Starting from May 25, 2026, in commemoration of Africa Day, Ghana will formally implement its “free visa” policy for African nationals. Ghana free visa for Africans, The policy grants access to Africa without visa fees, but is not a full removal of the immigration process. On the contrary, travelers will have to apply for Ghana’s […]
Several towns and cities in Kenya saw transport problems after a strike organized by the operators of public means of transportation following the fuel price hike that was announced by the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA). Kenya PSV strike, The PSV strikes included both matatus and boda boda operators, leaving thousands of Kenyans without […]
Apple has finally made “Tap to Pay on iPhone” available in South Africa. Businesses in the country can receive payments via the service, Apple Tap to Pay South Africa, where they can accept contactless payments from their iPhones without needing to use any additional card machines. This includes payment through: In this way, the introduction […]
The United States government has enforced some temporary visa restrictions after the WHO declared an international public health emergency due to an outbreak of Ebola disease in Central and East Africa. US Ebola visa restrictions, Based on the new public health directive, temporary entry visas will be issued for non-citizens if they have traveled to […]
Fixed deposit rates in Africa will continue to show significant variations in 2026 because of the prevailing inflationary state and the strategies used by central banks to ensure competition among institutions. Highest fixed deposit rates in Africa 2026, While commercial banks remain fairly stable in their fixed deposit interest rates, some digital banks and microfinance […]
Increasing costs of fertilizers have become a big problem for farmers in Africa due to disruptions in their supply chains and increasing fertilizer import costs. African farmers fertilizer prices, More farmers are increasingly adopting sustainable agricultural methods, which involve farming without expensive fertilizers to grow healthy crops. Agricultural experts believe that there is a great […]
Kenya has resumed SACCO registration after a suspension, where the country’s government had stopped registering new SACCOs pending the review of the regulatory environment. Kenya SACCO registration, The announcement has been made by the Commissioner for Co-operative Development, Mr David Obonyo, as he prepares for this year’s International Co-operative Day, otherwise called Ushirika Day. This […]
Hamza Abdelkarim, a talented young player from Egypt, is now receiving much attention after breaking many records by joining FC Barcelona and being named in Egypt’s provisional team list for the next FIFA World Cup tournament. The striker, who previously played for Al Ahly, has garnered fame for his aggressive playing style, goalscoring abilities, and […]
There are plenty of youth paid employment schemes sponsored by the government that are getting more popular in South Africa in 2026, as these governmental employment programs allow youth to earn monthly stipends while working. South Africa youth jobs 2026, The YES Scheme, SETA learnerships, EPWP employment program, government internships, and other youth employment programs […]
Cape Town residents are beginning their week faced with a new reality as both CATA and CODETA announced a new hike in taxi fares from Monday, 18 May. Cape Town taxi fares, Both organizations have stated that commuters will be paying R2 to R5 more on various routes due to increased costs of fuel and […]
To ensure the renewal process of passports for Nigerians living in the country, the Nigeria Immigration Service has come up with an online contactless system that can be utilized by qualified Nigerians. Nigeria passport renewal online 2026, The online passport renewal program is meant for citizens who want to renew their already expired e-passports using […]
Afro Nation Portugal 2026 is set to return at the Praia da Rocha beach, Portugal, where some of the best and brightest names in African music have been confirmed to perform. Dates are from July 3, 2026, to July 5, 2026. Organizers state that tickets have been more than 98 percent sold out before even […]
Kenyan commuters now pay more for public transport services due to a recent rise in fuel prices that saw the price of diesel being raised by KSh46. Kenya fuel price hike, In its fuel review, the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) stated that the cost of diesel will rise by KSh46.29, making the new […]
Communities in many parts of the Western Cape will have to pay additional money for trips on minibus taxis after some taxi operators increased taxi fares for various routes in several areas. Fare hikes ranging from R2 to R5 per trip were said to apply to some of the minibus taxi routes in and around […]
Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has made known his reasons behind selling his luxurious houses abroad in the US and the UK, noting that he now wants to focus on building his industrial empire in Nigeria. Aliko Dangote refinery investments, During an interview with Nicolai Tangen, who is the CEO of Norges Bank Investment Management, Dangote […]
As per reports, the ongoing Ebola virus outbreak in the Ituri area of the Democratic Republic of the Congo is caused by the Bundibugyo strain, which has no approved vaccine yet. Ituri Ebola outbreak, The Ebola virus strains being tested in labs around the world have mostly been Zaire-type strains because this was the one […]
An Ebola outbreak Ituri province has been declared by health experts in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The majority of the cases have been found in Ituri province. The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) reports that there have been hundreds of cases and deaths linked to the disease in […]
There is an increasing trend of fraud losses in the banking sector of South Africa amid the continuous growth in digital banking and real-time payments in the country. According to a new survey conducted by the fraud detection company BioCatch, bank leaders in South Africa are facing an escalation in fraud attacks and losses within […]
Asenathi Ntlabakanye, being a Springbok player, has been banned from competing in any future games for 18 months after he failed a doping test for the use of a banned substance. Asenathi Ntlabakanye doping ban, This prop player for the Lions in Johannesburg failed a test for the drug DHEA, which is banned under WADA […]
The application of mobile money services such as M-Pesa, Airtel Money, Pesapal, and Kenswitch in Kenya might incur additional costs to Kenyans owing to the newly proposed charges in the Finance Bill 2026. The National Treasury is proposing to add a 16% VAT on the charges made by the payment platforms, which will definitely have […]