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Siya Kolisi to retain Springbok captaincy

Two-time Rugby World Cup-winning Springbok captain Siya Kolisi will retain the captain’s armband when the world champions return to the field in the Castle...

MP who was caught up in Kenya protest breaks silence [Listen]

Member of Parliament (MP) for Bortianor-Ngleshie Amanfro constituency, Sylvester Tetteh, who was caught up in the deadly protest in Kenya has assured of his...

Fire guts Dangote’s refinery

A section of the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has been gutted by fire. The incident occurred on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. Speaking to TheCable, Anthony Chiejina, a...

Confusion as man’s 10 girlfriends clash at his funeral

A Johanne Marange man has caused a stir online after his unknown ten wives introduced themselves at his funeral wake. The man, only identified as...

Kenya’s President withdraws tax plan after deadly protest

Kenya's President has withdrawn the controversial tax proposal that sparked deadly protests. On Tuesday afternoon, tensions escalated when protestors marched on Kenya’s Parliament. Instead of...

Economic Freedom Fighters condemn killing of 5 in Kenya protest

The Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) has condemned the brutal actions taken by the Kenyan police resulting in the tragic deaths of five individuals protesting...

Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) announce Malian winners of their Media Awards to break Infertility Stigma, Support Girl Education and Diabetes- Hypertension awareness

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany announced the Winners of Merck Foundation Africa Media Recognition “More Than a Mother” Awards...

Exchanges Between Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) and The European Union to Deepen Their Strategic Partnership

The working visit by a delegation of European Union ambassadors to the Economic Community of West African States (Ecowas) Commission on 20 June 2024...

Fostering a Vibrant and Inclusive Private Sector is Key to Somalia’s Resilient Growth

Since Somalia’s private sector accounts for an estimated 95 percent of total jobs created, marshaling the private sector to support the country’s development is...

Energy Capital & Power Appoints James Chester as Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

Energy Capital&Power (ECP) (https://EnergyCapitalPower.com) – Africa’s leading energy investment platform – proudly announces the appointment of James Chester as CEO, effective June 26, 2024. As...

“Kids Say the Darndest Things” Makes a Triumphant Return for the Series in Africa with Paramount Global and What Media Group Partnership

The family favourite, "Kids Say the Darndest Things",  is back for its third season, bringing more laughs, more surprises, and more heartwarming moments. This...

Lagos Business School (LBS) and CityBlue Hotels Partner to Drive Growth in the Hospitality Industry in Africa

Africa’s leading Business School, Lagos Business School (LBS), has appointed Jameel Verjee, founder and CEO of CityBlue Hotels (www.CityBlueHotels.com/), Africa’s fastest-growing local hotel chain,...

Malawi Mining Minister to Highlight Investment Prospects at Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) 2024

Minister of Mining of Malawi, Monica Chang’anamuno, will return as a speaker to this year’s edition of the Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) Summit –...

Kenya protests: We can’t fight fire with fire – Former Ghanaian community leader [Listen]

Former Chairman of the Ghanaian community in Kenya, Francis Gyerakor has reacted to the recent protests in Kenya against a controversial finance bill proposing...

Kenya protests: The inside story [Listen]

Kenyan journalist, Kennedy Odiambo has recounted how the protests in Kenya against the controversial finance bill proposing new tax hikes started. Speaking in an interview...

Elevating Standards: How Accreditation has Enhanced Food Safety Laboratory Services in Africa

Zimbabwe’s Central Veterinary Laboratory (CVL) and Uganda’s Directorate of Government Analytical Laboratories (DGAL) have attained accreditation to the international standard for testing and calibration...

Kenyan MPs backing tax bill pay heavy price of Tuesday’s protests

As the country erupted in anger after the passage of the controversial Finance Bill, 2024, a number of MPs who supported it suffered heavy...

Off-Grid Energy Leader ENGIE Energy Access Launches 15 Solar Mini-Grids in Zambia, targets 60 by 2025

ENGIE Energy Access (www.ENGIE-EnergyAccess.com), Africa’s leading Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) and mini-grid solutions provider, has officially commenced the construction of 15 solar mini-grids in Zambia's Eastern...

Canon enters recycling system business with innovative technology, promoting circular economy with high-speed, accurate plastic sorting equipment capable of measuring even black plastic waste

Canon Inc. (https://en.Canon-CNA.com/) announced today that it will launch new plastic sorting equipment with innovative material identification technology. The equipment applies Raman spectroscopy technology to...

How German podcast tracked down fugitive militant after 30 years

Daniela Klette lived quietly. She walked her dog and gave maths tuition to her neighbours’ children. But when she was arrested in late February, the...

