South Africa, a country without consequences

South Africans love a good commission of inquiry. We also love gossip and scandal. Lately, we’ve perhaps had too much of both. A judicial commission of inquiry is a powerful tool in South Africa, used for staging a public investigation into...

SADC launches electoral observation mission ahead of Tanzania's general elections

DAR ES SALAAM, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- The Southern African Development Community (SADC) on Tuesday officially launched its Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM) to monitor Tanzania's general elections scheduled for Oct. 29. Speaking at the launch in...

Africa set to gain from $1 billion IFC and Appian minerals investment drive

Private equity firm Appian Capital Advisory and the International Finance Corporation (IFC) have launched a $1 billion fund to invest in critical minerals across Africa and Latin America, the companies announced on Tuesday. Anchored by an initial...

Provisional results of Cameroon presidential poll handed to Constitutional Council

YAOUNDE, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- Cameroon's National Commission for the Final Counting of Votes for the Oct. 12 presidential election handed over the tentative results of the election to the Constitutional Council on Tuesday during a ceremony in...

Edo Assembly Sets Up Committee To Investigate Radisson Hotel Project And Museum Of West African Art

Edo State House of Assembly has taken decisive steps to investigate two major projects initiated by the previous administration. Assembly correspondent, Joy Obarisiagbon reports www.itvradiong.com/live www.youtube.com/itvradiong...

Military leaders discuss strategies to enhance Africa's peace, security

KIGALI, Oct. 21 (Xinhua) -- Rwandan President Paul Kagame on Tuesday called for stronger partnerships and a coordination mechanism to address Africa's ongoing conflicts. He made the remarks while opening the Land Forces Commanders Symposium in...

Tinubu’s Sports Vision Gains Momentum As Lagos Welcomes Africa’s First Running Conference

1 ABUJA – The National Sports Commission (NSC), in partnership with World Athletics and the Athletics Federation of Nigeria (AFN), is set to host the maiden edition of the Africa Running Conference in Lagos — a historic gathering designed to boost...

Kagame Warns Against Disinformation as Growing Instrument of Destabilization in Africa

2 President Kagame addressing the Symposium President Paul Kagame has called on African armies to take greater responsibility for the continent’s peace and security, warning that Africa cannot continue to rely on external actors to resolve its...

Women's World Cup: Kapprsquo;s All-round Brilliance, Wolvaardtrsquo;s Class Help South Africa Eliminate Pakistan

ODI World Cup: Marizanne Kapp’s all-round brilliance and Laura Wolvaardt’s elegant 90 helped South Africa Women continue their sensational run in the Women's ODI World Cup, crushing Pakistan by 150 runs via DLS method in a rain-marred contest at...

Marizanne Kapp shines in Women’s Cricket World Cup with 68 runs and three wickets, leads South Africa to victory over Pakistan

COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Marizanne Kapp scored an unbeaten 68 and took three wickets to lead South Africa to a 150-run win under the D/L method in a rain-shortened match against Pakistan on Tuesday at the Women’s Cricket World Cup. Two other...

‘Hindi kailangang maging henyo’ para makita ang mali: Bong Go plunder complaint an open-and-shut case – Trillanes

By Billy Begas Former Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV said the plunder complaint he filed against Sen. Christopher Go before the Office of the Ombudsman is an open-and-shut case, saying it doesn’t take a genius to see the crimes committed. In an...

Women's World Cup 2025: South Africa Women vs Pakistan Women Highlights & Result – Match 22

Who won South Africa Women vs Pakistan Women clash in Women's World Cup 2025 Match 22 today? — Match result & turning points South Africa Women continued their dominant run in the ICC Women’s World Cup 2025 with a dominant 150-run victory (via DLS...

All Blacks coach lauds new 2026 tour of South Africa

All Blacks coach Scott Robertson backs 2026 tour of Springboks as “hell of a tour”. ©Steve Haag New Zealand All Blacks head coach Scott Robertson has described the team’s upcoming tour of South Africa Springboks in 2026 as “going to be a hell of a...

Africa’s fastest-growing economy sets new rules for foreign stake in local banks

Ethiopia has officially moved closer to liberalising its banking industry, but with limits. The National Bank of Ethiopia (NBE) has issued a draft directive that caps total foreign ownership in local banks at 49 percent, signalling a cautious but...

MWC 2025 Opens in Kigali: Kagame Makes Case On Leveraging Technology to Connect Africa

1 The Mobile World Congress (MWC) Africa 2025 opened in Kigali, bringing together influential leaders, innovators, and policymakers from across the continent to share their vision for a digitally connected Africa. The event aims to showcase how...

Kagame Meets Africa’s Telecom Leaders to Accelerate Continental Digital Transformation

1 Kigali — President Paul Kagame has met with executives of some of Africa’s top mobile network operators on the sidelines of the Mobile World Congress 2025 (MWC25), underscoring his continued commitment to driving digital inclusion and innovation...

African country bigger than United Kingdom banned from competing at 2026 World Cup

A total of 48 teams will compete at the 2026 FIFA World Cup to be co-hosted by the United States, Canada and Mexico Nine countries from the African continent have already secured their place at the Mundial slated for next summer Four teams will...

Sidel to Drive Sustainable Packaging, Regional Growth in W’Africa

Sunday Ehigiator Global packaging solutions leader, Sidel, has officially opened a new office in Phoenix, Ikeja, Lagos, expanding its footprint in Africa and reaffirming its commitment to sustainability, customer support, and regional growth in...

Refugio Reaffirms Expansion Plan Across Africa

Oluchi Chibuzor Rifugio Communications Limited, one of Nigeria’s leading electronics retail and enterprise solution providers, has reaffirmed its commitment to expanding across Africa as the company celebrates ten years of growth, innovation, and...

3 clear indications from India A's squad for the red-ball matches against South Africa A ft. Rishabh Pant

On Wednesday, October 22, the BCCI announced India A's squad for the upcoming red-ball games against South Africa A. The A tour matches will be played ahead of the Proteas' Test tour of India. Both encounters will be played at the BCCI Centre of...