A new concept car from Caterpillar Inc. has drawn interest from tech and construction enthusiasts all over the world in recent months. The company is famous for making some of the toughest construction tools. They just showed off a smart pickup truck concept that is perfect for tough industrial job sites. The concept car has […]
Claude Kameni is a fashion designer from Cameroon who makes expensive clothes that are inspired by African culture. She hasn’t released a “2026 collection” yet, but she has been working on a prom couture raffle that was announced in early 2026. The winners will be chosen by February 7. These unique items are made for […]
The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) informs its beneficiaries that Workers’ Day on May 1st will push the May 2025 grant payments to begin on May 3rd. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) follows particular instructions while confirming that their payments will start one day after the public holiday on May 3rd. Older […]
A team from the West African group ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States) has left Guinea-Bissau after the country’s president, Umaro Sissoco Embalo, reportedly threatened to kick them out. The ECOWAS team had arrived last month to help local leaders agree on how and when to hold elections this year. They even prepared a […]
MultiChoice and NBCUniversal have given $145 million to support Showmax Africa. This money will help with running the business and growing it. The money was shared between the two companies based on how much of Showmax Africa each one owns. They agreed to provide funds regularly to Showmax. The mode of fund transfer will be […]
The ongoing search for Free State police officers in Centurion resulted in the discovery of five dead bodies found in the Hennops River. Two of the discovered bodies match the description of the officers who went missing during their Bloemfontein to Limpopo journey last week, according to Deputy Police Commissioner Shadrack Sibiya. The Free State […]
The Sistine Chapel will welcome Cardinal members in the forthcoming week to start electing succession candidates on May 7 for the 267th pontifical position after nine days of mourning for Pope Francis. During the fifth General Congregation meeting in Rome the religious community learned about the upcoming cardinal election process to select a new pope […]
Namibia’s President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has removed Agriculture Minister Mac-Albert Hengari from his position. The decision came after serious allegations of rape involving a minor. The President’s office confirmed on Sunday that Hengari’s dismissal is effective from April 23, 2025. Local media reports say Hengari might also face other charges like abduction and abortion. In Namibia, […]
The Vatican has initiated its traditional selection protocol to choose the next Pope following the passing of Pope Francis. The 135 cardinal electors aged below 80 years must assemble during 15 to 20 days following the pope’s passing at the Sistine Chapel to conduct the papal conclave that combines historical customs with serious mystery. The […]
South African Bank fined R700,000 after determining the institution misrepresented a credit product as an investment opportunity. Following its December 2023 “Ke Festive” social media promotion the FSCA penalized African Bank because it let a famous person recommend personal loans without clearly defining that it was not an investment. The FSCA determined that African Bank […]
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 operating systems below version 5.0 because it requires system updates for better functionality and enhanced security in addition to new […]
Starlink the satellite internet company by Elon Musk is growing fast in Africa. It now works in more than 20 countries on the continent. Just this month, Somalia gave Starlink a 10-year license to operate. Lesotho also allowed Starlink to begin service around the same time. Somalia’s Technology Minister, Mohamed Adam Moalim Ali, said, “We […]
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 Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and others. The production companies demonstrate their crafting abilities and high-quality materials while showing big price differences […]
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 like D&R Studios are leading the way. They’ve made popular shows like The Real Housewives of Nairobi, Sol Family, This […]
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 ANC Secretary General Fikile Mbalula confirmed on Tuesday that his party sticks to the multiparty government plan even though the […]
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 until experts complete their work. “The deceased served as an official State witness, yet we cannot discuss which prosecution matter […]
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 hybrid contracts so that David Miller and Rassie van der Dussen can participate in specified bilateral tours and ICC events […]
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 to Dakhla Airport in the disputed territory. The low-cost €20 flights received strong support from travelers when Spanish hotel developer […]
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 the event began. Nvidia supercomputers will enter data centers across Africa with South Africa receiving them first in June under […]
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 African countries but its ending date is set for September. The chances of AGOA extension decline strongly due to Trump’s […]