South African Stars Align for the Launch of HONOR’s Stylish and Smart HONOR X7d 5G

Glamour met innovation as HONOR unveiled its latest device, the HONOR X7d 5G, at a dazzling Johannesburg event attended by some of Mzansi’s biggest names. Celebrities and influencers including Naaq Musiq, Lindough, Bontle Smith, Wiseman Mncube,...

SADC ELECTORAL OBSERVATION MISSION LAUNCHED IN TANZANIA

by LENAOctober 24, 2025October 24, 2025026 Share0 Maseru, Oct. 24 — The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has officially launched the SADC Electoral Observation Mission (SEOM) to the 2025 General Election in the United Republic of...

African bankers urged to build capacity to withstand global shocks

Ms Gwen Mwaba Managing Director Trade Finance and Correspondent Banking at Afreximbank. [Brian Ngugi, Standard] African bankers are not insulated from global crises and must build capacity to respond to external shocks, a senior official at the...

Gabon midfielder sends message to Victor Osimhen ahead of World Cup playoffs

Gabon midfielder Mario Lemina has sent a message to Victor Osimhen ahead of the World Cup play-off Lemina assisted Osimhen’s first goal for Galatasaray against Bodo/Glimt in the UEFA Champions League Both players will face off in the African...

Senegalese Fadiga, Nigerian Music Star Odumodublvck Set For 2025 Champions Cup Showdown In Abuja

As the much-anticipated Champions Cup showdown between Barcelona legends and African legendary stars slated for this weekend at Moshood Abiola National Stadium in Abuja approaches, the Senegalese legendary midfielder Khalilou Fadiga, and Nigerian...

How medical tourism undermines African healthcare

The death of Kenyan opposition leader Raila Odinga in a private Indian hospital highlights a troubling pattern across Africa: leaders seeking medical care abroad while their citizens face crumbling health systems. Odinga, a...

PRISM Awards 2025: The Human Factor — Africa’s G20 Moment

The Public Relations Institute of Southern Africa (PRISA) has announced the winners of the 2025 PRISMS Awards, marking a triumphant close to the annual PRISMS Summit and Awards, which were held at the Radisson Blu Hotel in Sandton and the...

Using AI to develop the informal economy in Africa

- Advertisement - AI can also benefit the millions of people employed in the informal economy in Africa By Katim Seringe Touray, PhD Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged in the past few years as leading technology with enormous potential to...

South Africa removed from FATF greylist after two years of scrutiny

South Africa has been delisted from the notorious greylist after more than two years of intense scrutiny by the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). The global financial crime watchdog placed South Africa on the list in February 2023 for not...

Feature: Tanzania's Zanzibar elder gains new lease on life through Chinese medical expertise

by Xinhua writers Hua Hongli, Lin Guangyao, Lucas Liganga DAR ES SALAAM, Oct. 24 (Xinhua) -- For 74-year-old Omar Haji Makame, a Tanzania's Zanzibar local known for his gentle demeanor and quiet strength, the past five months have seen a harrowing...

Health experts seek stronger policies to phase out tobacco use in Africa

Public health experts have called for stronger policies and innovative strategies to curb tobacco use in Africa. The experts made the call on Thursday, during a panel session titled ‘Endgame Strategies to Phase Out Tobacco’, at the 2025 Gatefield...

Fugitive Senegalese killer of pregnant wife was arrested in Brufut

- Advertisement - More details have emerged about the arrest of the Senegalese man who killed his pregnant wife and fled to The Gambia this week. According to Senegalese media reports, the man has been named as B Sonko. He was wanted for the...

African Energy Chamber Leader NJ Ayuk Receives Honorary Doctorate 

Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber (AEC), NJ Ayuk, in a historical landmark recognition become the first African to be awarded the prestigious title of Honorary Professor (Professor Honoris Causa) by the National Research University,...

Kigali Plant Boosts Africa’s Vaccine Self-Reliance

Backed by fresh European financing, BioNTech’s Kigali facility is emerging as the cornerstone of Africa’s mRNA vaccine ecosystem, bridging the gap between ambition and large-scale production. A new European financial backing of BioNTech’s mRNA...

Tanzania’s M’Mombwa eyes Morocco 2025 Afcon glory

Dar es Salaam. Charles M’Mombwa has quickly established himself as one of Tanzania’s most exciting football talents. Born 27-years-ago in DR Congo and raised in Tanzania, the dynamic midfielder has developed into a key figure for the Taifa Stars,...

First IIT campus in West Africa to come up in Nigeria, set for 2026 launch

The Indian Institutes of Technology (IITs) are going global, with Nigeria soon to host the first IIT campus in West Africa. The initiative marks a major step in India’s international education outreach, reflecting the National Education Policy...

Celebrate African Queerness at Johannesburg Pride 2025

As Pride Month 2025 draws to a close, culminating in the Johannesburg Pride March on Saturday, Kaye Ally, founder and director of the Pride of Africa Foundation, hopes Pride will send a clear message that queer Africans are visible, proud, and...

Nigeria, South Africa deepen economic ties, move to implement bi-national commission

L-R: Dr. Tunde Ayeye, Founder and Executive Chairman, IFS Group; Dr Karl Toriola, CEO, MTN Nigeria; H.E. Dr. Kadri Obafemi Hamzat, Deputy Governor of Lagos State; H.E. Thandi Moraka, Deputy Minister, DIRCO (South Africa), and Iyke Ejimofor,...

Can Ghana’s new claim over Kente change the way fashion brands use African designs?

Ghana is taking a bold step in making an unprecedented move to protect “Kente”, its centuries-old handwoven fabric, by establishing stronger intellectual property rights and geographical indication (GI) status. The decision has stirred a debate...

How South Africa’s Newcastle is bridging the gap to sustainable sanitation

Newcastle is not new to sanitation planning. Over the past decade, the municipality has made significant strides, like constructing new wastewater treatment plants (WWTP), expanding sewer networks, and promoting inclusive access through...