Africa: Namibia Ranks As Africa's Best Country to Start a Business

Namibia has been ranked as the most trustworthy and stable country to start a new company in Africa. Read more »

Africa: Amutse Expands Frame of Africa in Austria

FUTURIST inner and outer worlds, reflections of black masculinity and visions of Aawambo culture are the thematic sparks that ignite photographer Namafu Amutse's current showing at… Read more »

Africa: Namibia to Host Africa's Cybersecurity Gathering

Namibia is set to host the International Cybersecurity Conference & Exhibition (NICSC), slated for 22 to 24 April. Read more »

Africa: Namibian Youth Least Interested in Business in Africa

Young people in Namibia are among the least interested in starting their own businesses compared to their peers across Africa. Read more »

Africa: Morocco Beat Nigeria On Penalties to Reach Africa Cup of Nations Final

Goalkeeper Yassine Bounou was the hero with two saves in the shoot-out as hosts Morocco beat Nigeria 4-2 on penalties to set up an Africa Cup of Nations final showdown this weekend… Read more »

Africa: South Africa Coach Broos Shifts Focus to World Cup After Afcon Exit

South Africa coach Hugo Broos rejected suggestions his team had regressed after they exited the Africa Cup of Nations in the last 16 against Cameroon on Sunday, and turned his… Read more »

Africa: From Diogo Jota to George Foreman, Sporting Deaths in 2025 - Part 2

Former heavyweight champion George Foreman and footballers Diogo Jota and Denis Law were among the sports stars who died in 2025. Here is the second part of AFP's review of the… Read more »

Africa: Global Chocolate Prices Drop

Global cocoa prices have come down after two years of rising costs. Read more »

Africa: A Lack of Respect? African Football Bows to Pressure With Afcon Change

The decision by African football bosses to change the Africa Cup of Nations from a biennial competition to a tournament held every four years has been met with a mixed reaction on… Read more »

Africa: Hosts Morocco Off to Winning Start At Africa Cup of Nations

Brahim Diaz and Ayoub El Kaabi scored second-half goals as hosts Morocco got their Africa Cup of Nations bid off to a winning start by beating minnows Comoros 2-0 in the… Read more »

Africa: President Nandi-Ndaitwah Ranks Third Among Africa's Most Powerful Women On Forbes

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been ranked third among Africa's most powerful women by Forbes, placing her alongside influential leaders shaping politics, economies and… Read more »

Africa: Namibia Ranked 5th in Africa On Dealing With Money Laundering

Namibia has been ranked among the top five countries in Africa in dealing with money laundering and financial crime risk exposures. Read more »

Africa: President Nandi-Ndaitwah Named Africa's Political Leader of the Year

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has been named Africa's political leader of the year by the African Leadership Magazine (ALM) Persons of the Year 2025 Awards, while minister of… Read more »

Africa: African and European Leaders Commit to Collaborate for Digital Advancement

African and European leaders have committed to embracing the digital revolution through their decades-long European Union-African Union cooperation. Read more »

Africa: World Risks Reversing HIV Progress As Children Continue to Face Treatment Gap

Children and adolescents living with HIV-AIDS continue to be left behind in access to early diagnosis, life-saving treatment and care, as shrinking funding threatens to increase… Read more »

Africa: IOC Chief Coventry in Tears As 2026 Winter Games Torch Relay Sets Off

New International Olympic Committee chief Kirsty Coventry fought back tears on Wednesday as she urged nations to come together in the 2026 Winter Games, as the torch relay set off… Read more »

Africa: Nestlé Accused of 'Risking Health of Babies for Profit' With Sugary Cereals Sold in Africa

Nestlé is still adding sugar to most baby cereals sold across Africa, according to an investigation by campaigners who have accused the company of "putting the health of… Read more »

Africa: Hakimi, Osimhen, Salah Shortlisted for Top African Award

Moroccan Achraf Hakimi, Nigerian Victor Osimhen and Egyptian Mohamed Salah were shortlisted on Sunday for the 2025 African men's player of the year award, the Confederation of… Read more »

Africa: Funding Challenges for Women Entrepreneurs in Africa's Green Economy

In a world striving for sustainability, Michelle Lingam's aspirations for her solar installation business highlight a troubling paradox: despite the critical role of women… Read more »

Africa: Africa Needs U.S.$170b for Sustainable Growth Annually

The African continent needs to invest between US$160 billion (about N$2.8 million) and US$170 billion (about N$2.9 million) annually to lay the foundation for sustainable growth. Read more »

Africa: Signs Your Boss May Be a Narcissist

Research suggests that you're more likely to find a narcissist in the corner office than just about anywhere else. Read more »

Africa: Amabhungane's Van Rensburg Named Africa's Best Investigative Journalist

African investigative journalist of the year Dewald van Rensburg says investigative journalism remains specialised and underdeveloped on the continent, and that awards like these… Read more »

Africa: From Mine to Macro - Testament to Africa's Sustainability

For as long as I can remember, I have been a builder. Read more »

Africa: Tanzania Election Failed to Comply With Democratic Standards - African Union

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Africa: Namibia Named Africa's Best Adventure Tourism Destination As Swakopmund Shines

Namibia has been named Africa's best adventure tourism destination at the 2025 Africa Tourism Awards, also known as The Balearica Awards, held in London on 2 November. Read more »