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Gender Diversity: How Have Different African Startup Ecosystems…

TechnologyOctober 19, 2023

Africa's tech ecosystem has experienced exponential growth in recent years, enjoying a glorious ride of securing investments worth millions in its early days to attracting billions today. The successes are not that hard to track…

Top 5 Economies in the World will now…

BusinessOctober 19, 2023

In a narrative so extraordinary, it could be whispered by the wind in tales passed down through generations, Nigeria is dancing its way to stardom on the grand global stage. Known affectionately as the "Heartbeat…

Egypt’s President Rejects the Large Influx of Gaza…

PoliticsOctober 19, 2023

Egypt's President Rejects Gaza Refugees Egypt's President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi announced on Wednesday that he would not permit a large influx of refugees from Gaza, fearing it could set a precedent for the displacement of…

Protests Erupt in Mozambique Over Alleged Election Fraud

PoliticsOctober 18, 2023

Election protests in Mozambique Protests erupted in Mozambique on Tuesday, with demonstrators criticizing alleged fraud in local elections. The opposition party called for the demonstrations, and police in the capital city, Maputo, deployed tear gas…

Africa Tech Festival To Discuss The Pivotal Role…

TechnologyOctober 18, 2023

Technology is redundant if there is no power to drive it. While Africa's economic potential is enormous, the critical barriers to overcome remain political and infrastructural, not technical. This year's Africa Tech Festival will bring…

Amazon Prime Video to launch African series ‘Ebuka…

EntertainmentOctober 18, 2023

Amazon Prime Video, an American over-the-top streaming and rental service company, is set to launch a new African original series titled “Ebuka Turns Up Africa.” Ebuka Obi-Uchendu – a Nigerian media personality who is famous…

Netflix to hike prices; What can Africans expect?

TechnologyOctober 17, 2023

Netflix, an American over-the-top streaming service company, is expected to increase its subscription price. It could hike prices after the end of the Hollywood actors strike. Will Netflix hike prices in the African region? What…

Ghana No Nominations for the 19th Africa Movie…

EntertainmentOctober 17, 2023

In the glittering world of African cinema, the Africa Movie Academy Awards have stood as a testament to talent, creativity, and storytelling for 19 remarkable years. But this year, as the red carpets roll out…

Malawi experiences a record-breaking heatwave due to climate…

NewsOctober 17, 2023

Record-breaking heatwave in Malawi Malawi witnesses an unprecedented heatwave, with temperatures reaching almost twice the seasonal average. The extreme heatwave began on Thursday, prompting authorities to issue advisories, evacuate school buildings, and adjust schedules. Advisories…

Nigeria submits ‘Mami Wata’ film for 2024 OSCARS

EntertainmentOctober 16, 2023

‘Mami Wata’, a 2023 Nigerian black-and-white fantasy film, has been submitted for the International Feature Film category of the 2024 Oscars, or the 96th Academy Awards. The Nigerian Official Selection Committee (NOSC) announced on Sunday…

What Is Hamas? How Do Palestinians View The…

PoliticsOctober 16, 2023

Hamas is an Islamist militant movement and one of the Palestinian territories' two significant political parties. It governs more than two million Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. The group is, however, best known for its…

IMF Urges Sub-Saharan Africa to Cut Fuel Subsidies…

PoliticsOctober 16, 2023

Economic Challenges in Sub-Saharan Africa Sub-Saharan Africa is grappling with a series of economic shocks, including the COVID-19 pandemic, geopolitical events like Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and rising US interest rates. These factors have left…

Naira Gets A Boost Against Dollar As Nigeria…

BusinessOctober 15, 2023

The Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) just lifted the ban on importing 43 items like toothpicks and cement. Before this, if you wanted to import these, you couldn't use official foreign money routes. Now, you…

A Weekend To Forget Grosses ₦37 Million, Netizen…

EntertainmentOctober 14, 2023

A Weekend To Forget, a 2023 movie directed by Damola Ademola, has hit another milestone at the Nigerian box office. Netizens have also expressed their support for the film. A Weekend To Forget, written by…

Zambia’s Debt Restructuring Deal Nears Finalization After IMF…

PoliticsOctober 14, 2023

Zambia's Debt Restructuring Progress Zambia, in the process of restructuring its debt, is close to reaching a memorandum of understanding with its creditors. While it was suggested that the agreement had already been signed, a…

Microsoft Makes Biggest Gaming Deal Buying Activision Blizzard…

TechnologyOctober 14, 2023

Microsoft has bought Activision Blizzard for a big amount of $69 billion (R 1,311,504 million). This is one of the biggest deals ever in gaming history. Here's why this is a big deal and what…

Tunisians rally in solidarity with Palestinians and demand…

PoliticsOctober 13, 2023

Tunisians Rally for Palestinian Solidarity In a powerful display of solidarity with the Palestinian people, thousands of Tunisians from diverse backgrounds, including trade unionists, civil society members, activists, lawyers, and high school students, gathered in…

PepsiCo-Owned Futurelife Aims To Change How You Shop…

BusinessOctober 13, 2023

Futurelife is the brand that started out in KwaZulu-Natal back in 2007. The guy behind it, Paul Saad, wanted to make food that's packed with nutrients. In 2009, they launched their first cereal. It was…

Jofra Archer Joins England Ahead Of Match Against…

Nigerian Film ‘The Black Book’ Shatters Netflix Records…