Kell Kay released his afro-beat song "Ndatopa" recently, but it pulled in just 410K YouTube views across two weeks. These numbers look tiny compared to his mega-hit "Bana Pwanya," featuring Zambian stars Yo Maps and Prince Love. That track blasted past 21 million views, making it Malawi's...
Namibia just made history! For the first time in Africa, women lead all top government jobs. On Saturday, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah picked Lucia Witbooi as Vice President and named Ericah Shafudah to run the Finance Ministry. Just one day before, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila became the...
Thugs beat up government workers who wanted better pay in Malawi. These attacks go against free speech and hurt everyone's rights. When gangs stop protests, they weaken what makes democracy work. Political expert Burnett Munthali called these attacks completely wrong and harmful to basic...
According to Baba Steven Malondera, commercial flights will start running at Karonga International Airport in just three weeks. The Deputy Transport Minister expects this change to bring money into the area. He visited the airport Saturday to check on repairs. Once planes begin landing again...
Namibia just cut their government down to size. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah shrunk the number of ministries from over twenty down to just fourteen. She told the nation this change would save money fast. Her first speech as president explained how taxpayer dollars need better management. She...
Many people came to Nkhata Bay on Saturday, where they buried human rights hero Ben Longwe in his village. The crowd packed the area as they said goodbye to this famous activist. Northern Region UTM Vice President Catherine Mzumala joined everyone at the ceremony. She told the crowd how much...
Lilongwe City Council asks all businesses to install security lights around their buildings. Many people called the council about safety issues throughout the city.
Shoppers and store owners face danger in busy areas like Malangalanga, Bwalolanjobvu, Old Town, and downtown. Most scary things...
The new Synclavier Ork II keyboard mixes features from both the Synclavier II and Regen models into one powerful music machine. This famous brand started in the 1970s, creating some of the first digital sound makers. Their Synclavier II (nicknamed ORK) lets musicians build custom sounds through...
Ghana firefighters receive zero insurance coverage for injuries suffered during emergency duties, Alex King Nartey from the Fire Service recently announced. When hurt battling fires, officers must pay all medical bills themselves first. They later request money back through paperwork. This...
President Mahama slammed former President Akufo-Addo because students never received textbooks after he changed school lessons years back. Mahama spoke to people at Tamale Jubilee Park on March 22 during his travels to thank voters. He shared that his team set aside GHC564.6 million for new...
John Dramani Mahama recently visited the Overlord of Dagbon, Yaa Naa Abubakari Mahama, at Gbewaa Palace in Yendi. The President made this stop as part of his travels across Ghana, thanking citizens after winning the 2024 election. He told everyone gathered that he wanted to show respect to the...
The deputy boss of NADMO, Mr. Ahmed-Rufai Afarahim, promised traders hit by Friday's fire damage that they will keep their shops after the cleanup work ends. He explained the cleanup just removes burned stuff and makes the area ready for building again.
Mr. Afarahim spoke because social media...
Ghana needs tougher rules against money laundering, said Interior Minister Mohammed Mubarak Muntaka. He spoke at a Friday meeting with officials from the Inter-Governmental Action Group against Money Laundering in West Africa and the Financial Intelligence Centre. The current law, the Anti-Money...
Leaders from the Nanumba North area met with people living in Sabonjida and Afayili to fix problems between them and local herdsmen. The meeting happened because things almost turned into a big fight, which made local officials step in fast. Police ask everyone to follow the right steps when...
A University of Cape Coast teacher wants high school leaders across Ghana to make better use of current government plans. Prof. Festus Annor Frimpong talked about feeding problems at schools during Swedru Secondary School's 66th birthday party. He asked if schools stand ready to put programs...
Dr. Dominic Ayine plans to talk with reporters tomorrow about every case his team has investigated. As Attorney-General and Justice Minister, he wants everyone to know what has happened with Operation Recover All Loot. The press event will take place at the Justice Ministry on Monday, March 24...
Retired Colonel Festus Aboagye recently claimed that former Bank of Ghana boss Dr. Ernest Addison had set up secret listening devices at his home. This statement came after National Security agents searched Addison's house, an action many people criticized. The minority leader, Alexander...
The head of the National Road Safety Authority in Ghana has criticized companies for putting billboards on road dividers. Abraham Amaliba said these billboards block people from seeing traffic when they cross streets, making accidents more likely. He spoke after Diana Abrafi posted a video on...
Zimbabwe has lost Geoff Nyarota, the man who started the country's first independent daily newspaper. He died at age 74 after fighting cancer, according to his son Julian, who spoke with AFP on Sunday. Nyarota created The Daily News back in 1999, bringing fresh voices to a media landscape...
John Likando will head to parliament soon. He currently serves as the Swapo regional councilor for the Kabbe South constituency in Zambezi. His move comes directly after President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah picked Lucia Witbooi as vice president last Saturday. Before her promotion, Witbooi held the...
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