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Global Tech and Telecom Briefing: Nigeria’s Multi-Million MTN Windfall, Crypto Rally and Big Tech Innovation

International digital markets and telecommunications networks saw significant activity this week, with sovereign fiscal benefits in West Africa associated...

Guinness Nigeria Reports 53% Profit Surge to N25.3 billion in First Half of 2026

Guinness Nigeria Plc posted a 53% year-on-year increase in profit after tax, reaching N25.3 billion in the first half...
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Mystery Deepens as Elephant Deaths Rise to 20 in Kenya

Wildlife authorities in Kenya have continued their investigations into the elephant deaths. The investigations regarding the mysterious deaths of...

Hichilema Wins Second Term as Zambia’s President

Hakainde Hichilema has once again secured his second term in presidency after winning office in the presidential election held...

South Africa to host 46th Ordinary SADC Summit in Durban

South Africa is hosting the 46th Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Southern African Development...

Winter’s Final Sting? Southern Mozambique Faces an Unsettled Spell of Cold, Rain and Strong Winds

MAPUTO, August 11, 2026 – The southern parts of Mozambique are gearing up for some drastic and unusual weather...

Femi Otedola’s $300 Million Banking Blitz: How Far Will the Billionaire Go to Take Control of FirstBank?

LAGOS — August 10, 2026—Femi Otedola, who happens to be a billionaire from Nigeria, is making one of Africa’s...

Ghanaian Businessman Takes Nigerian Authorities to Arbitration Over Abuja Estate

A long-running dispute over Abuja's major real estate developments has recently escalated into international mediation. The situation's intensity increased...

From Imported Grains to Homegrown Growth: Ghana’s Bold Race to Build a Rice Powerhouse

For years, Ghana has faced an unusual predicament. A country with rich agricultural land, and a growing population of...

Niassa Has Everything to Feed a Nation—Except the Roads to Get There

Mozambique’s northern province of Niassa—which is enormous—has all the resources it needs to become one of the agrarian leaders...

Why Kenya’s Rastafarians Are Taking the Fight for Sacred Cannabis Use to Court

The air in Kibera, Nairobi feels like it’s packed with marijuana smell and also drums going on, songs, prayers...

Digital Transformation in Nigeria’s New Unified Government Portal

The rapid evolution of the global digital landscape is forcing governments worldwide to completely rethink their interactions with citizens....

Driving Growth: The Path to Regional Integration in Southern Africa

Strong cooperation among neighbouring countries is essential for economic growth and industrial development. For the Southern African Development Community...

DR Congo-Rwanda Tensions Rise as Dispute Over FDLR Disarmament Complicates Peace Agreement

Disagreements between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda have arisen due to a proposed process to disarm...

Nigeria’s Tech Boom: Trust is Key to Cybersecurity

The global digital economy is growing rapidly, and Nigeria has emerged as Africa’s biggest and most vibrant technology hub....

Why Has South Africa’s Migrant Violence Crisis Triggered Emergency Talks With Nigeria?

Nigeria-South Africa’s bilateral relations are under pressure as high-level diplomatic channels attempt to address recurring anti-migrant hostilities in the...

The Region That Could Redefine Ghana’s Economic Future

Tamale, July 27, 2026: Northern Ghana is no longer being talked about as a potential future; it is now...

Kenya Recovers Public Assets Worth Sh126 Million in Western Anti-Graft Crackdown

The recovery of public assets valued at over Sh126 million in Western Kenya, announced by the Ethics and Anti-Corruption...

Could Kenya’s New Tariffs Derail East Africa’s Free Trade Dream?

On the 20th of July, 2026, Goodwill Tanzania Ceramic Co. Ltd, of Tanzania, became the latest proponent of a...

Northern Mozambique’s Financial Divide: The Battle to Connect Millions to the Digital Economy

With the passing of time, mobile phones connect people to various financial as well as commercial services everywhere in...

How Nigeria and the U.S. Are Creating a New AI and Digital Infrastructure Partnership for Africa’s Tech Future

Nigeria and the United States are at a turning point in the global digital economy for cross-border partnerships to...

Namibia and South Africa Strengthen Strategic Ties at 4th Bi-National Commission in Pretoria

South Africa – In a significant move to boost regional integration and economic cooperation in Southern Africa, South African...

South Africa Moves Towards Greater Digital Connectivity with Amazon Leo Partnership

After Amazon, Leo stated that plans have been made to introduce satellite broadband services to South Africa in 2027;...

Rwanda Rewrites Africa’s Electric Mobility Playbook with Landmark Battery-Swapping Mandate

Rwanda has set a precedent in Africa’s electric mobility future by making a drastic move. The country became the...

Cameroon Races to Halt Renewed Cholera Outbreak Before Rains Trigger a Wider Health Crisis

The reemergence of cholera in Cameroon continues to create havoc among the people in the country, and various health...