Kenya’s president calls protests ‘treasonous’ after police fire live rounds at demonstrators

Kenyan President William Ruto denounced protests on Tuesday that saw parliament stormed and at least five people shot dead as “treasonous” – but did...

Stonebwoy congratulates Davido on marriage to Chioma [Video]

Ghanaian musician Stonebwoy has publicly congratulated Nigerian superstar Davido on his star-studded marriage to Chioma. In a heartfelt message shared on social media, Stonebwoy praised...

World’s tallest male dog Kevin passes away

Kevin, a great dane from Iowa who was the tallest male dog in the world, passed away earlier this week (June 24), leaving his...

Kenya protests: Barack Obama`s sister tear-gassed live on air [Video]

Auma Obama, who is former United States President Barack Obama's half-sister, was tear-gassed live on air by the police while protesting in Kenya against...

NASA astronauts stuck in space amid issues with spacecraft

Two NASA astronauts have no set date to return to Earth and are stuck waiting aboard the International Space Station (ISS) due to several...

US couple ‘walked for hours’ before dying in Hajj heat

A US couple who died during the Hajj pilgrimage in Saudi Arabia were walking for over two hours in scorching temperatures before they succumbed...

Kenya on boil as police fire at anti-tax protesters; 13 killed

Kenyan police fired live ammunition at hundreds of protesters attempting to breach Parliament House in Nairobi on Tuesday, injuring dozens, as protests against controversial...

South Sudan’s fight against COVID-19 and efforts to safeguard the community from vaccine-preventable diseases

On 5 May 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the end of the COVID-19 global health emergency, but efforts to fight the virus...

How to successfully secure a U.S Visa [Listen]

The American Consul General in Ghana, Elliot Fertik, has explained how easy and flexible the process and requirement for a visa application could be...

Davido and Chioma’s thrilling ‘love story’

Today, Tuesday, June 25, 2024, will definitely open a new chapter in the ‘love story’ of pop star David Adeleke, popularly known as Davido,...

Government of Japan Supports Mental Health Gap Action Programme (mhGAP) Training in Amhara Region, Ethiopia

In response to the pressing mental health needs caused by the ongoing conflict and drought in Northern Ethiopia, the Government of Japan, in collaboration...

Equatorial Guinea: New Report Proposes a Way Forward to Develop a Safe and Inclusive Digital Economy

In the wake of new challenges and its prolonged oil-dependency, Equatorial Guinea’s government is aiming for economic diversification as a key course of action...

CityBlue Hotels Invests in Agtech Startup Farm to Feed

CityBlue Hotels (www.CityBlueHotels.com), Africa’s fastest-growing local hotel chain, has taken an equity position in the B2B platform Farm to Feed, which sources imperfect surplus...

Pastor’s son in trouble for selling girlfriend’s car to marry another woman

A pastor’s son has been accused of selling his girlfriend’s car to fund his marriage to another woman. Blessing Manyange allegedly sold Charity Madare’s Honda...

The Mouloudia d’Oujda (MCO) win 2023-2024 Senior Throne Cup

The Mouloudia d’Oujda (MCO) has triumphed in the 2024 Senior Throne Cup, marking a historic milestone in Moroccan rugby. The final, held in the vibrant...

The Mouloudia d’Oujda (MCO) win 2023-2024 Senior Throne Cup

The Mouloudia d’Oujda (MCO) has triumphed in the 2024 Senior Throne Cup, marking a historic milestone in Moroccan rugby. The final, held in the vibrant...

The Mouloudia d’Oujda (MCO) win 2023-2024 Senior Throne Cup

The Mouloudia d’Oujda (MCO) has triumphed in the 2024 Senior Throne Cup, marking a historic milestone in Moroccan rugby. The final, held in the vibrant...

The Mouloudia d’Oujda (MCO) win 2023-2024 Senior Throne Cup

The Mouloudia d’Oujda (MCO) has triumphed in the 2024 Senior Throne Cup, marking a historic milestone in Moroccan rugby. The final, held in the vibrant...

Business Leaders to Convene at Supply Chain Business Forum in Accra, Ghana, July 29-30 at Kempinski Hotel

Business leaders and supply chain experts will gather at the Kempinski Hotel Gold Coast City in Accra, Ghana, July 29-30 for the inaugural Supply...

Dabar Media Launches in Africa and Secures $100,000 in Seed Funding from Angel Investors

Dabar Media (www.TheDabar.com) proudly announces its launch in Africa, bolstered by a successful $100,000 seed funding round from angel investors. This significant funding milestone...