Biniam Girmay, wearing a green and white Intermarché–Wanty–Gobert Matériaux jersey and sunglasses Biniam Girmay, hailed as the "African king" by his fans, is an international star and the first black African to win a Tour de France stage. At just 24, Girmay has achieved this feat three times this year, positioning him as a frontrunner for the coveted green jersey, awarded to the best sprinter in the grueling three-week competition. Girmay's path to the top has been fraught with challenges, including culture shocks, stringent European visa procedures, and the loneliness of being far from his family. Despite these hurdles, he has embraced his role as a hero in Eritrea and an inspiration for cyclists across Africa. His success is seen as a potential catalyst for change in a predominantly white sport; he is the only black rider among 176 in this year's Tour de France. Born and raised in Eritrea, Girmay emerged on the international stage after being scouted by cycling's global governing body, the UCI. He noted that it is easier to win at the Tour de France than to become a champion in Eritrea due to the country's abundance of talented cyclists. Cycling, a popular sport in Eritrea since Italian colonial rule, is a source of national pride. Girmay's journey began at 12 when he won his first mountain bike competition . A UCI scout spotted him at the African Championships, leading to his training at the World Cycling Centre in Switzerland. The transition was tough, marked by cultural adjustments and homesickness. In 2020, he joined French team Delko but faced setbacks when the team went bust during the COVID-19 pandemic. He later signed with Belgian team Intermarché–Wanty. Girmay made history in 2022 by winning Belgium's Gent-Wevelgem, becoming the first African to win a one-day classic race. He followed this with another historic stage win at Giro d'Italia, despite a brief hospital visit after an accident with a prosecco cork. Now living in Nice with his wife and daughter, Girmay continues to inspire. His victories have sparked celebrations in Eritrea and pride among African cycling fans. Following the Tour de France, Girmay will compete in the Paris Olympics and has high hopes for the World Championships in Rwanda next year. Girmay's achievements showcase that cycling is for everyone, transcending racial and geographical boundaries. By Witty Pascal Entertainment Editor Witty Pascal Home Comment Jul 20, 2024 May 15, 2026 2 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: Biniam Girmay, hailed as the "African king" by his fans, is an international star and the first black African to win a Tour de France stage. At just 24, Girmay has achieved this feat three times this year, positioning him as a frontrunner for the coveted green jersey, awarded to the best sprinter in the grueling three-week competition. Girmay's path to the top has been fraught with challenges, including culture shocks, stringent European visa procedures, and the loneliness of being far from his family. Despite these hurdles, he has embraced his role as a hero in Eritrea and an inspiration for cyclists across Africa. His success is seen as a potential catalyst for change in a predominantly white sport; he is the only black rider among 176 in this year's Tour de France. ADVERTISEMENT Born and raised in Eritrea, Girmay emerged on the international stage after being scouted by cycling's global governing body, the UCI. He noted that it is easier to win at the Tour de France than to become a champion in Eritrea due to the country's abundance of talented cyclists. Cycling, a popular sport in Eritrea since Italian colonial rule, is a source of national pride. Girmay's journey began at 12 when he won his first mountain bike competition . A UCI scout spotted him at the African Championships, leading to his training at the World Cycling Centre in Switzerland. The transition was tough, marked by cultural adjustments and homesickness. In 2020, he joined French team Delko but faced setbacks when the team went bust during the COVID-19 pandemic. He later signed with Belgian team Intermarché–Wanty. ADVERTISEMENT Girmay made history in 2022 by winning Belgium's Gent-Wevelgem, becoming the first African to win a one-day classic race. He followed this with another historic stage win at Giro d'Italia, despite a brief hospital visit after an accident with a prosecco cork. Now living in Nice with his wife and daughter, Girmay continues to inspire. His victories have sparked celebrations in Eritrea and pride among African cycling fans. 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How to check your SARS Auto Assessment for Filing Season 2026 on SOQS, eFiling, WhatsApp or MobiApp, and what to do next. SARS issued 2026 auto-assessment notices to selected taxpayers between 1 and 12 July 2026. If you were selected, you can check the result through SARS eFiling, the SARS MobiApp, the online Auto Assessment Status service or SARS WhatsApp. If the assessment is complete and correct, you do not need to accept it or submit an ITR12 tax return. If information is missing or wrong, you must correct the information and submit an updated return by your applicable filing deadline. Quick answer To check your SARS auto assessment for 2026: Go directly to the official SARS eFiling website . Sign in using your username, password and two-factor authentication. Open your 2026 Personal Income Tax information. View or download the ITA34 Notice of Assessment. Compare the income, tax, deductions, credits, personal details and banking information with your own records. If everything is correct, do nothing further. Continue Reading Full Article TAX AND REVENUE SARS Auto Assessment 2026: How to Check and What to Do By The Editorial Staff Public Services The Editorial Staff Home Comment Aug 27, 2026 Aug 28, 2026 25 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: SARS issued 2026 auto-assessment notices to selected taxpayers between 1 and 12 July 2026. If you were selected, you can check the result through SARS eFiling, the SARS MobiApp, the online Auto Assessment Status service or SARS WhatsApp. If the assessment is complete and correct, you do not need to accept it or submit an ITR12 tax return. If information is missing or wrong, you must correct the information and submit an updated return by your applicable filing deadline. Quick answer To check your SARS auto assessment for 2026: Go directly to the official SARS eFiling website . Sign in using your username, password and two-factor authentication. Open your 2026 Personal Income Tax information. View or download the ITA34 Notice of Assessment. Compare the income, tax, deductions, credits, personal details and banking information with your own records. If everything is correct, do nothing further. If anything is missing or incorrect, correct the information and submit the 2026 ITR12 through eFiling or the SARS MobiApp before the relevant deadline. You can also check whether you were selected using the SARS Auto Assessment Status tool or WhatsApp on 0800 11 7277. Important SARS auto-assessment dates for 2026 SARS confirms these dates on its official 2026 Filing Season page . Most salaried individuals who need to correct an auto-assessment must submit their ITR12 by 23 October 2026. An eligible provisional taxpayer who was auto-assessed has until 22 January 2027 to amend and submit the return. What is a SARS auto assessment? A SARS auto assessment is an income-tax assessment prepared automatically from information SARS already holds. That information can come from: Employers Banks and investment institutions Medical schemes Retirement funds Insurers Other approved third-party data providers SARS uses the available records to prepopulate the taxpayer’s return, calculate the tax result and issue an ITA34 Notice of Assessment. The outcome may show: A refund owed to the taxpayer An amount the taxpayer must pay SARS A zero assessment, meaning neither SARS nor the taxpayer owes money SARS expected to issue approximately six million auto assessments during the 2026 process. It also extended auto assessments to certain eligible provisional taxpayers for the first time in the 2026 filing season. The process is explained in the official SARS auto-assessment guide . How to check your SARS auto assessment online There are four official ways to check. Option 1: Check through SARS eFiling Open the official SARS eFiling login page . Enter your eFiling username and password. Complete the required two-factor authentication step. Open your Personal Income Tax profile. Select the 2026 tax year. Open the assessment or return information available for that year. Download or view the ITA34 Notice of Assessment. The exact menu wording may differ slightly depending on whether you use the standard eFiling view or a mobile device. The important document is the ITA34, because it shows the assessment outcome and whether SARS requires any action. Option 2: Use the SARS MobiApp Open the official SARS MobiApp. Sign in to your taxpayer profile. Open the Personal Income Tax section. Select the 2026 tax year. View the assessment and ITA34. The app can also be used to submit a corrected return, update certain details, upload requested supporting documents and monitor the return. Option 3: Use the SARS online status checker Open the official Auto Assessment Lookup page . Follow the prompts and provide the required identifying information. This status service can confirm whether SARS selected you for auto assessment. Use eFiling or the MobiApp to examine the detailed figures and the full ITA34. Option 4: Check on SARS WhatsApp SARS introduced an auto-assessment status option on WhatsApp for the 2026 filing season. Save 0800 11 7277 as the SARS WhatsApp number. Start a new WhatsApp conversation. Send a greeting such as “Hi” or “Hello.” Choose Auto Assess Status from the options. Enter your ID or passport number and tax reference number when requested. Review the status displayed after authentication. SARS also allows taxpayers to access an ITA34 and Statement of Account through its official WhatsApp service. Never provide an eFiling password, banking PIN or one-time PIN in a WhatsApp conversation. What should you check on the ITA34? Do not assume that an auto assessment is correct simply because SARS calculated it automatically. Compare it with the certificates and records you received for the tax year. 1. Personal and contact details Check your: Full name and identity information Tax reference number Residential address Email address Cellphone number Tax-residency information Incorrect contact details can prevent you from receiving important notices or security alerts. 2. Banking details Confirm that the bank account belongs to you, is open and can receive payments. An old, closed or unverified account may delay a refund. Banking details can be checked through eFiling or the SARS MobiApp. On eFiling, SARS also provides an Update My Personal Income Tax Bank Account option. 3. Employment income and PAYE Compare the assessment with every IRP5 or IT3(a) certificate received from an employer. ADVERTISEMENT Check: Salary and wage income Bonuses and allowances PAYE deducted Fringe benefits Employer and employee details Income from more than one employer People who changed jobs or worked for multiple employers should make sure that no certificate is missing. 4. Medical-scheme information Compare the assessment with the medical-scheme tax certificate. Check: Number of members or dependants Contribution amounts Medical-scheme tax credits Qualifying out-of-pocket medical expenses, where applicable 5. Retirement-fund contributions Confirm that pension, provident-fund and retirement-annuity contributions are accurately reflected. Use the relevant employer certificate or retirement-annuity contribution certificate when checking the amounts. 