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A group of young entrepreneurs under 33 years old now owns 52 filling stations across Namibia after buying them from Shell and Engen. The deal, worth about $50 million, makes their company the third-largest fuel seller in the country. Nasan Energies got the stations after more than 50 other companies showed interest in buying them. […]

Malawi is facing a sudden human crisis as thousands of its citizens rush back from South Africa to escape growing hostility against foreign nationals. The disaster management department says it has helped 38,094 Malawians return between June 7 and July 8, part of a wider exodus triggered by weeks of anti-migrant marches and threats. South […]

United Bank for Africa has announced that Tony Elumelu will leave his position as Group Chairman in August 2026, with Emmanuel Nnorom taking over the role. UBA announced the upcoming retirement of its Group Chairman, Tony Elumelu, after a board meeting held on Monday. Elumelu will step down on August 21, 2026, because he has […]

A shopkeeper and a young man—both killed on the same day Following the xenophobic attack s. On June 28, Musa Yunana Joe stood outside his small shop in Witbank, a mining town in Mpumalanga. Friends called him “Big Joe.” He had built his business from nothing, a modest venture that sustained him and sent money […]

Mombasa Governor Abdulswamad Nassir has proposed a new award category to showcase the county’s tourism, logistics, and other sectors through journalism and digital content. The Governor made this announcement during the launch of the Media and Communication Awards (MAC) 2026. The awards are organised by Gilitics Media and the Mombasa Press Club. They will have […]

Thousands Gather to Support the Controversial Breakaway Group’s Decision A small Swiss village became the center of a religious dispute on Wednesday when a traditionalist Catholic group went ahead with ordaining four new bishops despite the Pope’s clear opposition. The ceremony took place in Écône, where at least 15,000 people came to watch. The four […]

Kenya pledged for better AI rules, better digital infrastructure, and more training at the Connecting Codes Conference held at KNLS in Nairobi. Government leaders, researchers, academics, and international partners met to discuss how technology can serve people and protect culture. The conference encouraged investments in networks and data systems, clearer laws for responsible AI, and […]

Xiamen’s simple yet revolutionary approach to health insurance is now the blueprint for an entire nation – and could transform healthcare across Africa. China has given its official stamp of approval to a healthcare insurance system that could reshape how developing nations approach universal coverage. The model, born in the coastal city of Xiamen, has […]

From 3 a.m. sacrifices to pyjama-clad street dancers, South Africa’s first-ever World Cup knockout qualification is the fairy tale that has a continent talking — and a retiring coach sobbing on the sidelines. Thapelo Maseko’s 63rd-minute strike handed Bafana Bafana a famous 1-0 win over South Korea at Monterrey Stadium, catapulting Hugo Broos’ men into […]

The detention of a Cameroonian influencer for provocative social media posts has handed African governments a ready-made model to police digital spaces and protect children from toxic content. TikTok personality Élysée Le Snieper was taken into custody on 21 June 2026 at a Grand-Bassam hotel, where he was staying under an advertising deal. Officers moved […]