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The 2017 inflection point: Is Nigeria's HealthTech following the Fintech roadmap

Healthtechs in Nigeria are faced with bottlenecks such as fragmented payer systems, regulatory fog,

Murder victim discovered to have two sets of DNA due to rare condition

A womans body has been found to consist of varying proportions of male and female cells because of a

Read an extract from Annie Bot by Sierra Greer

In this extract from the award-winning science fiction novel Annie Bot, the January read for the New

Doumbouya supporters celebrate Guinea election win

Junta leader Mamadi Doumbouya won 86.72% of the votes counted so far, according to Guinea's General

Surfers ring in New Year on Moroccos Atlantic coast

In the popular seaside resort ofTaghazout, on Moroccos Atlantic coast, surfers did not hesitate topu

Senegal to ramp up education, health and water investment in 2026

In his address to the nation on New Year's Eve, Bassirou Diomaye Faye promised major public investme

AFCON 2025 sets new standard as Morocco chase home glory

On the pitch, optimism is building around the Atlas Lions. Haddaoui says Morocco have shown they are

Gerard Piqu explores Algiers as Kings League expands to Algeria

The visit is seen as a sign of the leagues growing global appeal and Algerias rising profile in digi

Lions, Eagles and more: AFCON 2025 teams and their nicknames

The Indomitable Lions, Bafana Bafana and the Super Eagles have all been competing at the 35th editio

Nigerian executive Wola Joseph-Condotti-led West Power exits Eko DisCo in $250 m

West Power Gas Limited, led by Nigerian executive Wola Joseph-Condotti, has completed the sale of it

Femi Otedola urges higher minimum as FirstBank hits $346 million capital target

First HoldCo Plc, the parent company of First Bank of Nigeria Limited and chaired by billionaire bus

Africa's venture capital and startup ecosystem in 2025

After two years of contraction, Africa's venture capital and startup ecosystem stabilised and recove

Unlocking dormant capital to serve SMEs

The main obstacle to financing African SMEs is neither a lack of viable projects nor scarcity of fin

European shares start 2026 by hitting record high

European shares hit a record high on Friday in the first trading session of 2026, after capping the

Will unemployment worsen in 2026? These were the companies that retrenched and c

The unemployment rate in 2025 continued to fluctuate, rising in one quarter and falling in another.

Pressure mounts on Eskom pricing as more retrenchments loom

The pressure is mounting on Eskom to ensure the proposed discount deal with smelters work, after Tra

WesBank customer takes his used car fight to the Minister of Justice

Former Department of Health communications executive Mzukisi Ndara may turn out to be that one custo

Cremation pyre in Africa thought to be worlds oldest containing adult remains

9,500-year-old pyre uncovered in Malawi offers rare insight into rituals of ancient African hunter-g

Public Protector clears Presidency over high presidential jet catering costs cla

The Public Protector has cleared the Presidency and Department of Defence (DoD) over claims of exces

Magadzis memorial service to be held in Polokwane

Former Transport Deputy Minister Dikeledi Magadzi s memorial service will be held at the Jack Botes

Public Protector asked to probe ex-minister Dion George

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Willie Aucamp says he has asked Public Protector Ad

PAC President declares 2026 year of stability and growth for the party

PAC President Mzwanele Nyhontso says the party wants to bring an end to maladministration in local c

Unpacking political violence and terrorism trends in South Africa's insurance la

South Africa s socio-political environment continues to present significant challenges for businesse

Political parties to use 2026 to focus in Local Government Elections

The African National Congress (ANC) says it will use the year 2026 to prepare for the upcoming Local

Madlanga Inquiry recommendations will be implemented: Ramaphosa

President Cyril Ramaphosa has assured South Africans that the recommendations of the Madlanga Commis

Mashatile eulogises Hlongwa as a leader who served with humility

The late Brian Hlongwa, the former Gauteng Health MEC, has been described as a leader who served wit

President Ramaphosa positive of a prosperous 2026 for SA

As the countrys ushers in the New Year, President Cyril Ramaphosa has called on South Africans to un

Idris Elba receives knighthood from King Charles III for services to youth

Idris Elba has been knighted by King Charles III, recognising his outstanding services to young peop

