September 12
South Africa: Gunmen Kill 7 Family Members At Home in South Africa
Unknown gunmen have executed seven family members, including three children, in their rural South African home, police said on Thursday. Read more »
August 25
South Africa: Tekno Denies Collapsing On Stage in South Africa
Afrobeats star, Tekno, has addressed swirling rumours about his health after a video reportedly showing him collapsing while performing on stage in South Africa went viral on… Read more »
August 15
Nigeria: Chidimma Adetshina to Compete for Miss Universe Nigeria After Miss South Africa Controversy
Week after she withdrew from the Miss South Africa contest amid a row over her nationality, Chidimma Adetshina, said she has agreed to run for the Miss Universe Nigeria title. Read more »
June 20
Nigeria: Tinubu Returns to Abuja From South Africa
President Bola Tinubu has returned to Abuja after attending the inauguration of South African President Cyril Ramaphosa in Johannesburg. Read more »
June 05
Nigeria: WCQ - It Won't Be Easy Against Super Eagles - Bafana Star, Tau
South Africa's Bafana Bafana star striker, Percy Tau, is anticipating a tough contest against the Super Eagles of Nigeria in Uyo on Friday. Read more »
March 06
Africa: Anti-Doping Agency Suspends Only Drug Testing Lab in Africa
Less than five months before the commencement of the Paris 2024 Olympics, the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) has suspended work at the only approved testing laboratory in Africa. Read more »
February 02
Angola/Nigeria: Breaking - Nigeria Beat Angola 1-0 to Qualify for Afcon Semifinal
A first half goal by Super Eagles striker, Ademola Lookman, has earned Nigeria a narrow victory over a spirited Angola to advance to the semifinal stage of the ongoing 2023 Africa… Read more »
January 29
Angola/Nigeria: Afcon 2023 - Angola Players Receive Cash, iPhones As Motivation to Beat Super Eagles
Ahead of Friday's Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) quarterfinal clash against Super Eagles of Nigeria, Angola's players and officials have been rewarded with cash and material gifts… Read more »
January 24
Tunisia: Afcon 2023 - Tunisia Out, Namibia in Historic Qualification for Last 16
Tunisia are out of the ongoing delayed 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) tournament in Cote d'Ivoire after they were held to a goalless draw by South Africa in their last Group E… Read more »
January 04
Africa: Why South Africa Is Blazing a Sensible Trail
As the world celebrated the new year amidst lingering old wars, the major item that brought hope about a probable quicker end to the human tragedy being unleashed in Gaza was the… Read more »
December 21, 2023
Angola: Angola to Quit OPEC Over Oil Production Quotas Disagreement
In a stunning development, Angola has announced its decision to leave the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), effective immediately. Read more »
October 19, 2023
South Africa: Amapiano Now World's Fastest Growing Genre - Cassper Nyovest
South African hip-hop artiste, Cassper Nyovest, says South Africa's Amapiano is now "the fastest growing genre in the world." Read more »
October 15, 2023
Nigeria/Mozambique: Osimhen Undergoes Scan, Doubtful for Nigeria, Mozambique Clash
The result of a scan to determine the extent of a hamstring injury suffered by Napoli striker, Victor Osimhen, in Friday's Super Eagles friendly match against Saudi Arabia will be… Read more »
October 14, 2023
South Africa: Ghana, South Africa Agree On Visa-Free Travels
The Ghanaian and South African governments have entered into an agreement on a visa waiver regime for holders of ordinary passports. Read more »
June 19, 2023
South Africa: Johann Rupert Overtakes Dangote As Africa's Richest Man
73-year-old South African businessman Johann Rupert has displaced Nigeria's foremost billionaire, Aliko Dangote as the richest man on the continent. Read more »
April 07, 2023
South Africa: Amapiano's Finest - the Best Artists From South Africa's Hottest Genre
Amapiano, which emerged in South African music in the mid-2010s, is a house music subgenre that is a hybrid of deep house, jazz, and lounge music and is distinguished by synths and… Read more »
January 21, 2023
Nigeria: AfDB Tips Senegal, Mozambique Ahead of Nigeria in Gas Investment
The African Development Bank(AfDB) has seen countries like Senegal and Mozambique growing their economies ahead of Nigeria in 2023 following revenue from gas investments. Read more »
October 09, 2022
Nigeria: Airpeace Resumes Johannesburg Operation
After suspending its Johannesburg route due to hike in Jet A1 and scarcity of foreign exchange, Air Peace airline, on Saturday, announced resumption of the route. Read more »