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South Africa Recalls 23,667 Chery, Omoda Vehicles Over Safety Defects

November 11, 2026

South Africa’s National Consumer Commission (NCC) has announced the recall of 23,667 Chery and Omoda vehicles over safety defects that could cause rear axle failures and compromise braking performance. The recall, notified by Chery International (Pty) Ltd, trading as Chery

Inflation: Zimbabwe’s President Accuses Business Owners of Causing Food Shortage

Africa·Agro-Economy·News·Top Stories

Zimbabwe Expands Village Mechanisation Drive Amid El Nino Drought Fears

November 11, 2026

by Amanze Chinonye

Zimbabwe is expanding access to agricultural machinery in rural communities as President Emmerson Mnangagwa prepares to launch a mechanisation programme targeting 35,000 villages amid growing concerns over drought during the 2026/2027 farming season. The Smallholder Agricultural Mechanisation Facility, which supports

Anti-Gay Law: World Bank Lifts Ban On Loan To Uganda

Africa·Business News

Uganda, Italy Sign Development Pact as Museveni Seeks Investment in Local Industries

November 9, 2026

Uganda and Italy have signed a bilateral development cooperation agreement to strengthen trade and investment ties, as President Yoweri Museveni urged Italian businesses to

World Bank Predicts Return Of Nigeria's Per Capita Income To Pre-pandemic Level By 2025

Business News·Top Stories·World News

World Bank: Developing Economies’ Debt Burden Swells to Record $9.4 Trillion

November 5, 2026

Developing countries’ external debt climbed to an unprecedented $9.4 trillion in 2025, as increased borrowing from private lenders and international bond markets pushed obligations

Africa·Business News·Finance & Economy·Top Stories

Uganda, Germany Commit €50 Million to Development Projects

November 5, 2026

Uganda and Germany have committed €50 million in grants to support development projects in water, electricity, agribusiness and refugee-hosting communities, strengthening a bilateral partnership

Africa·Business News·Top Stories

Ghana’s $10 billion New Economy Programme to Target Jobs, Farm Incomes

November 4, 2026

Ghana’s Finance Minister, Cassiel Ato Forson, says the government’s $10 billion New Economy programme will prioritise job creation, higher farmers’ incomes and business expansion

Africa·Business News·Top Stories

Zimbabwe Exports Rise 60.7% to $9.04 Billion as Country Courts Global Buyers

November 4, 2026

Zimbabwe’s merchandise exports rose 60.7% to $9.04 billion in the first eight months of 2026, from $5.63 billion a year earlier, as the country

Politics

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Gambia’s Barrow Set to Formalise Third-Term Bid Ahead of December Election

November 10, 2026

Gambian President Adama Barrow is expected to submit his nomination papers on Tuesday, November 10, as he seeks a third term in office in the December 5 presidential election. The ruling National People’s Party (NPP) announced the planned submission, which would formally confirm Barrow’s participation in the race for another five-year mandate. READ ALSO : Gambia’s Barrow Pledges Power

Politics·Top Stories·World News

Paraguay’s Alliana Sworn In as President After Pena’s Removal

November 7, 2026

Paraguay’s former Vice President Pedro Alliana was sworn in as president on

Africa·News·Politics·Top Stories

Uganda’s Muhoozi Signals Exit From Military Command Amid 2031 Presidential Ambition

November 6, 2026

Uganda’s military chief, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the son of President Yoweri Museveni, has

Politics·Top Stories·World News

Paraguay’s Pena Resigns as Ueno Bank Collapse Fuels Political Crisis

November 5, 2026

Paraguayan President Santiago Pena resigned on Thursday amid mounting political pressure over

Politics·Top Stories·World News

Trump Congratulates Democrats on Midterm Victory, Blames Republicans for Losses

November 4, 2026

U.S. President Donald Trump has congratulated Democrats on their victories in Tuesday’s

Meta Removes 63,000 Social Accounts Linked To Nigerian Scammers

Business News·Technology·Top Stories

Meta Ordered to Pay $25 Billion in New Mexico Consumer Protection Case

October 22, 2026

A New Mexico judge has ordered Meta Platforms to pay $25 billion in civil penalties after a jury found that the company wilfully misled

Africa·News·Technology·Top Stories

Microsoft’s Nairobi Engineering Centre Faces Closure, Hundreds of Jobs at Risk

October 13, 2026

Microsoft is planning changes to its Africa Development Centre (ADC) in Nairobi that could put hundreds of jobs at risk as the technology company

Data & Infographics·News·Nigeria·Technology·Top Stories

Thales to Build Nigeria Satellite with Broad African Communications Footprint

September 30, 2026

Nigeria is adding a new geostationary communications satellite to its space infrastructure, with Thales Alenia Space contracted to build NigComSat-2A to deliver broadband, broadcasting

Finance & Economy·News·Nigeria·Technology·Top Stories

Nigeria Launches Digital Free-Zone Push to Attract Technology Companies

September 18, 2026

Nigeria has licensed its first Digital Free Zone, Itana, as part of government efforts to attract technology companies, investment and high-value services and encourage

Africa·News·Technology

Kenya court nullifies $1.6 billion Safaricom Stake Sale

September 16, 2026

Kenya’s High Court has declared the government’s sale of a 15% stake in Safaricom Plc to Vodacom Group invalid and ordered the shares returned

Markets

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Putin Seeks Deeper African Ties as 22 Presidents Prepare for Moscow Summit

October 27, 2026

Twenty-two African countries will be represented by their heads of state at this week’s Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow, the Kremlin said, as President Vladimir

