South Africa's 'Cradle Of Humankind' Caves Reopen After Flooding

Seated on sandbags in a knee-deep grid dug in South Africa's Sterkfontein caves, where one of our earliest ancestors was found, Itumeleng Molefe swept ancient soil into a blue dustpan, each brushstroke hunting for hidden clues. Nearby, visitors …

Librarian Spotlight Africa Recognises Ayodele Alonge For Advancing Library Modernisation

IBADAN – Dr. Ayodele Alonge, a outstanding university lecturer and researcher, has urged librarians across Africa to adopt digital tools and expand their skills to ensure libraries remain vital in an increasingly connected world. Dr. Alonge, who teaches at …

Sub-Saharan Africa must lift revenue to ride out global turbulence - IMF Africa head

By Karin Strohecker and Duncan Miriri WASHINGTON/NAIROBI (Reuters) -Sub-Saharan African economies should work to increase their domestic revenue collection to avoid having to take on debt amid "turbulent global conditions", International …

Anthony Dzamefe Ignites Entrepreneurial Spirit at Entrepreneurship Hub Africa Summit 

By Daniel Adu Darko  Accra, April 25, GNA — Anthony Dzamefe, founder and CEO of Caveman Watches, has inspired hundreds of aspiring business leaders at the 2025 edition of the Entrepreneurship Hub Africa Summit held at the University of Professional Studies …

Nigeria, South Africa, Angola Dragging Down Sub-Saharan Africa’s Economic Growth —World Bank

The World Bank has said that Sub-Saharan Africa’s economic growth has continued to be dragged down by underperformance in its three largest economies, namely Nigeria, South Africa, and Angola. The global financial institution in its newly released Africa’s …

Easter weekend sees significant crackdown on drunk driving in South Africa

This past Easter weekend, law enforcement agencies across South Africa took a significant step towards road safety, arresting over 500 drivers for driving under the influence (DUI). As the nation approaches another two consecutive long weekends—which …

Africa must build; own its technology to secure its future - Moses Baiden

The deepening trade tensions across the globe, symbolized by escalating tariff wars and rising protectionism, should serve as a stark wake-up call for Africa. As countries turn inward and nationalism resurfaces with renewed force, the illusion of a …

East and Central Africa Junior athletics kicks off today in Zanzibar

Dar es Salaam. Runners from seven countries are set to compete in the East and Central Africa Junior Under-17 and Under-20 Athletics Championships, scheduled to kick off today at the New Amaan Complex in Zanzibar. According to Athletics Tanzania (AT) …

Italy increases IDA commitment, launches Africa Partnership with World Bank

Did Zelensky's South Africa visit signal a diplomatic pivot by Pretoria?

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky travelled to Pretoria on Thursday for a meeting with his South African counterpart, Cyril Ramaphosa. While the visit was cut short when a Russian strike on Kyiv killed 12 people, prompting Zelensky to return to …