Teen burglar cooks breakfast in stolen home in KZN
A 14-year-old boy was caught frying eggs inside a Hazelmere home he allegedly burgled. The incident highlights youth crime and home security concerns in South Africa. Read the full story.
A 14-year-old boy was caught frying eggs inside a Hazelmere home he allegedly burgled. The incident highlights youth crime and home security concerns in South Africa. Read the full story.
ATE CEO Onyekachi Izukanne explains how local production and regional sourcing can combat inflation, create skilled jobs for youth, and help SMEs expand across Africa. Discover the strategy.
Mohamed Salah's first-half penalty secured a 1-0 win for 10-man Egypt over South Africa, making them the first team to qualify for the AFCON 2025 knockout stage. Read the full match report.
While many celebrate on December 25, six African nations, including Morocco and Somalia, do not observe Christmas as a public holiday. Discover the reasons and estimated Christian populations.
Nigeria strengthens its role as the top African crude oil supplier to the United States, exporting 33.23 million barrels worth $2.57 billion from January to August 2025. Discover the economic impact and the role of Dangote Refinery.
TD Africa celebrated its partners' excellence, innovation, and integrity at the 12th 'Celebrating You' awards in Lagos. The event, themed 'Africa's Digital Renaissance,' featured top industry leaders and a grand SUV raffle prize. Read more.
The inaugural PFL Africa Finals in Cotonou crowned the first-ever African champions. Read about the historic fights, $100,000 winners, and the stars who attended.
A new report warns Africa's climate strategy must combine debt relief with low-carbon growth to ensure the green transition delivers real development dividends, not just emissions cuts.
Energy expert Canice Emeka outlines seven non-negotiable steps Nigeria must take by 2035 to become Africa's largest and most reliable energy powerhouse. Learn the plan.
South Africa coach Hugo Broos, the only AFCON-winning coach at Morocco 2025, aims to join Herve Renard in winning the title with two different nations. Can Bafana Bafana triumph?
AfricaRice and Thailand's Kasetsart University sign a major MoU to boost rice research, climate-resilient varieties, and food security across Africa. Read the full details of this transformative partnership.
UNICEF projects 1.8 million annual child deaths in Africa by 2040. WHO and UNAIDS warn of stalled HIV fight. Urgent political action and investment in primary healthcare are needed to avert disaster.
Russia pledges expanded cooperation with Africa at Cairo ministerial conference. Trade exceeds $27bn, with focus on industrial growth, security, and education. Details inside.
Osinakachukwu Onu was fatally shot during a traffic stop in Klerksdorp. Four officers face murder charges. Read the full details of this tragic incident and the swift police response.
South Africa's head coach Hugo Broos says his team is prepared for AFCON 2025 in Morocco. Bafana Bafana aim to surpass their 2023 bronze finish in a tough Group B. Read more.
The Federal Government has imposed an immediate ban on wood and charcoal exports, revoking all licenses to protect Nigeria's forests. Learn the details and legal backing of this decisive environmental move.
The UAE announces a massive $6 billion investment plan for African tourism development, targeting aviation, infrastructure, and digital projects. Learn how this partnership aims to create thousands of jobs.
Nigeria bans all wood exports to fight illegal logging. Minister Balarabe Lawal announces the policy, citing environmental protection. Read the full details and implications.
Four South African traffic police officers have been arrested for the murder of 37-year-old Nigerian Osinakachukwu Marcus Onu. The suspects will face court on murder charges. Read the full details.
Nigerian Ports Authority records a massive 1,085% surge in export containers and 33.52 million metric tonnes cargo throughput in Q3 2025, driven by President Tinubu's export-focused economic policies. Read the full analysis.
Airtel Africa partners with SpaceX's Starlink to deliver direct-to-cell satellite connectivity across 14 African countries from 2026, bridging the digital divide. Learn the details.
The Federal Government pins economic hopes on a new law banning raw material exports, aiming to create jobs and value. Experts warn a weak STI ecosystem could derail the plan. Read more.
Angry residents in eThekwini, KZN, beat a man to a pulp for allegedly assaulting his girlfriend's 5-year-old daughter. The suspect was later handed to Verulam SAPS. Read the full report.
Prof. Benard Odoh reveals African SMEs forfeit $38bn annually due to trade bottlenecks. New platform Valcertra, launching in 2026, aims to bridge the gap and boost continental exports.
From Mali to Guinea-Bissau, Africa has witnessed 10 successful military coups since 2020. Explore the timeline, key figures, and ongoing instability shaping the continent's political landscape.
Gunmen stormed an illegal bar in a Pretoria hostel, killing 12 people, including three children. Police link the tragedy to unlicensed liquor outlets.
Nigeria's ginger sector is in crisis as fungal blight decimates crops, causing over N12bn losses and a 74% export drop. Experts call for disease-resistant seeds and value chain investment to save the industry.
The Nigerian Ports Authority is enhancing port-hinterland connectivity to streamline non-oil exports from the North. Learn about new Export Processing Terminals and digital reforms.
Kogi cashew stakeholders warn a proposed ban on raw nut exports could collapse farms, cause massive unemployment, and cripple the agro-export sector. They urge government investment instead.
Ghana will host the inaugural Africa Real Estate Festival (AREF) in April 2026. The event themed 'Innovation Meets Identity' aims to shape the continent's urban future. Read more.