Top 6 most anticipated movies of 2026: from 'Avengers: Doomsday' to 'Toy Story 5

2026 is set to be a massive year for cinema! From the return of Robert Downey Jr. in 'Avengers: Doom

Kanye West praises Bianca Censori's provocative 'human furniture' art series

Kanye West takes to Instagram to celebrate Bianca Censori's controversial new design project, BIO PO

South African musicians set the tone for 2026 with clear New Year's resolutions

Discover how South African musicians are embracing the new year with inspiring resolutions aimed at

Stranger Things finale: A lengthy letdown that fails to capture the series' magi

The Stranger Things finale, despite its iconic series legacy, disappointed fans with its overly long

Limpopo rapper Shebeshxt takes Thobela FM's Song of the Year award amidst legal

Limpopo rapper Shebeshxt wins Thobela FM's Song of the Year for 'Rato Laka' while facing serious leg

'Blame US education system': YouTube star IShowSpeed shatters African stereotype

Popular American YouTuber IShowSpeed reached 47 million subscribers while touring South Africa, inad

Shela' dominates Song of the Year 2025 votes: How fans voted on major radio stat

Amapiano hit track Shela by Sam Deep, Boohle and Nia Pearl ft. Mano has dominated Song of the Year v

Meghan Markle and P Diddy dominate list of most disliked celebrities

Meghan Markle continues to reign as the most disliked celebrity for the fourth year in a row, accord

India's squad for New Zealand ODIs announced by ex-India batsman; Sanju Samson m

Former opener Aakash Chopra has shared his preferred India squad for the upcoming three-match ODI se

Pant and Shami in spotlight ahead of India's ODI squad selection vs New Zealand

The indefatigable duo of Rishabh Pant and Mohammed Siraj is expected to be the big talking point on

Aston Villa Set for Forest Test at Fortress Villa Park

Aston Villa return to Villa Park aiming to get back to winning ways when they host Nottingham Forest

Brighton and Burnley Set for Tight Clash at the Amex Stadium

Brighton host Burnley at the Amex Stadium on Saturday as both sides look to correct recent Premier L

Senegal Host Sudan in Crucial AFCON Knockout Tie

Senegal face Sudan on Friday, January 3, 2026, in the AFCON Round of 16 at Tangier Grand Stadium. Th

Football in Africa is all about freedom, ex-Manchester City star Yaya Toure decl

Former Manchester City star, Yaya Toure has claimed that football in Africa is expressive and filled

Celta Vigo Aim to End Home Woes Against Struggling Valencia

Celta Vigo will look to continue their solid start to 2026 when they host Valencia at the Balaidos o

Eric Chelle, Ademola Lookman make AFCON 2025 team of the group stage

Super Eagles Coach and forward, Ademola Lookman has been named in the 2025 African Cup of Nations (A

Fans rage at Liverpool after Leeds draw, one supporter unhappy as betting ticket

Liverpool failed to win their premier league match-day 19 fixtures against Leeds United at Anfield a

Love bombing can leave you wrecked. Heres why

Its an all-out assault on the senses, on feelings and sexually. Love Bombing is an emotional blitzkr

HBO Max could be coming to DStv in South Africa as Canal+ saves 12 channels

American streamer HBO Max could soon be available in South Africa via DStv following a multi-year an

Van spelkompetisies tot ? meestersgraad in Afrikaans - met lof - vir Idasvallei

In 2010 was Tes-Adri Page n 'skraal klein meisie" van Idasvallei in Stellenbosch met n voorliefde vi

Gen Z baggy takeover: Can leggings survive?

Since they first entered popular culture in the eighties, leggings have become the hero of everywear

Painful feet - When your feet speak, make sure to listen

For many people, the first signs of fatigue show up in a particular place: the feet. As the year win

new year, new me" pressure

As South Africans head into 2026 with the usual "new year, new me" pressure, the same pattern repeat

Dressing with purpose at work is back in 2026

Somewhere between the sweats-and-socks years of lockdown at home and the hybrid work situations we h

7 hacks to reprogramme yourself for the new year

Its a New Years resolution unlike any other. Instead of promising yourself to quit smoking or go to

Nomalanga Shozi and Robot Boii to host the Last Dance Music Festival on New Year

Nomalanga 'The Flame' Shozi and Robot Boii will host the 16th annual Last Dance Music Festival on Ne