Cybersecurity Month perspective: Why AML and cybersecurity are critical to Africa’s crypto future

As cryptocurrency becomes part of daily life across Africa, the debate over security and trust is no longer optional; it’s urgent. Digital assets are reshaping how people move money, invest, and build businesses. But with that transformation comes...

Nigeria: Lagos govt, South Africa reaffirm bilateral ties

Lagos Governor, Mr. Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday reaffirmed, the state’s readiness to welcome partnerships that bring in capital, technology, and expertise to boost the state’s socio-economic development, particularly from South Africa....

Revealed: Eastern Africa’s most dangerous migration route

Nairobi. The Horn of Africa is facing a renewed surge in human trafficking and irregular migration, with Ethiopia, Somalia, and Eritrea singled out as major hotspots for smugglers exploiting desperate jobseekers. Fresh data from the International...

Rwegasira reflects on growth, innovation and the future of Tanzania’s travel industry

Dar es Salaam. The Tanzania Society of Travel Agents (TASOTA) has seen steady transformation in recent years, expanding its membership base and strengthening its voice as a key player in the country’s tourism and travel sector. For outgoing...

South African citrus exports benefit from improved port logistics

At the start of the 2025 citrus export season, logistics remained a major concern for growers, with port efficiency and container availability among the key challenges. As the season concludes, the industry reports improved movement of fruit...

High Court denies opposition leader bail request in Tanzania's landmark treason case

Dar es Salaam. The High Court of Tanzania, Dar es Salaam Sub-Registry, has rejected a bail application filed by the Chairperson of the opposition party Chadema, Tundu Lissu, in his ongoing treason case. Lissu made the application on October 24,...

Tanzanian family gives police deadline to reveal whereabouts of Chadema deputy chairperson John Heche

Tarime. The family of John Heche, the Mainland Deputy Chairperson of the opposition party Chadema, has given the police until tomorrow, Friday, October 24, 2025, to reveal his whereabouts, failing which they will begin searching for him themselves...

33 South Africans saved lives this year and their stories will inspire you

Every year, hundreds of South Africans register as stem cell donors, quietly offering the chance to save lives. In 2025, 33 ordinary people received a call that would forever change someone’s life… and transform their own. Photo for illustration...

South Africa: BME and Strayos develop AI-enabled solution for mine-to-mill optimisation

BME and Strayos have joined forces to develop an AI-enabled solution for mine-to-mill optimisation. The partnership combines BME’s blasting expertise and Strayos’ advanced image processing and AI capabilities. Called XPLOSMART, the new AI-enabled...

A global Gen-Z revolt: African youth mobilize against corruption and neo-colonialism 

Protesters in Madagascar raising the ‘One Piece’ skull and cross bones, with an adapted Malagasy hat. Screenshot from the video ‘Madagascar president flees country amid Gen Z protests’ uploaded to YouTube by Channel 4 News. Fair use. By Jessica...

Egypt becomes the second African Nation to join Horizon Europe

As the second African country to gain association status, Egypt now enjoys full access to one of the world’s most significant research funding initiatives, opening the door for its scientists, universities, and businesses to participate on equal...

TAP IS EUROPE’S BEST AIRLINE TO AFRICA AND SOUTH AMERICA

TAP Air Portugal received two awards in Sardinia, Italy, at the World Travel Awards 2025 (WTA 25) ceremony, as Best European Airline to Africa and Best European Airline to South America. Sofia Lufinha, TAP’s Chief Customer Officer, who received...

Sterling Bank ignites Africa’s green growth agenda with ‘Agriculture Summit Africa 2025’

Africa’s agricultural rebirth gathers momentum as Agriculture Summit Africa (ASA) 2025, the continent’s foremost platform for advancing sustainable and inclusive agricultural transformation, returns under the bold theme ‘Survival of the Greenest:...

‘Tiffany Haddish Goes Off’ Trailer: Actress-Comedian And Childhood Friends Traverse Africa In Peacock Docuseries

Tiffany Haddish is drawing from her Girls Trip success and going on a trip of her own in her new Peacock series. Peacock has announced the official premiere for Tiffany Haddish Goes Off, a new docuseries that debuts on Nov. 13. The series follows...

TFF returns in grand style, showcasing Tanzania’s fashion evolution

The Tanzania Fashion Festival (TFF) returns on Saturday, October 18, bringing together designers, models, and style enthusiasts under one roof at the elegant Delta by Marriott in Dar es Salaam. Marking the eighth edition, the evening is a...

Perri is King at Forty Under 40 South Africa

Faith and Fear has announced that its co-founder and executional lead, Perri King, has been named a 2025 Forty Under 40 Award winner, a prestigious national honour celebrating South Africa’s most outstanding emerging leaders under the age of 40....

South African Amapiano star Vigro Deep, Lil Maina to headline Beneath the Baobabs Festival

Beneath the Baobabs Festival has announced its first wave of performers for this year’s New Year’s Eve celebration, promising a diverse mix of sounds and global talent as it marks over a decade of music and culture in Kilifi. The festival, now one...

Launch your career with dentsu South Africa

[PRESS OFFICE] Dentsu South Africa, one of the country’s leading integrated advertising and media agencies, is proud to announce the launch of its 2026 paid internship programme. This opportunity is now open to recent graduates and part-time...

Climate Challenges and Innovations in African Maize Farming Enhance Food Security

Corn remains the main crop on the African continent, but drought and climate change have put the region’s food security under serious pressure. The average maize yield in Africa is about 2.1 t/ha, significantly lower than global figures. Many...

“I Would Rather Settle In Other African Countries Than Return To Nigeria” — Abroad Life

The Nigerian experience is physical, emotional, and sometimes international. No one knows it better than our features on #TheAbroadLife, a series where we detail and explore Nigerian experiences while living abroad. Ken (49) left Nigeria almost...