Rwanda emerges as Africa’s first AI scaling hub with $17.5 million funding boost

The initiative, which kicks off next year, is designed to drive AI innovation across key sectors such as health, education, and agriculture, with an emphasis on local solutions for African challenges. The announcement was made by Yves Iradukunda,...

Nigeria Emerges as the Driving Force Behind Africa's Economic and Energy Renaissance

In a dynamic shift that's captivating global observers, Nigeria is firmly establishing itself as the undisputed leader in Africa's burgeoning economic revival. This isn't mere talk or fleeting promises—it's a meticulously crafted movement fueled...

Opening day: Pakistan punish sloppy South Africa to reach 259-5 in second Test

Pakistan punished poor catching from South Africa to accumulate 259-5 on the opening day of the second and final Test in Rawalpindi on Monday. Had the tourists not dropped five catches on a turning pitch they would have been in a better position...

African Medicines Agency begins full operations as Director-General meets Rwanda’s Minister of ...

The African Medicines Agency (AMA) has officially commenced full operations at its Headquarters in Kigali, Rwanda. AMA’s operational launch is a step forward in strengthening Africa’s regulatory capacity, improving access to quality-assured...

TWO S AFRICANS SMUGGLE R7M HEROINE THROUGH ZIM

Two South Africans have been fined R450 000 for conspiring to smuggle heroin worth R7 million into South Africa via the Beitbridge Border Post after using Zimbabwe as a transit route. They will serve six-year jail terms if they cannot raise the...

IRP2025 shifts South Africa’s R2.23tn energy plan, adopts nuclear  

South Africa’s newly approved Integrated Resource Plan 2025 (IRP2025) has set out an ambitious R2.23 trillion investment roadmap for new electricity generation. The government states this move will balance energy security, decarbonisation and...

Africa Food Show Morocco 2025 Set to Transform Africa’s Agri-Food Landscape

Casablanca, Morocco — The stage is set for the Africa Food Show Morocco 2025 (AFS Morocco), the continent’s premier platform dedicated to driving innovation, sustainability, and trade in the agri-food industry. Taking place from 19–21 November...

Kindiki, Senegal President Diomaye arrive for Mashujaa fete

A screengrab of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki arriving at Ithookwe Stadium in Kitui County for Mashujaa Day celebrations on October 20, 2025 Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye are among top leaders...

Adenuga Supports Forum Création Africa Awards 

2 The Chairman of Globacom, Dr Mike Adenuga Jr., played a pivotal role in this year’s Forum Création Africa, serving as the principal sponsor of the highly anticipated prize categories dedicated to recognising the continent’s most promising...

 FITC, NIBSS Unite For ‘ThinkNnovation 2025’ To Combat Rising Cyber Threats Across Africa’s Financial System 

1 LAGOS – As cyberattacks grow more sophisticated and costly, two of Nigeria’s foremost financial institutions are joining forces to tackle one of Africa’s fastest-growing threats, digital insecurity. The Financial Institutions Training Centre...

Pakistan vs South Africa 2nd Test Day 1: Live Score and Updates from Rawalpindi

BP confirms oil and gas find in Namibia’s Orange basin

Nigerian Banks Hold Their Ground: Strength, Resilience Amid Shifting African Banking Power

1 In the latest Africa’s Top 100 Banks 2025 ranking, Nigeria’s financial institutions have once again demonstrated their resilience in a rapidly evolving continental banking landscape. Despite the economic headwinds that have tested sub-Saharan...

Local train club offers model trains for visitors to have ride in South Africa

Visitors ride on a model train operated by a train enthusiast at the Centurion Society of Model Engineers, Centurion of Gauteng, South Africa, Oct. 19, 2025. The Centurion Society of Model Engineers, a well-known local train club, offered a...

South Africa at its ‘Jordan moment’: Time2Rise calls believers to unite and act

Article source: gatewaynews.co.za One of the things that came out of the recent Time2Rise annual gathering at Camp Unity, near Bloemfontein, is an understanding that South Africa is at its “Jordan moment”, says Time2Rise vision bearer Dr Arno van...

African Devt Bank, Others Evolve New Structure For Infrastructure Funding

Nigeria is developing a new financing structure to unlock billions of dollars in infrastructure funding in Nigeria and across Africa. The managing director and chief executive officer of NG Clearing Limited, Farooq Oreagba, who spoke with...

2 South Africans jailed for smuggling drugs from Zimbabwe

Two South African men have been sentenced to six years in prison for their roles in smuggling drugs valued at R7 million from Zimbabwe via the Beitbridge border post. Johannes James Harry (56) and Sobhuza Aubrey Lingwati (70) appeared in Protea...

If Zuma Had Stayed, South Africa Would Look Like the UAE — Supporters Reflect on His Development Legacy

If Zuma Had Stayed, South Africa Would Look Like the UAE — Supporters Reflect on His Development Legacy A recent comment circulating on social media claims that “if Jacob Zuma had stayed in power, South Africa would be looking like the UAE right...

Cross-border interoperability key to Africa’s digital future – Telecom Chamber CEO

The Ghana Chamber of Telecommunications and the Digital Chamber of Ghana are calling for cross-border interoperability to be prioritised as the next big step in the country’s digital transformation drive. The Chamber believes that while Ghana has...

Rawalpindi Test: Pakistan close day one at 259-5 as South Africa fight back

Shakeel unbeaten on 42 as Agha supports with 10 runs. Harmer, Maharaj take two wickets each for South Africa. Masood, Shafique add 111-run stand for second wicket. The opening day of the second and final Test between Pakistan and South Africa...