Zimbabwe to Compensate White Farmers with R6 Billion in Bonds
Zimbabwe has announced plans to compensate white farmers who were forcibly removed from their land during the country’s controversial land reform program in the early...
Category : Africa
Thousands of Walvis Bay Residents Miss Deadline for Basic Income Grant in Namibia
In Namibia, thousands of residents from Walvis Bay have missed the deadline for applying for the government’s Basic Income Grant (BIG), a program designed to...
Ministers of Interior, Energy, and Transport Arrive in Addis Ababa for Continental Activities
A delegation of high-ranking officials, including the Ministers of Interior, Energy, and Transport, arrived in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to participate in a series of key...
Zanu-PF Provinces Urge President Mnangagwa to Lead Zimbabwe Until 2030
Three provincial chapters of Zimbabwe’s ruling party, Zanu-PF, have formally called on President Emmerson Mnangagwa to extend his leadership until 2030. The appeals come amidst...
Nationwide Power Outage Plunges Zambia into Darkness: Zesco Works to Restore Power
Zambia faced a nationwide power outage on Saturday, leaving millions of residents and businesses without electricity. State-owned utility company Zesco confirmed the blackout, stating that...
China Expands Visa-Free Travel List, Excludes South Africa
China recently announced the expansion of its visa-free travel list, a move aimed at boosting tourism and strengthening diplomatic ties. However, South Africa remains absent...
Impact of Trump Tariffs on South African Exports
The introduction of tariffs by former US President Donald Trump had a significant impact on global trade dynamics. South Africa as a developing economy was...
Julius Malema: Leaving the EFF Is Equivalent to an Assassination Attempt
EFF leader Julius Malema has described desertion of the party at this critical moment as an assassination attempt. The statement comes amid the exodus of...
Foreign Participants Applaud Addis Ababa’s Growth and Great Ethiopian Run’s Uniqueness
Global participates of the 24th Great Ethiopian Run International were captivated by Addis Ababa’s transformative infrastructure and the iconic race experience. The 24th edition of...
Sisay Lemma and Amane Beriso to Defend Course Records at Valencia Marathon
Ethiopia’s Sisay Lemma and Amane Beriso will head back to the Valencia Marathon Trinidad Alfonso Zurich on 1 December and attempt to improve on their...
UN Appeals for Urgent Funding to Address Ethiopia’s Humanitarian Crisis
The United Nations has issued an urgent appeal for USD 17.8 million to address critical humanitarian needs in Ethiopia, highlighting the escalating crisis fuelled by...
How Data Journalism is Transforming Africa’s Media Landscape
In early 2024, the Nairobi-based data studio Odipo Dev partnered with the data journalism collective Africa Data Hub to understand an ongoing epidemic of femicides inside Kenya. For the...
American Legend Calls for Tough Changes to Revive Team USA Men’s Relay Success
The United States men’s relay team, once the epitome of global dominance in athletics, has faced mounting challenges in recent years. Despite their rich history,...
Gunfire Erupts at Former South Sudan Spy Chief’s Residence
Gunfire broke out on Thursday at the home of South Sudan’s powerful yet recently sacked intelligence chief Akol Koor, a military source said, with the UN...
Nigeria Markets New Crude Oil Grade to European Buyers
Nigeria’s national oil and gas company is seeking offtakers as it works to double production capacity for the new Utapate crude oil to 80,000 bpd...
Ethiopia Prepares Plans to Export Power to Tanzania via Kenya
In a significant step towards regional energy integration, Ethiopia is finalizing plans to export electricity to Tanzania through Kenya. This ambitious project highlights Ethiopia’s growing...
Kuwait Awards Contract for New Petroleum Industrial Zone
Kuwait has awarded a major contract to develop a state-of-the-art petroleum industrial zone, a strategic move aimed at strengthening its position as a global energy...
Record Bitcoin Run Sees US ETF Assets Surge to Over $100 Billion
US exchange-traded funds investing directly in Bitcoin surpassed $100 billion in total assets as the original cryptocurrency extended a record-breaking rally. The group of 12...
High Deposits Drive KCB Group’s Net Profit to Sh45.8bn in Q3
KCB Group PLC recorded Sh45.8 billion in profit after tax for the nine months to September 2024, driven by sustained revenue growth. This is a...
South Africa Facing Three Major Terrorism Threats, Expert Warns
Right wing extremist groups, Islamist terrorism, and generating funding for terrorist networks are the three main terrorism threats facing South Africa, according to Institute for...