MultiChoice Kenya intends to raise the cost of DStv by up to KSh500, effective November 1, 2024. DStv Premium package users will now pay KSh11,000, up from KSh10,500, and Compact Plus subscribers will now pay KSh6,800, up from KSh6,500, representing a 4.7% and 4.6% increase, respectively. MultiChoice sent a notification saying, “We would like to […]

The Federal Government of Nigeria has officially handed over 64 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) buses to the Organised Labour unions and the National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS) to improve public transportation.  The presentation occurred at the Aso Rock Villa in Abuja on September 29, 2024, just ahead of Nigeria’s 64th Independence Day celebrations. Read […]

The African Union (AU) has officially acknowledged the crucial role of female innovators in transforming the education sector across the continent. By leveraging information, communication, and technology (ICT), these trailblazing women enhance access to quality education and empower themselves and their peers to become agents of change in their communities. This recognition aligns with the […]

Africa stands at the precipice of a transformative trade initiative with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). AfCTA is heralding a new era of economic integration, promising to significantly reshape the continent’s trade dynamics. This landmark treaty aims to eliminate tariffs on 97% of goods, fostering an environment where intra-African trade can flourish.  However, […]

To strengthen national security in the face of persistent threats from Islamist insurgencies, three West African nations ruled by military juntas have struck a significant agreement with Russia to purchase telecoms and surveillance satellites. To formalise the deal, representatives from Russia’s aerospace agency, Roscosmos, met with ministers from Burkina Faso, Mali, and the Niger Republic […]

The African Union Economic, Social and Cultural Council (AU ECOSOCC) and the European Economic and Social Committee (EESC) have jointly presented a groundbreaking Joint Declaration at the UN Summit of the Future, underscoring civil society’s pivotal role in global governance, sustainable development, and climate action. This declaration builds on the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed […]