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Sports4 hours ago

Cricket: Afghanistan wallop South Africa in opening ODI meet

South Africa men’s Cricket national team, The Proteas, were made to eat the humble pie as Afghanistan battled their way...

Tech4 hours ago

Uncap VC earmarks $33m to empower early-stage African SMEs

Kenya’s Venture Capital firm, Uncap, has announced earmarking a whopping $33 million fund aimed at fostering the growth of early-stage...

Metro4 hours ago

Zambia launches World Bank’s $63.9m programme to boost climate action in Eastern Province

The Zambian government, in conjunction with the World Bank, has launcher a $63.9 million programme aimed at boosting climate action...

Culture4 hours ago

South African serial killer, rapist bags eight life sentences

A South African serial killer and rapist, Johan Jacobus Williams, has been sentenced to a total of eight life imprisonments...

Metro12 hours ago

Nigerian economy now on the right path, Minister Edun boasts

The Nigerian government says it is confident that reforms undertaken by President Bola Tinubu since assuming office in 2023 are...

Musings From Abroad1 day ago

Egypt: Bond prices rise following announcement of $5 billion Saudi investment

Bond prices rose on Thursday after Egyptian Prime Minister, Mostafa Madbouly, declared that a $5 billion Saudi investment in Egypt...

VenturesNow1 day ago

Botswana grants a mining permit for its first manganese operation

Giyani Metals, Botswana’s first manufacturer of manganese suitable for batteries, revealed that the country had granted it a 15-year mining...

VenturesNow1 day ago

Ghana records fastest growth in 5 years as GDP expands by 6.9% in Q2 2024

Ghana has recorded its strongest rate of economic growth in five years in the second quarter of 2024, with the...

Metro1 day ago

Zambia’s media landscape fragmented by rise of online platforms

Zambia’s media landscape has undergone a major transformation in recent years, driven by technological advancements, evolving consumer behavior and changes...

Sports1 day ago

FIFA Ranking: Nigeria maintains 39th position, still ahead of Ghana, South Africa, Cameroon, Algeria

The Super Eagles of Nigeria has maintained its 39th position in the latest FIFA Coca-Cola Men’s Rankings released by the...