A new player is about to shake things up in South Africa's stock market. Optasia, a fintech company that uses AI, is planning a major move. They want to raise a lot of money by selling shares. The goal is to get 6. 3 billion rand, which is about $365 million. This would be the biggest IPO in South A
The French navy recently made a huge drug bust. They stopped a fishing boat off the coast of West Africa. This boat was not registered to any country. The navy found 9. 6 tons of cocaine on it. The drugs were worth over $600 million. This is a huge amount of money. The navy got a tip about the boat
South Africa took a big step in 2001. They decided to include all students, even those with intellectual disabilities, in regular schools. This was a huge deal. It was a chance to give everyone equal opportunities. But, like many good ideas, putting it into practice hasn't been easy. Years have pas
Derrick McFall is making waves on the football field, and people are taking notice. This young athlete from Tyler, Texas, is quickly becoming a standout player for the SMU Mustangs. In 2024, he made a big splash as a redshirt freshman, rushing for 106 yards and scoring two touchdowns. His debut game
Sherrone Moore's appointment as Michigan's head coach in 2024 was more than just a job promotion. It was a testament to his journey, shaped by his time as a football player and coach. Moore's football career began at Oklahoma, where he played offensive guard from 2006 to 2007. His coaching career ki
In South Africa's Cape Flats, a place marked by deep-rooted inequalities and a history of apartheid, religion plays a big role in people's lives. For some women who survived childhood sexual abuse, faith can be a source of comfort. But it can also make things harder. This is because some religious p
Mo Abudu, a well-known media boss, is making waves again. This time, she's launching EbonyLife on Plus, a new streaming service. It's not just another Netflix or Amazon. This platform is all about African stories, shows, and lifestyles. It's a big deal because many global streamers have pulled out o
Six Asante shrine figures, known as abosom and asuman, have quite the story to tell. These figures didn't just sit in one place; they traveled far and wide, changing hands and meanings along the way. They started in what was then the Gold Coast, now Ghana, and passed through the hands of many differ
South Africa has been actively working to stop HIV from spreading from mothers to their babies. The country has made big strides, but there are still some issues to tackle. First, let's talk about the good news. South Africa has one of the best policies in the world to prevent HIV transmission from
In a landmark ruling, two men were found guilty of grave crimes in the Central African Republic (CAR). Patrice-Edouard Ngaïssona, once a prominent figure in African football, and Alfred Yekatom, a former rebel leader, were sentenced for their roles in violent attacks targeting Muslims between 2013 a
