IN the aftermath of the Christmas and New Year holidays, thousands of Zimbabweans are trekking back, both legally and illegally, into South Africa where they reside and work. South Africa is host to an estimated two million Zimbabweans, who are seeking better economic fortunes there. From January 1 to January 4, more that 10,000 Zimbabweans […]
TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship to take place from 1-28 February, 2025 Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania to stage eighth edition of the tournament Draw to be staged in Nairobi, Kenya on 15 January, 2025 The Draw for the TotalEnergies CAF African Nations Championship (“CHAN”) 2024 will be conducted at Kenyatta International Conventional Centre in Nairobi, Kenya
With U.S. President-elect Donald Trump expected to take office on Jan. 20, dozens of AI-generated videos of him allegedly issuing directives and threatening to withhold aid from certain African countries have been circulating on social media. One of those countries is Kenya, where a recent wave of allegedly state-sanctioned abductions of government critics is spreading
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Mark LeVine is a longtime contributor to Afropop Worldwide, also a scholar, musician and author of numerous books. Here, he reviews Rikki Stein’s memoir, Moving Music. Afropop’s Banning Eyre recently interviewed Rikki Stein about the book. If you were, like me, an aspiring musician born about a generation after your heroes of the Woodstock era,
Duke Amayo is a familiar figure to fans of America’s pioneering Afrobeat band, Antibalas. A charismatic and flamboyant frontman, Amayo has provided Antibalas shows and recordings with an authentic shot of Nigeria-ness. And no surprise. Amayo grew up in the same Lagos neighborhood as Fela Kuti, and began attending shows at Fela’s Shrine at a
In 2024, 18 elections took place on the African continent, from Senegal to South Africa, Algeria to Ghana, with the results an equal mix of democratic success stories and challenges still to overcome. In a historic year for democracy – with elections taking place in more than 50 countries around the world in 2024, bringing
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Live Your Dreams Africa Foundation (LYDA) has been awarded the ‘Not-For-Profit of the Year 2024’ at the 18th SERAS Africa Sustainability CSR Awards, recognising the organisation’s ongoing efforts to empower young people and tackle unemployment in Africa. The award highlights LYDA’s impactful programmes that drive social change and equip individuals with the skills necessary for
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It is common knowledge that Africa is the land of diverse cultures and identities. These cultures have their own unique colors and indigenous knowledge, which have developed over time as people have been creating and using these practices for years. After the outbreak of colonialism, the history and contributions that the region offered to the
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In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, Microfinance Banks (MFBs), Fintechs, and Other Financial Institutions (OFIs) face challenges that hinder their ability to drive financial inclusion and economic growth. From challenges with adapting to digital transformation, to navigating regulatory complexities, these institutions often lack access to scalable technology, technical expertise, and secure infrastructure needed to meet
ACI Worldwide, an innovator in global payments technology, in collaboration with The Centre for Economics and Business Research (Cebr), has released its latest report, revealing how real-time payments in Africa will enable access for unbanked and underserved communities in Africa’s leading economies such as Nigeria and South Africa. According to the report, real-time payments are
