'I watched the game' - Super Eagles coach Chelle hails Gabon stars after scouting Aubameyang in UCL

Super Eagles manager Eric Chelle was among the 42,766 spectators at the Estadio Jose Alvalade on Wednesday night as Portuguese champions Sporting CP faced Olympique Marseille on matchday three of the UEFA Champions League. The Malian tactician,...

Cameroon's Evaded Customs Duties Soar 87% in Jan-Sept 2025, Topping XAF15 Billion

(Business in Cameroon) - Cameroon’s Directorate General of Customs (DGD) recorded 15.7 billion CFA francs in lost or evaded duties between January and September 2025, according to data from nine customs litigation sessions held during the period....

Africa making strides in energy transition, but grappling with huge existential problems: Experts

African nations striving for energy transition to shift from fossil fuels to cleaner and renewable energy sources are making big strides. However, they are also grappling with challenges of energy security. This was revealed at the second...

U.S. State Department Updates “Avoid All Travel” Advisory For African Country

The U.S. Department of State regularly updates advisories for countries around the world to ensure all its citizens are safe when visiting foreign nations. For instance, the U.S. government has recently updated its travel advisory for Sudan and...

Police raid liquor party in ‘dry’ Gujarat; 13 African nationals, bootleggers among 20 held

Police raided a farmhouse on the outskirts of Ahmedabad city and arrested 15 persons, including 13 African nationals, for allegedly consuming liquor during a party, and later apprehended five more individuals, an official said on Saturday. Out of...

Jetour debuts new SUVs in Cape Town as Chinese cars gain traction in South Africa

CAPE TOWN, Oct. 25 (Xinhua) -- Chinese automaker Jetour launched its new T-Series SUVs on Friday evening at the Grand Parade in Cape Town, drawing strong interest from consumers and underscoring the growing popularity of Chinese car brands in...

Paarl: South Africa’s Secret Winelands Escape Where You Can Stay in Historic Wine Tanks

Paarl's vineyards offer world-class wine tasting with dramatic mountain backdrops in South Africa's Cape Winelands. Photo by Canva In South Africa’s beautiful Western Cape province, the Cape Winelands attract visitors from all over the world who...

General : South Africa Committed To Strengthen Longstanding Relations With Malaysia, Says Ramaphosa

PUTRAJAYA, Oct 25 (Bernama) -- South Africa is committed to strengthening longstanding relations with Malaysia, particularly in trade, investment, education and cultural exchanges, said President Matamela Cyril Ramaphosa. He said the ties between...

Cameroon Launches Inspection to Halt Illegal Mining, Assess Environmental Compliance

(Business in Cameroon) - A joint mission involving Cameroon’s Ministry of Mines, Industry, and Technological Development (Minmidt), the Ministry of Environment, Nature Protection, and Sustainable Development (Minepded), and the National Mining...

South Africans turn to gambling despite swimming in debt

A financial expert has warned that growing desperation is driving South Africans to gamble with money that should be used to pay off debt. This comes as figures show that South Africans spent R1,5 trillion on gambling activities during the 2024/25...

Namibian football finally kicks off 

Namibian football finally gets underway this weekend when the opening round of the Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL) kicks off throughout the country. After the withdrawal of former sponsor Debmarine Namibia, the Namibian government came to...

Cameroon’s Climate Observatory Warns Rising Heat, Shifting Rains Threaten Crop, Energy Outlook

(Business in Cameroon) - Cameroon’s National Observatory on Climate Change (NOCC) has warned that rising heat and shifting rains threaten the country’s crop and energy outlook. The warning was signalled in the observatory’s latest climate bulletin...

Hanypay partners with Chinese manufacturers to empower African businesses with AKL Lumi Digital Currency

Hanypay, Africa’s rapidly growing digital payment platform, has just announced a strategic collaboration with Chinese suppliers and manufacturers, including Mr. Michael from EVPS Ahui Power Co. in China, to offer African businesses unprecedented...

Africa imports over 70% of its medicines

Expert says making active ingredients locally would change this NEWS ANALYSIS | THE INDEPENDENT | Africa carries a heavy health burden. It accounts for 25% of the global disease burden despite having only 18% of the global population. The...

Tanzania faces uphill battle to retain EACAACT title

KENYA: DEFENDING champions Tanzania face an uphill task to retain their East and Central Africa All Africa Challenge Trophy (EACAACT) crown at the picturesque Great Rift Valley Lodge in Naivasha, Kenya. After a promising opening day, the Tanzanian...

Vryheid wrestlers shine at South African Youth Championships

Several young wrestlers from Vryheid Amateur Wrestling Club made their mark at the South African National Youth Wrestling Championships, showcasing determination, skill and exceptional sportsmanship throughout the tournament. Representing the club...

'Masterclass': Records tumble as King skittles South Africa

Alana King has produced one of the greatest spells of bowling to skittle South Africa during the women's cricket World Cup. Australia bowled South Africa out for 97, but it was King who took seven wickets and at one stage had figures of 4/0,...

Namibia takes centre stage in international aviation with ICAO appointment

Staff Reporter THE Namibia Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has announced the appointment of its Executive Director, Toska Sem, as Second Vice-Chairperson of the Technical Commission of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO). Nelson...

Only 4 African container ports make 2025 global Top 100 Ranking

The findings highlight the continent’s ongoing infrastructure and logistical constraints despite notable improvements in select terminals. Lloyd’s List’s latest assessment shows that global container traffic is rebounding strongly. Worldwide...

Women’s World Cup: Australia Opt To Bowl First Against South Africa In Indore

Indore: Australia have won the toss and elected to field first against South Africa in the Women’s World Cup match at Holkar Cricket Stadium in Indore on Saturday. Australia are without their regular skipper, Alyssa Healy, who sustained a minor...