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CANEX Create-thon names nine winners in Lagos finale
Afreximbank and Gebeya named nine winners of a $50,000 AI contest for African creators.
South Africa’s 2026 matric exams on track, marking from 1 December
The Department of Basic Education also flagged heat risks and absenteeism among part-time candidates.
Fintech economics: how OPay and Moniepoint make money
OPay disclosed $536mn in 2025 revenue and $111mn in pre-tax income; Moniepoint publishes no group profit, so its figures are…
Botswana to double De Beers stake to 30% under Anglo American sale
President Duma Boko said Botswana will raise its holding from 15% to 30% if the sale to the Global Diamond…
Vodacom results: Egypt and Safaricom lift growth as debt rises
Egypt and Safaricom drove growth at Vodacom in the half-year to September, but the Kenyan deal lifted net debt to…
Nigeria mobile subscriptions rise to 200mn after SIM purge
Active lines recovered to 200.3 million in September after the NIN-SIM clean-up, but MTN and Airtel hold about 86% of…
Dalati attack: toll disputed after killings in western Ethiopia
Police say 52 died in the Dalati attack in western Ethiopia, residents say more than 65, and the federal government…
Ahmed Haroun arrest leaves ICC handover question open in Sudan
Sudan's army has not commented on reports that it detained former ruling-party chief Ahmed Haroun, who is wanted by the…
Senegal boat sinking toll rises to 39 as rights group seeks inquiry
At least 39 people died when a migrant boat overturned off northern Senegal, and a rights group says announced measures…
Four pupils die in suspected Kampala school poisoning
Police say four girls died in suspected poisoning at a Kampala primary school, and the head teacher was arrested to…
Mercenary arrests rise to 10 in South Africa over Russia war plan
Police say four more suspects were held at a Johannesburg hotel, bringing the arrests over alleged plans to fight for…
South Sudan Oil & Power 2026 to host women-led energy panel
Triple A Services & Petroleum's chief executive will speak at the Juba investment conference.
