Wednesday, June 7, 2023

Botswana

March 18, 2023

Over 546 million Africans living in poverty: ECA

According to the director, women and girls remain particularly vulnerable, and the continent is facing a potential reversal of the hard-won gains made on gender equity.

Slums in Africa
March 13, 2023

Many Nigerians, other Africans believe cybercrime ‘won’t affect them’: Report

Many people still feel safe online and believe that cybercrime will not affect them personally

Cyber fraudster
January 31, 2023

Nigeria, other Sub-Saharan nations most corrupt globally, says Transparency International

Nigeria and other Sub-Saharan countries have bottomed the latest (2022) Corruption Perception Index (CPI) report by Transparency International.

Muhammadu Buhari, Évariste Ndayishimiye, Salva Kiir Mayardit and Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo
January 6, 2023

Botswana ex-president wanted for receiving stolen property challenges arrest warrant

“The warrant of arrest threatens my right to liberty in circumstances where I have committed no crime.”

Botswana’s former President Ian Khama, incumbent President Mokgweetsi Masisi
November 9, 2022

South Africa signs visa-free regime for Kenyans

Presidents Cyril Ramaphosa and William Ruto jointly announced this agreement on Wednesday.

Cyril Ramaphosa and William Ruto
September 13, 2022

Osinbajo graces William Ruto’s inauguration in Nairobi

The event, held at the Kasarani Stadium, is Kenya’s fifth presidential inauguration.

Yemi Osinbajo and William Ruto
September 6, 2022

23 Nigerian startups to benefit from Google’s $4 million fund for 60 African businesses

The top five countries with the most startups selected for the programme are Nigeria, 23, Kenya, 12, Rwanda, 6, South Africa, 5, and Uganda, 4.

Google Hq
September 6, 2022

Zambia’s Sampa emerges Spotify EQUAL Africa artiste for September

Sampa is a poet, lyricist, and visual musician, whose music is a “diverse mix of genres, including abstract hip-hop rhythms, African influences and Neo-Soul.”

Sampa
August 30, 2022

Cricket: Federation announces U-19 World Cup qualifiers team

The bulk of players selected are products of the national U-17 championship, as a few have already earned caps with the senior women’s national team.

Nigeria Cricket Federation (NCF)
July 14, 2022

Morocco pip Botswana to reach first-ever WAFCON semi-finals

Morocco are through to the last four where they will face the winner of Thursday’s quarter-final match between Cameroon and defending champions Nigeria.

Morocco women team