South Africa Mourns Football Star Jayden Adams After World Cup Campaign

Jayden Adams, who was an international midfielder, unfortunately At just 25 years old, the international midfielder Jayden Adams tragically...

Why Telecel Group’s Bid for TalkTalk PlatformX Communications Could Reshape Global Telecom Infrastructure

The international telecommunications scene is seeing a major shift in cross-border infrastructure investments as Africa-focused conglomerate Telecel Group has...

Google’s Billion-Dollar Investment Drives Africa’s Digital Growth

An investment of more than $1 billion in Africa's technological sector was announced by Google at the inaugural African...

Can Destroying Part of a Forest Save the Rest? Kenya’s Bold Plan Divides the Nation

Kenya’s government has so far been unswayed by the considerable controversy over its decision to raze eight acres of...

Kenya Prepares for New Protests on Second Anniversary of Gen Z Youth Movement

Two years after a wave of mass youth-led protests convulsed Kenya’s political landscape, thousands of citizens are preparing to...

Ghana Advances Reparatory Justice at Landmark Global Meeting Following UN Resolution

Commonwealth_ Ghana is hosting a conference about getting justice for Africa. This conference is happening in Accra, the capital...

Mozambique’s New Roads Are Unlocking Opportunity—and Unleashing Deforestation

Transport investment in Mozambique has created a dual outcome, as improved transportation infrastructure (roads and rail) facilitates increased access...

Hackathons Are Just the Start: How Demand-Driven Innovation is Rewiring Modern Government

The traditional hackathon model has been a staple of the global technology ecosystem for years, driving innovation. These are...

Evacuation Plan: Nigeria Starts Flying Citizens Home from South Africa

Nigeria’s airlift of its citizens from South Africa over rising anti-migrant tensions is a complex test for relations between...

Migrants in South Africa face looming deadline to leave amid reports that some attackers arrived armed with machetes.

Commonwealth_ South Africa is dealing with a lot of tension because of migration. There is a deadline that migrant...

Nigeria’s Green Drive: The Fight to Protect Local Nature

ABUJA - As the world finds new reasons to discuss climate protection, African countries are striking a balance between...

Could Africa Be Building the World’s Next Digital Superpower? Satellites, Fintech and E-Mobility Are Changing the Game

Techpoint Digest ran an article on June 10, 2026 about the fast development of the African tech industry overall...

Banking’s New Power Shift: Absa’s Acquisition Ignites a High-Stakes Fight for Uganda’s Deposits

Absa has acquired Standard Chartered’s retail banking and wealth management business as part of a larger shift in the...

The Billion-Dollar Question Beneath the Gambia’s Waters: What Does Eni See That Others Missed?

Eni's new agreement is an oil and gas exploration, development, and production license for Block A1, an area offshore...

Ramaphosa Takes Firm Stand as Xenophobic Violence Sparks Regional Concern

Cyril Ramaphosa, who is the president of South Africa, has vowed to take a decisive approach against the groups...

What Do the Six Kenya-South Africa Agreements Mean for Trade, Jobs and Economic Growth?

PRETORIA - In a major diplomatic drive to enhance regional integration, Kenya and South Africa have signed six new...

Two Dead After Kenya Ebola Centre Protests Turn Violent

Two people were killed during protests in the Kenyan town of Nanyuki over a proposed Ebola treatment centre funded...

Why Are Nigerian Police Warning Against Attacks on South Africans?

Nigerian police have warned people not to carry out retaliatory attacks against South Africans or South African-owned businesses after...

South Africa Rewrites AI Policy After Fake References Spark Controversy

A revised national artificial intelligence policy is said to be released by South Africa, a Commonwealth country, by January...

Could This Report Lead to the Impeachment of South Africa’s President?

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has gone to court to challenge a report that could lead to impeachment talks...

Kenya tightens presidential security after shocking breach

Kenya’s police chief has made major changes to President William Ruto’s security team after a man managed to get...

Uganda Reports New Ebola Cases – Health Concerns Grow

Uganda has reported three more Ebola infections, raising the total number of confirmed cases in the current outbreak to...

Why Ghana’s Evacuation of 800 Citizens from South Africa Is Stalled Despite Airport Readiness

A viral video of an alleged assault on a Ghanaian national, Emmanuel Asamoah, in South Africa, sparked a flurry...

Ghana Keeps Interest Rates at 14% to Fight Rising Inflation

Pragmatic stabilisation in the main West African economy. The geopolitical and macroeconomic landscape across Commonwealth African countries remains fluid as...

Why Did Kenya’s Nationwide Transport Strike Suddenly End?

Transport operators in Kenya have temporarily stopped their nationwide strike after holding talks with the government about the sharp...

