West African journalists receive safety and medical training from UK-based organisation

A group of selected journalists, whistle-blowers, and activists from Ghana, Burkina Faso, Niger, Mali, Liberia, and Guinea have undergone comprehensive safety and medical training delivered by Lazarus Training, a UK-based organisation specialising...

Super Eagles get massive boost as player returns from injury ahead of playoff vs Gabon

Nigeria will take on Gabon in the 2026 FIFA World Cup playoff in Morocco on November 13 The Super Eagles secured a spot in the playoffs after pummelling Benin 4-0 in their qualifying match Super Eagles coach Eric Chelle will be delighted with the...

Gen Z Youth Driving Unstoppable Wave of Political Change Across Africa, Somali MP Says

Mogadishu, Oct 19 – Somali legislator Abdirahman Abdishakur Warsame has issued a stern warning to governments across Africa attempting to stifle youth-led protests, saying such efforts will not halt the growing wave of demands for political...

West African-Style Shawarma: A New Twist on a Global Favorit...

Shawarma, the beloved Middle Eastern wrap, has taken on a delicious new life in West Africa. From Lagos to Accra, food lovers have embraced this spicy, smoky, and satisfying dish. But now, a new recipe is redefining what Shawarma means to the...

Spinner Maharaj to return for South Africa against Pakistan

South Africa have been boosted by the return of leading spinner Keshav Maharaj to the team for the second test against Pakistan in Rawalpindi as they seek to level the series, captain Aiden Markram said on Sunday. Maharaj, 35, was recovering from...

Hlabisa calls for 80% of jobs to be reserved for South Africans

He's urging companies to reserve at least 80% of posts for citizens. " Our country's future depends on the opportunity we create for our youth, women, and for our small enterprise owners. Because only when South Africans prosper can our nation...

South Africa through to semi-final of Women‘s World Cup

New Zealand won the toss and chose to field first. The White Ferns were rearing to go, and Lea Tahuhu took two wickets, those of Omaima Sohail and Sidra Amin, in her first spell. Sisters Jess and Amelia Kerr took a wicket each, as did Eden Carson,...

Nigeria stay ahead of rivals Ghana, South Africa despite missing 2026 World Cup automatic ticket

The Super Eagles have climbed four places in the latest FIFA world rankings, now 41st globally. Nigeria returns to Africa’s top five football nations after their October victories against Lesotho and Benin Republic The Super Eagles are seeking to...

South Africa have a plan to tackle Nauman and Sajid: Skipper Markram

Lavish Venda farmhouse impresses South Africa on TikTok video

A TikTok video showed a stunning Limpopo property that a TikTok content creator enjoyed with loved ones The clip highlighted the stunning farmhouse with impressive amenities, situated in a peaceful landscape Online users were stunned by the...

Pakistan mull third spinner as they look for South Africa sweep

Pakistan could include a third spinner against South Africa as the hosts try to sweep the series 2-0 in the second Test in Rawalpindi, head coach Azhar Mahmood said Sunday. Pakistan beat World Test champions South Africa by 93 runs inside four...

South Africa amused by isiZulu version of 'White Chicks' on DStv

2000s movie White Chicks became a hot topic in South Africa recently after it was dubbed in a local language The Hollywood movie has been made available to South Africans in one of the 11 official languages Online users shared their reactions to a...

China-made motor sales surge in South Africa, cutting into rival brands' market dominance

Just a few years ago, Chinese-made cars were rare on South African roads, with manufacturers seen only as fringe players. However, this is quickly changing as Chinese carmakers now outsell some established Western, American and Japanese brands. In...

Second Test: Pakistan and South Africa teams hold practice session at Rawalpindi Stadium

3 Indians Killed, One Injured, 5 Rescued After Boat Capsizes Off Mozambique Coast

Last Updated:October 19, 2025, 13:13 IST Three Indian nationals died, one was injured, and five rescued after a launch boat with 14 Indian crew capsized near Beira port in Mozambique, the Indian High Commission reported. A Consular Officer from...

Uganda To Host GAIME Conference 2025 — Africa’s Largest AI Gathering Set For October

Uganda is set to become the epicenter of global artificial intelligence dialogue as it hosts the GAIME Conference 2025 from October 30–31. Expected to draw over 5,000 delegates from more than 180 countries, the event will be Africa’s largest and...

India-Brazil-South Africa Fund empowers rural Fiji women via skills training

New York [US], October 19 (ANI): India's Permanent Mission to the United Nations shared on the occasion of the recently concluded International Day of Rural Women how the India, Brazil and South Africa (IBSA) Fund has positively impacted the lives...

PREVIEW: Remo Stars, Mamelodi Sundowns renew Nigeria–South Africa rivalry

Barely five days after South Africa snatched the final automatic ticket to the 2026 FIFA World Cup ahead of Nigeria on the last day of the qualifiers, the football rivalry between both nations is set for another chapter — this time on the club...

California man proposes African Embassy in Arkansas

A California man with ties to Arkansas is proposing to bring an African embassy to Pine Bluff. Juan Armando, originally from Los Angeles, spent a short amount of time living in Waldo, Arkansas, during his youth. Seeing economic growth for the...

Cameroonian ship caught fire and abandoned in Houthi-infested waters

A Cameroonian ship caught fire and was abandoned in waters just south of Yemen, where the Houthi rebels are known to attack ships.Conflicting reports from the United Kingdom and European Union officials indicated the ship may have been struck by a...