In Namibia, beef is more than food. It is culture, trade and income all at once. The Namibia cattle disease outbreak, a foot-and-mouth epidemic first confirmed on 23 September 2026, is now putting all three under strain. From Karasburg to the Zambezi Veterinary officials found the first case on a commercial farm in the Karasburg […]
Inside the Cape Town conference halls, deals were on the agenda. Outside, a very different message rang out. The African Energy Week protests on Tuesday brought climate campaigners onto the pavement, demanding an end to new oil and gas exploration across the continent. “Africa Exploitation Week” Activists from Greenpeace Africa and Extinction Rebellion picketed the […]
South Africa plans to launch new traffic regulations based on the AARTO system in the coming months. This event is the most significant traffic legislation change in years. According to the RTIA, the AARTO system rollout will start from 69 metropolitan and municipal issuing authorities from July 2026. AARTO driving laws South Africa 2026, For […]
Businesses in Kenya are about to be served even better through more effective digital payment systems, as Airtel Money has teamed up with Absa Bank Kenya. The platform makes it possible for individuals to make payments from their Airtel Money wallets straight into the Absa bank account, including payments to paybill numbers of Absa-branded merchants. […]
Sisisi Tolashe, a Minister of Social Development in South Africa, has come under intense scrutiny because of the way she handled a domestic employee employed through public funds. The controversial incident has since become a trend on social media networks and has led to debates on topics like accountability, labor laws, and the government of […]
29 individuals have been violently killed after a murderous attack overnight in Nigeria, thus further exacerbating the worsening security situation in the country. The attack took place at Guyaku village, which is situated in the state of Adamawa. The authorities stated that it was conducted by Islamic State-affiliated militants. Attack on Guyaku Village The Nigeria […]
An important legal issue has recently emerged in Kenya, as Senator Okiya Omtatah has petitioned the government in a move that can redefine the future of public loan borrowing and repayment. The key issue in the ongoing Kenya odious debt case is whether there is any legal basis for repudiating public loans borrowed unlawfully. Issues […]
Helen Zille, the South African politician, is once again causing a stir online. This time, she is being mentioned by everyone after a viral video showed her going down a zipline over a big sinkhole located in Johannesburg. Uploaded in the dead of night, the video Helen Zille zipline video depicts Zille flying over a […]
Massive coordinated attacks in Mali have left the Malian defense leadership shocked following the death of Sadio Camara in what could be termed a major escalation in the region. The Mali coordinated attacks 2026 in several major cities, including Bamako and other strategic areas in the northern parts of Mali, has cast more fears on […]
At least 42 people were killed, and others were injured, after ethnic conflicts erupted in the eastern part of Chad. The conflict began with a dispute over a water source but later led to an eruption of clashes in the area. It is reported that villages have been destroyed in the process of this conflict. […]
Ghana has recently been announced as the host nation for the U-20 Africa Cup of Nations to be held in 2027. This exciting announcement Ghana 2027 U-20 AFCON host, came from Kurt Edwin Simeon-Okraku, the President of the Ghana Football Association and Vice President of the Confederation of African Football. Implications of the 2027 U-20 […]
Phyna, the famous Nigerian reality television star, is creating a stir online following her controversial statement about her preference for raising cats over having children. Her comment, Phyna cats over kids statement, wherein she made it clear that she would rather be a cat mom than have children, sparked an online discussion among netizens. View […]
In a twist of events in Kenyan politics, a new drama is unfolding after the Siaya County governor, James Orengo, announced himself as the “people’s party leader” of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM). This announcement James Orengo people’s party leader claim has not gone down well with many people since there are doubts about whether […]
Bamako, Mali, is under threat following the bombing and gunshots reported in the vicinity of one of the most vital military bases, namely the Kati Military Base, close to Bamako. Military officials revealed that a group of militants had attacked several places, Mali Kati base attack leading to a massive response from security forces throughout […]
Fannie Masemola, one of South Africa’s senior-most officials from the police force, is now facing legal challenges following an arrest connected to a multi-million dollar tender scandal. This is a notable occurrence as far as efforts to fight corruption in the police department Fannie Masemola tender fraud case are concerned. Charges Filed Against Fannie Masemola […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has made calls for a concerted global effort in tackling the problem of increasing income disparities, as he expresses his fears of global wealth inequality crisis disparities threatening economic stability and development. In a statement released from Johannesburg, the president announced the creation of a new international program to […]
Nissan Motors Corporation is planning on making a major investment in order to increase production of its cars in Egypt, which will result in raising the number of car exports in Africa. Egypt will serve as an important base for expanding the production capacity of Nissan Motor Corporation in Africa. Production Facility Upgrade Will Result […]
A fresh regulation issued in Nigeria will ensure that telecoms customers in the country who complain about poor network coverage receive airtime credits at no cost. In its latest directive, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) says telecom operators should compensate subscribers when there are complaints about poor services. NCC Launches Free Airtime Credit Scheme for […]
One of the most important advances in malaria treatment has occurred as the WHO has recently given its approval on a unique medicine for babies who have this health problem. Coartem Baby (artemether-lumefantrine) by Novartis has just got the green light from Swissmedic and is to become the world’s first-ever clinically tested treatment for babies […]
The situation in Zimbabwe is becoming increasingly critical after abductions, beatings, and arrests of student leaders who protested a constitutional amendment allowing a president to be elected for seven years instead of five. According to Human Rights Watch, the reason for these actions is protests against Constitutional Amendment No. 3, which provides for a seven-year […]