Locals accuse a fishmeal factory of polluting their waters.
Lifestyle FIFA’s intervention in African football speaks volumes about failed leadership
Leadership is a major constraint to the development of Africa’s most popular sport.
Politics and Society Nigeria’s youngest Senator assaults a woman in a sex toy shop
A video showing a recently sworn-in Nigerian Senator assaulting a nursing mother has gone viral.
Lifestyle Nigerian doccie film “Under The Rainbow” tells a coming-out story amidst homophobia
“Under the Rainbow” is not only about the rejection and loss suffered by a lesbian woman in Nigeria. It is also a powerful story about the triumph of love.
Arts and Culture Zambian teens can’t talk about sex or contraception, even with their friends
There isn’t much space in Zambia’s rural areas for open, judgement-free communication with friends and parents about sexual matters.
Africans rising Forbes Africa 2019 #30Under30 list
The Forbes Africa 30 Under 30 List features 120 of Africa’s brightest achievers under the age of 30 in four categories: business, technology, creatives and sport. The list celebrates pioneers who are building brands, creating jobs, innovating, leading, transforming and contributing to new industries and ultimately impacting positively on the continent.
Politics and Society Zimbabwe Dollar Reinstated as sole legal tender
The Zimbabwean government has outlawed the use of all foreign currencies in local transactions. This includes the United States dollar, British pound, South African rand and Botswana pula. The Zimbabwe dollar will now be the sole legal tender in the country.
Lifestyle Nigeria’s Burna Boy and South Africa’s Sho Madjozi win at the 2019 BET Awards
At the 2019 BET Awards, Nigerian musical powerhouse Burna Boy won Best International Act, while South Africa’s Sho Madjozi won Best New International Act. With her win, Madjozi became the first South African female artist to win a BET award.
Politics and Society AFCON: When banter turns toxic
With AFCON in full swing, emotions are running high for supporters of their national teams. But is this an excuse for some of the derogatory and offensive remarks made by passionate fans online?