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Being Nigerian is tough – Tems

Grammy-winning singer Temilade Openiyi, popularly known as Tems says being a Nigerian is “tough”. The singer, however, noted that despite how tough it is, if...

Empowering Communities: Health Promoters in Chitungwiza Undertake Comprehensive Training to Combat Cholera

Sheba Usanda, a dedicated community health promoter (CHP) at Zengeza Clinic since 2010, recently participated in vital training sessions on cholera prevention and control....

World Health Organization (WHO) and Government of Ireland collaborate to strengthen health system resilience in Tanzania

The World Health Organization (WHO) and the Government of Ireland have signed an agreement to pilot a new project that will improve ongoing efforts...

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia embraces the future of football: The sports industry’s greatest minds congregate in Jeddah for World Football Summit

The second edition of World Football Summit Asia (www.Asia.WorldFootballSummit.com) will take place in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on the 12th-13th of December 2023, bringing together key...

Enough is enough” Diddy roars as fourth woman sues him for sexual harassment

Diddy has reacted on Instagram after a fourth woman sued him, stating she was sex trafficked and gang-raped while she was a 17-year-old high...

Seychelles declares state of emergency after huge explosion

A state of emergency has been declared in Seychelles, after a massive explosion at an industrial area on the main island, Mahé, as well...

Side chick sues lover’s wife for stalking her on social media

In a bold move that unfolded in court, a woman from Harare recently dragged her boyfriend’s wife to court, accusing her of breaching the...

Conference of the Parties (COP28): African Development Bank President invites business leaders to invest in Africa to accelerate decarbonization

The President of the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org), Akinwumi Adesina, called on African business leaders to take advantage of investment opportunities in Africa and...

Shaping Retails Future – Trends Recap 2023 (By Mike Smollan)

By Mike Smollan, Chief Growth and Innovation Officer, Smollan (https://Smollan.com). As per the Edge Global Insights Report 2023 - overall, the retail industry this year has...

Conference of the Parties (COP28): Africa could lose $25 billion per year as new European Union (EU) carbon tax comes into effect, warns African...

African Development Bank Group President Dr Akinwumi Adesina (www.AfDB.org) has warned that a new EU carbon border tax could significantly constrain Africa’s trade and industrialization...

Helmsman Quality and Technology Services Company Ltd. (HQTS) Secures Contract for Pre-Export Verification of Conformity Assessments on Specialised Equipment and Materials for Uganda Oil...

Helmsman Quality and Technology Services Company Ltd. (HQTS) (www.HQTS.com), a leading provider of third-party quality assurance services, has entered into an agreement with the...

Emaswati to Benefit as FirstRand Lists Substantial Shares of First National Bank (FNB) Eswatini

Emaswati get to own 24.99% of FNB Eswatini (www.FNBSwaziland.co.sz) through the sale of shares by the FirstRand Group. The listing of FNB Eswatini on the...

Scaling up country support for neglected tropical diseases (NTD) eradication

In 2021, the World Health Organization (WHO) unveiled the neglected tropical diseases (NTD) roadmap 2021-2030, initiating a decade dedicated on controlling, eliminating, and eradicating...

Military intervention not feasible solution to violent extremism in West Africa – Dr Ibn Chambas

The African Union High Representative for Silencing the Guns has criticised attempts by the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) to use military...

At least 85 dead in accidental bombing incident in Nigeria

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has ordered an investigation into a military drone strike that killed 85 civilians gathered for a religious celebration over the...

Official squads unveiled for the FIFA Club World Cup Saudi Arabia 2023™

The squad lists for the FIFA Club World Cup (www.FIFA.com) Saudi Arabia 2023™ have been released; Tournament set to kick off in Jeddah on 12 December. The...

Islamic Development Bank Institute Joins Partners to Explore Global Standards for Central Bank Digital Currency

The Islamic Development Bank Institute (IsDBI) (https://IsDBInstitute.org/) participated as a knowledge partner in a conference titled ‘“Exploring Central Bank Digital Currency: Pathways to Global...

Víctor Camarasa: “It’s important that FIFA is trying to help”

The Real Oviedo player decided to stop playing on 12 September to take care of his mental health; He hopes to serve as an...

Empowering Finance Professionals is Fundamental in Attaining Sustainable Development in Africa (By Alta Prinsloo)

By Alta Prinsloo, Chief Executive Officer, Pan African Federation of Accountants (PAFA) The finance and accounting profession has undergone significant transformation over the years, coming...

