In a high-stakes battle for an Olympic berth, South Africa’s women’s national football team, Banyana A solitary goal by Thembi Kgatlana in the 58th minute sealed the deal, giving the reigning Africa Women Notably, the Super Eagles of Nigeria had previously knocked South Africa out of the 2023 AFCON semifinals A Chance for Redemption : For South Africa, this upcoming clash is more than just a qualifier—it’s a Stay tuned as the battle unfolds, and football fans across Africa eagerly await this thrilling contest

South Africa's Top Court Bars Zuma from Election, Impacting ANC's Prospects Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Copy link Griffith Sarah May 21, 2024 ​ South Africa's former president Jacob Zuma in the middle with his supporters South Africa's former president Jacob Zuma has been barred from running for parliament been campaigning for a new party, uMkhonto we Sizwe (MK), which he founded after falling out with the African

Africa's Influence on Euro 2024: Celebrating Cultural Diversity on the European Stage Facebook X (Twitter As the tournament reaches the quarter-finals, the impact of players with African heritage is evident “Austria is my home, but Ghana is my ancestral home,” he told BBC Sport Africa. Euro 2024 highlights the significant influence of African heritage on European football. As Europe becomes increasingly multicultural, the impact of African heritage on football continues to

Zambia Airways Launches New Routes to East Africa Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Copy link louis Buyisiwe Jun 26, 2024 Zambia airways Zambia Airways (ZA) is set to commence its inaugural flights into East Africa

AfDB to Boost Infrastructure Funding Amid Accelerating African Growth Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Copy link Ayize claire May 29, 2024 ​ AfDB President Akinwumi Adesina The African Development Bank (AfDB) is poised to increase infrastructure funding as Africa's economic growth is projected to accelerate. Speaking at the bank's annual meeting, Adesina highlighted the resilience of African economies despite actively involved in several major infrastructure projects, including raising $3.2 billion for the East Africa

Africa's Workforce Potential: Skills Development and Strategic Investment Key to Future Growth Facebook Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) building Investment in skills development is crucial for Africa Co-operation and Development (OECD) emphasizes, a significant portion of the global workforce will be African Meanwhile, in the Central African Republic, a new competitor has entered the beer market. These developments underscore the diverse and evolving challenges and opportunities across the African

Tanzania Ranks first in Africa for Mental Well-being,above Nigeria and zimbabwe being the third Facebook Global Mind Project's 'Mental State of the World' report for March 2024, Nigeria has been recognized as Africa's involved over 500,000 participants from 71 countries, spanning nine distinct geographic regions, including Africa downtrend in mental well-being post-pandemic but shines a light on Nigeria's 2rd commendable position in Africa's

In a significant move towards continental trade, Ghanaian enterprises are gearing up to conquer the African market through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). of the Nation address, Ghana's proactive engagement with AfCFTA positions it as a key player in East Africa The collaboration with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in launching the Pan-African Payment negotiated, Ghana stands out as a commendable example in implementing AfCFTA's vision for free trade across Africa

Lagos to Unveil Africa’s Inaugural Purpose-Built Entertainment Arena Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Copy beginning of an ambitious project: a 12,000-capacity arena that promises to redefine entertainment in Africa Africa’s first purpose-built entertainment arena is set to transform Lagos into a hub for major cultural Hosting over 200 events annually, it aims to be Africa’s premier destination for cultural spectacles.

African Union Sets August 6 Deadline for Commission Posts Applicants Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Copy 2024 ​ Monique Nsanzabaganwa chairperson and deputy chairperson positions of the AU Commission The African Aspirants must submit their CVs, vision statements, and strategies for addressing Africa's emerging challenges , to outline their vision and respond to questions from African citizens and stakeholders. The new leaders will play a crucial role in implementing the AU Mandate and Africa’s Agenda 2063.

Implications for the DRC Facebook X (Twitter) WhatsApp Copy link Mbeki edmond Jun 16, 2024 ​ South Africa's significant implications for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), particularly in terms of South Africa's In 2023, he announced the deployment of South African troops to the DRC to assist the FARDC in their This move was part of a broader regional initiative, led by the Southern African Development Community

Dynamo BC Forfeits Basketball Africa League Game Over 'Visit Rwanda' Logo Dispute Facebook X (Twitter showing the 'Visit Rwanda' Logo Burundi's Dynamo BC basketball team recently forfeited their Basketball Africa countries escalated in January when Burundi closed the border between the landlocked central-eastern African