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 […]
The push toward renewable energy in Africa helps the 570 million people who currently live without reliable power access. Many African people remain without electricity since developed countries take power usage as a basic standard while the device helps power healthcare systems plus education and business growth. More countries across Africa are switching to renewable […]
Vida e Caffè achieved a major milestone when they opened their 300th South African outlet in Secunda Mpumalanga making it Vida e Caffè’s 23 year anniversary milestone. Vida e Caffè started its operations in Cape Town street cafés in 2001 and currently holds the title of South Africa’s biggest branded coffee network. The business runs […]
Expansion in the global rare earth industry makes Africa stand out by predicting this region will reach 10% market supply by 2029. Companies in Africa are adding eight new rare earth separation units over five years to support global demand expansion by 2030. Investment strategies help speed up this market expansion. Novare from South Africa […]
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) enabled South African green building growth by giving $250 million to Standard Bank for an unsecured senior loan. Standard Bank and IFC formed this partnership to promote eco-friendly building methods in South African properties and provide green homes to people who cannot afford them. Through this funding, Standard Bank will […]
Tom Fletcher as UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator describes the UAE as a committed and creative supporter of global humanitarian response activities. According to his WAM interview, Fletcher says humanitarian work has meaning in UAE tradition and commands support from its national leadership. As UN Under-Secretary-General from 2024 Tom Fletcher emphasizes […]
Hassatou Diop N’Sele the Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer at the African Development Bank has been named one of Forbes Africa’s 50 Most Inspiring Women of 2025. Hassatou has earned this intensive recognition because of her outstanding work in economic development and financial inclusion. She has played an important role in empowering […]
The city of Eko Atlantic in Nigeria will organize Investopia Africa 2025 in September. As the platform expands from the UAE to its first African event, the Lagos event will transform Nigeria into a business hub and open new paths for international investors to enter African markets. The Minister of Industry supports Investopia Africa 2025 […]
The US State Department has ordered an immediate pause on most foreign aid to South Africa. President Trump signed Executive Order 14204. A cable signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio directs all State Department offices to suspend aid payments, with minimal exceptions. The order cites “unjust racial discrimination” against white Afrikaners as a key […]
Recently, The Lancet published research showing how sub-Saharan Africa faces a rising obesity threat with predicted body weight problems increasing by 254.8% from 2025 to 2050. Researchers started from 204 countries to discover how health was changing worldwide and found Nigeria had a specific problem set to affect 141 million adults. New data about obesity […]
British smartphone startup Nothing is here to break the chain of sameness in the mobile industry. The company on Tuesday debuted a handset it hopes can shake the market and turn into the next big thing. Nothing has launched Phone (3a), a budget smartphone carrying an unusual design featuring multiple different shapes and so-called ‘Glyph’ […]
The UAE has called for a humanitarian ceasefire in Sudan during the holy month of Ramadan. The appeal came as regional leaders met in Ethiopia on February 14 to discuss the conflict that has been raging on for nearly a couple of years. Reem al-Hashimy, the UAE’s Minister of State for International Cooperation, highlighted that […]
The latest SU7 Ultra electric vehicle emerges from Chinese phone manufacturer Xiaomi at a high speed. This car achieves 0 to 60 mph acceleration in less time than Tesla offers in its fastest model. Customers will need to pay $73,000 for the SU7 Ultra since it enables 385-mile trips per charge and achieves 201 mph […]
On August 3, 2023, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud welcomed Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed for official diplomatic talks. The senior officials held their meeting because Ethiopia and Somalia made peace after their major conflict burst in January 2024 when Ethiopia proposed leasing Somaliland beachfront property. A diplomatic crisis developed between Ethiopia and Somalia when […]
Later on Tuesday, a Russian-built Sudanese military plane crashed in a residential neighbourhood in Omdurman, killing at least 46 people and injuring 10 others. The incident is making global headlines. The exact cause of the crash is still unclear. But it has been reported that the incident is likely because of a technical malfunction. The […]
Japan has contributed $1.5 million to the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) to implement an urgently needed response to the Sudan humanitarian crisis – supporting emergency health and border management in the country. Sudan is currently facing one of the most serious humanitarian crises on the planet. The situation is extremely concerning as the army […]
Gen Z are shifting their priorities, no longer choosing retirement as the time to start enjoying life but taking intentional breaks. Micro-retirement has turned into the next big thing as the younger generation chooses this break to travel or take up other passions. Younger people prioritise mental health, personal fulfillment and meaningful experiences. Social media […]
Nearly a couple of years into a brutal conflict, Sudan is seeing an “unprecedented” humanitarian crisis. Half of the population is facing acute hunger. The fighting has already killed more than 20,000 people and displaced more than 14 million people from their homes, as per UN. The Sudan crisis represents malnutrition, population displacement and chronic […]
South Africa begins its ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign today (February 21) against Afghanistan, who are making their tournament debut. The match will take place at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi, Pakistan. Head-to-Head Record Afghanistan and South Africa have faced each other 5 times in ODIs, with South Africa winning 3 and Afghanistan winning […]