Serena Williams credits use of breastmilk for sunburn treatment

Serena Williams has revealed an unconventional hack to treat sunburn. In a new TikTok video, the 23-time grand slam tennis pro revealed that she used...

2024 Cybersecurity Predictions for Europe, Middle East, and Africa by KnowBe4 Cybersecurity Experts

KnowBe4 (www.KnowBe4.com), the provider of the world’s largest security awareness training and simulated phishing platform, announced its 2024 cybersecurity predictions for Europe, the Middle...

Putin arrives in Middle East to talk oil with Saudi crown prince

Russian President Vladimir Putin will travel to Saudi Arabia on Wednesday to meet Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, a rare trip abroad to discuss oil production,...

VIPASO, the next generation of mobile payments, supporting online and offline transactions joins the Temenos Exchange

VIPASO (https://VIPASO.io) announced that is available on Temenos Exchange (https://apo-opa.co/3GBHE2V), the partner ecosystem of integrated fintech solutions. VIPASO stands for a comprehensive solution based on in-...

Africa Finance Corporation, African Development Bank Sign $350 million long-term Line of Credit for infrastructure

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) and the African Development Bank (www.AfDB.org) have signed a $350 million long-term line of credit to support urgently needed financing...

The Artificial Intelligence (AI) hit list: Six menacing threats you need to know

By the end of this year already, the market for artificial intelligence (AI) in South Africa is projected to reach (https://apo-opa.co/481NZ3n) a size of $2.4...

North Korean President in tears, pleads with citizens to be ‘fruitful and multiply’

North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un cried as he called on women to have more children, saying that it was their duty to halt the country's...

Boeing appoints Henok Teferra Shawl as Managing Director for Africa

Boeing (NYSE: BA) (www.Boeing.com) has appointed Henok Teferra Shawl as the new managing director for Boeing Africa to strengthen the company's operations and relationships...

When Fiat Topolino meets Topolino, magic happens

A FIAT (https://www.FIAT.com) tribute to the 100th Disney anniversary: five unique Fiat Topolino, four designed by FIAT Centro Stile inspired by Disney Creatives and one...

Car Of The Year 2024: The new PEUGEOT E-3008 is in the final

On 27 November 2023, the 59 members of the European Car of the Year (COTY) jury, representing 22 countries across the continent, chose the...

Crafting Legacies of Hope: One Man’s Journey of Impact, Philanthropy, and Making Memories

In a world often plagued by headlines of strife and discord, it is heartening to shine a light on a story of hope and...

Prophetess, daughters arrested for abusing member for questioning their beliefs

In a shocking turn of events, a self-proclaimed prophetess Ruramai Nhapata, has been accused of assaulting a former church member for rejecting their controversial...

Mauritania’s ex-President Aziz jailed for five years for corruption

A court in Mauritania has jailed former President Mohamed Ould Abdel Aziz for five years for corruption. It found Aziz guilty of money laundering and...

Scaling up the use of pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV in Ghana

In 2020, the death of his best friend, Tawiah, reminded Nii Ayittey about the real dangers of AIDS. So when he heard of pre-exposure...

5 Reasons to Attend Invest in African Energy 2024 in Paris

Returning to Paris next May for its second edition, Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024 (https://apo-opa.co/484aYL8) is an exclusive forum designed to foster collaboration between European...

Nigeria sells presidential jet

The Nigerian Air Force has put up the Falcon 900B aircraft for sale, calling on interested persons to submit their bids for the purchase...

Marriott International and Palm Hills Developments Sign Agreement to Open the Ritz-Carlton Cairo, Palm Hills in Egypt

Marriott International, Inc. (www.Marriott.com) today announced it has signed an agreement with Palm Hills Developments to open The Ritz-Carlton Cairo, Palm Hills, signaling a...

Africa remains one of the regions most targeted by cybercrime in 2023

As organisations continue to become more digitised, throughout 2023 Africa remains one of the world regions most targeted by cybercrime. At a recent press...

Youth-led African enterprises awarded $800,000 at Conference of the Parties (COP28) for climate solutions

Eight dynamic African young women-led businesses emerged as winners of the 2023 YouthAdapt challenge. Each business will receive grant funding of up to $100,000. They...

UK increases salary requirement for foreigners applying for work visas

In a bid to fulfill the Conservative Party's commitment to reducing net migration, Rishi Sunak's government, facing an imminent general election, has announced new...

Ghana signs US$50m Emission Reduction Payment Agreement under LEAF Coalition

The Forestry Commission, under the auspices of the Ministry of Lands and Natural Resources, has signed an Emission Reduction Payment Agreement (ERPA) with Emergent...