Defence ministry attends Namibia-Zambia joint security meeting

Date: October 20, 2025 Staff Reporter A NAMIBIAN delegation led by the Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs, Frans Kapofi, is attending the 26th Session of the Zambia–Namibia Joint Permanent Commission on Defence and Security. Kapofi is leading...

Africa’s coup belt widens as 8 countries fall to military rule in just four years

This phenomenon is reshaping not only national governance but also regional stability, foreign investment, and the credibility of democratic institutions across the continent. Since 2020, nations such as Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Guinea, Chad,...

“It was an even day…”: Maharaj on South Africa’s late comeback against Pakistan

It might not have looked that way when Pakistan were cruising at 146/1, but by stumps, South Africa had fought their way back into the contest enough for spinner Keshav Maharaj to term it an even day. The left-arm spinner, who missed the opening...

BP: confirms discovery in Namibia's Orange Basin

bp announces an oil discovery in Volans-1X exploration well in Namibia's Orange Basin. Petroleum Exploration License 85 (PEL85), where the well was drilled, is operated by Rhino Resources with a 42.5% working interest. bp holds a 50% interest in...

Shan leads from the front as Pakistan make wasteful South Africa pay 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...

Speaker Bagbin elected Chairman of Inter-Parliamentary Union’s Africa Group

The Speaker of Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has been unanimously elected as Chairperson of the Africa Geopolitical Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), a body comprising 52 member countries. The election took place...

Malaria surge in Southern Africa sparks alarm: Zimbabwe among worst hit

Southern Africa is facing a troubling resurgence of malaria, with Zimbabwe, Botswana, eSwatini, and Namibia reporting fresh outbreaks, according to a new report by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC). The report...

Adenuga Supports Création Africa Forum As Africa’s Most Promising Talents Honoured

3 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...

Deputy Director-General of GMA represents Ghana at Inaugural Africa Maritime Conference 2025

The Deputy Director-General of the Ghana Maritime Authority (GMA), Mr Mubarick Masawudu, has represented Ghana at the inaugural Africa Maritime Conference 2025. The event, held in Ethiopia, convened African Transport Ministers and high-level...

Stratcomm Africa wins four global awards

Strategic Communications Africa Ltd (Stratcomm Africa) has once again placed Ghana on the global communication map, winning four (4) major awards, at the 2025 International Public Relations Association (IPRA) Golden World Awards (GWA) Gala held at...

Push to scrap BEE in South Africa

South Africa's Democratic Alliance took aim at the country's black economic empowerment (BEE) laws, setting up a clash with the African National Congress with which it serves in an uneasy governing coalition. The DA, the second-largest party after...

MIIF’s WoMCom scholarship scheme now blueprint for Africa

The Women in Mining Communities (WomCom) Scholarship scheme, by the Minerals Income Investment Fund (MIIF), is emerging as a transformative model for bridging gender gap in technical education while empowering young women from Ghana’s mining...

Africa’s biggest waterway investment sets sail in Nigeria with $410 million project

The Omi Eko Project, meaning “Water of Lagos,” aims to turn the state’s underused waterways into a sustainable, innovative, and efficient transport ecosystem that rivals some of the world’s most advanced blue economies. “Our goal is clear: a Lagos...

UI Black Chorus preserves African American musical traditions

The University’s Black Chorus has spent decades upholding its mission to be an inclusive space for students to unite and represent the voices of Black Americans. Founded in 1968, the group has seen much success both on campus and on the road. It...

Rwanda Lands US$17.5 Million to Build Africa’s First AI Hub

Rwanda has secured $17.5 million from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to establish what will become Africa’s first dedicated artificial intelligence scaling hub, a move that positions the small East African nation at the center of the...

South Africa gambling revenue up to ZAR75 bn in 2025, parliamentary committee flags black market threat

A meeting between South Africa's gambling regulators and members of Parliament covered the market's surging gaming revenue and the threat of the black market. South Africa’s gambling revenue was reported as ZAR75 billion ($4.3 billion) for the...

Pakistan reach 259/5 on Day 1 of second Test against South Africa in Rawalpindi

RAWALPINDI – The first day of the second and final Test between Pakistan and South Africa ended with Pakistan scoring 259 for 5. The match, being played at the Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium, saw Pakistan captain Shan Masood win the toss and opt to...

Speaker Bagbin elected Chairman of Inter-Parliamentary Union Africa Group

The Speaker of Ghana’s Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has been unanimously elected Chairperson of the Africa Geopolitical Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), marking another significant milestone in Ghana’s...

Senegalese President Bassirou Faye chief guest as Mashujaa Day celebrations kick-off in Kitui

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 20 – Senegalese President Bassirou Diomaye Faye will be the guest of honur at the Mashujaa Day celebrations that are currently underway at the Ithookwe Stadium in Kitui. President Faye, who arrived in the country Saturday, was...

DHL Group commits more than R6 billion to accelerate trade growth across Africa

DHL Group announced a €300+ million (approx. R6 billion) planned investment in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), reaffirming its long-term commitment to a region of growing strategic importance in global trade. The multi-year initiative will be deployed...