Telkom, a South African wireline and wireless telecommunications provider, has won a court case against Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa, the president of South Africa. Last year, the president issued Proclamation 49, giving the Special Investigative Unit (SIU) authority to investigate allegations of misconduct by Telkom company and some of its employees. The allegations were about some […]
Nigerian music sensation Rema is making waves globally and has now teamed up with legendary basketball player Michael Jordan for an Air Jordan advertisement. Rema features prominently in the advert, alongside other international superstars like Luka Doncic and Teyana Taylor. The clip of the Air Jordan advert went viral, sparking excitement in the Nigerian social […]
Jacob Zuma, Former President of South Africa, has extended his trip to Moscow, the capital of Russia, as the Department of Correctional Services (DCS), a department of the South African government responsible for running South Africa’s prison system, decides his fate. Jacob Zuma went to Russia for a medical treatment. He was meant to return […]
On Wednesday, July 19, the opposition organised a second round of rallies, and during that wave, Kenyan police officers and protesters—some of whom were throwing stones—fought one another. The skirmishes, which resulted in the deaths of at least 12 people, The opposition has called for nationwide demonstrations to take place over the course of three […]
In the Diamond League standings for men’s 100-meter race, Akani Simbine from South Africa has taken the lead after winning the Silesia Diamond League on July 16. He narrowly defeated Fred Kerley, the reigning World 100-meter champion, with a photo-finish, finishing in 9.97 seconds. With this victory, Simbine secured his second successive win this year, […]
Satya Nadella, an Indian-American business executive who is the executive chairman and CEO of Microsoft, has joined the Threads app, which is known as the “Twitter killer” app. After joining the Threads app, Satya Nadella announced an AI partnership with Meta. He wrote on Threads, “What a great day to join Threads! We are thrilled […]
Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, the President of Somalia, has spoken out against the terrorist organisation Al-Shabab for its blockade of the town of Baidoa in the country’s southwestern region for the past week. According to the authorities, an Islamist group has obstructed supplies entering and leaving the region, making the hunger that the record drought and […]
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has increased the pump price of petrol, from N537 to N617 per liter. The pump price of petrol is also known as Premium Motor Spirit (PMS). This adjustment was observed at some filling stations in Abuja and is expected to be implemented nationwide. The decision by NNPCL indicates […]
Kenya Kwanza, a Kenyan political alliance currently headed by Kenyan President William Ruto, aims to secure a deal with Azimio political party in order to end the anti-government protests. Azimio political party has come under intense pressure from Kenya Kwanza political leaders and religious leaders to call off the planned protests scheduled for Wednesday, Thursday […]
The European Union and Tunisia inked a “strategic partnership” on Sunday in Tunis, with the primary focus on the battle against illegal immigration and the secondary goal of providing support to the North African nation in the face of significant economic challenges. Ursula von der Leyen, the President of the European Commission, expressed her satisfaction […]
The United Nations Security Council (UNSC), one of the main UN organs charged with ensuring international peace and security, is set to hold its first formal discussion on artificial intelligence (AI) this week in New York, the most populous city in the United States. Reportedly, Britain will talk about AI’s impact on global peace and […]
The sixth Mid-Year coordination meeting of the African Union took place on Sunday, July 16, at Gigiri, which is located in the county of Nairobi. The summit’s primary focus was on resolving pressing concerns regarding African integration and the allocation of labour. The President of Kenya presided over the gathering. William Ruto has made a […]
Big Brother Naija season 8 is set to start on 23 July 2023. It is going to be an All-Star season! The prize of BBNaija season 8 is One Hundred and Twenty Million Naira (N120,000,000). A press conference for BBNaija season 8 was held on July 14, 2023. Fans can witness unpredictable twists and turns. […]
Ousmane Sonko, a prominent opposition figure in Senegal, has been nominated as a candidate for the presidential election in 2024, according to an announcement made by his party on Friday. This comes despite Mr. Sonko’s questionable eligibility and shortly after the cancellation of a demonstration that was supposed to take place in Dakar on Saturday […]
Morocco is set to face Zambia in the next World Cup qualifier. World Cup semi-finalist Morocco has to win a group including Zambia to qualify for the next edition of the world cup to be held in 2026. Congo Brazzaville, Tanzania, Niger, and Eritrea complete Group E following a draw made yesterday in Abidjan, the […]
Leaders from Sudan’s six neighbouring countries gathered in Cairo, Egypt, on Thursday for high-profile peace negotiations aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict in Sudan. The meetings sought to find a solution to the violence that has plagued the country since April, when tensions between the military and the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) erupted into […]
The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) has threatened to close several accounts in order to protect customers’ bank accounts and enhance security in the banking system. The move comes as the CBN aims to ensure compliance with the use of Bank Verification Number (BVN), a unique identification system for bank customers. According to data from […]
Protests erupted once again in Nairobi and other major towns in Kenya, causing widespread disruptions and bringing businesses to a standstill. This marks the second wave of protests within a week, further exacerbating the tense situation in the country. In the midst of the unrest, the police tragically killed six people while also injuring and […]
Elon Musk, the CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, Inc.; the owner and CTO of Twitter; the founder of the Boring Company; the co-founder of Neuralink and OpenAI; and the president of the philanthropic Musk Foundation, launched his artificial intelligence startup xAI on Wednesday. AI firm xAI will be led by tech billionaire Elon Musk. The […]
FIFA (Fédération internationale de football association), an international governing body of association football, has lifted a ban against Zimbabwe from participating in international tournaments. Kirsty Coventry, the Minister of Sport, Arts and Recreation of Zimbabwe, said that FIFA lifted the 18-month ban against Zimbabwe. During a press conference in Harare, the Capital of Zimbabwe, she […]