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September 7, 2024

SA's MeerKAT telescope unveils unique discovery in major leap for space discovery in Africa

SA's MeerKAT telescope unveils unique discovery in major leap for space discovery in Africa

September 6, 2024

Africa's top 10 dating apps

As more Africans are turning to the digital realm to find their perfect match, more dating apps are gaining ground - but Tinder is still dominating by a landslide.

September 5, 2024

China-Made EV Brands Turn to Africa

Chinese electric vehicle auto brands – many in operation for just over 10 years – are shifting their focus to Africa as an alternative market as they shy away from high import tariff regimes in Europe, the US and Canada.

September 2, 2024

Lagos embraces blockchain to tackle land fraud

• Lagos is planning to revamp its land registry using blockchain technology.
• The adoption of blockchain is expected to address issues of corruption and inefficiency in the current land registry system.

August 31, 2024

Road to Paris: South Africa’s Rising Women Marathoners Chasing Olympic Glory in Paris

From Cian Oldknow to Gerda Steyn and Irvette van Zyl, South Africa has a fast-rising crop of women marathoners eager to contribute to Africa’s Olympic marathon magic as the Games kick off in Paris.

August 28, 2024

Prioritizing Education: 10 African Countries Lead the Way

With Africa needing over US$77 billion annually to close existing education funding gaps, several countries are dedicating significant portions of their national budgets to the education sector. Here are the top 10 highest education sector spenders in Africa.

August 25, 2024

A motorbike-sized meteorite shows how African collaboration can uniquely contribute to space science

On Sunday, August 25, A meteorite lit the skies of South Africa’s Eastern Cape, peppering the region with rock fragments. Some were found as far as Kirkwood, over 100 km from St Francis where others were spotted.

Initially mistaken for space debris, the motorcycle-sized object streaked across the sky on Sunday morning around 9 am, emitting a bright light as it descended at a speed of more than 72,000 km per hour.

August 20, 2024

US, Russia compete for Africa’s nuclear power deals

The United States and Russia are looking to increase their influence in the nascent African nuclear energy market as more African countries seek to pursue power generation from nuclear plants.

August 19, 2024

Lagos Takes on Land Fraud with Blockchain Upgrade

Nigeria’s economic powerhouse, Lagos, is eyeing a blockchain overhaul of its land registry to curb fraud and boost efficiency, part of broader land reforms taking place across Africa.

August 18, 2024

Nigerian tycoon eyes lithium project in Zimbabwe

Nigerian industrialist Benedict Peters’ Bravura Holdings will start production at a Zimbabwean lithium project in 2025, boosting Africa’s drive to retain more profits from the global lithium boom, according to Bloomberg.

August 17, 2024

Historic night in the Big Apple for African music

Carnegie Hall's storied history recently witnessed a first as the Africa United Youth Orchestra showcased a deeply moving tribute to African musical heritage with classical excellence.

August 15, 2024

Africa leads the world in reducing HIV infections

Africa's prevention measures in the fight against new HIV infections are paying off, according to a new report by UN Aids.