6. Bank and investment income Check interest, dividends and other investment information against the certificates supplied by the bank or investment provider. If you have several accounts, make sure each relevant certificate is reflected. 7. Other income and disposals An auto assessment may not contain information that SARS did not receive from a third party. You may need to declare items such as: Rental income Business or freelance income Foreign income Capital gains or losses Property, share or crypto-asset disposals Income from a partnership Other taxable receipts Do not leave out income merely because it is absent from the prepopulated assessment. 8. Deductions and tax credits Check whether all deductions and credits for which you qualify are included and supported by records. Depending on your circumstances, these may involve: Retirement-annuity contributions Medical expenses Approved donations Travel-allowance claims supported by a logbook Qualifying home-office expenses Business or rental expenses Foreign-tax credits Only claim amounts that meet the tax rules and can be supported if SARS requests evidence. What to do if the auto assessment is correct If all information is complete and correct, no further action is required. You do not need to: Click an “accept” button Submit an ITR12 Visit a SARS branch Call SARS merely to confirm acceptance SARS will treat the assessment as final unless it is later changed through an authorised process. You should still: Save the ITA34 and Statement of Account. Keep your tax certificates and supporting records. Check whether the outcome is a refund, debt or zero assessment. Confirm that your banking details are correct if a refund is due. Pay by the due date shown by SARS if the assessment creates a debt. What to do if information is wrong or missing If you disagree because the assessment is incomplete or inaccurate, do not ignore it and do not simply wait for SARS to change it. Correct the information and submit an updated ITR12 through eFiling or the SARS MobiApp. f third-party information is wrong You generally cannot directly overwrite third-party data used by SARS, such as information submitted by an employer, medical scheme, bank or retirement fund. Instead: Contact the institution that issued the certificate. Explain which information is incorrect. Ask the institution to correct its submission to SARS. Wait for confirmation that the corrected information was submitted. Refresh or reopen the return on eFiling or the MobiApp. Check that the corrected data now appears. Complete and submit the updated ITR12. Examples include an incorrect IRP5, missing medical-scheme contributions or inaccurate retirement-annuity information. If income or a deduction is missing Complete the return and add the information that SARS did not prepopulate, where the return permits you to do so. Keep the documents supporting every change. SARS may select the return for verification or audit. Filing deadlines for corrections Non-provisional taxpayer: Submit by 23 October 2026. Provisional taxpayer: Submit by 22 January 2027. Do not wait until the last day if an employer, bank or medical scheme must first correct a certificate. ADVERTISEMENT Correction or objection: which one should you use? These are not the same process. Situation Usual action Auto assessment is missing income or deductions Complete and submit the ITR12 by the filing deadline Employer, bank, medical scheme or fund submitted wrong data Ask the provider to correct it, refresh the return and submit the ITR12 You made an error in a return already submitted and correction is available Use Request for Correction SARS completed a verification or audit and you dispute its decision Consider a formal objection SARS issued a decision and you need reasons before objecting Request reasons through the prescribed process SARS says a formal dispute must generally be initiated within 80 business days from the assessment or decision. An appeal against an objection outcome must generally be lodged within 30 business days after the objection is disallowed or partly allowed. Do not use an objection as a substitute for submitting a complete annual return when the normal correction process is still available. See the official SARS guidance on corrections, objections and appeals . What if the auto assessment shows a refund? A negative amount on the ITA34 normally means SARS owes you money. SARS says refunds of R100 or more are normally paid automatically within 72 hours when all details are valid and no review or compliance issue is blocking payment. You do not need to submit a refund request or pay an agent to release the money. Refunds below R100 are carried forward on the tax account and become payable when the account balance exceeds R100. A refund can take longer where: Banking details must be verified The account is closed or incorrect SARS selected the return for verification SARS selected the return for audit Previous returns are outstanding A tax debt must be offset A third party corrected information after the original assessment SARS requires supporting documents Bank validation can take up to 21 business days. SARS says verification may take up to 21 business days after all required documents are received, while an audit may take up to 90 business days after complete and correct documents are submitted. Refund status can be checked through WhatsApp on 0800 11 7277, the SARS MobiApp or USSD by dialling 134 7277#. More detail appears in SARS’s July 2026 Tax Digest . What if the assessment says you owe SARS? A positive balance may mean that you must pay SARS. Check the ITA34 and Statement of Account for: Amount due Payment due date Payment Reference Number Interest or existing balances For a non-provisional taxpayer who was auto-assessed, SARS says payment is due 30 days after the 23 October 2026 filing-season closing date. Always follow the specific due date shown on your assessment or account. SARS accepts payment through channels including eFiling, EFT and participating banks. Debt below R100 may be carried forward, but SARS warns that interest can still apply. If you cannot pay the full amount, contact SARS promptly about a possible payment arrangement. Do not simply ignore the debt. What if SARS asks for supporting documents? Check the verification section of the ITA34. If it is marked “Yes,” SARS requires supporting documents. The official 2026 guidance says the documents must be provided within 21 days. Possible documents include: IRP5 or IT3(a) certificates Medical-scheme certificate Retirement-annuity certificate Bank and investment certificates Travel logbook Donation receipts Rental-income and expense records Business-income records Capital-gains calculations Proof of foreign tax Proof supporting other deductions or credits Upload only the documents requested, ensure they are readable and retain proof of submission. Supporting documents can be uploaded through eFiling, the MobiApp, the SARS Online Query System and, when SARS prompts the taxpayer, WhatsApp. What if you did not receive an auto-assessment notice? If you did not receive an SMS or email by 12 July 2026, SARS says you were not selected for auto assessment. If you are required to file, complete and submit an ITR12 through eFiling or the SARS MobiApp. The deadline is generally: 23 October 2026 for a non-provisional individual 22 January 2027 for a provisional taxpayer Check the online status tool before assuming that a missing SMS means there is no assessment. Your contact details may be outdated, or a legitimate notification may have been missed. Why was I not auto assessed? SARS may not select a taxpayer where: Personal information is incomplete SARS does not hold sufficient third-party information The person has rental, business or other income requiring a return The tax position is more complex Information requires additional declarations or calculations Not being auto-assessed does not mean that you are exempt from filing. Check whether SARS issued a return and whether you meet the filing requirements. Common auto-assessment problems The assessment is not showing on eFiling Confirm that you selected the correct taxpayer profile and 2026 tax year. Check the status through SOQS or WhatsApp. If the problem continues, contact SARS through an official channel. ADVERTISEMENT TRENDING NOW How to Check if You Must Submit a SARS Tax Return . Tax and Revenue How to Book a SARS Appointment Online . Tax and Revenue Niger TV Shows Soldiers Detained After Niamey Mutiny . Justice & Crime KAA Warns of Flight Delays at Kenyan Airports . Transport and Airlines POPULAR TODAY Tax and Revenue How to Check if You Must Submit a SARS Tax Return . Tax and Revenue How to Check if SARS Owes You a Refund . Tax and Revenue How to Update Your Banking Details With SARS . Tax and Revenue How to Get Your SARS Tax Number Online . Tax and Revenue SARS Auto Assessment 2026: How to Check and What to Do . My IRP5 is missing Contact the employer and ask it to submit or correct the employee tax certificate. Reopen or refresh the return after SARS receives the corrected data. My medical-aid information is incorrect Contact the medical scheme. SARS uses the information supplied by the provider, so the scheme must correct inaccurate third-party data. My refund has not arrived after 72 hours Check refund status, banking verification, outstanding returns, tax debt and whether the assessment was selected for verification or audit. The 72-hour period applies only when everything is in order. I changed my bank account Update the banking details through the official SARS process. SARS may require supporting evidence and validation before releasing a refund. The ITA34 says verification is required Upload the requested supporting documents within 21 days. The refund or final outcome may remain pending while SARS completes the verification. SARS auto-assessment scam warning Fraudsters often send fake refund notices during filing season. SARS will not ask you to provide your: eFiling password Banking PIN One-time PIN Full login credentials Do not click an unexpected “refund” link or pay anyone to unlock an auto-assessment payment. Type the official SARS address into your browser, use the official MobiApp or use the published SARS WhatsApp number. If a message is suspicious, verify it directly with SARS. The general SARS Contact Centre number is 0800 00 7277. SARS lists current fraud warnings on its official scams and phishing page . Frequently asked questions How do I check my SARS auto assessment for 2026? Sign in to SARS eFiling or the SARS MobiApp and open the 2026 ITA34 Notice of Assessment. You can also check selection status using the official online Auto Assessment Lookup service or SARS WhatsApp on 0800 11 7277. Do I need to accept a SARS auto assessment? No. If the information and calculation are complete and correct, SARS says no further action is required. There is no need to submit an ITR12 simply to accept it. What must I do if the auto assessment is wrong? Correct the information and submit an updated ITR12 by the applicable deadline. If third-party data is wrong, first ask the employer, bank, medical scheme or fund to correct its SARS submission. When is the deadline to correct a 2026 auto assessment? The deadline is generally 23 October 2026 for a non-provisional taxpayer and 22 January 2027 for a provisional taxpayer. How long does an auto-assessment refund take? SARS says a valid refund of R100 or more is normally paid automatically within 72 hours when banking details and tax affairs are in order and there is no verification, audit or other blocker. What does a negative amount on the ITA34 mean? A negative amount generally means SARS owes you a refund. Check the Statement of Account and refund status for any restriction or offset. What does a zero assessment mean? It means neither you nor SARS owes money for the assessment. Can a provisional taxpayer be auto assessed in 2026? Yes. SARS says certain eligible provisional taxpayers may receive auto assessments in 2026. A provisional taxpayer who disagrees may amend and submit the return by 22 January 2027. Can I change information after the auto assessment? Yes. Where the auto assessment is incomplete or incorrect, complete and submit the ITR12 through eFiling or the MobiApp before the deadline. Third-party information normally must first be corrected by the institution that supplied it. Do I need to visit a SARS office? Usually not. Status checks, assessment documents, returns, supporting-document uploads and many account queries are available through SARS digital channels. If an in-person visit is necessary, book an appointment first. 