Deadly Kenya Protests Erupt After Fuel Prices Surge and Transport Network Shuts Down

Four people were killed and more than 30 others injured during protests in Kenya over rising fuel prices and...

Mass Kidnapping in Nigeria: Dozens of Young Children Taken from Three Schools

Gunmen have attacked several schools and abducted many young children in a town in northeastern Nigeria. The incident has...

Burna Boy, Shakira and Africa’s Global Impact on 2026 World Cup Anthem

Burna Boy, a Nigerian superstar, has once again, without fail, placed Africa at the centre of the global stage...

$27B Pledged to Africa: Co-Investment Ambitions Face Criticism Over Debt and Political Power

French President Emmanuel Macron announced that $27 billion has been newly invested in an aim to strengthen the infrastructure,...

Lake Chad Air Raid Fallout: Fishermen Feared Dead Amid Military Hunt for Boko Haram Fighters

A deadly military air attack in the Lake Chad area may have killed dozens of Nigerian fishermen, according to...

Africa Mourns as Former Botswana President Festus Mogae Dies at 86

Festus Mogae, the former president of Botswana, has died at the age of 86. President Duma Boko announced the...

IMF cuts 2026 growth forecasts as Africa confronts market volatility

We are now in the second quarter of 2026, and the world economy is facing an uncertain future. Now...

Over 130 Nigerians Seek Emergency Evacuation as Anti-Foreigner Protests Intensify in South Africa

Tensions are rising in South Africa, leaving many foreign nationals feeling unsafe. In recent days, protests have turned hostile,...

Police Officer Sent into Crocodile-Infested River to Recover Human Remains

Police in South Africa have recovered human remains after a dangerous rescue mission. An officer was lowered from a...

“Enough Is Enough” – Nigeria Reacts Strongly to Attacks in South Africa

Due to rising anger against immigrants in South Africa, tensions are growing across the continent. What started as protests...

Why Are Thousands Protesting in South Africa in 2026—and What It Means for Jobs, Laws, and Migration?

A Wave of Civil Advocacy. In April 2026, everybody was watching South Africa. Big protests happened in Johannesburg and Pretoria,...

Fear and Tension Rise as Migrants Told to Shut Shops in South Africa

Tensions are rising as African migrants in the South African capital, Pretoria, are being warned to stay safe during...

Gunmen Break into an Orphanage – Where Are the Missing Children?

Eight children are still missing after gunmen attacked an orphanage in Nigeria’s north-central Kogi State and took several people...

What really happened in Ghana that made South Africa act against its envoy?

Ghana has called in South Africa’s top diplomat after reports of mistreatment of its citizens. The concern comes after...

Sydney’s Skies Are Being Redrawn: The Airspace Shake-Up That Will Change Every Flight

A major change has begun to take place in one of the busiest flight paths in the Southern Hemisphere...

Parliamentary Committee Demands Proof of Progress from Salga’s Local Government Interventions

The Committee on Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs held an intense oversight meeting recently to review the Annual Performance...

When History Is Denied, Violence Finds a Voice: Rwanda’s Stark Warning to the World

Rwanda's ambassador to Kenya has issued a strong warning stating that denial of genocide is not only historical distortion...

Nigeria’s Economy 2026: New Taxes and Stock Market Records

Nigeria's financial situation is changing in April 2026. The people in charge of Nigeria's economy want to make it...

Gold Rush or State Control? Vanduzi’s “Six Cars” Chaos Becomes a High-Stakes Test of Authority

Vanduzi has just put together a new post office system based on those two sites and has been charged...

Parliamentary secretary presents new presidency oversight rules at global assembly

Mr Xolile George, the Secretary to Parliament, recently presented his thoughts before the Association of Secretaries General of Parliaments...

Scaling Energy Capacity: Ghana Upgrades Power Substations to Meet Rising Demand

The Electricity Company of Ghana is working to increase the energy capacity in Ghana. They are upgrading power substations...

A Three-Day Silence in a Decade of War: Pope Leo XIV’s Visit Tests Peace in Cameroon

Due to all the police checkpoints, kidnapping incidences, and not having any scheduled activity time, Bamenda is now a...

Botswana Launches 12-Month Climate-Tech Push to Turn Startups into Bankable Green Infrastructure

Botswana's government is working to increase sustainability and access to energy through the use of innovative technologies that accelerate...

Small Island, Big Strategy: Mauritius Hosts Crucial Talks as Jaishankar Opens Indian Ocean Dialogue

On April 9 and 10, India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar will be visiting Mauritius to participate in the...

Army Says 31 Saved After Easter Attack, But Locals Disagree

In Ariko, Kaduna State, gunmen raided a church on Sunday morning. They abducted several civilians during Easter celebrations. The...

Why Is the US Sending Deportees to Uganda Instead of Their Home Countries?

A group of 12 people deported from the United States has arrived in Uganda under a new agreement, but...

