Q3 GDP Growth Slips to 0.5% as South Africa’s Economy Slows Further: Africa newsroom update. Markets opened to a softer print as South Africa Q3 GDP edged up 0.5%. The headline says it cleanly. South Africa economic growth cooled, and the South Africa economy’s slow tag felt accurate on trading floors. Cool morning air in […]
The recent Foreign investment news in Congo showcases a recent surge of foreign investment in the mining, energy, and infrastructure sector. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has remained one of the key global supply chains as the world demands more and more cobalt, copper, and lithium. The increasing confidence of investors in the economic […]
The 29th session of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change starts in Baku, Azerbaijan – with developing countries more and more concerned over the insufficiency of finance. Organized for the 11-22 November, 2024 the conference will be faced with unparallel challenges as specialists insist on having at […]
Many African countries have been able to retain the value of their currencies in the face of multiple economic challenges including inflation, political changes, and the dynamics of foreign markets. Strong currencies reflect fiscal policy, historical background, economic stability, and—often in many cases—strict regulatory systems. Examining the elements allowing the top 10 strongest currencies in […]
As part of His Highness’ working visit to Egypt, His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and His Excellency Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi attended a ceremony in honour of the graduates of the Egyptian Military Academy and Colleges. On arrival at the Egyptian Military Academy, His Highness and President El-Sisi were welcomed by […]
Willie Lategan, chairman and chief executive of the Hollard Group says : ‘’Hollard has been constantly seeking a better way to do insurance across diverse markets and specialist classes since it was founded in 1980, providing businesses and ordinary people with reliable and competitive solutions,‘’ ‘’Today, through Hollard International (HINT), we have access to 10 […]
Freak floods in northern Nigeria have left at least six people dead and more than 10,000 homeless since Monday. Eleven scattered villages around Adamawa State are the ones that have been affected in the floods. State officials are already in worry of the early onset of flooding this year, while the peaks of the rains […]
The UAE non-oil foreign trade hit a historical new record, with the value approaching AED 1.4 trillion for the first half of 2024, growing year-on-year by 11.2%. That does underline very strongly the good economic policy of the nation and, consequently, its cemented place as one of the big world trading centers. These were driven […]
More than 150 kilometers from Bujumbura, thousands of Christians visited the Mugera Marian Shrine in central Burundi on Thursday to mark the Feast of the Assumption, a big Catholic event. Attracting devotees from all throughout the nation and beyond, the shrine—known not only as a tourist spot but also for its great cultural relevance. Burundian […]
Since his political party came to power in the March 2024 presidential elections, Senegalese Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko paid his first trip to Mali. Senegal’s diplomatic efforts to persuade Mali, now under military control, to rejoin to the 15-nation regional bloc known as the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) had the visit as […]
Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) reviews and fixes the salary of a Member of Parliament in Kenya. Article 230 (4) (a) of the Constitution of Kenya empowers the SRC to review and fix the remuneration and benefits of members at national and county levels of government. Regular reviews of the salaries of civil servants, including […]
It’s Internet sensation Shatta Bandle who’s making waves by boasting that she’s achieved everything in life. Born in the Karaga district of Ghana’s Northern Region, Firdaus Iddrisu, better known as Shatta Bandle, is a dwarf in his early twenties. He has become one of Ghana’s new Internet sensations since a video of him claiming to […]
The Ghanaian artist Ibrahim Mahama, famous for his work using jute sacks as a central element, has won the XXIII Premio Pino Pascali. Ibrahim Mahama’s work will be on show at Polignano a Mare from 11 December 2021 to 13 March 2022. Ghanaian Ibrahim Mahama (Tamale, 1987) is the winner of the XXIII Premio Pino […]
Nakuru has many tourist attractions for those planning a visit. Attractions in Nakuru range from the famous to the lesser-known. Visitors to Nakuru, whether foreign or local, will be spoilt for choice. 01. Lake Nakuru Lake Nakuru in Kenya is a famous natural lake. It’s huge and home to lots of wildlife, including crocodiles, hippos […]
Government has adjusted passport fees upwards in all categories. The Internal Security Officer Kithur Kendeke said ordinary passports (34 pages) which used to cost Sh4,500 will now cost Sh7,500. A regular passport (50 pages) will now cost Sh9,500 from Sh6,000 and a regular passport (66 pages) will cost Sh12,000 from Sh7,500. In an official newspaper […]
The GOtv service is owned by Multichoice, the same people who own DSTV. Currently it is available in Nigeria, Malawi, Zambia, Ghana, Uganda, Kenya, Namibia and Zimbabwe. In particular, GOtv has a strong following in Nigeria, where it offers reliable, high-quality digital channels. It’s 5 July 2024 and the number of GOtv users in the […]
Sign up your NIN with Airtel in a jiffy! Our step-by-step instructions for linking your NIN to your Airtel SIM card have you covered. National Identification Number (NIN) is a unique 11-digit number that identifies you as a citizen or legal resident of Nigeria. It comes from the National Identity Management Commission (NIMC) after you […]
On April 10, 2024, the Nollywood industry mourned the loss of John Paul O’Donoghue, popularly known as Junior Bob. This piece delves into the Nigerian actor’s life, career and untimely demise, tracing his journey from the vibrant stages to the sombre declaration. Background Born on 7 May 1984, in Bamenda, Cameroon, Bob Obafemi Odunodo, widely […]
Some people would like to introduce Wizkid as a Nigerian singer. Balogun is his real name and his full name is Ayodeji Ibrahim Balogun. He has risen from being a young singer in Lagos city of Nigeria to a singing star worldwide. He sings Afrobeats music. How Rich Is Wizkid Now? In 2024, the Nigerian […]
Death, universally recognised, is an unavoidable aspect of the human experience, although its Having your Guaranty Trust Bank ATM card lost can be very worrying. Guaranty Trust Bank, however, offers a number of convenient methods to block your card and prevent unauthorised transactions. The purpose of this guide is to help you navigate the process […]