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Sunny Alli says he does not believe in money rituals and criticises unrealistic witchcraft stories in Nollywood. Sunny Alli is not buying one of Nollywood’s most repeated storylines: the idea that wealth can simply appear through money rituals. According to the original report, the veteran Yoruba actor, filmmaker and producer shared his views during an interview on the YouTube programme Oyinmomo, where he spoke openly about superstition, scriptwriting, gambling and the kinds of stories he believes Nigerian films should tell. Alli, known for films such as Omo Ghetto, Lagos Girls (Omoge Eko), Omo Olè and Okan Soso , said he avoids writing scenes about witches holding secret meetings because he does not see them as believable. For him, the problem is evidence. He questioned how filmmakers can confidently show witches gathering in red clothes or holding meetings when nobody has clearly proved such things happen in real life. The actor said he would rather build stories around experiences people can understand, such as accidents, personal struggles and everyday events. Those, he argued, feel more honest on screen because audiences can relate to them. His strongest criticism was directed at the popular Nollywood idea of money rituals. Alli dismissed the belief that demons or supernatural forces can produce wealth for people, saying the claim does not make logical sense. He questioned where such money would actually come from, asking whether a demon owns a printing machine or steals from the Central Bank of Nigeria or a Bureau de Change. Alli said that when people fail to answer those questions, they often change the story and claim ritual wealth comes through mysterious contracts the person never applied for. He made it clear that he does not accept that explanation either. His comments touch a long-running debate around Nollywood witchcraft narratives, especially in Yoruba and Nigerian home videos where spiritual battles, ritual killings and sudden wealth have often been used as dramatic tools. Those storylines helped shape parts of Nigerian popular cinema, but they have also faced criticism from people who believe they can reinforce fear, superstition and harmful ideas about success. Continue Reading Full Article NOLLYWOOD UPDATES Sunny Alli Rejects Money Rituals In Nollywood Stories By Witty Pascal Entertainment Editor Witty Pascal Home Comment Jul 2, 2026 Jul 2, 2026 3 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: Sunny Alli is not buying one of Nollywood’s most repeated storylines: the idea that wealth can simply appear through money rituals. According to the original report, the veteran Yoruba actor, filmmaker and producer shared his views during an interview on the YouTube programme Oyinmomo, where he spoke openly about superstition, scriptwriting, gambling and the kinds of stories he believes Nigerian films should tell. Alli, known for films such as Omo Ghetto, Lagos Girls (Omoge Eko), Omo Olè and Okan Soso , said he avoids writing scenes about witches holding secret meetings because he does not see them as believable. For him, the problem is evidence. He questioned how filmmakers can confidently show witches gathering in red clothes or holding meetings when nobody has clearly proved such things happen in real life. ADVERTISEMENT The actor said he would rather build stories around experiences people can understand, such as accidents, personal struggles and everyday events. Those, he argued, feel more honest on screen because audiences can relate to them. His strongest criticism was directed at the popular Nollywood idea of money rituals. Alli dismissed the belief that demons or supernatural forces can produce wealth for people, saying the claim does not make logical sense. He questioned where such money would actually come from, asking whether a demon owns a printing machine or steals from the Central Bank of Nigeria or a Bureau de Change. ADVERTISEMENT Alli said that when people fail to answer those questions, they often change the story and claim ritual wealth comes through mysterious contracts the person never applied for. He made it clear that he does not accept that explanation either. His comments touch a long-running debate around Nollywood witchcraft narratives, especially in Yoruba and Nigerian home videos where spiritual battles, ritual killings and sudden wealth have often been used as dramatic tools. Those storylines helped shape parts of Nigerian popular cinema, but they have also faced criticism from people who believe they can reinforce fear, superstition and harmful ideas about success. ADVERTISEMENT TRENDING NOW How to Check if You Must Submit a SARS Tax Return . Tax and Revenue How to Book a SARS Appointment Online . Tax and Revenue Niger TV Shows Soldiers Detained After Niamey Mutiny . Justice & Crime KAA Warns of Flight Delays at Kenyan Airports . Transport and Airlines POPULAR TODAY Entertainment Poco Lee UK Case Sparks Consent Debate Among Nigerian Stars . Entertainment FOLA Leads 2026 Headies Nominations Ahead of Toronto . Entertainment Jub Jub Arrest Warrant Issued After Missed Court Appearance . Entertainment Black Coffee Wins R7 Million Court Battle Against Maserati . Entertainment Funke Akindele Faces Mixed Reactions Over Birthday Post . Alli also spoke about his personal history with football betting. He revealed that he once gambled on football matches but has now stopped, saying he believes God does not support gambling. As a founding member of the Odunfa Caucus , Sunny Alli remains one of the respected figures in the Yoruba film industry. His comments matter because they come from someone who has spent years inside Nollywood as an actor, producer and director. At a time when African filmmakers are being pushed to tell richer and more grounded stories, Alli’s message is clear: cinema can still be dramatic without leaning on fear, superstition or lazy shortcuts about money and power. ADVERTISEMENT RELATED ARTICLE Entertainment Poco Lee UK Case Sparks Consent Debate Among Nigerian Stars The dancer faces five sexual offence charges and returns to court on September 15. . Entertainment FOLA Leads 2026 Headies Nominations Ahead of Toronto FOLA earned 10 nominations as The Headies prepares its October ceremony in Toronto . 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Yves Sakila’s death in Dublin has sparked protests, investigations and calls for security reform Ireland is facing growing calls for accountability and security reform after Yves Sakila, a 35-year-old Congolese man, died after being restrained outside Arnotts department store in Dublin on May 15. Sakila had reportedly been suspected of shoplifting before being chased and detained by private security guards on Henry Street. Video of the incident showed him pinned to the ground for several minutes before becoming motionless, according to AP . Irish police are investigating the death, while the police ombudsman is also examining the Garda response. RTÉ reported that Ireland’s Special Rapporteur on Racism and Racial Equality has called for an independent investigation. Prime Minister Micheál Martin has urged a thorough inquiry, saying many people are concerned about what happened. The Irish Times reported that Sakila’s family had still not been told the cause of death days after the incident. The case has sparked vigils and protests in Dublin, with campaigners demanding transparency, anti-racism training and stronger rules on the use of force by civilian security personnel. Arnotts said it was deeply saddened by Sakila’s death and is reviewing its contracted security services. Source: Associated press HUMAN RIGHTS Ireland Faces Reform Calls After Congolese Man Yves Sakila’s Death By Serge Kitoko Tshibanda Political Analyst Serge Kitoko Tshibanda Home Comment May 22, 2026 May 22, 2026 1 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: Ireland is facing growing calls for accountability and security reform after Yves Sakila, a 35-year-old Congolese man, died after being restrained outside Arnotts department store in Dublin on May 15. Sakila had reportedly been suspected of shoplifting before being chased and detained by private security guards on Henry Street. Video of the incident showed him pinned to the ground for several minutes before becoming motionless, according to AP . ADVERTISEMENT Irish police are investigating the death, while the police ombudsman is also examining the Garda response. RTÉ reported that Ireland’s Special Rapporteur on Racism and Racial Equality has called for an independent investigation. Prime Minister Micheál Martin has urged a thorough inquiry, saying many people are concerned about what happened. The Irish Times reported that Sakila’s family had still not been told the cause of death days after the incident. ADVERTISEMENT The case has sparked vigils and protests in Dublin, with campaigners demanding transparency, anti-racism training and stronger rules on the use of force by civilian security personnel. Arnotts said it was deeply saddened by Sakila’s death and is reviewing its contracted security services. Source: Associated press ADVERTISEMENT TRENDING NOW How to Check if You Must Submit a SARS Tax Return . Tax and Revenue How to Book a SARS Appointment Online . Tax and Revenue Niger TV Shows Soldiers Detained After Niamey Mutiny . Justice & Crime KAA Warns of Flight Delays at Kenyan Airports . Transport and Airlines POPULAR TODAY Justice & Crime Tshisekedi: No Military Conquest Will Become Political Legitimacy" . War in Eastern DRC Rwanda Raises Interest Rate to 8.75% as Inflation Hits 14.5% . Peace For DRC Now Tshisekedi Launches DRC National Dialogue for Peace and Reform . PRESS RELEASE DRC Protects Students, Diplomas in AFC/M23-Held Areas . Infrastructure DRC and Angola Accelerate Joint Oil and Power Projects . ADVERTISEMENT RELATED ARTICLE Justice & Crime Tshisekedi: No Military Conquest Will Become Political Legitimacy" Tshisekedi says armed groups cannot turn military conquest into political legitimacy, . War in Eastern DRC Rwanda Raises Interest Rate to 8.75% as Inflation Hits 14.5% Rwanda faces surging prices at home as US sanctions and tighter external financing add pressure abroad. . Peace For DRC Now Tshisekedi Launches DRC National Dialogue for Peace and Reform The three-month process will reach all 26 provinces and seek consensus on peace, cohesion and . PRESS RELEASE DRC Protects Students, Diplomas in AFC/M23-Held Areas Kinshasa says students will not restart their studies as temporary measures protect academic records, . Tags DR.Congo DR.Congo Ireland Ireland DR Congo News DR Congo News

