In West Africa, an impressive regional electricity grid is currently being constructed with the aim of linking power grids in 15 countries, making it possible for governments to reduce power generation costs by trading electricity across borders. This 4,000km-long high-voltage electricity transmission network operates under the West African Power Pool (WAPP). Unlike in the current […]
Uganda has been given experimental Ebola antibody treatment from the United States as health officials brace themselves for more infections emanating from the outbreak currently happening in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The treatment called MBP134 was supplied to the Ministry of Health of Uganda on August 27, coincidentally the same day the WHO […]
14 pirates were slain and four pirate vessels sunk in a 10-day joint mission carried out by the Turkish Navy and Somalia’s armed forces to free the hijacked MV Lutuf near Somalia. The rescue mission resulted in the recovery of the Cameroonian-registered cargo ship after the remaining pirates fled due to continued onslaught by the […]
Shoprite Holdings has shown good financial performance for the year ended 2026, with the increase in merchandise sales to R270.8 billion due to the efforts of the South African retail company in attracting customers with low cost, online shopping, and expansion within its range of supermarkets. The diluted headline earnings per share (DHEPS) for the […]
India has restarted negotiations with Zambia over investments in copper and other critical minerals as New Delhi turns to foreign countries to secure the supply of raw materials needed by the fast-growing economy and renewable energy industry of India. Sources said that the officials of India’s Ministry of Mines had held initial discussions with their […]
The military uprising that took place in Niamey in Niger has revealed mounting tensions within the military, making one wonder if General Abdourahamane Tiani’s administration will manage to keep the soldiers fighting the insurgent groups loyal to his regime. The botched mutiny that took place on August 29 involved soldiers seizing parts of Air Base […]
Zambia Hakainde Hichilema was sworn in today as president of the nation for his second five-year term after winning a controversial election held on August 13 amid treason accusations against his major opponent, Brian Mundubile. The re-elected president secured nearly 60% of the total votes cast, according to the electoral body, while Mundubile secured a […]
Lionel Messi has retired from international football at 39, bringing to a close the best-ever international football career of a man who has worn an Argentina shirt. Lionel Messi leaves behind a rich heritage as the top goalscorer and appearance-maker for his nation after helping Argentina win the FIFA World Cup in 2022, Copa America […]
Eleven people have been killed in Algeria in a series of deadly wildfires, which swept through provinces in the northeast of the country during a heatwave. The provinces of Jijel, Béjaïa and Tizi Ouzou have seen some of the most extensive damage as the fires razed through homes, farm lands and livestock. Temperatures in the […]
The start of the 2026/27 Football Kenya Federation Premier League (FKF-PL) season still hangs in the balance after the legal battle regarding the promotion and relegation rules led to the delay of the first round. The first matches were initially set to take place from August 31 to September 2, 2026, but FKF has now […]
President of South Africa, Cyril Ramaphosa, goes to the Western Cape High Court on Monday to contest the Section 89 Independent Panel report that may decide the progress of the impeachment proceedings of the Phala Phala matter by Parliament. The legal fight is a further test for the president since he wishes for the report […]
A 37-year-old man has been arrested over allegations of being involved in an alleged R635 million Tembisa Hospital tender fraud, and South African authorities are preparing to take him to court for this. The arrest comes in the wake of investigations of alleged corruption and financial misconduct over procurement in Tembisa Hospital in Gauteng. The […]
The eign-registered truck was trying to overtake a vehicle when it entered the way of the approaching minibus. There was a head-on collision between the two vehicles, which caused massive damage and a fire. The minibus caught fire and was completely burned. Paul Nyathi, the police spokesperson, announced that the police are currently investigating the […]
The political crisis in the Democratic Republic of Congo becomes deeper as the opposition rejects the national dialogue called by the president. The question arises of whether it is possible for the country to achieve a consensus at home as the negotiations about the M23 conflict go on. The opposition coalition known as the Article […]
Sudan is going through one of the toughest electricity crises it has seen in years. Households in Khartoum, Kassala and Port Sudan are sitting in the dark for up to 20 hours some days, and this is happening while the mercury pushes past 44 degrees Celsius. Anyone in South Africa who lived through the worst […]
Kenya is heading for another season of tax anger, and this time the timing is more critical than ever. With the 2027 election drawing near, the government’s push for more tax revenue has reopened wounds that never fully healed. For South African readers, who are no strangers to public outcries over fuel levies and hikes […]
The Democratic Republic of Congo has just made history in African telecoms. Airtel Africa, working with Starlink, has switched on the continent’s first commercial satellite-to-phone service, letting ordinary smartphones send texts and WhatsApp messages without a mobile tower anywhere nearby. For South Africans who deal with load shedding and patchy rural signal on a regular […]
Kenyans police fired tear gas at protesting traders against new import taxes on Friday as numerous firms based in Nairobi’s business district closed down in protest of the new customs duties. This as hundreds of protesters took to the streets of Nairobi demonstrating against new duties that would increase the cost of doing business. With […]
South Africa fought back to beat New Zealand 33-26 in Cape Town on August 29, drawing the four-match Rugby’s Greatest Rivalry series at 1-1. The Springboks played much better in the first half of the game and were leading 24-14 before managing to defend their lead in the second half. The excellent kicking of Cheslin […]
