Namibia-based firm to back early-stage Southern African startups with $10 million fund
The fund’s launch comes at a time when early-stage funding remains one of the biggest challenges for entrepreneurs in Southern Africa.
6 years later, Jeriq drops 'HOOD BOY DREAMS 2'
Six years after the release of the project that solidified his status as a voice for the marginalized, the Iyoo Cartel general, Jeriq, has finally unveiled HOOD BOY DREAMS 2. The 6-track EP serves as a direct sequel to his breakout 2020 project, and it is every bit as uncompromising as its predecess
Zimbabwe: Govt Reduces Mining Fees to Boost Investment
[263Chat] The Government has approved a broad overhaul of licences, permits and fees in the mining sector in a move it says will reduce the cost of doing business and improve competitiveness.
South Africa: Weather Conditions Expected to Start Clearing
[SAnews.gov.za] Adverse weather conditions are expected to begin clearing from the central parts of the country this afternoon, the South African Weather Service (SAWS) said on Wednesday.
Namibia: Education Ministry Backs School's Hostel Food Ban As Parents Raise Hunger Concerns
[Namibian] The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture says while there is no policy prohibiting pupils from bringing food to school hostels, the Basic Education Act allows individual schools to set their own rules.
Olamide explores romantic minimalism on 'Rock Me Gentle'
Following his world class assist on Teni's Zion and Shoday's Come Kulosa, Olamide continues his 2026 run with the suave and melodic new single, Rock Me Gentle. The track leans heavily into the soft life aesthetic that Olamide has mastered in recent years. It is a stark yet welcome contrast to the ag
Hollywood titles dominate Nigerian box office as Michael leads weekend chart
Hollywood films led the Nigerian box office for the weekend of May 1st to May 3rd, taking the top two read more Hollywood titles dominate Nigerian box office as Michael leads weekend chart
Here are the 10 biggest economies in Africa for 2026
Africa’s economic landscape is shifting, but not in a single direction. While commodity exporters continue to benefit from global demand read more Here are the 10 biggest economies in Africa for 2026
MTN Nigeria’s data juggernaut: Analysts optimism
MTN Nigeria Communications Plc has delivered a spectacular start to 2026, posting a pre-tax profit of N546.42 billion in the read more MTN Nigeria’s data juggernaut: Analysts optimism
Consensus fraud: When governors usurp the voter’s mandate, By Yushau A. Shuaib
Ultimately, the greatest casualty of the abuse of consensus is the Nigerian voter. Nigeria’s political history shows that imposed candidates rarely produce stability: the winner of a manipulated primary often enters the general election weakened, while the aspirant who quietly accepts a “consensus”