South Africa played against Tonga in the Rugby World Cup and won with a score of 49-18. This victory helped South Africa move to the top of their group. They scored seven tries, with players like Cobus Reinach, Canan Moodie, Deon Fourie, Jesse Kriel, Willie Le Roux, Marco van Staden, and Kwagga Smith all contributing. […]
Diplomatic Outreach in Troubled Times In the aftermath of a swift and dramatic coup in Gabon, General Brice Oligui Nguema, the nation’s newly installed leader, embarked on a diplomatic mission to the Republic of Congo. His mission is to solidify relationships with a neighboring nation and mitigate Gabon’s international isolation following the recent political upheaval. […]
New cannabis laws are being considered in South Africa, and there’s a chance for people to share their thoughts on these laws. The people in charge of this, called the Portfolio Committee on Justice and Correctional Services, want to hear what everyone thinks about the Cannabis for Private Purposes Bill. The chairperson of this committee, […]
WhatsApp is set to stop working on certain older smartphones starting October 24, 2023. The messaging app will discontinue its support for smartphones running Android 4.1 or earlier versions and iPhones still using iOS 11 or lower. After October 24, WhatsApp will only be compatible if you have Android devices running OS version 5.0 and […]
The charges and house arrest Sylvia Bongo Ondimba Valentin, the wife of Gabon’s former president Ali Bongo Ondimba, has been charged with money laundering, concealment, forgery, and the use of forgery. She is also accused of conspiring with her son, Noureddine Bongo, to exert undue influence over her husband. As a result, she has been […]
The United States has imposed sanctions on former Sudan foreign minister Ali Karti, accusing him of obstructing efforts to end conflict in Sudan. On Thursday, the Department of the Treasury of the United States placed sanctions on Ali Karti. The Department of the Treasury accused him of undermining efforts to establish stability in Sudan. The […]
Capitec CEO, Gerrie Fourie, believes South Africa has potential despite its challenges. He thinks the government should cooperate more with the private sector to improve the country’s situation. During a recent presentation, Fourie expressed optimism about Capitec’s future in South Africa. However, when talking about broader issues in the country, he believes the government needs […]
Coup Plot Thwarted in Burkina Faso Burkina Faso’s intelligence and security services have achieved a significant victory by successfully preventing a coup attempt against the military junta currently governing the country. The military junta ruling Burkina Faso issued a statement disclosing that members of the armed forces and other individuals conspired to destabilize the government, […]
In a recent football match between Getafe and Athletic Bilbao, Mason Greenwood, the English player on loan from Manchester United, made his first start for Getafe. He had not started a match since January 2022 because of a suspension with his former team. The match had a lot of drama. Athletic Bilbao took an early […]
One Piece, a Netflix show based on a popular Japanese manga, has become a huge success in South Africa. It has been renewed for a second season for manga fans. A Netflix show that was actually made in South Africa has skyrocketed to number one on the streaming platform, and the best part is that […]
Ethiopian students, who achieved outstanding results in examinations and got scholarships from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), have received a warm welcome in Abu Dhabi. Earlier this year, 273 Ethiopian students took the 12th grade national exam. They scored good marks in examinations and received scholarships from the Emirates. Their results were recognized by various […]
Anthony Blinken, the United States Secretary of State, gave South Africa’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Naledi Pandor, a warm welcome in Washington for bilateral talks in a significant diplomatic event. The meetings underscored the enduring and valuable relationship between the two nations. Cross-Sector Collaboration The United States Department of State emphasized the extensive collaboration between […]
Several African governments had promised to eradicate poverty & bring progress. Public also gave them many years. However, the outcome is quite different! South Africa set some big goals for its future in 2012, but it seems they’re falling behind. The National Planning Commission (NPC) had a plan to make the country better by 2030. […]
Spotify has unveiled an AI-powered translation feature for podcasts, to offer a personalized global listening experience. Will it be also available for Africans? If you love to listen to podcasts and music, you might be familiar with Spotify. If not, let me tell you that it is a popular platform for listening to podcasts and […]
Kenyan Defense Minister Aden Duale has announced Kenya’s readiness to deploy troops to Haiti to help address the rising gang violence plaguing the nation. This significant commitment comes as part of an international mission to restore stability in the violence-stricken country. U.S.-Kenya defense agreement The United States and Kenya have formalized their defense cooperation through […]
The future of Spar Group Ltd is uncertain after experiencing $95 million software (SAP) trouble and the resignation of its IT chief Mark Huxtable. Spar (Spar Group Ltd.) is a major South African food and liquor retailer. The company has faced some serious trouble with a software system they spent a lot of money on, […]
France’s Notable Decision French President Emmanuel Macron has made a noteworthy and expected decision to pull out French troops from Niger and summon the French ambassador in response to the recent coup that ousted Niger’s legitimately elected president. Impact on French Policy in Africa This declaration signifies a considerable setback for France’s African policy, following […]
Massive fires have caused South African farmers to suffer losses exceeding 1 billion Rand in crops and livestock. These fires, which have ravaged parts of the Northern Cape, Free State, North West, and Limpopo since mid-August, have affected over 1.2 million hectares of land. The fires have devastated farmers, destroying grazing land and livestock, including […]
Charles Granville, who was famous for Nigeria’s longest-running TV series Tinsel, has passed away. His untimely demise has left the Nollywood industry in shock. On September 23, 2023, a post was shared on Facebook to inform the audience about Charles Granville’s death. His friend, Umanu Elijah, said that Charles Granville died after battling an illness. […]
The recent three-day demonstrations in Ghana, organized under the hashtag #OccupyJulorbiHouse, have highlighted the anger and discontent among the people regarding the country’s political and economic situation. In addition to calling for a better standard of living, stable economic conditions, and responsible leadership, the demonstrators also demanded change and reform. Background The” Fix the Country” […]