Africa is very much behind other countries in the world in regards to cross-border payments. Affordable cross-border payments are the need of the hour as it expands markets and nurtures innovation for business. Technology, in today’s digital age, is a gold opportunity for money to evolve, work efficiently and be safer. Tobias Adrian, Financial Counsellor […]
On Sunday, thousands of people in Niger participated in marches for the third day in a row, demanding that France, the country’s former colonial ruler, pull its troops out of the country. This demand is in line with the goals of the junta that took power in July. “Hail to the United States! France, get […]
The Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN) is taking steps to improve the performance of Nigerian athletes at future competitions, particularly the Tokyo 2025 edition of the World Athletics Championships. After returning from the Budapest 2023 championships without any medals, a board member of the AFN, Prof. Emmanuel Ojeme, has emphasized the need to nurture and […]
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for the enforcement of laws to prevent the unlawful occupation of buildings in Johannesburg. His comments come after a fire broke out in a five-storey building that was illegally occupied, resulting in the deaths of over 70 people. The building, owned by municipal authorities, had been “invaded and […]
The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Damodardas Modi, has been visiting African countries in recent years, highlighting the growth in India-Africa engagement. Narendra Modi’s third trip to South Africa was concluded with hope for the further enhancement of relations between India and Africa. The Indian community in South Africa treated Modi with respect. India’s economy […]
President Bola Tinubu has given security agencies a critical mission of recovering a staggering N1.1 trillion in loans from beneficiaries of the Anchor Borrowers’ Loan Scheme by September 18, 2023. The Anchor Borrowers’ Loan Scheme, initiated by the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) to boost agricultural production in Nigeria, is facing a crisis as borrowers […]
As demonstrators gathered close to a French base outside the nation’s capital, Niamey, on Friday, the military government of Niger unleashed yet another verbal salvo at Paris, charging it with “blatant interference” in support of the country’s expelled president. Members of President Mohamed Bazoum’s guard detained him on July 26. Bazoum is a French ally […]
The President of South Africa paid a visit to the scene of the Johannesburg fire earlier in the day, which claimed at least 74 lives, on Thursday evening, August 31. The deadliest fire in the nation in recent years claimed the lives of twelve children, the youngest of whom was one year old. In the […]
Paris has become one of the first European cities to ban rented electric scooters (e-scooters) following an overwhelming vote by residents in favor of the decision. In an April referendum, nearly 90% of voters supported a city-wide ban on shared e-scooters. However, it’s important to note that this ban doesn’t affect shared electric bike (ebike) […]
A fire accident in a multi-storey building in Johannesburg, South Africa’s biggest city and the capital of Gauteng province, on Thursday morning led to the killing of at least 52 people, including a toddler. Emergency Management Services of Johannesburg said that Johannesburg building fire also injured 43 people. Robert Mulaudzi, Spokesperson of the City of […]
Stressing the need for global collaboration, Bosun Tijani, Minister of Communications, Innovations and Digital Economy in Nigeria, is calling on top AI researchers of Nigerian descent to assemble and help develop a key National AI Strategy. The strategy is vitally important to responsibly steer the AI revolution in Nigeria towards meeting national goals concerning sustainable […]
The National Pension Commission (PenCom) has issued a directive to all Pension Fund Administrators (PFAs) in Nigeria to establish branch offices in at least two states within each geo-political zone of the country. Additionally, PFAs have been instructed to open a branch office in any state where they have 10,000 or more funded retirement savings […]
A coup attempt has thrown Gabon into chaos, with a group of mutinous soldiers appearing on national television to announce the cancellation of recent election results and the dissolution of all state institutions. The announcement followed the re-election of President Ali Bongo Ondimba for a third term, a victory contested by the opposition, who labeled […]
The Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN), the country’s premier Film Trade Association Body, has announced good news for cinema lovers on the occasion of the International Cinema Day. Opeyemi Ajayi, the chairman of the Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN), said in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos that cinema lovers would enjoy discounted […]
Oil companies are paying popular influencers on social media to promote their gasoline and fuel rewards programs. This has sparked backlash from climate-conscious fans who are concerned about the promotion of fossil fuels among young people. Influencers who are known for posting about video games, dogs, or holidays are now including plugs for gasoline stations […]
Embracing the trend of manufacturing and deploying electric vehicles like several countries, South Africa continues experimenting with electric taxis and progressing towards green energy. A team from Stellenbosch University (SU) is examining the feasibility of running the country’s inaugural electric taxis. These vehicles can cover up to 120 km before requiring a recharge. In partnership […]
Spencer Johnson, an Australian cricketer who plays domestically for South Australia, and Matt Short, who plays for the Adelaide Strikers in the Big Bash League, are set to debut in the T20I match against the South African team on 30 August. The first match between Australia and South Africa is scheduled to be played at […]
