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Zimbabwe’s defence minister says coronavirus is God’s revenge strategy + Other political news across Africa

Credit Suisse Group AG's (CSGN.S) have been found culpable in a $2 billion Mozambique corruption case and U.S. prosecutors are investigating the Swiss lender, after three former bankers pleaded guilty in 2019, according to two sources familiar with the...

Guess you didn’t know that grooms kidnapped their brides in parts of Sudan

If you visit South Sudan and the Eastern part of the landlocked country in East Africa, you’ll likely come across a small ethnic group living in mountains and settlements - the Latuka tribe. Commonly referred to as Otuho,...

The revolutionary MultiChoice and Microsoft partnership + Other tech news across Africa

American multinational financial services corporation, Visa is entering a new strategic partnership with Paga to make mobile payments more secure and convenient. American multinational financial services corporation, Visa is entering a new strategic partnership with Paga to make mobile payments more secure and convenient. This partnership will allow Paga account holders...

Sudan PM survives assassination attempt + Other political news across Africa

Sudan’s prime minister, Abdalla Hamdok Monday survived an assassination attempt after an explosion went off near his convoy in Khartoum. Hamdok tweeted he was “safe and in good shape” following the explosion. Sudanese state TV said Hamdok had been heading...

Political instability didn’t stop Ethiopia from adding 4 new official languages

The landlocked country in the Horn of Africa has approved a policy to introduce four new languages; taking the country's official languages to five - when you add Amharic. Going forward, Afan Oromo, the most widely spoken language in...

Payments just got better with the Paga-Flutterwave partnership

All businesses that make use of the FlutterWave payment gateway now have the option of accepting payment from the almost 14 million Paga users in Nigeria. In a statement released February 28, "Paga will now feature as a payment...

Malawi army ‘betrays’ unwritten code of African autocrats

Malawi army was seen protecting protesters calling for electoral justice, after a fraud-marred election in 2019 that returned President Peter Mutharika to office and have been acknowledged as the ones who have gone against the norm. The results were...

How China’s coronavirus is affecting business in Africa

Chief China Economist at Standard Bank in Beijing, Jeremy Stevens asks everyone to 'Buckle up' as coronavirus continues to spread. The coronavirus outbreak is taking a toll on economies - China and beyond. And certain sectors and companies are...

Odion Ighalo’s ‘reign’ at Man Utd only just began

Odion Ighalo was again the trend across social media platforms following his debut goal for English Premier League club, Manchester United, during their Europa League game against Club Brugge, last night. The 30-year-old Nigeria striker joined the English side on loan...

We bring you those events around Africa that might interest you

"What if we knew the events that were about to take place around Africa?" Well, that's the first step to knowing what was being said about Africa, the latest discussions, solutions to the continent's numerous problems, etc. So, even...
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Zuma: Supporters demand release, Ethiopia: Abiy wins delayed election | 5 Things That Should Matter Today

These are the top stories from across Africa: Zuma: Supporters demand release Supporters of former South African president Jacob Zuma, have led...
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