Zambia courts sealed off as election petition deadline looms
Preparations for President Hakainde Hichilema's second inauguration appear to be continuing.
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Four arrested over suspected poisoning of elephants in Kenya
An investigation is looking into whether the deaths were caused by pesticides sprayed on tomato crops.
MTN is finding its next growth engine outside South Africa
The group’s service revenue grew 17.5% in constant-currency terms to R115.3 billion ($7.21 billion) in the first half of 2026, but the gains were concentrated outside its home market. Ghana, Nigeria, Uganda, Côte d’Ivoire, and Cameroon were among the strongest contributors, while South Africa posted
Ayra Starr's 'Heaven Baby' is a global hit begging for a real label push
Ten days into the life of Ayra Starr's Heaven Baby, the song has done nearly everything a global crossover single is supposed to do on its own. Since Ayra Starr dropped her third album Starrgirl on August 14, the ZAYN-assisted duet has climbed to No. 2 on Apple Music Nigeria and peaked at No. 3 […]
Burna Boy extends record with fifth No. 1 on Afrobeats Power Ranking
Burna Boy has claimed his fifth No. 1 on the Afrobeats Power Ranking, extending his record for the most chart-topping months in the ranking's history. He reached the top spot for July 2026, adding to a career tally that is more than double any other artist's. No other name on the chart has reached N
Nigerian film star Ogogo dies from cancer aged 66
Taiwo Hassan, better known as Ogogo, was one of the most recognisable faces of Yoruba cinema.
Kenya’s crypto party is over. Now comes the compliance bill.
Kenya’s rules could therefore create new winners and losers. Virtual asset businesses will be racing to meet the November 4 deadline to transition and comply with the new regime and its requirements. Lower capital requirements give smaller local businesses a clearer path into some parts of the marke
Introducing the Inaugural Brittle Paper Literary Festival! | Date: August 29, 2026
Brittle Paper, the leading online destination for African literature, will host its inaugural Brittle Paper Literary Festival on Saturday, 29 August 2026. The one-day festival celebrates emerging writers in the African literary space. Listen to poetry and fiction readings from writers who got their
Four arrested over boxing champion's murder in South Africa
One of the suspects is due in court on Monday to be charged with murder and attempted murder.
Four arrested over boxing champion's murder in South Africa
One of the suspects is due in court on Monday to be charged with murder and attempted murder.