Internationally Acclaimed Musician Sampa The Great’s Single “Can’t Hold Us”
Having captivated global audiences with performances at NPR’s Tiny Desk series and AFROPUNK, Sampa The Great, the internationally acclaimed musician and rapper, is now poised to make her mark in South Africa with her brand-new single, “Can’t Hold Us” featuring Mwanje. Released via Loma Vista Recordings, the track signals the launch of a new era for Sampa, […]
DP World Expands ‘Solar Mamas’, Training First Rural Angolan Women
Four women from Kwanza Sul complete three-month solar engineering training at Barefoot College International in Dakar, Senegal. DP World has now supported 32 women across sub-Saharan Africa through the Solar Mamas programme. DP World has expanded its long-standing ‘Solar Mamas’ partnership with Barefoot College International (BCI) to Angola for the first time, enabling rural Angolan […]
Flutterwave Moves To Acquire Mono As It Eyes IPO Strength
Flutterwave Inc. is betting its purchase of open-banking platform Mono Technologies Nigeria Ltd. will boost earnings and strengthen the case for a potential initial public offering by Africa’s most valuable financial-technology unicorn, its chief executive said. The Lagos- and San Francisco-based payments company this week bought the startup that it’s worked with since 2021 to leverage its infrastructure, secure access […]
Amazon’s Kuiper cleared for Nigerian takeoff
Amazon’s Project Kuiper has secured regulatory approval to enter Nigeria’s broadband market, with a landing permit allowing operations to begin in 2026. Granted by the Nigerian Communications Commission, the seven-year license allows Kuiper to deploy its low-Earth orbit satellites and offer high-speed internet services nationwide. The move positions Amazon as a direct challenger to Starlink, […]
US representatives approve AGOA extension
The US House of Representatives has approved a three-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), reviving a key trade framework that grants eligible African countries duty-free access to the US market. The Trump administration allowed AGOA to lapse in September 2025. The bill, which passed with strong bipartisan support, now moves to […]
Why Somalia cut ties with the UAE
Somalia has canceled all agreements with the United Arab Emirates, including port, security, and defense deals, citing a severe breach of its sovereignty. The action was triggered by the alleged illegal entry of a UAE-backed Yemeni separatist leader, who reportedly arrived via a cargo plane through the breakaway region of Somaliland. Somali officials described the […]
Inside Cape Town’s most intentional scent studio
Tucked into the fynbos near Cape Point, Très Nagual is an artisanal perfumery where scent creation is a deliberate and sacred lifestyle. Founders Florian Baumann and David Plenderleith craft small-batch fragrances in a studio that doubles as a meditative workspace and weekend shop. Drawing on wild botanicals, family-sourced oils, and rare resins, their scents are […]
Why Highlife still defines Ghana
In Ghana, Highlife is far more than a musical genre; it is the essential rhythm of daily life and national identity. Its melodies provide the soundtrack for every significant moment, from joyous weddings and festive gatherings to somber funerals and spirited football matches. This enduring genre connects generations on dance floors and unites communities with […]
Nigeria launches gold plant, eyes lithium boom
Nigeria has taken a major step toward becoming a regional minerals-processing powerhouse with the launch of a high-purity gold refinery in Lagos and the near-commissioning of a $600 million lithium processing plant in Nasarawa State. Announced by Solid Minerals Development Minister Dele Alake, the projects signal a clear shift away from exporting raw minerals toward […]
South Africa exits EU high-risk finance list
The European Union has removed South Africa from its list of high-risk financial jurisdictions, signaling renewed confidence in the country’s efforts to curb money laundering and terrorism financing. The decision follows South Africa’s exit from the Financial Action Task Force’s grey list in October, reversing a designation that had triggered tougher scrutiny of EU-linked transactions […]
