As South Africa braces itself for President Cyril Ramaphosa’s State of the Nation Address (SONA) on Thursday, 11 February, the Congress of South African Trade Unions (COSATU) has issued a resolute set of demands, emphasizing the critical need for detailed implementation plans rather than new economic strategies. Labour federation COSATU, represented by its parliamentary coordinator […]

The 66th Grammy Awards took center stage in downtown Los Angeles, showcasing a dazzling array of musical talent and performances. One of the highlights was the strong representation of Nigerian artists, with Davido and Burna Boy leading the nominations in the Global music performance, Global music album, and African music performance categories. The anticipation was […]

Tyla, the 22-year-old sensation, won the Grammy for Best African Music Performance at the 66th Annual Grammy Awards, marking a historic victory for South African music. Her afropiano and R&B smash, “Water,” which not only enthralled global audiences but also sparked a viral TikTok challenge and landed her a coveted slot on the Billboard Hot […]

A South African singer Lady Zamar, the multi-award-winning singer hailing from Tembisa, is poised to make a triumphant return to the music scene with her highly anticipated album, ‘Rainbow’, after a five-year hiatus since the release of her last album, ‘Monarch’. The creative journey leading up to ‘Rainbow’ has been nothing short of tumultuous for Lady Zamar. […]

In a groundbreaking development, Kenya has recently joined the ranks of countries with significant Coltan deposits, adding a new chapter to its mineral resources. Coltan, an abbreviation for Columbite-tantalite, is a rare mineral predominantly mined in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) and Rwanda. However, the discovery of Coltan in up to six counties […]

In a stunning turn of events at the Africa Cup of Nations, South Africa emerged as the unexpected giant-killers, eliminating 10-man Morocco in a riveting Round of 16 clash with a 2-0 victory in San Pedro. The match was characterized by a smash-and-grab performance from Bafana Bafana, securing a historic win with excellent second-half goals […]

In an unexpected move, Mali, Burkina Faso, and Niger jointly declared their withdrawal from the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS). The decision, announced on Niger national television, was described as a “sovereign” choice, citing ECOWAS’s perceived deviation from its founding principles. The Sahel nations accused ECOWAS of neglecting their fight against terrorism and […]