Africa biggest lender by assets, Standard Bank, is accelerating its push into digital assets, unveiling plans to build stablecoin infrastructure as adoption across the continent surges to global highs. The bank disclosed it processed 164 trillion ZAR in payments in 2025, including more than 1 trillion ZAR in cross border transactions through its blockchain based…
Democratic Republic of Congo ended a 52 year absence from the FIFA World Cup with a hard fought 1-0 victory over Jamaica after extra time in their intercontinental play off final in Guadalajara, Mexico. Defender Axel Tuanzebe scored the decisive goal in the 100th minute, sending the Leopards back to football’s biggest stage for the…
Spacecoin has launched SpaceRouter, a residential proxy network designed specifically for artificial intelligence agents, marking a significant step in the evolution of internet infrastructure for autonomous systems. The company, known for building a blockchain enabled satellite network in low Earth orbit, said the new platform addresses one of the most persistent challenges facing AI agents…
Kenyan government has pledged to fully cover relocation expenses for traders at Gikomba Market, in a move aimed at easing tensions and ensuring smooth progress of the market’s redevelopment. State Department for Housing and Urban Development Principal Secretary Charles Hinga said the government will meet all costs associated with relocating traders to temporary sites. His…
The Singleton, in partnership with Nafasi, is reshaping Kenya fine dining scene through an immersive experience that blends food, culture and art. The fourth edition of The Taste of Expression, held at Village Creative in Nairobi, brought together about 40 guests for an evening centered on identity and storytelling. The event reflects a growing shift…
Kenya has moved to shield its economy from the ripple effects of escalating geopolitical tensions in the Gulf, rolling out targeted measures to protect critical supply chains and stabilise key sectors. In a statement following a high level briefing with economic ministries and private sector stakeholders, President William Ruto said authorities are closely monitoring global…
Kenyan government has allocated KSh3 billion to rebuild Gikomba Market, signaling a major push to modernize one of the country’s largest and most vital trading centers. President William Ruto announced the funding as part of the administration’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda BETA, describing the project as a people-centered initiative aimed at improving livelihoods for thousands…
South Africa’s two time Olympic champion Caster Semenya says she will continue to oppose a newly introduced gender testing policy by the International Olympic Committee, arguing it undermines women rights and dignity in sport. The International Olympic Committee last week announced a framework that could standardize eligibility rules for female athletes across Olympic sports. The…
Kenya’s National Treasury has rejected claims that it delayed interest payments on Treasury bonds, maintaining that all obligations due in May and June 2025 were settled on time. In a statement released Tuesday, the Treasury said payments totaling KSh53.56 billion were honored in line with the government’s debt servicing calendar. The clarification follows concerns raised…
Somalia federal army has taken control of Baidoa, the largest city in Southwest state, prompting the resignation of the regional leader and escalating political tensions ahead of national elections. The takeover marks a sharp escalation in a dispute between the federal government in Mogadishu and the Southwest administration, exposing ongoing divisions within Somalia’s fragile federal…
