Alana King takes a record 7-18 at Women’s Cricket World Cup as Australia routs South Africa

INDORE, India (AP) — Wrist spinner Alana King took a record 7-18 as Australia thrashed South Africa by seven wickets… INDORE, India (AP) — Wrist spinner Alana King took a record 7-18 as Australia thrashed South Africa by seven wickets in their...

Tanzanians urged to seize new investment boom

DAR ES SALAAM: THE government has called upon the citizens to take full advantage of the vast economic opportunities available across the country, stressing that it is now ten times easier for Tanzanians to invest than ever before. The improved...

Shreyas Iyer Injury Update: BCCI Confirms India Vice-Captain’s Injury Ahead of South Africa Series

In a dramatic turn of events during the third and final ODI at the Sydney Cricket Ground on Saturday, October 25, India’s vice-captain, Shreyas Iyer, suffered an injury scare after taking a brilliant catch to dismiss Australia’s Alex Carey. The...

Ibe-Enwo Promotes West-African Culture Through Art

OTU IBE-ENWO PROMOTES WEST-AFRICAN CULTURAL HERITAGE THROUGH ART Otu Ibe-Enwo is an interesting Nigerian born artist and sculptor from Afikpo in South-East Nigeria. His artistic style is a combination of surrealism and realism to create rich and...

Zahra Buhari-Indimi Shines As Referee In Barcelona, African Legends Abuja Clash

By Emmanuel Aziken This weekend, the eyes of football lovers across the continent will be fixed on Abuja, where glamour meets generosity as some of the most iconic names in world football converge for a cause that transcends sport. At the...

South African rand surges after FATF lifts greylist status, South Africans weigh in

South Africa was officially removed from the Financial Action Task Force greylist on Friday, 24 October 2025 This comes after South Africa met all anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing standards The South African rand had...

The Case For Mother Tongue Instruction: Pedagogical Gains And Practical Challenges

Africa is home to over 2,000 languages, and for many children, the language spoken at home is vastly different from the one used in school. This linguistic gap can hinder learning, especially in early childhood. Using the mother tongue as the...

Burkinabe acupuncturist bridges Africa, China through TCM

Bazimo Louis (1st R, back) and his colleagues learn Traditional Chinese Medicine in Taiyuan, north China's Shanxi Province, Aug. 15, 2025. (Xinhua/Chen Zhihao)Thirty-seven years ago, a brief encounter in a hospital in Burkina Faso changed the life...

Cameroon’s Internet access disrupted as election protests continue

Internet access in Cameroon is significantly disrupted as protests continue over alleged irregularities in this month's presidential election, Internet monitor NetBlocks said on Thursday. "We can confirm a significant, ongoing disruption to...

A neglected and ancient trade in Spain gets a boost from African migrants

Dangote becomes first African to reach $30 billion net worth

Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has achieved a historic milestone as his net worth surged past the $30 billion mark, making him the first African ever to reach that figure. According to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index, Dangote’s wealth rose...

Australia v South Africa – Women’s Cricket World Cup

Key eventsShow key events onlyPlease turn on JavaScript to use this feature 2nd over: South Africa 6-0 (Wolvaardt 5, Brits 1) No surprises here from captain McGrath, it’s Kim Garth on to open from the other end, as has been the case in most of...

Aliko Dangote Becomes First African With Net Worth Of $30Bn

Billionaire businessman Aliko Dangote, president of Dangote Industries Limited (DIL), has achieved a new financial milestone, with his net worth reaching $30.3 billion as of Friday, according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. The increase of...

Australia vs South Africa, Women's Cricket World Cup, live scores, stats

Australian and South Africa face off in their final pool match of the Women's Cricket World Cup, with the winner entering the semifinals as the number one ranked team. Check out the live scores and stats below. Scorecard Manhattan Ball-by-ball...

Great news as South Africa removed from global watchdog’s ‘dirty money’ list

South Africa has been removed from the Financial Action Task Force’s (FATF) grey list, marking a major step forward for Africa’s most industrialised economy and bolstering investor confidence. The Paris-based watchdog announced on Friday that...

 Etta JoMaria Wins Young Achiever Of The Year At Music Video Africa Awards 

1 Nigerian actor, storyteller, and social advocate Etta JoMaria has been honoured with the ‘Young Achiever of the Year Award’ at the recently held Music Video Africa Awards (MVAA). The recognition marks another major milestone in her rapidly...

International African American Museum spotlights family genealogy

The International African American Museum is adding a new digital exhibit this month that serves as a testament to the importance of understanding roots. “Speaking Truth” will serve as a national archive of more than 50 oral histories of families...

William Troost-Ekong names 3 countries that can stop Super Eagles from winning AFCON 2025

William Troost-Ekong has named the countries that can stop Nigeria from winning the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Troost-Ekong will lead Nigeria to AFCON 2025 in Morocco, which is possibly his last major tournament on the continent Nigeria will begin...

Kavala urges Africa to champion elderly rights

Malawi Human Rights Commission (MHRC) commissioner Andrew Kavala has called on African nations to lead in a global movement promoting the rights and dignity of older persons. Speaking at the 85th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human...

Zambian Kwacha Ranks Among Africa’s Best

Zambia’s currency is enjoying its best run in nearly two years, buoyed by a surge in copper output and tighter monetary discipline. The kwacha of Zambia has soared to its highest level in almost two years, on the hope that the copper industry will...