AFC/M23 has criticized Félix Tshisekedi's Houston speech after DR Congo's draw with Portugal, calling it a threat to ongoing peace efforts. The AFC/M23 coalition has sharply criticized President Félix Tshisekedi following his remarks in Houston after DR Congo's historic 1-1 World Cup draw against Portugal , accusing him of jeopardizing ongoing peace efforts in eastern Congo. According to a report by Actualité.cd , the group described the president's speech as “irresponsible” and “belligerent.” Speaking in Goma on June 18, AFC/M23 political coordinator Corneille Nangaa claimed Tshisekedi's comments amounted to a declaration of war despite ongoing negotiations involving regional and international mediators. He argued that references to military operations and the eventual recovery of territories currently outside government control contradicted the spirit of ceasefire commitments. Nangaa said the remarks risk undermining diplomatic initiatives, including the Doha process and broader international efforts aimed at reducing tensions in eastern DR Congo. He further warned that AFC/M23 would respond to what he described as threats coming from Kinshasa. The reaction came less than a day after Tshisekedi addressed members of the Congolese diaspora in the United States following the Leopards ' draw with Portugal at the FIFA World Cup . During that appearance, the president praised the national team's resilience and used the moment to call for unity among Congolese citizens at home and abroad. The exchange highlights the deep mistrust that continues to surround peace initiatives in eastern Congo. While diplomatic efforts backed by regional actors, Qatar and the United States have produced agreements on paper, fighting and political tensions remain unresolved on the ground. For observers, the latest war of words illustrates the challenge facing mediators: translating diplomatic commitments into lasting stability while both sides continue to interpret events through competing political and military narratives. Continue Reading Full Article WAR IN EASTERN DRC This Is All AFC/M23 Had to Say After Tshisekedi's Houston Speech By Serge Kitoko Tshibanda Political Analyst Serge Kitoko Tshibanda Home Comment Jun 18, 2026 Jun 20, 2026 2 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: The AFC/M23 coalition has sharply criticized President Félix Tshisekedi following his remarks in Houston after DR Congo's historic 1-1 World Cup draw against Portugal , accusing him of jeopardizing ongoing peace efforts in eastern Congo. According to a report by Actualité.cd , the group described the president's speech as “irresponsible” and “belligerent.” Speaking in Goma on June 18, AFC/M23 political coordinator Corneille Nangaa claimed Tshisekedi's comments amounted to a declaration of war despite ongoing negotiations involving regional and international mediators. He argued that references to military operations and the eventual recovery of territories currently outside government control contradicted the spirit of ceasefire commitments. Nangaa said the remarks risk undermining diplomatic initiatives, including the Doha process and broader international efforts aimed at reducing tensions in eastern DR Congo. He further warned that AFC/M23 would respond to what he described as threats coming from Kinshasa. ADVERTISEMENT The reaction came less than a day after Tshisekedi addressed members of the Congolese diaspora in the United States following the Leopards ' draw with Portugal at the FIFA World Cup . During that appearance, the president praised the national team's resilience and used the moment to call for unity among Congolese citizens at home and abroad. The exchange highlights the deep mistrust that continues to surround peace initiatives in eastern Congo. While diplomatic efforts backed by regional actors, Qatar and the United States have produced agreements on paper, fighting and political tensions remain unresolved on the ground. ADVERTISEMENT For observers, the latest war of words illustrates the challenge facing mediators: translating diplomatic commitments into lasting stability while both sides continue to interpret events through competing political and military narratives. ADVERTISEMENT TRENDING NOW How to Check if You Must Submit a SARS Tax Return . Tax and Revenue How to Book a SARS Appointment Online . Tax and Revenue Niger TV Shows Soldiers Detained After Niamey Mutiny . Justice & Crime KAA Warns of Flight Delays at Kenyan Airports . Transport and Airlines POPULAR TODAY Justice & Crime Tshisekedi: No Military Conquest Will Become Political Legitimacy" . War in Eastern DRC Rwanda Raises Interest Rate to 8.75% as Inflation Hits 14.5% . Peace For DRC Now Tshisekedi Launches DRC National Dialogue for Peace and Reform . PRESS RELEASE DRC Protects Students, Diplomas in AFC/M23-Held Areas . Infrastructure DRC and Angola Accelerate Joint Oil and Power Projects . ADVERTISEMENT RELATED ARTICLE Justice & Crime Tshisekedi: No Military Conquest Will Become Political Legitimacy" Tshisekedi says armed groups cannot turn military conquest into political legitimacy, . War in Eastern DRC Rwanda Raises Interest Rate to 8.75% as Inflation Hits 14.5% Rwanda faces surging prices at home as US sanctions and tighter external financing add pressure abroad. . Peace For DRC Now Tshisekedi Launches DRC National Dialogue for Peace and Reform The three-month process will reach all 26 provinces and seek consensus on peace, cohesion and . 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Discover Diamonds of Gwijo through Uzozisola, verified credits, Spotify chart history and the South African call-and-response tradition behind the name. Diamonds of Gwijo is a recording identity whose public catalogue is anchored by “Uzozisola,” the 2024 collaboration with American vibraphonist-producer Justin Vibes and Azul Serene. The act’s name points toward gwijo, a South African communal singing practice built around repeated, participatory vocal lines, but the people behind the name have not yet supplied a detailed public biography. What can be established is meaningful: Spotify lists Diamonds of Gwijo as a credited artist on a song that crossed national borders, reached Nigerian Spotify charts and later received a choir reinterpretation. XTRAfrica’s live Diamonds of Gwijo music page currently centres that same breakthrough recording. Who is Diamonds of Gwijo? Diamonds of Gwijo is a recording act documented through the 2024 songs “Uzozisola,” its choir version and a separate composition credit. Its clearest public achievement is helping turn communal gwijo-style vocals into a cross-border Afro-Beat collaboration with Justin Vibes and Azul Serene. Gwijo roots behind the recording name Diamonds of Gwijo entered the searchable music record with a name that carries cultural weight. Gwijo is not simply another commercial genre label. A Sunday Times account of amagwijo describes a call-and-response form in which a short melody is repeated while words can change with the moment. That flexibility helps explain why gwijo can move between school grounds, sporting stands, community gatherings and recorded music without losing its participatory character. The name creates an artistic expectation: voices acting together matter more than an isolated star turn. Yet it cannot establish the performers’ nationality, hometown, ethnic identity or personal history. Those details require the act’s own account or an authoritative biography. Available credits identify a named artist and composer, but not individual members. World Rugby’s explanation of gwijo connects the practice to collective strength and encouragement. That context illuminates the recorded role of Diamonds of Gwijo without assigning intentions the act has never publicly stated. On “Uzozisola,” the contribution is best understood through what listeners and credits can verify: a communal vocal presence placed beside modern production and vibraphone. Formative life and early creative roots Most biographies begin with a birth date, home town, family and school. The responsible starting point here is different. Diamonds of Gwijo’s documented public story begins in 2024, not because nothing happened earlier, but because that is where opened release and credit records first provide firm evidence. No reliable source used for this profile names the members or gives a first-person history of how they learned to sing together. That gap matters editorially. Treating every recorded act as a conventional solo celebrity would encourage guesses about a real name, age or private background. Diamonds of Gwijo is instead presented according to the evidence that exists: a shared recording credit, a choir-linked performance identity and a composer credit. It is a thinner personal record than readers may expect, but a clearer account of the music. Continue Reading Full Article AFRICAN CULTURE Diamonds of Gwijo Biography: Uzozisola and the Gwijo Sound By Witty Pascal Entertainment Editor Witty Pascal Home Comment Aug 24, 2026 Aug 24, 2026 11 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: Diamonds of Gwijo is a recording identity whose public catalogue is anchored by “Uzozisola,” the 2024 collaboration with American vibraphonist-producer Justin Vibes and Azul Serene. The act’s name points toward gwijo, a South African communal singing practice built around repeated, participatory vocal lines, but the people behind the name have not yet supplied a detailed public biography. What can be established is meaningful: Spotify lists Diamonds of Gwijo as a credited artist on a song that crossed national borders, reached Nigerian Spotify charts and later received a choir reinterpretation. XTRAfrica’s live Diamonds of Gwijo music page currently centres that same breakthrough recording. Who is Diamonds of Gwijo? Diamonds of Gwijo is a recording act documented through the 2024 songs “Uzozisola,” its choir version and a separate composition credit. Its clearest public achievement is helping turn communal gwijo-style vocals into a cross-border Afro-Beat collaboration with Justin Vibes and Azul Serene. Gwijo roots behind the recording name Diamonds of Gwijo entered the searchable music record with a name that carries cultural weight. Gwijo is not simply another commercial genre label. A Sunday Times account of amagwijo describes a call-and-response form in which a short melody is repeated while words can change with the moment. That flexibility helps explain why gwijo can move between school grounds, sporting stands, community gatherings and recorded music without losing its participatory character. The name creates an artistic expectation: voices acting together matter more than an isolated star turn. Yet it cannot establish the performers’ nationality, hometown, ethnic identity or personal history. Those details require the act’s own account or an authoritative biography. Available credits identify a named artist and composer, but not individual members. World Rugby’s explanation of gwijo connects the practice to collective strength and encouragement. That context illuminates the recorded role of Diamonds of Gwijo without assigning intentions the act has never publicly stated. On “Uzozisola,” the contribution is best understood through what listeners and credits can verify: a communal vocal presence placed beside modern production and vibraphone. Formative life and early creative roots Most biographies begin with a birth date, home town, family and