Cameroonian pastor Orock Henry Betang has urged the famous Nigerian singer Davido to sell his car, a Mercedes Maybach Virgil Abloh 2023, freshly purchased for 394 million naira. “God has blessed the singer, but the devil intends to bring him down, through the Mercedes-Maybach 2023,” according to the Pastor. The …
Read More »Ghana: a farmer arrested for killing his wife
A 50-year-old farmer has been arrested for killing his wife in Apla, a rural community in the Lower Manya Krobo municipality in Ghana’s Eastern Region, according to reports. “The suspect after the alleged murder, told the Dadematseme of the area that a side wall of their building collapsed over the …
Read More »Spotify announces launch of new Afrobeats platform
Music streaming service Spotify has launched a new platform dedicated to all the latest news and developments from Afrobeats, as it continues to gain traction around the world. The site, will feature interviews with leading experts, videos and the latest Spotify data and trends around Afrobeats listening. Last year alone, …
Read More »Investigation in South Africa after 31 dead in a gold mine
South Africa is investigating the deaths of at least 31 people at a mine last month in the Free State province, which has been closed for about 30 years, Reuters reported on Thursday, citing the energy department. “They are believed to be from neighbouring Lesotho – which reported the incident …
Read More »43 dead in Ugandan high school attack
The death toll from the terrorist attack on the Mpondwe high school near the Congolese border on the night of June 16-17, 2023, has risen to 43 in Uganda. In the aftermath, the opposition blamed the government, in particular, for Uganda’s security capabilities. “The attack could be the group’s revenge …
Read More »Zambia reaches deal to restructure over $6bn in debt
Zambia has reached a deal to restructure more than $6bn (£4.7bn) of debt owed to other governments, the BBC reported. President Hakainde Hichilema said the agreement marked a significant milestone in the journey towards economic recovery. But he said work was needed to continue on a separate deal with private …
Read More »Nigeria: a pastor defiles a 13-year-old girl
An Assemblies of God Church pastor has been arrested for deflowering a 13-year-old domestic worker in the Aba area of Nigeria state, according to reports. “The suspect took the victim from her family members with a promise to sponsor her education,” according to information. “When I started leaving with the …
Read More »Angry youths kill 11 dogs in Gomoa
A group of irate youth killed 11 dogs after a stray dog bit 13 people at Gomoa Dominase in the Gomoa East district of Ghana’s Central Region, according to reports. The incident caused concern and raised alarm among the local community. Among the victims, eight individuals are currently receiving treatment …
Read More »US calls for orderly UN withdrawal from Mali
The US State Department has called for an “orderly and responsible” drawdown of the UN peacekeeping mission in Mali, known as Minusma, following Bamako’s call for its departure “without delay”. “We are concerned about the effects this decision will have on the security and humanitarian crises impacting the Malian people. …
Read More »The impact of finance automation on businesses
Nowadays, automation plays a huge part in most industries and companies, no matter the size. In fact, investments in automation are constantly growing, with the Robotic Process Automation (RPA) market projected to blow up to a worth of £1.5 billion by 2025 (PR Newswire). Investments in automation are constantly growing, …
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