especially Kenya—is starting to shine too. Kenya is now creating shows that people everywhere want to watch. Companies…
South Africa’s Coalition Government Faces Crisis Over Budget…
South Africa's very first multiple-party government from the post-apartheid period deals with critical threats as ANC and DA leaders fight about the national spending plan while South African money struggles in unstable political times. The…
State Witness Assassinated at Wynberg Magistrate’s Court in…
Police shot and killed a protected witness in South Africa's Wynberg Magistrate's Court in Cape Town on the morning of Tuesday. The National Prosecuting Authority of Western Cape confirmed the murder while protecting investigation facts…
CSA Announces Proteas Men’s Contracted Squad for 2025/26…
The 2025/26 season marks the start of the new Proteas Men's contracted squad as CSA has given 18 national contracts plus 2 hybrid contracts to its players across June 2025 and May 2026. CSA created…
Airlines Face Turbulence Over Controversial Western Sahara Routes
Low-cost European airline companies started flying directly to Western Sahara even though Morocco and Polisario Front keep fighting for its territorial rights. Ryanair and Transavia began airline flights that link Madrid and Paris air routes…
Nvidia Partners with Cassava to Launch Africa’s First…
Through their joint venture with Nvidia, Cassava Technologies creates the first African AI production facility to help local inventors. Cassava Technologies revealed its AI factory initiative at the Global AI Summit on Africa Kigali before…
South Africa Warns Trump’s Tariffs Undermine AGOA Benefits…
On Friday, South Africa's government leaders warned that President Trump's wide trade tariff policies have zeroed out Africa's AGOA benefits. Since its start in 2000 the trade initiative has connected US markets with eligible sub-Saharan…
IFC Invests $100 Million in Raxio Group to…
The International Finance Corporation gives Raxio Group $100 million to accelerate their data center building efforts throughout Sub-Saharan African regions. Raxio plans to quickly open data centers across Africa twice as fast during next three…
South Africa Fuel Prices Cuts Bring Relief
Starting April 2, South African drivers will get lower costs when filling their tanks as fuel prices decrease for all gas and diesel types according to unaudited CEF data. Based on latest estimates petrol types…
Global Driving Safety Report: South Africa Ranks Last,…
The U.S.-based driver training company Zutobi analyzed road safety worldwide and found South Africa stays last in driving danger since its first ranking. South Africa kept its position as the last ranked country on the…
Somali Unity Strengthens in Fight Against Terrorism
The Somali president supports their military forces to eliminate the threats from Al-Shabaab, ISIS, and Al-Qaeda. The Somali National Army successfully recovered important regions while damaging extremist bases. President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud visits military outposts…
SASSA Announces Precise Payment Dates for Social Grants…
In 2025 the South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) announced its designated dates for social grant payments that benefits millions of vulnerable people nationwide. SASSA has chosen specific dates to send social aid money on…
MTN Group and Airtel Africa Forge Network Sharing…
Two mobile telecom leaders, MTN Group and Airtel Africa, joined forces to create a new digital infrastructure system throughout African nations, as reported by Reuters. The two companies formed their strategic partnership on Wednesday, and…
Musk’s ‘White Genocide’ Claim Sparks Diplomatic Tension in…
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa defended his nation against claims of white discrimination made by tech magnate Elon Musk. After his birth in South Africa, Musk took to social media to assert that a main…
Hilton Launches Signia Brand in Africa with Cairo…
Hilton launched Signia by Hilton for its first appearance in Egypt and Africa through its hotel expansions. These hotels at Signia by Hilton Cairo Skywalk will become the first of their kind when they start…
Cholera Crisis: Nearly 3,000 Dead as 16 African…
UNICEF reported that, nearly 2900 people died of cholera across Eastern and Southern African countries while children suffer most greatly from this outbreak. UNICEF recorded 178000 cholera cases across 16 countries during the last 14…
UAE FinTech enza Raises $6.75M to Transform African…
Enza, based in the United Arab Emirates, obtained $6.75 million in initial investment funding from Algebra Ventures and Quona Capital. Since its founding in 2023 by Hany Fekry the company received its initial financial support…
