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Airtel Africa Chooses London for Airtel Money IPO to Accelerate Fintech Growth

Airtel Africa has confirmed that it will list its...

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Top 10 African Artist Albums Dominating the Q1 Charts in 2026

The first quarter of 2026 showcased the continued global...

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Top 10 Africa’s Most Iconic Duos in 2026

Across entertainment, business, media, fashion, faith, and creative enterprise,...

Business Africa

Africa Dominates Global Off-Grid Solar Market as Adoption Surges Across Homes and Businesses

Africa strengthened its position as the world’s largest off-grid...

Women of the Week

Five African Women Turning Talent Vision and Influence into Lasting Impact

Across film, fashion, sports, entrepreneurship, and luxury creative services,...

Business Africa

Macron unveils $27bn Africa investment push as France counters China’s growing influence

Emmanuel Macron has announced a €23 billion ($27 billion) investment initiative for Africa as France intensifies efforts to strengthen economic ties with the continent...

Business Africa

Nassef Sawiris and Wes Edens push to expand football empire into France

Nassef Sawiris and his Aston Villa co-owner Wes Edens are reportedly in advanced negotiations to expand their growing football empire into France through a...

Africa

African leaders push for fairer risk pricing and fresh investment at France-Africa summit

African leaders gathered in Nairobi for the Africa Forward summit are calling for a major rethink of how global financial institutions price risk on...

Business Africa

MTN posts 27.9% rise in Q1 core earnings as fintech and data growth lift performance

MTN Group reported a 27.9% increase in first-quarter core earnings, driven by strong growth in mobile data usage, fintech services, and improving performance across...

Entertainment News

Nollywood icons Sola Sobowale and Kanayo O. Kanayo honoured with Industry Merit Awards at AMVCA 2026

Sola Sobowale and Kanayo O. Kanayo have received the prestigious Industry Merit Awards at the 12th edition of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards,...

Africa

Vodacom posts 22.9% profit jump as African operations drive growth

Vodacom reported a 22.9% rise in full-year profit, supported by strong performance across its African markets and continued growth in digital financial services. The...

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Top 10 Richest African and African Rooted Hollywood Actors in 2026

African and African-rooted actors continue to shape the global entertainment industry through blockbuster franchises, streaming dominance, production deals, and international influence. Beyond the screen,...

Business Africa

Africa gains ground in global tourism race as arrivals and investment surge

Africa is rapidly strengthening its position in the global tourism industry, with rising visitor numbers, major infrastructure investments, and expanding air connectivity helping the...

Business Africa

Safaricom posts 59% surge in annual pretax profit on strong fintech growth

Safaricom reported a 59% jump in annual pretax earnings, driven by strong growth in its mobile money business and expanding digital services. The performance,...

Women of the Week

Five African Women Defining Power Enterprise and Cultural Influence at Scale

Across Africa’s dynamic landscape of business, entertainment, technology, and enterprise, women continue to lead with clarity, resilience, and undeniable impact. This week’s selection highlights...

Business Africa

World Cup prize pool nears $900m as FIFA boosts payouts for 2026 tournament

FIFA is set to distribute nearly $900 million to teams participating in the 2026 World Cup, following a significant increase in financial allocations driven...

Business Africa

US leads Africa’s largest military drill with 5,000 troops from over 40 nations

The United States has launched its largest annual military exercise in Africa, bringing together more than 5,000 troops from over 40 countries in a...

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