Africa East Africa World 

Outrage as middle-aged woman in Tanzania rapes 8 year- old boy

There is outrage in Tanzania after a middle-aged woman was found to have raped an eight-year-old boy. The woman is also accused of infecting the boy with sexually transmitted diseases. Desderia Mbwelwa, 57, has been sentenced to 29 years in prison at a court on Friday but details of the verdict have not been widely reported until now. On the… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

Eritrea rejoins the East African regional bloc after 16-year absence

After 16 years of absence, Eritrea has rejoined the East African regional bloc, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (Igad). In 2007, Eritrea suspended its membership in protest against Ethiopia’s military intervention in Somalia. The country was also protesting against alleged manipulation of the organisation by external forces. Information Minister Yemane Meskel has tweeted that Eritrea has retaken its seat at… Read More
Africa Business World 

ThriveAgric empowers over 500,000 smallholder farmers in Africa

Leading agricultural technology company, ThriveAgric, has today released its 2022 Impact Report reiterating the company’s mission to build the largest network of profitable farmers and accelerate an Africa that feeds itself. In the year under review, the Nigeria-founded company scaled its operations into neighbouring Ghana, and Kenya in East Africa, amongst other feats. Key highlights of ThriveAgric’s 2022 annual impact… Read More
Africa Featured World 

Grammys announce Best African Music Performance category

Grammys has announced a new award category for African music called “Best African Music Performance”. The US music industry’s top honours will now include a new category solely for African performers. The latest move is to reflect the global appreciation for homegrown styles like afrobeats and amapiano. Grammys said the “goal at the Recording Academy is to recognize and honor… Read More
Africa Business World 

SouthAfricanCasinos.co.za Negotiates Unique Bonus with Springbok Casino

SouthAfricanCasinos.co.za, the most reliable guide to online casino brands in South Africa, has secured an exclusive deal with Springbok Casino, one of the leading casinos in the region. The new deal, a unique R500 Free No Deposit Bonus, has been negotiated exclusively for players who use SouthAfricanCasinos.co.za as their guide to the best online gaming experience. A Free No Deposit… Read More
Africa Nigeria News and Headlines West Africa World 

Guinness confirms Nigerian chef’s world record for longest cooking marathon

Guinness World Records (GWR) has on Tuesday confirmed that Nigerian chef, Hilda Bassey aka Hilda Baci now holds the world record for longest cooking marathon by an individual. Last month, Baci caused a sensation in Nigeria after cooking non-stop for more than 100 hours, which exceeded the previous record. Politicians and celebrities urged her on along with a boisterous crowd… Read More
Africa Business Featured Nigeria News and Headlines West Africa World 

Nigeria to provide interest free-loans to students

Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has signed into law a new bill, which provides interest-free loans to student. It is the first of its kind in the country, that offers financial support for poorer students in higher education. Nigerian students in tertiary institutions such as universities, colleges and polytechnics will now be able to easily get interest-free loans from the… Read More
Africa Egypt North Africa World 

Egypt: Three British tourists dead after boat fire

Three British tourists are reported dead during sea cruise after their boat caught fire in the Egyptian Red Sea. The incident happened off the coast of Marsa Alam on the both called also called the Hurricane. Twenty-four other people, including 12 Britons, were rescued from the boat. Initial reports suggested the fire, at 06:30 local time, was down to an… Read More
Africa East Africa World 

Ugandan President denies death rumours

Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has denied rumours about his death as he self- isolates after testing positive for Covid 19. The social media statement followed rumours that he had died after contracting Covid-19. President tested positive for the virus on 7 June and said the following day that he was taking “forced leave”. Rumours have emerged on Twitter over the… Read More
Africa Sports World 

Sweden is not holding a ‘sex championship’

There were reports these past couple of weeks about Sweden holding a sex competition which was to take place on June 8. But it turns out not to be the case with Sweden’s sports authorities denying those reports. The Times of India, one of India’s most popular and reputable newspapers had carried a report that read that “Sweden Will Soon… Read More