Deputy Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources Phumzile Mgcina has reiterated government's stance that South Africa's mining industry is on the...
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Kenya: CBK Lowers Rate to 8.75pc to Boost Private Sector Lending
Nairobi -- The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) has lowered its benchmark lending rate by 25 basis points to 8.75 per cent in...
Kenya: Cabinet Approves Sh4.1bn for Drought Relief Across Affected Regions
Nairobi -- The Cabinet has approved the release of Sh4.1 billion to scale up interventions aimed at alleviating the worsening drought conditions in...
Botswana: Poor Start for Botswana Badminton Team
Tlokweng -- Team Botswana started the All Africa Senior Badminton Championships on a low note after the men's team lost 5-0 to...
Kenya: Communications Authority Warns Kenyans Against Illegal Mobile Phone Brands Posing Health Risks
Nairobi -- The Communications Authority of Kenya (CA) has issued a public notice warning consumers against purchasing non-type approved mobile phones that pose...
Kenya: Nurses Protest Outside Nairobi City Hall Over Employment Issues
Nairobi -- A group of nurses staged a protest outside City Hall in Nairobi, raising concerns over delayed hiring, unfair contracts, and lack...
Congo-Kinshasa: Mantashe Clashes With DRC Counterpart Over Its Critical Minerals Deal With U.S.
During a heated exchange at the Mining Indaba, Gwede Mantashe challenged the Democratic Republic of Congo's critical minerals agreement with the US, stressing...
Malawi: Dry Spells Ravage Crops in Salima, Thousands of Farmers Affected
Thousands of farmers in Salima Agriculture Development Division (ADD) are facing heavy losses after prolonged dry spells damaged large tracts of crops at...
Nigeria: Biodiversity Loss Poses Major Risk to Global Economy – – Report
The experts said there is a need to transform agrifood systems to ensure better production, better nutrition, a better environment, and a better...
Nigeria: Alaafin’s Ex-Wife, Queen Dammy, Threatens to Sue Portable, Gives Him 24 Hours to Withdraw Intimacy Claims
"Queen Dammy and Ashabi Simple want to ruin my life whenever they meet behind my back in their houses. They even contacted my...
Kenya: Cabinet Endorses Sh4.7 Trillion Budget Policy Statement
Nairobi -- The Cabinet has also endorsed the financial year 2026/27 Budget, totalling 4.7 trillion...
South Africa: PE Fund Harith Moves to Buy South African Airline Flysafair
Harith General Partners plans to acquire FlySafair, South Africa's largest domestic airline, as the private equity firm expands its transport investments across the...
Nigeria: Nigeria, Niger Customs to Strenghten Border Infrastructure, Others
The Comptroller-General of Customs, Adewale Adeniyi, has reiterated the Nigeria Customs Service's commitment to strengthening border infrastructure operations and other...
Nigeria: 1,200 Athletes, Officials for Nigerian Oil and Gas Industry Games in Abuja
About 1,200 athletes and officials representing 15 oil and gas companies, regulators and affiliated institutions have converged for the 20th edition of the...
Nigeria: 10-Man Katsina United Hold Wikki Tourists in Six-Goal Thriller
It rained goals yesterday at the Abubakar Tafawa Balewa Stadium Bauchi as 10-man Katsina United forced Wikki Tourists to a 3-3 draw in...
Nigeria: Plateau Athletes Dominate At Senator Diri Marathon in Bayelsa
Long distance runners from Plateau State emerged champions in the male and female categories of the 6th Senator Douye Diri (SDD) National Marathon...
Nigeria: Firm Launches ‘Black Valentine’ to Redefine Celebration
Konga, Nigeria's leading composite e-commerce giant, says it's launching its Valentine campaign, "Black Valentine: Special Love Series", a strategic and empathetic shift designed...
Nigeria: Firm Launches Hotel At Mmia Lagos
NAHCO Travel and Hospitality Limited (NHTL), a wholly owned subsidiary of NAHCO Plc has officially commissioned Sapphire Hotel a premier luxury hospitality suite...
Nigeria: Osimhen Nets Ninth Turkish Super Lig Goal
Victor Osimhen netted his ninth Turkish Super Lig goal as Galatasaray recorded a 3-0 win at Rizespor last...
Nigeria: Lookman’s La Liga Debut Ends in Defeat As Betis Avenge Copa Del Rey Humiliation
Ademola Lookman and his Atlético Madrid teammates were stunned 1-0 at their Estadio Metropolitano home ground by Real Betis in a Spanish La...
South Africa: Sundowns Boot Staff Member Accused of Leaking Tactics
Mamelodi Sundowns suspended long-serving performance analyst Mario Masha for allegedly leaking sensitive coaching information. The suspension comes as Sundowns prepare for a...
Namibia: Make a Date With Beach Fitness for Valentine’s Day
The Seawork Cares Beach series has announced its Valentine's Day edition to be held at the Mole at Swakopmund on 14...
Namibia: ACDT Charity Golf Day Set for February
The annual charity golf day in support of the African Child Development Trust (ACDT) is set for 27 February at the Windhoek Golf...
Namibia: De Leede Takes Netherlands to Big Win Over Namibia At T20 World Cup
Bas de Leede scored an unbeaten 72 and took two wickets as the Netherlands hammered Namibia by seven wickets for their first win at...
Ethiopia: Why the AU Must Address Ethiopia’s Maritime Access – – and Now
As African leaders gather for the forthcoming African Union Summit, one strategic issue demands urgent and collective attention: Ethiopia's quest for secure and sovereign...
Nigeria: I’m Tired of Begging – Please, I Need Money for My Brain, Spleen Surgery – – Halima Abubakar to Nigerians
In January, the actress announced that she was ill and needed N25m for brain tumour surgery, even as she was facing...
Kenya: Kamworor, Yeshaneh to Headline Star-Studded 2026 Rak Half Marathon
Nairobi -- The "fastest half marathon in the world" is set for a historic return as Kenya's legendary Geoffrey Kamworor and Ethiopia's former...
Kenya: KCCA Assures Uninterrupted Aviation Services Amid Strike Threat
Nairobi -- The Kenya Civil Aviation Authority (KCAA) has assured passengers, airlines, and other aviation stakeholders that air transport services will continue uninterrupted,...
Botswana: The Mares in Camp for Cosafa
Gaborone -- The senior women national team, The Mares has reported for camp on Sunday to prepare for the COSAFA women's...
Botswana: Modutlwa Sets Ambitious Targets for Botswana Bowling
Gaborone -- Former national team bowler, Marea Modutlwa has made history by becoming the first woman to lead the Botswana Bowling Association...