school. The responsible starting point here is different. Diamonds of Gwijo’s documented public story begins in 2024, not because nothing happened earlier, but because that is where opened release and credit records first provide firm evidence. No reliable source used for this profile names the members or gives a first-person history of how they learned to sing together. That gap matters editorially. Treating every recorded act as a conventional solo celebrity would encourage guesses about a real name, age or private background. Diamonds of Gwijo is instead presented according to the evidence that exists: a shared recording credit, a choir-linked performance identity and a composer credit. It is a thinner personal record than readers may expect, but a clearer account of the music. The wider culture also offers context without becoming a substitute biography. A 2019 TimesLIVE report on gwijo singing traces its use through schools, universities and rugby support, emphasising group encouragement and unity. Diamonds of Gwijo’s name belongs within that living vocal environment; the performers’ own route into it remains theirs to document. “Uzozisola” and the breakthrough moment The decisive public milestone arrived on 26 July 2024. Released by Vibeyy Music LLC, “Uzozisola” joined Justin Vibes, Diamonds of Gwijo and Azul Serene in a four-and-a-half-minute collaboration. Apple Music’s artist catalogue lists the original recording among Diamonds of Gwijo’s top songs, while the XTRAfrica pages for Justin Vibes and Azul Serene connect the three credited acts around the same release. ADVERTISEMENT The track’s construction made the collaboration distinctive. Justin Vibes brought vibraphone and production; Diamonds of Gwijo supplied a collective vocal identity; Azul Serene completed the featured billing. Shazam’s official song record classifies the release as Afro-Beat and credits Aymos as songwriter, Justin Vibes as producer and Matthew Montanez as mixing engineer. Those credits show a deliberately assembled international recording rather than an anonymous viral upload. “Uzozisola” also produced measurable reach. Kworb’s archived Spotify chart history records a number 127 daily peak and number 168 weekly peak in Nigeria during August and September 2024. The song later surpassed 6.4 million Spotify plays on the opened track page. That is a track total, not the act’s current monthly-listener count, and the distinction matters: one measures cumulative plays for a recording; the other estimates the artist’s changing audience over a recent period. Vocal craft, credits and achievements Diamonds of Gwijo’s craft is clearest in the tension between a traditional participatory form and a polished digital single. The voices give “Uzozisola” a choral centre while the vibraphone adds a bright, melodic counterweight. The recording does not reproduce a sporting-stand chant unchanged; it places a communal vocal sensibility inside a commercially mixed Afro-Beat track. The formal credit record extends beyond the breakthrough. “Vulela Amandwendwe,” released by Pistole Gwijo on 22 September 2024, names Diamonds of Gwijo as composer in Shazam’s credit listing . That is important because it shows documented authorship, not only a featured-artist appearance. It also supports a broader picture of participation within recorded gwijo music during the same year. Verified achievements from the available record include: a credited artist role on the original “Uzozisola” single; Spotify chart appearances in Nigeria, including documented daily and weekly peaks; a composer credit on Pistole Gwijo’s “Vulela Amandwendwe”; a second credited performance through “Uzozisola (Choir Version)”; international radio curation when NTS included “Uzozisola” in New York Naomi’s 5 October 2024 programme. These are recording and audience milestones, not award wins. The distinction keeps the profile useful without inflating a short catalogue into a longer career than the evidence supports. Choir version, heritage and creative vision “Uzozisola (Choir Version)” made the collective vocal premise explicit. The version appears on DJ B BOI’s 13-track project No Trips Available , released on 4 October 2024. Amazon Music’s album listing credits DJ B BOI, Diamonds of Gwijo and Azul Serene on track 12, while Beatport’s release page confirms the date, Dvpper Digital distribution and the broader artist list. The choir treatment matters because it shifts attention from the novelty of the original collaboration toward the voices themselves. It also shows how one piece can be reshaped without abandoning its recognisable emotional core. That process fits gwijo’s capacity for adaptation: a line or melodic idea gathers meaning through repetition, arrangement and the energy of many voices. Still, cultural context should not become an identity claim. The act has not published a source-backed statement about heritage, language, nationality or artistic mission in the materials opened for this biography. The safest reading is musical: the name, group vocal presentation and choir version place gwijo at the centre of the public-facing work. Any more personal interpretation should wait for Diamonds of Gwijo to define it. ADVERTISEMENT Career timeline: a concentrated 2024 chapter Year Event Significance July 2024 “Uzozisola” is released with Justin Vibes and Azul Serene Establishes Diamonds of Gwijo’s principal artist credit and public streaming identity. August–September 2024 “Uzozisola” charts on Spotify in Nigeria Demonstrates cross-border audience traction beyond the song’s release market. September 2024 “Vulela Amandwendwe” credits Diamonds of Gwijo as composer Extends the documented role from featured performance to composition. October 2024 “Uzozisola (Choir Version)” appears on No Trips Available Makes the choral dimension explicit and places the act in a second commercial release. October 2024 NTS Radio programmes the original “Uzozisola” Adds an international curation milestone to the track’s streaming reach. Personal journey beyond the credits There is no verified first-person interview available here to turn the people behind Diamonds of Gwijo into invented characters. The credits do, however, reveal a collaborative journey. In a few months, the act moved between a Vibeyy Music LLC single, a Pistole Gwijo composition credit and a Dvpper-distributed choir version. Each appearance depended on shared authorship or performance rather than celebrity exposure. That collaborative pattern may be the most honest way to understand the act. Its public value lies in the sound placed on record, not private-life speculation. An Audiomack listing for the choir version confirms the alternate recording’s place on No Trips Available and its 4 October release date. The biography can expand when the performers publish their own history. Emerging impact of a communal sound Diamonds of Gwijo’s emerging impact is modest but distinct. The act helped carry a communal vocal form into a release that travelled through Spotify’s Nigerian charts, international radio and several major streaming catalogues. XTRAfrica’s South African music collection places “Uzozisola” within a broader field of contemporary sounds from the country, while its dedicated song page gives the collaboration a lasting editorial home. The achievement is not that Diamonds of Gwijo invented gwijo or represents every community that sings it. Rather, the recording demonstrates one way communal voices can meet a globally connected producer without being reduced to background texture. That contribution is especially visible in the choir version, where the name and arrangement reinforce each other. Future direction after “Uzozisola” No announced album, tour or forthcoming single appears in the opened official catalogues as of 24 August 2026. That absence should not be turned into a prediction. The documented catalogue shows three useful paths the act could build upon: artist collaborations, composition inside the gwijo field and choir-led reinterpretations. The next reliable chapter will begin when a new credited release or first-party statement appears. Until then, “Uzozisola” remains both the entry point and the strongest measure of Diamonds of Gwijo’s reach a recording in which group vocals, vibraphone and cross-border digital circulation met successfully. Diamonds of Gwijo FAQs Who is Diamonds of Gwijo? Diamonds of Gwijo is a recording act credited on “Uzozisola,” its choir version and “Vulela Amandwendwe.” Public sources do not yet identify the individual members. What is Diamonds of Gwijo’s real name? Diamonds of Gwijo is the credited recording name. The available label and platform records do not provide personal or legal names for the performers behind it. ADVERTISEMENT TRENDING NOW How to Check if You Must Submit a SARS Tax Return . Tax and Revenue How to Book a SARS Appointment Online . Tax and Revenue Niger TV Shows Soldiers Detained After Niamey Mutiny . Justice & Crime KAA Warns of Flight Delays at Kenyan Airports . Transport and Airlines POPULAR TODAY Justice & Crime Brian Mundubile and Makebi Zulu Charged With Treason . Jobs and Employment How to Apply for SAPS Jobs Online in 2026 . Tax and Revenue SARS Auto Assessment 2026: How to Check and What to Do . Scholarships UCT Mastercard Foundation Scholarship 2027 Opens to Africans . Entertainment Jub Jub Arrest Warrant Issued After Missed Court Appearance . Where is Diamonds of Gwijo from? The act’s nationality and hometown have not been established by an authoritative biography or first-person source. Gwijo is rooted in South African culture, but that context alone cannot prove an individual performer’s nationality. What kind of music does Diamonds of Gwijo make? The public work is gwijo-rooted vocal music. Shazam categorises “Uzozisola” as Afro-Beat, while the choir version foregrounds the communal singing associated with gwijo. When did Diamonds of Gwijo begin releasing music? The earliest verified public recording activity in this profile is from 2024, led by the July release of “Uzozisola.” What is Diamonds of Gwijo’s biggest song? “Uzozisola” is the act’s defining recording. It accumulated more than 6.4 million Spotify plays on the opened track page and charted in Nigeria. Who made “Uzozisola” with Diamonds of Gwijo? The billing joins Justin Vibes, Diamonds of Gwijo and Azul Serene. Aymos is credited as songwriter, with Justin Vibes producing and playing vibraphone. Does Diamonds of Gwijo have an album? The opened Apple Music and Spotify artist catalogues do not list a Diamonds of Gwijo studio album. The act appears on singles and on DJ B BOI’s No Trips Available . Has Diamonds of Gwijo won any awards? No major award was verified in the sources opened for this biography. Chart placement and streaming totals should not be described as awards. What is “Uzozisola (Choir Version)”? It is a later arrangement credited to DJ B BOI, Diamonds of Gwijo and Azul Serene on No Trips Available , released on 4 October 2024. What is Diamonds of Gwijo’s Spotify audience? The Spotify artist identity is verified by artist ID, but a current monthly-listener counter was not publicly extractable as of August 2026. The original “Uzozisola” track had more than 6.4 million Spotify plays when checked. 