The third edition of the Under 40 CEOs Forum, which held in Lagos Thursday, had accomplished professionals and emerging business leaders share perspective on the theme “Wealth Creation, Management and Inclusion – Innovative Strategies To Induce Economic Prosperity.” Oby Ezekwesili, former World Bank Vice President—Africa Region, who was among the speakers, noted that investment in human capital, not […]
A man suspected of starting a fire in South Africa’s Alexandra township has been killed by a mob. He died of his injuries after being taken to hospital following the blaze that broke out on Thursday afternoon. The fire destroyed more than 500 shacks, leaving hundreds homeless. Police are yet to determine the cause. The […]
Road injuries are now the biggest killer of children and young adults worldwide, according to the World Health Organization (WHO). The organisation published figures that also reveal Africa has the worst rate of road traffic deaths in the world. Its report says many African and South American countries still do not have sufficient speed limit […]
By: Didier Drogba As the African continent and the entire world celebrate the 100th birthday of the great Nelson Mandela with the 2018 Global Citizen Festival: Mandela 100 on December 2, I think about the incredible legacy of a man who I was blessed to call “Daddy.” Every day, I am inspired by Madiba to […]
After 52 years of waiting, Senegal is finally opening what has been described as the largest museum of black civilization in the capital, Dakar. With close to 14,000 square metres of floor space and capacity for 18,000 exhibits, the new Museums of Black Civilisations is already capable of competing with the National Museum of African […]
A Rwandan court in the capital, Kigali, has acquitted government critic Diane Rwigara and her mother of charges of inciting insurrection and forgery. Ms Rwigara was imprisoned for over a year, after being barred from running in presidential elections against the long-standing incumbent Paul Kagame. The 37-year-old opposition leader faced up to 22 years in […]
As Africa gears up to throng the prestigious Eko Convention Centre on Wednesday, December 5th to witness the never-before-seen exhilarating night of African Fashion and style, the organizers of Spice Lifestyle Honors have introduced the artistes billed to perform. The fashion, beauty and lifestyle channel, Spice TV announced award-winning singer-songwriter, Asa; eclectic singer, Adekunle Gold; Alternative soul singer, Bez; Nigerian-Canadian multi-talented singer, Falana including […]
The Egyptian Football Association (EFA) has ruled itself out of the bidding process to host the 2019 Africa Cup of Nations, saying it “will not compete with another Arabic country.” The Confederation of African Football (Caf) is looking for new hosts after its executive committee voted unanimously on Friday to strip Cameroon of hosting rights. “After […]
South Africa, Cameron and Nigeria qualify for the World Cup Nigeria has maintained its continuous dominance over African women’s football by winning a ninth African Nations Cup last Saturday in Accra, Ghana, against South Africa. The “Super Falcons” earned their third African cup in-series, their ninth title since 1991, while Equatorial Guinea won the two other […]
People are stealing about 60% of the electricity generated in Liberia annually by making illegal connections to their homes and businesses, the state-owned power utility has said. The theft caused annual losses of about $35m (£27m), Liberia Electricity Corporation officials told state radio. This was robbing the utility of cash for extending power supply, they […]