Zimbabwe’s Urban Reality Check: Myth, Modernity, and Informality
It is common for nations to have myths, or narratives, that form the basis of their nationalism, or their ideas of themselves as a political community. Such popular narratives are often rooted in a romanticised or idealised view of the…
Zambia President Urges Ministers to Stay Alert in Cabinet Meetings
Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has warned ministers against dozing off during meetings, attributing their lack of attentiveness to “indulgence” and an absence of self-control. “In cabinet somebody’s sleeping at 10 hours – the question is where were they… if you…
Nigerian boxer Olanrewaju dies after collapsing in Ghana fight
Former National and West African light-heavyweight champion, Segun ‘Success’ Olanrewaju, has died after collapsing during a boxing match in Ghana on Saturday. Olanrewaju lost consciousness while facing Ghanaian boxer Jon Mbanugu at Fight Night 15 of the Ghana Professional Boxing…
FULL LIST: Seven African teams in 2026 World Cup playoff spots
Nigeria’s hopes of qualifying for the 2026 World Cup suffered a setback after a frustrating home draw against Zimbabwe. With six matches played, Nigeria sits fourth in Group C with seven points, while South Africa tops the group with 13….
Ghanaian President urges dialogue with breakaway Sahelian countries
Ghanaian President, John Mahama, on Thursday called for continued dialogue between ECOWAS, Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger. Mahama made this call during a courtesy visit to President Bola Tinubu at the State House in Abuja. Visiting Tinubu for the first…
Lesotho FA Admits Protest Against South Africa Was Not Filed Properly, Awaits FIFA’s Decision
The Secretary-General of the Lesotho Football Association (LFA), Mokhosi Mohapi, has admitted that the association failed to file its protest against South Africa’s alleged use of an ineligible player in accordance with FIFA statutes. However, he insists that FIFA must…
The Zimbabwean lawyer who took on Prince Harry’s HIV charity and won
Sophie Chandauka sued Sentebale after being asked to step down as its chairman She is an award-winning lawyer and entrepreneur who has worked for some of the world’s largest companies. Across her 20-year career with Meta, Morgan Stanley and the…
Zimbabwean billionaire, Masiyiwa says idea to build Africa’s 1st AI factory inspired by Dangote, Obasanjo
Zimbabwean billionaire and founder of Cassava Technologies, Strive Masiyiwa, who just announced a partnership with Nvidia to launch Project Mufungi, Africa’s first AI factory, has said the idea was inspired by Nigeria’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, and former President Olusegun…
1st African Country With A Female President & Vice President
Namibia has made history as the first African country to have both a female president and vice president in office. The country is making history with a leadership shift that puts women at the forefront of governance. For the first…
GRA allegedly freezes Richard Quaye’s bank accounts after lavish birthday party
Reports making headlines indicate that business mogul Richard Nii Armah Quaye bank accounts have been frozen. It is alleged that the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has frozen his accounts over unpaid outstanding personal income tax. The High Street Journal reported…