Africa

World Cup Roundup: Scotland Outshines Brazil And Morocco, Socceroos Stun Türkiye

Soccer The first full match day of the 2026 FIFA World Cup had plenty of action, Brazil and Morocco battling to a draw, Scotland's...

Haiti vs. Scotland odds, predictions: 2026 World Cup picks from proven soccer expert

Soccer World Cup Group H action gets underway Saturday with a matchup between Scotland and Haiti. Kickoff is set for 9 p.m. ET. Scotland...

Africa: Nova Garage

InfoWire] In Nairobi on 11 May 2026, a new platform aims to reveal the next generation of African entrepreneurs to decision-makers from around the world...

West Africa moves to cut medicine import reliance

West African countries have been urged to urgently strengthen pharmaceutical supply chains and reduce heavy dependence on imported medicines, as the third edition of Pharma West Africa Exhibition & Conference 2026 opened in Lagos on Tuesday. The conference brought together policymakers, regulators, manufacturers, investors, and health professionals from across the region under the theme “Pharmaceutical

Celebrating Women Shaping Africa: Inside The ARISE Africa Women Of Impact Awards 2026 With Champagne Laurent-Perrier

The ARISE Africa Women of Impact Awards 2026 recognized and awarded 100 exceptional women whose work continues to shape Africa’s future. Organized by Arise News in celebration of International Women’s Day, the prestigious event brought together distinguished leaders, innovators, and changemakers from across the continent. The awards awarded women whose contributions are influencing Africa’s social

1win in South Africa: account creation via standard form and social media

For South African players who decide to try their hand at online betting, the starting point is to create an account. The registration process in 1win is built according to a single standard, without unnecessary complications. There are two options available to the user: fill out a classic form with personal data or use a

New Asia Africa Agri Alliance set up to boost trade, agri cooperation and investments

Closeup shot of two businessmen shaking hands in an office istock photo for BL | Photo Credit: Cecilie_Arcurs A new institutional platform Asia Africa Agri Alliance has been formed to boost trade, agricultural cooperation, investment and technology exchange. The Asia Africa Agri Alliance has been established as a Section 8 not-for-profit institution to create structured

Africa: How Morocco Is Redrawing Africa’s Avocado Trade Map

Africa exported roughly 430,000 tonnes of avocados in 2025, but the balance of power moved north. Preliminary 2025 data show a decisive shift in volumes, logistics strategy, and market access, signalling how infrastructure and route stability now matter as much as farm output. According to the 2025 edition of the FAO Tropical Fruits Market Review

South Africa: Decline in Road Crash Stats

Government is making progress in reducing road accidents, with the latest preliminary data for the period 1 January to 15 March showing an 11% decline in crashes compared to the same period in 2025. "Every province has seen a decrease in the number of crashes. Fatalities have decreased by 10% compared with the same period

South Africa plans incentives as data centres gain “critical” status

South Africa’s National Treasury plans to accelerate data centre growth and strengthen the country’s position as a digital infrastructure hub for the continent. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana said the government now views data infrastructure as essential to the economy, comparing it to electricity, ports, and transport networks. “The use of data and artificial intelligence has