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Monaco's midfielder, Mohamed Camara, has been suspended for four matches after he covered anti-homophobia messages on his shirt. The incident occurred during Monaco's 4-0 victory over Nantes in Ligue 1 on May 19. The 24-year-old Mali international placed white tape over the campaign logo on his chest, prompting the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) to take action. In a statement, the LFP explained that the ban was imposed after hearing from Camara and noting his refusal "to carry out one or more actions to raise awareness of the fight against homophobia." France's sports minister, Amelie Oudea-Castera, had previously called for "the strongest sanctions" against Camara during an interview with RTL. On the final day of the season, all Ligue 1 clubs featured the campaign logo on their kits , and the competition's emblem on team shirts displayed rainbow colours as part of the LFP's initiative. Camara also covered up the rainbow emblem. The Malian Football Federation supported Camara, asserting that "players are citizens like any others, whose fundamental rights must be protected in all circumstances." Monaco's chief executive, Thiago Scuro, stated that the club supports the LFP's campaign and will address the matter with Camara internally. Continue Reading Full Article By Author Name Author Name Home Comment Jun 1, 2024 May 15, 2026 2 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: Monaco's midfielder, Mohamed Camara Monaco's midfielder, Mohamed Camara, has been suspended for four matches after he covered anti-homophobia messages on his shirt. The incident occurred during Monaco's 4-0 victory over Nantes in Ligue 1 on May 19. The 24-year-old Mali international placed white tape over the campaign logo on his chest, prompting the Ligue de Football Professionnel (LFP) to take action. In a statement, the LFP explained that the ban was imposed after hearing from Camara and noting his refusal "to carry out one or more actions to raise awareness of the fight against homophobia." ADVERTISEMENT France's sports minister, Amelie Oudea-Castera, had previously called for "the strongest sanctions" against Camara during an interview with RTL. On the final day of the season, all Ligue 1 clubs featured the campaign logo on their kits , and the competition's emblem on team shirts displayed rainbow colours as part of the LFP's initiative. Camara also covered up the rainbow emblem. ADVERTISEMENT The Malian Football Federation supported Camara, asserting that "players are citizens like any others, whose fundamental rights must be protected in all circumstances." Monaco's chief executive, Thiago Scuro, stated that the club supports the LFP's campaign and will address the matter with Camara internally. ADVERTISEMENT TRENDING NOW How to Check if You Must Submit a SARS Tax Return . Tax and Revenue How to Book a SARS Appointment Online . Tax and Revenue Niger TV Shows Soldiers Detained After Niamey Mutiny . Justice & Crime KAA Warns of Flight Delays at Kenyan Airports . Transport and Airlines POPULAR TODAY ADVERTISEMENT RELATED ARTICLE Tags

Accra, Ghana — Ghana is set to choose a company by December to construct its first nuclear power plant, with contenders including France's EDF, U.S.-based NuScale Power and Regnum Technology Group, and China National Nuclear Corporation. Robert Sogbadji, the deputy director for power in charge of nuclear and alternative energy at Ghana’s energy ministry, disclosed this on Monday. Additional competitors for the contract, expected to span the next decade, include South Korea’s Kepco and its subsidiary Korea Hydro Nuclear Power Corporation, and Russia’s ROSATOM. Sogbadji stated, "Cabinet will approve the final choice. It can be one vendor or two nations; it will depend on the financial model and the technical details." Historical Context and Current Goals Ghana initially considered building a nuclear power plant in the 1960s, but the project was halted by a coup. The plan was revived in 2006 with assistance from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) following a severe power crisis. Out of 16 countries and companies that responded to Ghana’s request for vendors, a technical team from state agencies led by the energy ministry narrowed it down to the current five contenders. Ghana aims to integrate approximately 1,000 megawatts (MW) of nuclear power into its energy mix by 2034. Regional Nuclear Developments Across Africa, several countries are exploring nuclear power to address electricity supply gaps. Over 600 million people on the continent lack access to electricity. Burkina Faso and Uganda have agreements with Russia and China to build their first nuclear power plants. Kenya, Morocco, and Namibia are also pursuing nuclear energy projects. South Africa, which operates Africa's only existing nuclear plant, plans to add 2,500 MW of nuclear power to combat its severe power shortages. Ghana’s Energy Ambitions Ghana currently has an installed capacity of 5,454 MW, with 4,483 MW available. The country, a notable exporter of oil, cocoa, and gold, expects nuclear power to become its base load, facilitating quicker industrialization and increasing energy exports to neighboring countries like Benin, Ivory Coast, and Togo through the West Africa Power Pool. The government has already secured a site capable of accommodating up to five reactors. Sogbadji indicated that Ghana prefers a "build, own, operate and transfer" arrangement that allows for local equity participation. Continue Reading Full Article By Author Name Author Name Home Comment May 21, 2024 May 15, 2026 3 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: Symbolic image of Nuclear power plant under construction Accra, Ghana — Ghana is set to choose a company by December to construct its first nuclear power plant, with contenders including France's EDF, U.S.-based NuScale Power and Regnum Technology Group, and China National Nuclear Corporation. Robert Sogbadji, the deputy director for power in charge of nuclear and alternative energy at Ghana’s energy ministry, disclosed this on Monday. Additional competitors for the contract, expected to span the next decade, include South Korea’s Kepco and its subsidiary Korea Hydro Nuclear Power Corporation, and Russia’s ROSATOM. Sogbadji stated, "Cabinet will approve the final choice. It can be one vendor or two nations; it will depend on the financial model and the technical details." ADVERTISEMENT Historical Context and Current Goals Ghana initially considered building a nuclear power plant in the 1960s, but the project was halted by a coup. The plan was revived in 2006 with assistance from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) following a severe power crisis. Out of 16 countries and companies that responded to Ghana’s request for vendors, a technical team from state agencies led by the energy ministry narrowed it down to the current five contenders. Ghana aims to integrate approximately 1,000 megawatts (MW) of nuclear power into its energy mix by 2034. ADVERTISEMENT Regional Nuclear Developments Across Africa, several countries are exploring nuclear power to address electricity supply gaps. Over 600 million people on the continent lack access to electricity. Burkina Faso and Uganda have agreements with Russia and China to build their first nuclear power plants. Kenya, Morocco, and Namibia are also pursuing nuclear energy projects. South Africa, which operates Africa's only existing nuclear plant, plans to add 2,500 MW of nuclear power to combat its severe power shortages. Ghana’s Energy Ambitions Ghana currently has an installed capacity of 5,454 MW, with 4,483 MW available. The country, a notable exporter of oil, cocoa, and gold, expects nuclear power to become its base load, facilitating quicker industrialization and increasing energy exports to neighboring countries like Benin, Ivory Coast, and Togo through the West Africa Power Pool. ADVERTISEMENT TRENDING NOW How to Check if You Must Submit a SARS Tax Return . Tax and Revenue How to Book a SARS Appointment Online . Tax and Revenue Niger TV Shows Soldiers Detained After Niamey Mutiny . Justice & Crime KAA Warns of Flight Delays at Kenyan Airports . Transport and Airlines POPULAR TODAY The government has already secured a site capable of accommodating up to five reactors. 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DRC launches a Pepper Task Force to help farmers and exporters meet Chinese standards and sell pepper, cocoa, coffee, soy and sesame. The Democratic Republic of the Congo has launched a new strategic group to help Congolese farmers and businesses prepare agricultural products for export to China. Known as the Task Force Piments , or Pepper Task Force, the initiative was created by the National Agency for the Promotion of Exports, commonly known by its French acronym ANAPEX . Despite its name, the group will not focus only on chilli peppers. It also targets cocoa, coffee, soy and sesame, products that could give the DRC a broader export base beyond copper, cobalt and other minerals. According to the Congolese Press Agency , ANAPEX director-general Mike Tambwe announced the task force at the end of a two-day export workshop in Kinshasa on Friday, July 24. The group is intended to bring public institutions, producers, exporters, technical partners and investors together to solve the problems preventing Congolese products from entering major international markets. What the Pepper Task Force is expected to do The task force is intended to help Congolese producers move from having crops with export potential to supplying products that can legally, consistently and competitively enter China. That requires more than growing pepper, coffee or cocoa. Exporters must be able to supply the required quantity and quality, prove where the product came from, meet food-safety rules, obtain the necessary certificates, package and label the goods correctly, and deliver them at a price that remains competitive after processing and transport. Reporting by DeskEco identifies three main objectives: Continue Reading Full Article IMPORT AND EXPORT DRC Launches Pepper Task Force for China Exports By Serge Kitoko Tshibanda Political Analyst Serge Kitoko Tshibanda Home Comment Jul 25, 2026 Aug 5, 2026 10 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: The Democratic Republic of the Congo has launched a new strategic group to help Congolese farmers and businesses prepare agricultural products for export to China. Known as the Task Force Piments , or Pepper Task Force, the initiative was created by the National Agency for the Promotion of Exports, commonly known by its French acronym ANAPEX . Despite its name, the group will not focus only on chilli peppers. It also targets cocoa, coffee, soy and sesame, products that could give the DRC a broader export base beyond copper, cobalt and other minerals. According to the Congolese Press Agency , ANAPEX director-general Mike Tambwe announced the task force at the end of a two-day export workshop in Kinshasa on Friday, July 24. The group is intended to bring public institutions, producers, exporters, technical partners and investors together to solve the problems preventing Congolese products from entering major international markets. What the Pepper Task Force is expected to do The task force is intended to help Congolese producers move from having crops with export potential to supplying products that can legally, consistently and competitively enter China. That requires more than growing pepper, coffee or cocoa. Exporters must be able to supply the required quantity and quality, prove where the product came from, meet food-safety rules, obtain the necessary certificates, package and label the goods correctly, and deliver them at a price that remains competitive after processing and transport. Reporting by DeskEco identifies three main objectives: Promote the export of Congolese pepper, cocoa, coffee, soy and sesame; Help producers use the tariff preferences available in China; and