South Africa is preparing to shake up the digital banking environment as the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) embarks on a daring initiative to modernise the tests and payment ecosystem of the country. The Payment Ecosystem Modernisation (PEM) programme will phase out traditional methods such as EFTs and even instant payments in return for more […]
The African nations complex competition (CHAN 2024) is the 8th edition of the African Nations Championship and is co-hosted by Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda from 2 to 30 August 2025. This tournament is special because it uses players who are only active in their domestic leagues and gives lesser known stars a chance to shine […]
Need to send products overseas from Nigeria fast and reliably? Picking the right logistics company is key. On this list we highlight 7 logistics companies from leaders like MDS and TSL to upstarts such as Fortune Global, providing fast international shipping solutions in Nigeria in 2025. 1. MDS Logistics One of the leading logistics suppliers […]
In a historic step toward digital integration throughout East Africa, Kenya and Tanzania have officially connected their national broadband networks via cross border fibre optic link. The terrestrial fibre link covers 130 kilometers from Mombasa, Kenya to Horohoro, the border town at the Tanzania border and is a critical component of the regional ICT backbone. […]
William Orde Newnham was an English cleric and educator who is best known as the co-founder and first headmaster of Hilton College which was established on 29 January 1872 in the Midlands of the former Natal Colony. Newnham was born in England, educated at St John’s College, Cambridge and was enticed to Natal by Bishop […]
The signing of a $4 billion agreement with Dubai-based Alpha MBM Investments to build a 60,000 barrels-per-day oil refinery marks a new chapter in Uganda’s oil journey, as it is the most significant milestone in the last 13 years in Uganda’s quest for a credible investment partner. The agreement unlocks value to Uganda to realise […]
By 2025, with homes becoming smarter and devices becoming more demanding, many people still blame their internet service provider for every buffering wheel and dropped Zoom call. But analysis from Tom’s Guide shows a more common problem – poor Wi‑Fi optimization at home. It’s not that your ISP can’t deliver, it’s that your router is […]
Gaborone, Botswana is host to the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 qualification process, as eight African nations compete in the Africa Division 2 Qualifier from 20 to 26 July 2025. The top two teams from this tournament will progress to form the Africa Division 1 Qualifier, which will be staged later this year in […]
Attention cricket fans! Get ready for a thrilling three match Youth ODI series between South Africa U19 and Bangladesh U19. The matches will take place on July 17 to July 22, 2025. All of which will be played at Willowmoore Park in Benoni with a 09:30 local time start for all matches. This exciting youth […]
Meta, the parent company of WhatsApp and Facebook is at risk of facing litigation action in South Africa after ignoring a court order related to exposing explicit content of school children made public on its platforms. South Africa’s local legal expert Emma Sadleir, the founder of The Digital Law Company, obtained a court order compelling […]
Abuja’s rooftop dining scene is a combination of elegance, taste and spectacular views. The seven rooftop dining spots mentioned below, offer a memorable experience whether you’re after Italian pasta, Lebanese grills or just cocktails under the stars. You will find fine dining with views in Wuse and casual night lounges at Central Park. Here are […]
Kenya was well represented at the Africa Golden Awards 2025 which was held in Lagos Nigeria, with four major wins across the domains of music, politics, film and reality television. The awards recognized Africa’s leading influencers who are making waves across the continent. From lyrical genius, to brave political leaders, to screen legends, Kenyan talent […]
VUMA has recently been awarded the Best Fibre Network Operator 2025 MyBroadband Award which shows that VUMA is still leading in the broadband space in South Africa. The award was brought to VUMA’s Johanesburg office, due to their coherence, innovation and general footprint and contribution to connectivity across South Africa. This award was based on […]
Surging to $455 billion in 2023, the global gig economy has led the UAE to become a destination for freelancing, with over 100,000 freelancers holding licenses for wide ranging industries which include technology, media, education, health care and areas of sustainability. Every industry has the opportunity to leverage freelancers and without a doubt, freelancers will […]
The Airplane crash Southend Airport is a serious accident that took place at the airport. The accident happened on Sunday afternoon when the small plane, after a short takeoff, crashed, producing something likened by those who witnessed the event to a huge fireball. The Southend Airport airplane crash has brought to the fore very critical […]
The heavy transfer activity of the PSV Eindhoven club has been pitched in headlines recently after signing the young winger Ruben van Bommel of the AZ Alkmaar club, bringing in a club record sum of 15.8 million euros. The transfer is also quite exciting given the fact that the head coach of the receiving team, […]
War is something which is hated by the ‘Global Citizens’ because it just leaves remains, pain, loss, grief and destruction. Yet, some nations are forcibly placed to encounter all the crying shame which could affect even generations. But Sudan has emerged as a stand out by taking part in the game to get qualified in […]
Nigeria’s vibrant creative industries such as Nollywood and Afrobeats are undergoing a swift professionalisation phase and are producing niche roles that combine creativity, technology and strategic thinking. The following outlines five high growth careers that are beginning to materialize in this growing sector: 1. Film Location Manager Responsible for sourcing and then managing the shooting […]
FlySafair has revealed a new domestic path between Cape Town and Hoedspruit which increases access to South Africa’s reputable safari destinations. This expansion not only develops FlySafair’s domestic connections but it also represents another route for tourism in general. The new route focused on improving the network to the central Kruger region and to Limpopo […]
The US changed its visa regime for Nigerian nationals. As indicated by the US Embassy in Abuja, most non-immigrant and non-diplomatic visas for Nigerians such as B‑1/B‑2, F, J, H and O visas will now be single-entry and only valid for three months. Who Will This Impact? New visa applicants – must use the visa […]