Tag Archives: Africa

New era of sophisticated beauty tech solutions tailored for Africa

New era of sophisticated beauty tech solutions tailored for Africa

This strategic shift represents Blot Beauty’s commitment to empowering individuals of African heritage with personalised and data-driven beauty experiences. Africa, with its diverse cultures and unique beauty needs, has long been underserved by the beauty industry. Blot Beauty recognizes the potential and beauty diversity of the continent and is poised …

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Moment armed robbers stormed a church mid-service to steal from pastor and members in South Africa (video)

A gang of armed robbers stormed a church mid-service to rob before abducting the deacon.   In a viral video, the pastor of the Ghanaian Church of Pentecost, located in Johannesburg, South Africa, is seen preaching from the pulpit when the armed men made their entrance.   Armed  with pistols, …

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Innovative Financial Services Transform Agricultural Entrepreneurship in Africa

Innovative Financial Services Transform Agricultural Entrepreneurship in Africa

A farmer tends to his tomatoes. Because of the risks in the agricultural sector, including climate change, many farmers were not able to get finance. Now several non-profits have come into the market to assist. Credit: Geoffrey Kamadi/IPS by Geoffrey Kamadi (nairobi) Monday, October 30, 2023 Inter Press Service NAIROBI, Oct …

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Male Nollywood actors raise brows as they embark on a journey to attend Africa Women’s Conference in Addis Ababa

Male Nollywood actors were filmed travelling together to attend the Africa Women’s Conference in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and this has raised brows.   The 7th Africa Women’s Conference started on October 25 and will run through to October 27, 2023.   The theme for this year’s event, which is currently …

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31-year-old father arrested for allegedly r@ping his newborn daughter in South Africa

31-year-old father arrested for allegedly r@ping his newborn daughter in South Africa

A 31-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly r@ping his newborn daughter in the North West, South Africa.      The provincial police spokesperson, Captain Aafie Botma, disclosed this in a statement on Sunday, October 22, 2023.      Captain Botma said the suspect was arrested on Thursday, October 19, …

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Human trafficking: Nigerian man arraigned for allegedly forcing woman and teenage girl into prostitution in South Africa

Human trafficking: Nigerian man arraigned for allegedly forcing woman and teenage girl into prostitution in South Africa

A Nigerian man, Adeyefa Adedamola Adetoye, accused of human trafficking, appeared in the Kimberley District Court, Northern Cape Province, in South Africa on Tuesday, October 17, 2023.    Adetoye, 38, was arrested after an intelligence-driven multi-disciplinary operation by the Hawks and other police units on Sunday, October 15, led them …

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Prime Video set to launch African original series ‘Ebuka Turns Up Africa’

Prime Video set to launch African original series 'Ebuka Turns Up Africa'

The travel-reality show will feature celebrated Nigerian star Ebuka Obi-Uchendu as it takes the audience on an exhilarating journey across Africa, uncovering hidden treasures and testing loyalties and friendships. Ebuka Turns Up Africa is a captivating showcase of camaraderie and adventure, as Ebuka undertakes the journey of a lifetime with …

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