Nigeria and the United States have been working on a new mining agreement that can help boost collaboration within Nigeria’s critical-minerals industry. The two nations have agreed to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on the sidelines of the 81st United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. This move is based on previous talks […]
Seven women’s deaths have been reported in Ekurhuleni, east of Johannesburg, from July onwards, and South African police are investigating the deaths and offering a R400,000 reward to help the investigation. The investigation has become more serious due to another body found on September 15. The recent developments are raising concerns about a possible serial […]
South Africa is facing an extremely tough time at the 2026 FIFA World Cup tournament due to two red cards handed to the team in its first group match loss to Mexico. Bafana Bafana World Cup Suspensions, Midfielders Sphephelo Sithole and Themba Zwane are suspended from playing in the next match for the team’s head […]
Some of the famous travel destinations include the Serengeti, Zanzibar, and Cape Town, among others. These popular travel destinations continue being popular, but in 2026, there will be a shift. Lesser-Known African Destinations, African tourists have started preferring hidden and remote places offering them authentic experiences, along with influencing their respective travel pages. 1. São […]
It is difficult for most Africans to conduct cross-border remittances because they are expensive and involve long waiting times, not to mention foreign currency charges. MoMo Remittance Check 2026, The good news is that mobile money services are becoming easier to use, as well as fintech platforms. Here are some of the most cost-effective ways […]
Thousands of Kenyan and Nigerian domestic workers could be affected after Kuwait banned domestic worker recruitment from both nations. Kuwait Bans Kenyan and Nigerian Workers, According to the new directive from the Kuwait Ministry of Interior, the government will not approve any visa applications and issue work permits to domestic workers from Kenya and Nigeria. […]
The recently released 2026/27 budget of Kenya has ignited controversy in the country regarding taxes and living expenses. Kenya People Budget 2026, While Parliament plans to allocate KSh 4.82 trillion in expenditure, there has been another proposal of a budget dubbed “The People’s Budget.” This budget is meant to reduce fuel expenses, improve earnings, and […]
A mass shooting in Johannesburg claimed the lives of 12 people and injured nine others. The South African Police have issued an all-out search for the criminals. Johannesburg Mass Shooting, The mass shooting happened on Tuesday evening at Jumpers Informal Settlement in Cleveland, which is located to the east of Johannesburg. The heavily armed shooters […]
A lot of Africans seeking U.S. visas may soon find themselves dealing with a new visa application process, thanks to new plans by Washington regarding its consular services in Africa. U.S. Visa Processing Africa, As part of the proposals, visa application operations will be concentrated in regional centers, thus eliminating the current numerous embassies and […]
Gaining access to cheap business loans is always a major problem for most entrepreneurs in Nigeria in 2026. Business Funding Nigeria, This has been a huge challenge since bank loans in Nigeria tend to have high interest rates and require collateral as well as good credit history. The closure of the application process for the […]
Some African nations have been able to make the process of travel outside the country easy for their people by having visa-free entry and good international relations. Strongest African Passports 2026, Regarding the ranking of these passports in terms of their power, the countries are ranked according to the number of destination countries that one […]
Xenophobia, anti-immigrant sentiments, and safety concerns have in the past made some African governments release travel advisories or special travel warnings concerning South Africa. South Africa Travel Advisory, Despite being one of the popular tourist and business destinations in Africa, the period of unrest and turmoil in the country has at times forced neighboring countries […]
Considering that the main problem facing savings in Africa is inflation, there has been an inclination among many individuals to avoid saving their money in conventional savings accounts in the banks, but rather opt for neo-banks and digital savings, which provide higher interest payments than traditional savings accounts. Highest Yield Savings Platforms Africa, Conventional savings […]
As far as savings are concerned, people would tend to prefer safe banks over high-interest-yielding banks. Safest banks in Africa, One important factor that is used to measure how safe the bank is depends on the credit rating provided by credible companies such as Fitch Ratings, Moody’s, and S&P Global Ratings. The factors measured by […]
Football refereeing in Somalia produced another star in the form of Omar Abdulkadir Artan. He became the first referee in the Somali nation to be appointed to officiate the FIFA World Cup. Omar Artan, Unfortunately for him, the dream became a nightmare when he was unable to participate in the 2026 event because of problems […]
Travelers planning their journey to Mauritius will be happy to know that soon there will be another way to go to the destination, thanks to the new direct flight by Ethiopian Airlines. Ethiopian Airlines Mauritius Flights, The new route from Ethiopia to Mauritius is set to take off on July 12, 2026. The service will […]
Obtaining a new smartphone might not be easy because of the huge costs involved, but thanks to BNPL service providers such as Halan. In Egypt, this has become a common practice among people to purchase goods in installments. Halan Smartphone Installments, Using the Halan application, eligible individuals can easily purchase phones in installments, and the […]
A foreigner who resides, works, or studies in South Africa can register his or her vehicle regardless of the lack of a valid South African national ID. South Africa Vehicle Registration Without Green ID, In place of the local identification code, foreigners will have to apply for a special Traffic Register Number (TRN) that enables […]
For many years now, South African citizens have been using the green barcoded ID book, but it has become highly susceptible to fraud and identity theft cases. South African Smart ID Card, A Smart ID card includes high-tech features and serves as a key instrument in the national project aimed at updating existing systems. Though […]
South Africa’s further transition into the digital world is also evident from the creation of a new digital ID system, through which residents can be able to authenticate and maintain their ID cards on their phones. South Africa Digital ID, Initiated by the Department of Home Affairs, the digital ID initiative seeks to facilitate better […]