The Latest Breaking News from Africa

Why The Polygamist is so much more than trash TV and a guilty pleasure streaming hit

Deemed Africa’s first Netflix success, the show’s appeal is rooted in a universal story: what people tolerate for love and money

The Guardian - UK · Jul 22

Will evaluate possible separation of financial services biz: TVS Motor Co Chairman

TVS Motor Company is exploring options for its financial services arm. The company chairman mentioned a possible separation to unlock shareholder value. TVS Credit has grown significantly, managing assets over thirty thousand crore. International business is expected to grow in Africa and Asia. The company continues investing in technology and…

The Economic Times · Jul 22

South Africa's data centre 'gold rush' risks resource crunch

Emerging as the digital powerhouse of Africa, South Africa's expanding data centers play a vital role in reinforcing national security and fueling business growth. However, environmental advocates caution about the increased strain on electricity and water resources. The government is aware of these challenges and is actively encouraging sustainable practices…

The Economic Times · Jul 22

Tigray’s old grapevines have survived against the odds: new research uncovers their genetic and historic value

The northern highlands of Ethiopia are among Africa’s oldest agricultural landscapes. Some of the world’s most important crops originated here, particularly pulses and grains, including teff. Yet another crop has a less well-known history in Ethiopia’s Tigray region: the grapevine.

The Conversation · Jul 21

Thousands of African winter skiing tourists are flocking to snowy Lesotho

Lesotho's Afriski Mountain Resort attracts thousands of winter visitors annually. This unique sub-Saharan ski destination offers slopes for all skill levels. Artificial snow machines ensure operations throughout the Southern Hemisphere's winter season. Tourism contributes significantly to Lesotho's economy and provides employment opportunities. Visitors experience local culture and enjoy unique souvenirs…

The Economic Times · Jul 21

Healthy diet too expensive for one in three people globally, UN report finds

Global hunger declined for the third year in a row in 2025 but experts call for action to bring down costs of fruit, vegetables and dairy as report shows 2.69bn people can’t afford to eat well

The Guardian - UK · Jul 21

Gender-based violence survivors need more than justice: four keys to recovery

Gender-based violence in Africa is often treated as a legal, social or policing problem. But these responses don’t fully address the conditions that shape the lives of women facing violence or the conditions they face in recovery. Based on their expertise in law, the criminal justice system and their relationship…

The Conversation · Jul 20

A tax on sugary drinks in Egypt could reduce disease and save US$1.8 billion in healthcare costs: modelling study

Non-communicable diseases – heart disease, stroke, diabetes, cancer – are no longer just a rich-country problem. Across Africa, they are becoming the leading cause of death, driven in part by a simple and overlooked culprit: what people drink.

The Conversation · Jul 20

African entrepreneurs operate in tough conditions: the skills they’ve honed could be useful to others

When people talk about entrepreneurship in Africa, the conversation usually starts with everything that’s missing. Limited funding. Weak infrastructure. Poor internet connectivity. Unreliable electricity. Bureaucracy. Corruption.

The Conversation · Jul 20

In 1928, a German architect planned to block the Strait of Gibraltar, drain the Mediterranean and create a new continent called Atlantropa

In 1928, German architect Hermann Sörgel unveiled one of the most ambitious engineering visions ever imagined: Atlantropa, a plan to block the Strait of Gibraltar, lower the Mediterranean Sea level and create a new Europe-Africa supercontinent. The extraordinary proposal aimed to generate massive hydroelectric power, reveal vast areas of new…

The Times of India · Jul 20