Africa

Chef Smith’s claim to fame as the holder of the longest cooking marathon record has come under scrutiny as evidence of fabrication surfaces. The celebrated chef, who has been in …

TotalEnergies, a major French oil company, has notified South Africa’s petroleum regulator that it plans to exit the 11B/12B offshore gas field, indicating a major setback for the country’s energy …

Women farmers living in one of Zambia’s critically important forest regions – the Kafue Sub-Basin – recently completed a training programme, supported by the African Development Bank and the Climate …

Madhouse, the leading centre for creativity and innovation in Africa, recently marked the completion of its innovative Lens-Based Incubation Programme by awarding $10,000 in seed funding to AfrikoHub, the champion …

The German government has once more grabbed attention in the cryptocurrency realm by selling $52 million worth of Bitcoin from a cryptocurrency wallet officially linked to the government. This action …

Wole Soyinka is set to be the focal point of attention at The Africa Centre in London as he celebrates his 90th birthday. The nine-day program, organized in honour of …

The Lagos Convention Centre hosted the prestigious annual Africa Technology Expo 2024, drawing a remarkable assembly of technology enthusiasts, industry leaders, and innovators from across the continent. This year’s event …

MTN Nigeria has announced plans to construct the largest data centre in West Africa, a state-of-the-art facility designed to significantly boost the region’s digital infrastructure. The new data centre will …

The Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Olayemi Cardoso, has expressed concerns over the rising volume of non-bank transactions, which he warns could threaten financial stability in West …

Multichoice Group, South Africa’s leading entertainment firm, is re-evaluating its business plan for its African operations in light of falling revenues and a decline in subscriber numbers. This strategic reconsideration …