Assist businesses in meeting Chinese registration, quality and compliance requirements. ANAPEX says the task force will also serve as a permanent framework through which government departments, the private sector and technical partners can follow the recommendations from the workshop and assess progress. That coordination will be important. A farmer may produce a high-quality crop but still be unable to export without an organised buyer, an approved processing facility, laboratory results, documents proving origin, reliable transport and sufficient working capital. China has removed tariffs, but standards still apply China has opened its market more widely to African goods by granting zero-tariff treatment across all tariff lines to the 53 African countries with which it has diplomatic relations. For the DRC and other least-developed countries with diplomatic ties to Beijing, China’s treatment covering 100 percent of tariff lines took effect on December 1, 2024. China extended equivalent coverage to the remaining 20 eligible African economies from May 1, 2026, creating continent-wide access except for Eswatini, which does not have diplomatic relations with Beijing. ADVERTISEMENT The tariff policy can make eligible Congolese products more competitive because the importer does not have to pay the normal customs duty. However, zero tariff does not mean automatic entry. Products must still satisfy Chinese customs, food-safety, plant-health, traceability, registration, packaging and labelling requirements. China’s revised rules for overseas food producers took effect on June 1, 2026. They require overseas companies producing, processing or storing food for export to China to be registered with the General Administration of Customs of China, or GACC , under the applicable procedure. Depending on the product and its risk category, a business may apply through the registration system or require review and recommendation from a competent authority in its home country. Registered producers must continue meeting Chinese food-safety requirements, and qualifying products must carry the appropriate registration information when exported. For Congolese businesses, that means the task force’s most valuable work may be technical: identifying the correct requirements for each product, helping companies prepare applications, improving testing capacity and preventing exporters from spending money on shipments that will be rejected at the border. The main recommendations from the Kinshasa workshop Participants at the two-day meeting proposed several measures intended to make Congolese exporters more competitive. 1. Create dedicated export financing Farmers, cooperatives and small businesses may need money long before a buyer pays for the final shipment. They must purchase crops, operate processing equipment, pay for testing, buy packaging, transport goods and complete export documentation. The workshop therefore recommended a financing mechanism dedicated to exporters, particularly those investing in processing, packaging and certification. No bank, public fund, interest rate, eligibility rule or amount was announced. Until such a mechanism is funded and accessible, financing will remain a recommendation rather than an available service. 2. Invest in processing and packaging Selling cleaned, dried, graded, roasted, ground or packaged products can create more value than exporting untreated crops. ADVERTISEMENT A pepper producer, for example, may earn more from a consistent, safely dried and properly packaged product than from loose peppers sold without grading or traceability. The same principle applies to roasted or packaged coffee, processed cocoa products and cleaned sesame. Local processing can also create jobs in sorting, quality control, machinery maintenance, packaging, design, warehousing and logistics. 3. Strengthen certification and laboratories Exporters need credible evidence that their goods satisfy the buyer’s specifications and the destination country’s health and safety requirements. That may include testing for pesticide residues, contaminants, moisture, microbiological risks or other product-specific standards. Participants called for stronger national quality-control laboratories so that more testing and certification can be completed reliably inside the DRC. Without sufficient laboratory capacity, businesses may face delays, additional costs or the need to send samples abroad. 4. Train producers and first-time exporters ANAPEX wants more practical training for small and medium-sized enterprises, cooperatives and businesses attempting to export for the first time. The proposed training covers origin procedures, market-research platforms, Chinese registration systems, digital trade tools and geolocation. Geolocation and farm-level records can help exporters trace a shipment back to the production area. This becomes increasingly important when buyers need proof of origin, production practices or supply-chain control. 5. Attract technology and investment Workshop participants also called for public-private partnerships and foreign investment to modernise processing units, transfer technology and develop agricultural value chains. Investment could help producers overcome a common problem: having a marketable crop without the machinery or infrastructure needed to supply it in the form, volume and quality demanded by international buyers. ADVERTISEMENT TRENDING NOW How to Check if You Must Submit a SARS Tax Return . Tax and Revenue How to Book a SARS Appointment Online . Tax and Revenue Niger TV Shows Soldiers Detained After Niamey Mutiny . Justice & Crime KAA Warns of Flight Delays at Kenyan Airports . Transport and Airlines POPULAR TODAY Import and Export DRC Launches Pepper Task Force for China Exports . Mining and Minerals DRC Certifies Its First Manono Lithium Cargo . Science and Environment New Monkey Species Discovered in the DRC’s Congo Rainforest . War in Eastern DRC How Rwanda Keeps the FDLR Narrative Alive to Stay in Congo . Geopolitics Africa Biya’s Appointment of His Son Marks Nepotism at the Highest Level . However, future partnerships will need clear rules so that farmers receive fair prices and Congolese businesses participate meaningfully in processing and distribution. GACC and REX are not the same system The workshop discussed both GACC and REX , but exporters should understand that they serve different markets and purposes. GACC is China’s customs authority. Its registration and import-control systems are directly relevant to food businesses that want to sell into China. REX, the Registered Exporter system, is a European Union system that allows registered businesses to make statements on the origin of goods under applicable preferential trade arrangements. REX can therefore help qualifying Congolese exporters prove origin when using certain European trade preferences, but it is not the registration system for entering China. The broader message from ANAPEX is that Congolese businesses need the correct market-access tools for each destination rather than treating every export market as if it follows the same rules. Why agricultural exports so important for the DRC China is already the DRC’s largest export destination, but the relationship is dominated by minerals. World Trade Organization data show that China received 57.6 percent of Congolese exports in 2023. Refined copper cathodes, cobalt products and copper ores accounted for the overwhelming majority of the DRC’s exports worldwide. Cocoa beans represented only 0.5 percent of total exports in the same dataset. This concentration makes the new task force economically significant. The DRC is not trying to find a completely new trading partner; it is trying to sell a more diverse group of products to a country that already buys large volumes of Congolese goods. Expanding agricultural exports could: create income for farmers and cooperatives; generate rural and processing jobs; increase demand for transport, storage and packaging; help small businesses enter international supply chains; earn foreign currency outside the mining sector; and reduce the economy’s dependence on a narrow group of mineral exports. The benefits will be greater if products are processed inside the DRC before export. Shipping raw crops can create farm income, but local transformation allows more of the product’s final value to remain in the country. 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KIBATI, Democratic Republic of Congo, May 16 - In the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, families gathered near small coffins, mourning the children and others killed in a recent rocket attack. Amid their grief, many directed accusations at the rebels they believe launched the assault. Relatives, holding crosses with the names of the dead, voiced their anger towards Rwanda, the neighboring country they, their government, and the U.N. allege is supporting the M23 insurgents—a claim denied by Kigali. On May 3, at least five rockets struck camps sheltering displaced people around Goma, resulting in the deaths of mostly children and women. At a mass funeral in Kibati, 22 children were laid to rest in small caskets, alongside 13 other victims. "My daughter-in-law was murdered in the Mugunga camp," said Fikiri Mvano. "She was the victim of bombs dropped by Rwanda in support of the M23... She left us her children. She had nine, and three died with her." Rwanda has denied involvement in the attack, stating it is being used as a scapegoat and suggesting that militias loyal to Congo were responsible. Rwanda's government spokesman did not respond to a request for comment on Thursday. Both Congo and the United States have attributed the attacks to forces from Rwandan troops and M23. This ongoing conflict, the most intense M23 offensive since their 2012-2013 insurrection when they seized Goma, has displaced tens of thousands in a region plagued by unrest since Rwanda and Uganda's invasion nearly three decades ago. The M23, named after the March 23, 2009 accord that ended a previous Tutsi-led revolt in eastern Congo, claims that the Congolese government failed to integrate Congolese Tutsis into the army and government as promised. Recently, fighting has neared Goma, a city of around two million people and a critical humanitarian and logistical hub for the region. Residents feel increasingly trapped, expressed by Jules Buturanye, a spokesman for the victims' families who lost his sister in the attack. "If the enemy reaches us in Goma, we have nowhere to go except to drown in the lake or flee to Rwanda to join the enemy," he said. Continue Reading Full Article By Author Name Author Name Home Comment May 16, 2024 May 15, 2026 3 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: Mourners weeping on the grave of succumbed victims by Rwanda's M23 KIBATI, Democratic Republic of Congo, May 16 - In the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, families gathered near small coffins, mourning the children and others killed in a recent rocket attack. Amid their grief, many directed accusations at the rebels they believe launched the assault. Relatives, holding crosses with the names of the dead, voiced their anger towards Rwanda, the neighboring country they, their government, and the U.N. allege is supporting the M23 insurgents—a claim denied by Kigali. ADVERTISEMENT On May 3, at least five rockets struck camps sheltering displaced people around Goma, resulting in the deaths of mostly children and women. At a mass funeral in Kibati, 22 children were laid to rest in small caskets, alongside 13 other victims. "My daughter-in-law was murdered in the Mugunga camp," said Fikiri Mvano. "She was the victim of bombs dropped by Rwanda in support of the M23... She left us her children. She had nine, and three died with her." Rwanda has denied involvement in the attack, stating it is being used as a scapegoat and suggesting that militias loyal to Congo were responsible. Rwanda's government spokesman did not respond to a request for comment on Thursday. ADVERTISEMENT Both Congo and the United States have attributed the attacks to forces from Rwandan troops and M23. This ongoing conflict, the most intense M23 offensive since their 2012-2013 insurrection when they seized Goma, has displaced tens of thousands in a region plagued by unrest since Rwanda and Uganda's invasion nearly three decades ago. The M23, named after the March 23, 2009 accord that ended a previous Tutsi-led revolt in eastern Congo, claims that the Congolese government failed to integrate Congolese Tutsis into the army and government as promised. ADVERTISEMENT TRENDING NOW How to Check if You Must Submit a SARS Tax Return . Tax and Revenue How to Book a SARS Appointment Online . Tax and Revenue Niger TV Shows Soldiers Detained After Niamey Mutiny . Justice & Crime KAA Warns of Flight Delays at Kenyan Airports . Transport and Airlines POPULAR TODAY Recently, fighting has neared Goma, a city of around two million people and a critical humanitarian and logistical hub for the region. Residents feel increasingly trapped, expressed by Jules Buturanye, a spokesman for the victims' families who lost his sister in the attack. "If the enemy reaches us in Goma, we have nowhere to go except to drown in the lake or flee to Rwanda to join the enemy," he said. ADVERTISEMENT RELATED ARTICLE Tags

