Will Smith and LeBron James Eye Lagos Visit as Nigeria Joins $500 Million E1 Electric Racing League
Nigeria is entering the E1 electric powerboat championship with Team PRONC, bringing celebrity interest, investment and a new opportunity to promote Lagos tourism,... Read more.
DA MP Mark Burke Distances Himself From Kastelo as SARB Investigates R4 Billion in Transactions
DA finance spokesperson Mark Burke says he has no operational role at Kastelo and has recused himself from SARB-related parliamentary matters as the Reserve Bank... Read more.
Minnesota Refugee Award Winner Charged in Alleged $4.5 Million Medicaid Fraud Scheme
A former Minnesota award winner has been charged over an alleged $4.5 million Medicaid fraud scheme involving fake healthcare agencies, false claims and illegal... Read more.
Dangote Refinery secures $400 million backing as Africa’s biggest refinery moves closer to IPO
Dangote Refinery has secured a $400 million underwriting commitment ahead of its planned IPO, with investors across Africa showing strong interest in the landmark... Read more.
Angélique Kidjo Makes Hollywood History as First African Musician to Receive Walk of Fame Star
Five-time Grammy winner Angélique Kidjo is set to become the first African musician and first Black African to receive a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.... Read more.
WhatsApp Business in South Africa is about to get more expensive — here’s what companies will pay
WhatsApp Business Platform users in South Africa face new per-message charges from 1 October 2026, with utility messages costing about 12 cents and marketing messages... Read more.
Malmesbury Teen Arrested After International Intelligence Triggers SAPS Child Exploitation Investigation
A 16-year-old Malmesbury teenager has appeared in a Western Cape investigation following international intelligence alleging links to violent online child exploitation... Read more.
AI Model Designs 16 New Viruses in Stanford Experiment, Raising Fresh Biosecurity Questions
Scientists have used an AI model trained on DNA to generate previously unknown viruses that successfully infected E. coli, highlighting both the promise and risks... Read more.
Rooibos Goes Global: How South Africa’s Indigenous Tea Became a Worldwide Sensation
Rooibos has grown from an Indigenous South African tradition into a global tea industry, with exports surpassing 10,000 tonnes as demand rises despite climate and... Read more.
TikTok Influencer Dies After Livestream Incident as Online Harassment Claims Spark Concern
A 26-year-old K-pop influencer has died in Seoul after a livestream incident that reportedly prompted friends to contact police. Her death has renewed concerns about... Read more.