Where Are They? 16 Kenyans Missing After Russian Army Recruitment

Kenya’s foreign affairs minister has said that 16 Kenyans are currently missing in Russia after joining the country’s army....

Fuel Crisis Could Disrupt South Africa’s Citrus Exports This Season

South African citrus farmers are starting to worry about fuel problems just as the export season is about to...

South Africa Not Invited to G7: President Cyril Ramaphosa Says He Was Not Surprised

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has responded calmly to reports suggesting that France may have withdrawn his invitation to...

Committee Chairperson Welcomes Court Appearance of National Police Commissioner

A major crisis is unfolding within the South African Police Service (SAPS) following the National Prosecuting Authority’s (NPA) confirmation...

Ghana’s President Warns in New York: “Is Black History Being Quietly Erased in the U.S.?”

Ghana’s President, John Dramani Mahama, has spoken out against recent actions in the United States that he believes are...

Viral Festival Videos Shock Nigeria – 15 Arrested in Alleged Assault Case

Police in Nigeria say they have arrested 15 people after disturbing videos from a community festival in Delta State...

DR Congo and Rwanda Take Bold Steps to End Growing Tensions After US Talks

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) and Rwanda have agreed to take practical steps to reduce tensions in...

No Kenyans Will Be Recruited for Ukraine War: Kenya Strikes Deal with Russia

Kenya has successfully reached an agreement with Russia to stop the recruitment of Kenyan citizens into the war in...

What Triggered the Blasts? Multiple Explosions Hit Maiduguri in Northern Nigeria

Several explosions hit Maiduguri, a city in northeastern Nigeria, on Monday evening. The city is the capital of Borno...

Heavy Rains Turn Deadly in Kenya: 66 Lives Lost as Floods Spread

Heavy rains in Kenya have caused severe flooding, leading to the deaths of four more people, according to police....

Minister Ramokgopa and MEC Duma Unite with Traditional and Religious Leaders

A high level stakeholder engagement was led by Minister Maropene Ramokgopa in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. The event was attended by...

Why Is Ukraine Sending Drone Experts to the Middle East? Zelenskiy Reveals the Plan

Ukraine has sent air defence specialists to help several Middle Eastern countries deal with drone attacks linked to Iran,...

New Gold Rules in Ghana Start Tuesday Despite Warnings

Ghana, one of the world’s leading gold-producing countries, is introducing a new system to collect royalty payments from gold...

Thousands Seek Evacuation as South Africans Told to Leave Middle East

More than 6,400 South African citizens have told the government that they are currently in countries across the Middle...

How Could the Middle East War Affect South Africa’s Economy?

The growing conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran is causing concern in global energy markets and could...

55 Ghanaians Reported Dead in Russia-Ukraine War – What Happened?

At least 55 people from Ghana have died while fighting in the war between Russia and Ukraine, Ghana’s foreign...

MEC Violet Mathye Dismisses Rumors of Limpopo Scholar Transport Shutdown

The Department of Transport and Community Safety is formally responding to the recent reports on the planned shutdown by...

Six Killed After Building Suddenly Collapses in South Africa

A concrete floor being built inside a multi-storey building in Johannesburg collapsed on Monday, killing at least six people...

Western Cape Provincial Government Denounces Fatal Taxi Conflict in Atlantis

The Western Cape Provincial Government has released a stern condemnation following the rise in taxi-related violence in the Atlantis...

Parliamentary Committee Backs Funding Review but Demands Deep Structural Reform

The Select Committee on Cooperative Governance and Public Administration has expressed support for a review of the local government...

Could This Railway Project Open a New Era for Uganda?

Uganda is considering a new railway plan that could change how it exports its natural resources. The government is...

Why More Ghanaians Are Suddenly Wearing This Cultural Outfit

On a crowded street in the heart of Accra, brightly colored smocks hang in neat rows outside a small...

Top South African School Shuts Its Doors

Despite its final matric class achieving some of the strongest academic results in the country, King David Victory Park...

Lowveld dams maintain overflow status as water levels rise

The latest report on the State of Reservoirs by the Department of Water and Sanitation (DWS) indicates a positive trend...

Record High School Graduation Results in South Africa Highlight Global Debate on Exam Quality

The South African Portfolio Committee on Basic Education and the Select Committee on Education recently held a joint meeting...

Ghana Cuts Cocoa Prices – What’s Next for Farmers?

Ghana has reduced the price it pays cocoa farmers to $3,580 per metric tonne for the rest of the...

Motorbike Attacks on Nigerian Villages Leave Dozens Dead

Gunmen on motorcycles carried out a dawn attack on three villages in northwestern Nigeria, killing many people and spreading...

Heathfield High’s Journey Toward Academic Excellence

In our answering affidavit filed recently, we have formally responded to the most recent court application by Wesley Neumann...