Hutu refugees in Congo are being killed and forced back to Rwanda under Kagame-backed rebels. This is a silent crisis the world must not ignore. They ran for their lives in 1994. Now they’re being hunted down and forced back, while the world watches in silence. 📰 Summary: Since 1994, thousands of Rwandan Hutu refugees have lived in eastern Congo after fleeing Kagame’s military takeover. Today, those same refugees are being killed, harassed, and forcibly repatriated under Kagame-backed rebel control in Goma and North Kivu. As voices like @PatrickRugaba warn, this is no longer just a refugee issue, it’s a human crisis From Genocide Survivors to Targets Again After the genocide, Hutu civilians, fearing revenge killings, fled to Congo in massive numbers. But for the Kagame regime, their presence has been used as a long-time excuse to justify invasions, assassinations, and war. Now, in 2025, things have escalated: M23 rebels (Rwanda-backed) have taken over parts of Goma and the surrounding region Hutu refugees are being labeled as FDLR, even when they’re just families and farmers Some are being forced onto trucks and sent back to Rwanda against their will Continue Reading Full Article By Author Name Author Name Home Comment May 19, 2025 May 15, 2026 4 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: They ran for their lives in 1994. Now they’re being hunted down and forced back, while the world watches in silence. 📰 Summary: Since 1994, thousands of Rwandan Hutu refugees have lived in eastern Congo after fleeing Kagame’s military takeover. Today, those same refugees are being killed, harassed, and forcibly repatriated under Kagame-backed rebel control in Goma and North Kivu. As voices like @PatrickRugaba warn, this is no longer just a refugee issue, it’s a human crisis From Genocide Survivors to Targets Again After the genocide, Hutu civilians, fearing revenge killings, fled to Congo in massive numbers. But for the Kagame regime, their presence has been used as a long-time excuse to justify invasions, assassinations, and war. ADVERTISEMENT Now, in 2025, things have escalated: M23 rebels (Rwanda-backed) have taken over parts of Goma and the surrounding region Hutu refugees are being labeled as FDLR, even when they’re just families and farmers Some are being forced onto trucks and sent back to Rwanda against their will READ ALSO : How Kagame’s M23 is Dehumanizing Hutu lives in Congo If this refugee crisis means nothing to you, then YOU are the problem.” @PatrickRugaba, Rwandan activist and author of SURVIVORS UNCENSORED The Testimony They Don't Want You to Read: Simon Pierre Gahamanyi (via X) dropped a bold truth that cuts through global silence: ADVERTISEMENT The West lied to the world that the genocide in 1994 was carried out by the Hutu, forgetting that monsters never change, but instead, commit similar genocidal crimes over and over. Now the universe is exposing their lies! He continues: For four years of war in Congo, has anybody heard about the Hutu hunting down and killing the Tutsi? How many times did you read about how M23 massacred the Hutu, like the Kishishe massacre? Today, 31 years since the genocide, the same people the UN and the West told us were the heroes… are still killing. But this time, it’s Hutu civilians, and no one wants to talk. What did the people of Congo do to deserve this? Why are Hutus being erased, while the killers are protected as peacekeepers? What This Testimony Reveals: The narrative of 1994 has been weaponized to silence Hutu voices M23, backed by Kagame, continues to commit ethnic killings The West and UN are still praising the same group, while turning away from the ongoing massacres The goal? Paint Hutus as permanent "monsters" so no one will defend them “It’s a big plot… and has been their project for three decades.” Gahamanyi READ ALSO: Rwanda is not a Dumping site for Western Migrants The Heartbreaking Reality Infants are being called genocidaires. Mothers are disappearing. ID cards are being burned on TV. Villagers are told, "You are not Congolese, go back to Rwanda." Meanwhile, those being deported know exactly what awaits them: ADVERTISEMENT TRENDING NOW How to Check if You Must Submit a SARS Tax Return . Tax and Revenue How to Book a SARS Appointment Online . Tax and Revenue Niger TV Shows Soldiers Detained After Niamey Mutiny . Justice & Crime KAA Warns of Flight Delays at Kenyan Airports . Transport and Airlines POPULAR TODAY Justice & Crime Tshisekedi: No Military Conquest Will Become Political Legitimacy" . War in Eastern DRC Rwanda Raises Interest Rate to 8.75% as Inflation Hits 14.5% . Peace For DRC Now Tshisekedi Launches DRC National Dialogue for Peace and Reform . PRESS RELEASE DRC Protects Students, Diplomas in AFC/M23-Held Areas . Infrastructure DRC and Angola Accelerate Joint Oil and Power Projects . Disappearance Jail without trial Public humiliation Or worse The World is Silent Again In 1994, the world watched the Rwandan genocide happen. Today, the world is watching Kagame repeat history, only this time, it’s slow, quiet, and dressed as “security operations.” But the victims are still the same Hutus innocent people, forgotten and unwanted If Kagame wipes out these refugees, he won’t stop. He’ll come for you next.”Rugaba Patrick This isn’t just a DRC issue. It’s a Pan-African issue . It ’s a warning to every refugee, every exile, every freedom-seeking African. When babies are called genocidaires and women are treated like criminals, silence is complicity . Kagame’s regime has ruled by fear long enough. The time to speak is now ADVERTISEMENT RELATED ARTICLE Justice & Crime Tshisekedi: No Military Conquest Will Become Political Legitimacy" Tshisekedi says armed groups cannot turn military conquest into political legitimacy, . War in Eastern DRC Rwanda Raises Interest Rate to 8.75% as Inflation Hits 14.5% Rwanda faces surging prices at home as US sanctions and tighter external financing add pressure abroad. . 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Since its launch in 2007 by Vodacom, M-Pesa has transformed from a basic digital payment service to a comprehensive fintech giant in Kenya, influencing not only local banking practices but also setting a benchmark across North Africa. M-Pesa offers a versatile range of financial services that cater to both individual and corporate needs. Users can easily manage fund transfers, access credit and loans, open savings accounts, and make bulk payments. Furthermore, M-Pesa is increasingly favored by Forex traders in Kenya, who prefer using the platform to fund their trading accounts due to its convenience and reliability. One of M-Pesa's flagship offerings is the Lipa NA M-Pesa service, a popular choice among businesses for its ease in handling merchant payments. With over 606,000 business users, it exemplifies M-Pesa’s significant impact on the commercial sector. Overall, the platform boasts a robust user base exceeding 3 million, encompassing both retail and corporate clients. At the retail level, M-Pesa continues to enhance its user experience by expanding its digital banking services. The mobile app allows users to effortlessly send and receive money daily across Kenya. Setting up an account is straightforward, requiring just a smartphone and a few minutes to download and register on the app. M-Pesa's journey from a simple mobile money service to a leading digital payment service provider showcases its pivotal role in reshaping financial interactions in Kenya and setting trends in the North African fintech landscape. As it continues to innovate and expand, M-Pesa remains at the forefront of the digital banking revolution. Continue Reading Full Article By Author Name Author Name Home Comment Apr 20, 2024 May 15, 2026 2 min read Copy link Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Published Updated: M-Pesa continues to enhance its user experience by expanding its digital banking services Since its launch in 2007 by Vodacom, M-Pesa has transformed from a basic digital payment service to a comprehensive fintech giant in Kenya, influencing not only local banking practices but also setting a benchmark across North Africa. M-Pesa offers a versatile range of financial services that cater to both individual and corporate needs. Users can easily manage fund transfers, access credit and loans, open savings accounts, and make bulk payments. Furthermore, M-Pesa is increasingly favored by Forex traders in Kenya, who prefer using the platform to fund their trading accounts due to its convenience and reliability. One of M-Pesa's flagship offerings is the Lipa NA M-Pesa service, a popular choice among businesses for its ease in handling merchant payments. With over 606,000 business users, it exemplifies M-Pesa’s significant impact on the commercial sector. Overall, the platform boasts a robust user base exceeding 3 million, encompassing both retail and corporate clients. ADVERTISEMENT At the retail level, M-Pesa continues to enhance its user experience by expanding its digital banking services. The mobile app allows users to effortlessly send and receive money daily across Kenya. Setting up an account is straightforward, requiring just a smartphone and a few minutes to download and register on the app. M-Pesa's journey from a simple mobile money service to a leading digital payment service provider showcases its pivotal role in reshaping financial interactions in Kenya and setting trends in the North African fintech landscape. As it continues to innovate and expand, M-Pesa remains at the forefront of the digital banking revolution. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT TRENDING NOW How to Check if You Must Submit a SARS Tax Return . Tax and Revenue How to Book a SARS Appointment Online . Tax and Revenue Niger TV Shows Soldiers Detained After Niamey Mutiny . Justice & Crime KAA Warns of Flight Delays at Kenyan Airports . Transport and Airlines POPULAR TODAY ADVERTISEMENT RELATED ARTICLE Tags