Africa·Business News·Markets·Top Stories

Kenya Seeks Russian Market Access, Investment at Moscow Summit

October 26, 2026

Kenya will seek expanded access to Russian markets for its tea, coffee and horticultural produce, alongside investment in energy, manufacturing and technology, at the

Israel-Iran Crisis: Crude Oil Prices Will Rise Above $90 Per Barrel If Conflict persists

Africa·Business News·Markets·Oil & Gas·Top Stories

Kenya Seeks Public Input on Crude Oil Name Ahead of December Production Target

October 23, 2026

Kenya has invited the public to propose a name for its crude oil ahead of a planned start of commercial production on Dec. 1,

Africa·Markets·News·Top Stories

Mahama Sets 2030 Deadline for Ghana to End Raw Mineral Exports

October 23, 2026

Ghana plans to end exports of unprocessed mineral resources by 2030 as President John Dramani Mahama seeks to transform the mining sector into a

Africa·Business News·Markets·Top Stories

Zimbabwe Bets on Regional Market Access to Drive Export Growth at COMESA Forum

October 20, 2026

Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa opened the 19th Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Business Forum and Exhibition on Tuesday, with regional leaders

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South Africa Recalls 23,667 Chery, Omoda Vehicles Over Safety Defects

November 11, 2026

Africa·Agro-Economy·News·Top Stories

Zimbabwe Expands Village Mechanisation Drive Amid El Nino Drought Fears

November 11, 2026

Africa·News·Top Stories

AU, Pan-African Parliament Seek Reforms to Strengthen Continental Legislature

November 11, 2026

The African Union (AU) Commission and the Pan-African Parliament (PAP) have discussed institutional reforms aimed at improving the legislature’s effectiveness, strengthening its democratic governance role and enhancing its contribution to continental integration, Prime Business Africa reports. AU Commission Chairperson Mahmoud Ali

Opinion

2027: Must Political Campaigns Become a Battle For Survival?

November 10, 2026

With less than 70 days until the 2027 presidential and National Assembly elections, the growing violence surrounding political activities is raising concerns about the safety of the electoral process. Attacks on politicians, disruptions of political gatherings and intimidation of supporters are becoming

UN Demands Release of Six Detained Journalists, Condemns Egypt’s Press Freedom Violations

November 10, 2026

The United Nations has called on Egyptian authorities to immediately release six detained journalists and end what it described as growing intimidation and harassment of independent media practitioners in the country. UN Human Rights Office spokesperson Thameen Al-Kheetan made the appeal

News·Nigeria·Top Stories

Tinubu Urges Stronger Corporate Governance to Drive Nigeria’s Economic Growth

November 10, 2026

President Bola Tinubu has urged corporate directors and public-sector leaders to strengthen governance, transparency and accountability, describing effective boardroom leadership as critical to Nigeria’s economic development, Prime Business Africa reports. Tinubu made the call in a message delivered on his behalf by

Opinion

China-Africa Cooperation: Tackling Insecurity Through Development

November 10, 2026

A farmer who cannot safely reach his land, a child whose school has closed because of violence, and a young graduate unable to find productive employment experience insecurity in different ways. Their circumstances reveal a common challenge: lasting peace requires protection from

Africa·News·Top Stories

Rwanda Receives US-Deported Genocide Suspect Accused of Murders, Rapes

November 10, 2026

Rwandan authorities have taken custody of Jean Léonard Teganya, a 55-year-old genocide suspect deported from the United States, where he served a prison sentence for concealing his alleged involvement in the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi. The National Public Prosecution Authority (NPPA)

News·Nigeria·Power·Top Stories

Nigeria Plans $2 Billion East-West Super Grid to Raise Transmission Capacity to 19,000MW

November 10, 2026

The Federal Government plans to invest $2 billion in an East-West Super Grid project aimed at increasing Nigeria’s electricity transmission capacity to at least 19,000 megawatts as part of efforts to address persistent constraints in the power sector, Prime Business Africa reports.

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Putin Seeks Deeper African Ties as 22 Presidents Prepare for Moscow Summit

Twenty-two African countries will be represented by their heads of

Kenya Seeks Russian Market Access, Investment at Moscow Summit

Kenya will seek expanded access to Russian markets for its

Kenya Seeks Public Input on Crude Oil Name Ahead of December Production Target

Kenya has invited the public to propose a name for

Mahama Sets 2030 Deadline for Ghana to End Raw Mineral Exports

Ghana plans to end exports of unprocessed mineral resources by

Sport

Entertainment·Sports·Top Stories·World News

CR7 Retires From International Football After 23 Years With Portugal

November 5, 2026

Cristiano Ronaldo (CR7) has announced his retirement from international football, ending a 23-year association with Portugal in which he established himself as the country’s record goalscorer and appearance-maker. The 41-year-old striker announced his decision on Thursday, November 5, in an emotional farewell message, describing the choice to leave the national team as difficult and one he had made with

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Samson Adamu Makes History as First Nigerian to Lead CAF Administration

November 1, 2026

Nigerian football administrator Samson Adamu has been confirmed as the substantive General

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Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics Open in Historic First for Africa

November 1, 2026

The Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Games opened on Saturday, marking the first

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CANAL+, MultiChoice Revamp DStv Packages, Expand Access to Premium Sports

October 28, 2026

CANAL+ and MultiChoice will introduce a revamped DStv subscription structure across Africa

Rwanda President Announces Visa-free Entry For All Africans

Africa·News·Sports·Top Stories

Rwanda Secures 10-Year Formula One Deal, Race Targeted for Early 2030s

October 14, 2026

Rwanda has secured a 10-year agreement to host a Formula One Grand

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