February 10
South Africa: South African Rapper, AKA, Shot Dead
Kiernan Jarryd Forbes, South African Rapper known as AKA, has been shot dead. Read more »
June 25, 2022
Nigeria: Kizz Daniel Apologises for Refusing Flowers From Zambian Fan
Award-winning singer, Kizz Daniel, has tendered an apology to Zambians for refusing to collect flowers from a lady at the airport. Read more »
December 01, 2021
Nigeria: South African President Arrives Aso Rock Amid Global Concern Over Omicron
President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa is currently in Nigeria. Read more »
November 18, 2021
Africa: South Africa's MTN, IHS in $410m Towers Deal, Provides Health Service in Nigeria
MTN Group Ltd. and IHS Holdings Ltd. agreed to a 6.4-billion-rand ($410 million) tower-deal in South Africa, according to a statement quoted by Bloomberg. Read more »
September 22, 2021
Africa: South Africa Belongs to All Those Who Live in It, Says Envoy
The Deputy High Commissioner of South African mission in Nigeria, Dr Bobby Moroe, has assured Nigerians and other nationals living in South Africa of safety. Read more »
South Africa: Bayana Bayana Spank Super Falcons 4-2 to Win Aisha Buhari Cup
The Bayana Bayana of South Africa have proven once again that they are a force to reckon with in the continent following yesterday's convincing 4-2 victory over nine-time African… Read more »
June 23, 2021
Nigeria: Isa, Ekpenyong Stun Namibia 3-0 in Junior Davis Cup Opener
Nigerian teen tennis sensations, Abdulraheem Isa and David Ekpenyong on Tuesday Kick-started their Junior Davis Cup World African qualifier with an outstanding 3-0 victory against… Read more »
June 18, 2021
Nigeria: Buhari Mourns Ex-Zambian President, Kaunda
President Muhammadu Buhari has described Zambia's founding President and liberation hero, Kenneth Kaunda, as one of the greatest African and world leaders of all time who loved his… Read more »
June 17, 2021
Nigeria: Kaunda's Death Ends Africa's Pioneers, Forefathers, Says Obasanjo
Former president Olusegun Obasanjo says the death of Zambia's founding president Kenneth Kaunda is the end of pioneers and forefathers "who led the struggles for decolonisation of… Read more »
June 09, 2021
Nigeria: Passport Fees - Nigerian Mission in South Africa Denies Extortion
The Nigerian Consulate in South Africa has reacted to allegations of arbitrary fees charged for replacement of lost passports by Nigerians living in the country. Read more »
January 17, 2021
Africa: Musu Bakoto Sawo Emerges 2020 Daily Trust African of the Year
Musu Bakoto Sawo, a Gambian changemaker and tireless women rights advocate, has emerged winner of the 2020 Daily Trust African of the Year award. Read more »
December 27, 2020
Africa: Covid-19 - NCAA Issues Protocol for Passengers From UK, South Africa
The Nigerian Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has given out protocol for all passengers originating from United Kingdom and South Africa effective from Dec.28. Read more »
November 27, 2020
Nigeria: Protect Nigerian Businesses in Your Country, Lawan Tells South Africa
Senate President Ahmad Lawan on Thursday urged the South African authorities to reciprocate the Nigerian Government's gesture by ensuring that the business interests of Nigerians… Read more »
October 30, 2020
Africa: South Africa, Ghana Net 200% Investments Above Nigeria in 6 Months
South Africa and Ghana attracted over 200 per cent more Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) than Nigeria in the first half of 2020, Daily Trust analysis shows. Read more »
October 27, 2020
Nigeria: Air Peace to Begin Lagos-Johannesburg Flight
Air Peace will begin regular commercial flights from its Lagos hub to Johannesburg in South Africa, before the year ends, its management said. Read more »
September 30, 2020
Africa: After 81 Years, Africa to Host World Table Tennis Championship
The city of Durban in South Africa has beaten the city of Dusseldorf in Germany to the hosting right of the 2023 World Table Tennis Championships. Read more »
September 17, 2020
Nigeria: Nigerians in South Africa Condemn Calls for Protest Against Them
Nigerian Citizens Association in South Africa (NICASA) on Wednesday condemned tweets by a group of South Africans calling for the staging of protest against its members. Read more »
August 04, 2020
Nigeria: Job Losses Loom As Shoprite Moves to Leave Nigeria
The announcement by Shoprite, a South African retail giant with branches in Nigeria, to gradually end its operations in the country has sent ripples among employees, customers and… Read more »
July 13, 2020
Nigeria: Lessons From Malawi Elections
Just as it happened in Nigeria at the 2015 elections, the opposition in Malawi defeated the ruling party in the country's rerun of the general elections, which took place last… Read more »
March 30, 2020
South Africa: South Africans Love Their Native Music More Than Afrobeat - DJ Bamzyriches
As a DJ who knows his onions, playing the right music for the right audience is not only sacrosanct but the name of the game. Read more »
December 12, 2019
Africa: Mama Rosie Emerges 2019 Daily Trust African of the Year
Rosie Mashale, popularly known as Mama Rosie, the founder of Baphumelele Children's Centre of South Africa has emerged winner of the 2019 Daily Trust African of the Year award. A… Read more »
May 21, 2013
Africa: Mbeki - Continent Can Solve Its Problems
Former South African President Thabo Mbeki said yesterday that Africans can solve the numerous problems affecting the continent without giving room for external interference which… Read more »
May 20, 2013
Africa: Mbeki - African of the Year
Thabo Mvuyelwa Mbeki, former South African president, main co-founder of the African Union and current leading continental conflict resolver and peacemaker, receives his award of… Read more »