23rd July 2014 We loved this satirical news piece from Yesiyesi Ghana, taking a look at some of Ghana’s realities through a humorous lens. The story is of a young man who has received a most unusual request for his fiancee’s brideprice. Not cows or jewellery or money….no, nothing so ordinary. His prospective inlaws are ... Read More
17th July 2014 In a message on the Caine Prize website, Kenya’s Okwiri Oduor was announced as the winner for what is commonly thought of as Africa’s leading literary award, for her short story entitled ‘My Father’s Head. We’re told that she was announced by the Chair of Judges, Jackie May MBE, at a dinner ... Read More
17th July 2014 Football this year has been as full of drama as a soap opera, with beleaguered coaches, wrestling players and more goals than anyone should have to contend with in a single match. One of the bits that kept catching our eye was the Will he- won’t he game played by South Africa ... Read More
17th July 2014 Guinea is in the news with a lightning sensor weather warning system that shows great promise in helping African nations respond more quickly to floods, thus reducing their effect on life and property. The system, created by Earth Networks is an African first and is already showing its value through lives saved ... Read More
16th July 2014 Now guys, I know we’re not the only ones worried about the recent FIFA ban; there is a lot of football to be played and Nigeria should definitely be playing. Well, we can all heave half of a collective sigh of relief with the news that FIFA has given Nigeria a little ... Read More
16th July 2014 It’s not all doom and gloom as Nigeria has recorded its first female table tennis umpire invited to officiate at the Commonwealth Games starting on the 23rd of July. Cecilia Arinye is Director of Sports for the University of Lagos and says ”My hard work and contributions to the sport both in ... Read More
16th July 2014 We can all agree that one of the most important human needs is the need for water. Water serves just about every function there is. And for a long time, the citizens of Caia (pronounce Kaya) in Mozambique have suffered from a serious lack of water. We heave a sigh of relief ... Read More
16th July 2014 A world without books is an empty world indeed and so whenever a writer passes away, the world loses more than just a human being. Nadine Gordimer, Nobel Prize winner and anti apartheid speaker has passed on. She was aged 90 and died peacefully in her home in the presence of her ... Read More
15th July 2014 Now guys, we all know that Nigeria is stepping up its automotive gears in order to encourage the local production and assembly of cars. On the South end of the continent, South Africa is doingthe same thing. President Zuma has emphasized the country’s determination to become the go to place for trucks ... Read More
15th July 2014 You will better appreciate the implications of this news when you add the fact that the East African Community, Common Market for Eastern and Central Africa and Southern African Development Community (SADC) are currently negotiating a free trade area that will bring together 26 countries with a combined population of 600-million and ... Read More
