Diageo doubles down on African creativity at AMVCA
Diageo has reaffirmed its commitment to Africa’s creative sector with its sponsorship of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA). read more Diageo doubles down on African creativity at AMVCA
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A year after load shedding, South Africa fights electricity theft
Nationwide planned power cuts have abated, but illegal connections are triggering localised blackouts across the country.
World’s largest money manager eyes deeper South Africa infrastructure investments amid reforms
BlackRock Inc., the world’s largest money manager, says South Africa is approaching a critical infrastructure turning point that could unlock read more World’s largest money manager eyes deeper South Africa infrastructure investments amid reforms
Iran war reignites inflation pressures across Africa’s biggest economies in April
Inflation pressures resurfaced across some of Africa’s biggest economies in April as the prolonged Iran conflict pushed global oil prices read more Iran war reignites inflation pressures across Africa’s biggest economies in April
Ivory Coast releases its 26-man squad for the 2026 World Cup
Ivory Coast have officially unveiled their 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, with head coach Emerse Faé naming a strong blend of experienced stars and emerging talents for the tournament in North America. The squad is expected to be led by key figures such as Franck Kessié, Sébastien Haller,
Nigeria: Gunmen Invade Oyo School, Abduct Principal, Students
[Vanguard] Gunmen on Friday invaded the Ahoro-Esinele community in Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State, abducting the principal of a secondary school and an unspecified number of students during a brazen morning attack.
Nigeria: 2027 - Daniel Challenges Abiodun to Live Debate Over Ogun East Ticket
[Vanguard] Former governor and senator representing Ogun East, Gbenga Daniel, has challenged Governor Dapo Abiodun to a live television debate over the battle for the Ogun East senatorial ticket ahead of the 2027 elections.
Nigeria: Alleged N36m Fraud - EFCC Arraigns Blessing CEO in Lagos
[Premium Times] The latest arraignment adds to a string of controversies that have trailed Blessing CEO on social media in recent years.
Kenya: Matatu Operators Announce 50 Percent Fare Hike, Threaten Nationwide Strike Over Fuel Price Shock
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- Matatu operators have announced plans to increase fares by up to 50 per cent following a sudden rise in fuel prices, warning of a nationwide strike beginning Monday if the government does not intervene to address rising operating costs.
Liberia: CDC Accuses Boakai Administration of Offering $275,000 Bribe to Convict Tweah
[Liberian Investigator] The Congress for Democratic Change used a National Unification Day press conference Thursday at its temporary headquarters on Fifth Street in Sinkor's Plumkor community to accuse the Boakai administration of payingUS$275,000 to bribe jurors in the corruption trial that ended