After calling Rohit Sharma 'fat', Congress leader Shama Mohammed links Sarfaraz Khan snub to religion, targets Gautam Gambhir

Congress’s Shama Mohammed has linked Sarfaraz Khan’s omission from the India A squad to religious bias, reigniting controversy after her previous remarks calling Rohit Sharma ‘fat’. The spat targets Gautam Gambhir and raises questions about...

How Nigeria, African nations can tap from $130bn chocolate market — Sunbeth’s Owoyemi

In this interview with BusinessDay’s Wasiu Alli, Oyinkansola Owoyemi, sustainability director at Sunbeth Global Concepts, discusses Africa’s agricultural paradox on how the continent grows much of what the world eats yet earns the least from it....

Trade tensions push South Africa toward uncharted partnerships with Indonesia and Türkiye

South Africa is taking unprecedented steps to expand its international partnerships as trade tensions with the United States intensify, with President Cyril Ramaphosa and Deputy President Paul Mashatile leading high-level diplomatic and economic...

AFREC’s Eastern Africa oil and gas report: Charting a path for regional energy integration

The African Energy Commission (AFREC) launched its Eastern Africa Regional Oil and Gas Market Report at the 2025 Africa Oil Week (AOW) in Accra, Ghana. This launch highlights AFREC's commitment to accelerating regional energy integration,...

Delborough Lagos wins double “Best in Africa” honours at Seven Star Luxury Awards

‎ ‎The Delborough Lagos has been honoured with exceptional double awards as “Best New Luxury African Hospitality Brand” and “Best Luxury Lifestyle Boutique Hotel – Nigeria & Africa” at the globally renowned Seven Stars Luxury Hospitality and...

Spiro Secures $100m In Africa’s Largest Electric Mobility Investment

African electric mobility firm Spiro has announced a landmark $100 million investment round, marking the largest-ever funding in Africa’s two-wheel electric mobility sector. The company disclosed on Tuesday that the investment includes $75 million...

Nigeria, S/Africa Sign MOU, Deepen Bilateral Ties On Political, Economic Collaboration

1 Nigeria and South Africa have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) renewing shared commitment to deepen political, economic, and cultural cooperation. The accord was reached on Tuesday at the inaugural Nigeria–South Africa Political...

Governor Sheriff Oborevwori Honored with Leadership Award at PTI’s ICHST for Transformative Contributions

On Wednesday, October 22, 2025, Delta State Governor, Rt. Hon. Sheriff Oborevwori, was celebrated with the prestigious Award of Excellence in Leadership by the Petroleum Training Institute (PTI), Effurun, during the 4th Biennial International...

Former Miss SA Bokang Montjane-Tshabalala takes over as Miss Universe South Africa boss

Former Miss South Africa and global pageant trailblazer Bokang Montjane-Tshabalala has been appointed as the new national director for Miss Universe South Africa African Beauty International, the official licence holder of Miss Universe South...

Private sector must lead Africa’s economic integration efforts – Chief of Staff

The Chief of Staff, Julius Debrah, has called for intensified efforts to unify African countries, noting that trade and economic success should be at the core of these initiatives. In a keynote address delivered on his behalf by Presidential Envoy...

The Woodson Celebrates Faith Leaders During Clergy Appreciation Month

118 Pastor Andy Oliver, Woodson executive director Terri Lipsey Scott, Rev. Ben Atherton-Zeman ST. PETERSBURG – The Woodson African American Museum of Florida was honored to welcome spiritual leaders from across the community in recognition of...

Indonesia, South Africa to activate defense pact as Ramaphosa begins Asia tour

ANKARA Indonesia and South Africa agreed Wednesday to accelerate the implementation of their defense cooperation pact as South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa began his three-nation Asia tour with his first stop in Indonesia. Indonesian...

Tshazibana: green dual interest rates are ‘non-starters’ for African central banks

Monetary bank policies like green dual interest rates are not the solution to promoting climate-related financing but that doesn’t mean central banks should be bystanders, says Fundi Tshazibana, deputy governor of the South African Reserve Bank....

Airtel Africa takes bold move in building Africa’s digital future

Airtel Africa has taken a bold move towards industry’s partnerships in Artificial Intelligence (Al) and data centres as critical pillars for delivering Africa’s digital futures. Airtel Africa’s Chief Executive Officer (C.E.O) Sunil Taldar at the...

Tshisekedi's Power Play: Africa File Special Edition

Contributor: Liam Karr Key Takeaway: Democratic Republic of the Congo President Félix Tshisekedi is coup-proofing his inner circle and trying to co-opt his political opponents to strengthen his position against threats to his presidency in the...

A decade of growth fuels Akka Kappa’s ambitions in West Africa and beyond

By Buertey Francis BORYOR Driven by a clear and ambitious vision, Jolanda Castagna, CEO of Akka Kappa Ghana, is transforming her company into the most trusted real estate name in West Africa and beyond. She is positioning the firm to become a...

African Telcos Call for Tax Breaks on Entry-Level Smartphones

A new coalition of Africa’s largest mobile operators is making a direct appeal to governments across the continent to immediately remove taxes on entry-level smartphones to connect millions of people. The call to action was made by operators...

South Africa aims to revive its small nuclear reactor technology

South Africa expects to lift the care and maintenance status of its Pebble Bed Modular Reactor (PBMR) by the first quarter of next year or even earlier, the electricity and energy minister said on Wednesday. Once considered a global leader in the...

Trump seeks cap on refugee admissions at only 7,500 people — nearly all could be white South Africans

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

Speaker Bagbin Elected Chairperson of Africa Geopolitical Gr...

The Speaker of Ghana’s Parliament, Rt. Hon. Alban Sumana Kingsford Bagbin, has been unanimously elected as the Chairperson of the Africa Geopolitical Group of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU). The election took place on October 19, 2025, during...