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Afreximbank Aims For $250bn Balance Sheet Growth In 10 Years
The African Export-Import Bank (AfreximBank) shareholders have set an ambitious target of growing the bank’s balance sheet to $250 billion within 10 years. The president of Afreximbank George Elombi, said this in his inaugural speech in Cairo,...
South Africa, Nigeria exit global financial crime watch list
“With each plenary we seek to make the world’s defence against criminals stronger, and we have made a number of updates on our grey list,” Elisa de Anda Madrazo, president of the FATF, told a press conference. “And this plenary has been very...
MTN will make Nigeria-South Africa payments seamless with new trusted rules – Karl Toriola
Karl Toriola, the CEO of MTN Nigeria, has declared that MTN is on a mission to build trusted rules for digital identity and payments that will streamline transactions and care for citizens between Nigeria and South Africa. The CEO said this during...
New medical technology gives hope to South Africa’s patients waiting for donor organs
A pioneering medical workshop held at the Indaba Hotel on October 23 in Fourways brought together transplant specialists from across South Africa and the globe to discuss how new machine perfusion technology is reshaping the field of organ...
The Top African Songs You Need to Hear This Week: October 24, 2025
MUSIC The best new African music tracks that came out this week, featuring Mandisi Dyantyis, Celeste Ojatula, BOJ, Internet Girl, and more. Celeste Ojatula and Anabel Rose reflect the accomplished perspective of travelers on their new record....
Ahead of semis, Australia and South Africa joust for top spot
For teams that have qualified for the semifinals of the Women’s World Cup, the conclusion of the round-robin phase presents a chance to fine-tune plans and refine the rough edges. Australia and South Africa will aim to do exactly that when they go...
Southern African Alt & Indie Playlist 2025
Southern Africa’s alternative music scene is but a microcosm of the expansive sound that the African continent contains. Experimentation is rife — artists aren’t afraid to go the extra mile, raise an extra finger, or invest their time and effort...
AFRICA/LIBYA - Resignation of vicar apostolic of Tripoli
AUS-W vs SA-W ICC Women’s World Cup 2025: Tahlia McGrath Praises Australia’s Depth Before South Africa Match
Mumbai, October 25: Australia's vice captain, Tahlia McGrath, believes her team's depth has been one of their biggest strengths at the ICC Women's Cricket World Cup, with different players stepping up in every game to keep their unbeaten run...
Ex-South Africa star slams Super Eagles ahead of crucial World Cup playoffs vs Gabon
South African legend Joel Masilela has labeled the Super Eagles “a mediocre team” before the World Cup playoffs Masilela claims Nigerian football has lost its competitive edge compared to other African countries These comments come as Nigeria...
ICC Women's World Cup: Will Alyssa Healy return against South Africa? Tahlia McGrath finally breaks silence on Australia captain, says...
Home Sports ICC Womens World Cup: Will Alyssa Healy return against South Africa? Tahlia McGrath finally breaks silence on Australia captain, says... Tahlia McGrath provided an update on Alyssa Healy’s fitness ahead of Australia’s Women’s World Cup...
World Cup qualifiers playoffs - Gabon have every chance of ending Nigeria's dream
Africa's World Cup qualifying campaign has seen nine teams secure their places at next year's tournament in the United States, Canada and Mexico. However, for four CAF teams there's still a glimmer of hope. The expanded World Cup format has opened...
India–Africa partnership in indigenous knowledge system and climate resilience
When we speak of climate change, we often turn to satellites, technology, global frameworks, and new innovations. Yet, there exists a vast reservoir of wisdom that has quietly helped communities survive and adapt for centuries, i.e the Indigenous...
Where USAID Funded Evangelical Ministry in Africa
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...
Cape Town solidifies its status as Africa’s boat-building capital at the inaugural African Boating Conference
Murray Swart|Published 8 hours ago 2min Cape Town has reaffirmed its position as Africa’s boat-building capital, with industry leaders and innovators gathering at the inaugural African Boating Conference at the V&A Waterfront this week. The...
African football player of the year: the list of candidates revealed
The Confederation of African Football (CAF) published its list of candidates for the player of the year award on Wednesday. While the date of the ceremony is not yet known, the event already promises quite some suspense. Could it be Fiston Mayele,...
Mozambique: Jubilee Year is an Invitation to address social inequalities in society
Bishop Inacio Lucas Mwita of Gurué Diocese in Mozambique recently spoke at a thanksgiving Graduation Mass for 121 students of the Catholic University of Mozambique, in the district of Gurué. During the homily, the Bishop reminded students of the...
Africa’s green gold: The promise and pitfalls of carbon markets
As climate finance flows increasingly toward the Global South, Africa is positioning itself as the world’s next major carbon frontier. From Kenya’s arid lands to the Congo Basin’s dense forests, the continent holds more than a fifth of the world’s...
Stats don't lie: Gabon coach worried facing Africa's top five team Super Eagles in WCQ playoff
Gabon coach Thierry Mouyouma will be worried ahead of the Panthers' 2026 World Cup qualifying playoff against Nigeria's Super Eagles on November 13, given his poor record against Africa's top ten teams in the Fifa rankings, allnigeriasoccer.com...