England hand central contract to Jacob Bethell as Ben Stokes future confirmed ahead of Ashes

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Rishabh Pant’s white ball future with team India uncertain

Team India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant is reportedly not in the scheme of things for the national team in One Day Internationals (ODIs). The team management and head coach Gautam Gambhir are unlikely to consider the left-handed batter even...

President Hichilema’s Inauguration Attendance in Tanzania, A Masterclass in Diplomacy, Strategy, and African Unity

President Hichilema’s Inauguration Attendance in Tanzania, A Masterclass in Diplomacy, Strategy, and African Unity By Tobbius Hamunkoyo- LLB A section of opposition figures, among them Dr. Sishuwa Sishuwa, Harry Kalaba, Peter Sinkamba, and others,...

What digital inclusion actually means for Africa’s next decade

Last November in Cape Town, I moderated a session titled “Picking the Right Lane: The Road to Digital Inclusion”. A year later, I still replay that conversation, not out of nostalgia, but because the questions we asked then still matter today....

South Africa Grapples with Triple Crisis as Water, Transport, and Arts Sectors Face Mounting Pressure

A trio of critical issues is gripping South Africa, highlighting systemic challenges in service delivery, public safety, and governance. The nation’s pressure points are on full display, encompassing a collapsing water system, a resurgence of...

‎Lagos Leads Again in Climate Governance, Showcases Africa’s First Subnational Carbon Exchange

‎Lagos State has once again emerged as Nigeria’s best-performing state in climate governance, clinching the top spot for the second consecutive year in the Subnational Climate Governance Performance Ranking (SCGPR 2.0) developed by the Society for...

Intra-African shipping costs remain world’s highest five years after AfCFTA

.Extortions, poor regional connectivity undermine $3tr revenue Multiple checkpoints, infrastructural deficits, manual documentation processes, poor connectivity, widespread extortion along regional trade routes and other inefficiencies have...

New hope for snakebite victims: Scientists reveal next-gen antivenom that could revolutionise treatment for 17 African snake species

Snakebite envenoming is one of the most neglected yet deadly health crises in the world, claiming up to 150,000 lives each year and leaving many survivors with permanent injuries. The World Health Organization recognises it as a major tropical...

AfCFTA Backs NCS Initiative To Boost African Trade

News Investigators/ The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has expressed support for the Customs-Partnership for African Cooperation in Trade (C-PACT) conference. The Secretary-General of AfCFTA, Wamkele Mene, gave the endorsement when a...

OPINION: Women’s cricket needs more support to make further progress

CSA needs to take advantage of the momentum built by the Proteas women over the past few years and invest heavily in the women's game. The Proteas women’s team need more support from Cricket South Africa (CSA) if they are to continue to improve...

Prestige project attracts more African Diaspora buyers

For the countless sons and daughters of Africa living abroad, Ghana has become more than a destination; it is a journey home. A journey back to roots, to belonging, and to the heartbeat of a continent that continues to inspire the world. Over the...

The start-up creating science kits for young Africans

Stemaide's goal is to bring science and technology skills to all young Africans. Started in 2022 in Ghana, it has developed a science kit that will work in areas without the internet. Prince Boateng Asare, CEO of Stemaide, says the firm wants to...

South Africa outscore Zimbabwe in final, earn spot in WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup 2026

World No. 26 South Africa defeated No. 77 Zimbabwe in the final, 21-1, to win the U-23 African Championship on home soil at the Boksburg Cardinals facility in Gauteng and claim Africa’s spot in the WBSC U-23 Baseball World Cup 2026. South Africa...

Young people plot a path for progress

Tuesday 04 November 2025 5:51 am | Updated: Monday 03 November 2025 4:06 pm Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email The One Young World summit in Munich The...

Stop endorsing tyranny in Africa – Chamisa blasts AU, SADC

By Staff Reporter Former Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) leader Nelson Chamisa has criticised the Southern African Development Community (SADC) and the African Union (AU), accusing them of failing to act decisively in response to Tanzania’s...

Firm to launch digital platform for African storytelling

A media outfit, CBI Digital Media is set to introduce CBI News, a groundbreaking digital-first news platform designed to elevate journalism and restore trust in African storytelling. In a statement, the platform, which offers both web and mobile...

From Gabon to Tanzania: What election numbers say about Africa

This video grab from the Tanzania Broadcasting Corporation (TBC) shows President Samia Suluhu Hassan taking the oath of office during her inauguration ceremony in Dar es Salaam, on November 3, 2025. [AFP] Do numbers tell us stories? In one place,...

ADIPEC 2025: Nigeria seeks co-investment to end energy poverty in Africa

ABU DHABI — The Federal Government has underscored the need to end energy poverty across Africa, calling for co-investment strategies to de-risk energy infrastructure and unlock shared prosperity. The Group Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian...

Pakistan vs South Africa 1st ODI Live Streaming: When and where to watch, match time, venue, and full details

Shaheen Shah Afridi will begin his captaincy journey on Tuesday, November 4, as Pakistan faces South Africa in the opening ODI of the three-match series. Newly appointed captain Shaheen Afridi is keen to kick off Pakistan’s 50-over season on a...

When Yeye Pride Blocks Progress: A Psychologist’s Reflection on Nigeria’s CPC Crisis -By Psychologist John Egbeazien Oshodi

A Nation That Mistook Yeye Pride for Strength Nigeria’s recent diplomatic embarrassment — its designation by the United States as a “Country of Particular Concern” (CPC) for violations of religious freedom — is not just a political setback. It is...