International dignitaries arrive in SA ahead of Buthelezi’s final send-off

Several international dignitaries have started to arrive in South Africa to attend the funeral of AmaZulu traditional Prime Minister and Inkatha Freedom Party (IFP) founder, Prince Mangosuthu Buthelezi’s funeral tomorrow. Some of the notable names include leaders from across Africa and the rest of the world. Member of the National Council of the IFP, Les

Online Scams in Africa: KnowBe4 Report Exposes Cybercriminal Tactics – IT News Africa

Nearly half of the 800 African survey participants have fallen victim to online scams, resulting in financial losses and data compromises. This alarming finding is part of the KnowBe4 2023 Online Scams and Victims in Africa Report, which surveyed 800 respondents across eight African countries, including South Africa, Kenya, Ghana, Nigeria, Morocco, Egypt, Mauritius, and

Africa missing from the top 10 global music markets in 2022. See the ranking

According to figures released in IFPI’s Global Music Report, the biggest region for recorded music in 2022 was the USA and Canada, followed by Europe, with the Middle East and North Africa third. Surprisingly, the report noted that the fastest-growing region in 2022 was Sub-Saharan Africa, growing by 34.7%, driven by South Africa, which is

GAF AG awarded two contracts to assist the Suriname Ministry of Natural Resources

As part of the Suriname Competitiveness and Sector Diversification (SCSD) Programme being run by the World Bank, GAF AG, an e-GEOS (Telespazio/ASI) company, has been awarded the lead role in two consultancy contracts, with these being “International mining specialist to support the establishment and commissioning of the Minerals Institute of Suriname: Cadastre and Geological Survey”

MTN MIP fellows explore cultural, media exchanges to strengthen Nigeria-South Africa ties

The MTN Media Innovation Programme (MIP) Fellows recently engaged in virtual sessions with prominent figures, emphasising the vital role of cultural diplomacy and media engagement in enhancing the relationship between Nigeria and South Africa. The first session, titled “Strengthening South Africa and Nigeria Relations: Cultural Diplomacy and People-to-People Cooperation,” featured Jermaine Sanwo-Olu, the Special Adviser

Africa Entertainment Awards USA 2023: All the nominees

First presented in 2015, the scheme celebrates African entertainment and achievements globally. Additionally, it aims to unite Africans, including those in the Caribbean, and promote a strong, self-sufficient Africa capable of driving social change worldwide. This year’s ceremony will celebrate achievements in some 50 categories, across music, film, sport and fashion among others.  Nigeria’s Davido leads

Jumia’s Ghana CEO is confident he has recipe for profitability

Jumia’s Ghana CEO Sunil Natraj is confident he can turn the company around and achieve profits at the national unit level. “We believe there is potential in the Ghanaian market in terms of e-commerce growth,” Natraj says at his home in Accra. “We exist for profit and we believe we can make money.” There’s more

9 Ventures Announced for the Africa Money and DeFi Summit Investment Showcase

ACCRA, Ghana, 15 September 2023 -/African Media Agency(AMA)/-The Africa Money and DeFi Summit has announced nine ventures selected to showcase their cutting-edge Web3, Blockchain, Fintech, and Decentralised Finance (DeFi) businesses to investors and industry leaders, live on stage, in Accra, Ghana on October 3rd and 4th. With a focus on forging connections and bridging the gap