Africa: AllAfrica Global Media and OviBees Ventures Partner to Bring Corridor Intelligence to Africa’s Decision-Makers
The RootsToFoods Capital Series — mapping the corridors between Africa and global capital — will now reach policymakers, institutional investors, Family offices, and philanthropic leaders across the continent through AllAfrica’s platform, social channels, and wholesale distribution pipeline including Bloomberg, Dow Jones/Factiva, Moody’s NewsEdge, Thomson Reuters, LexisNexis and more. AllAfrica Global Media, the continent’s largest digital news…
FBI says it foiled ‘planned attacks’ targeting White House UFC event | Politics News
At least five people are in custody in an alleged plot that included 23 people according to US media reports Published On 16 Jun 202616 Jun 2026 The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) says it thwarted “planned attacks” that targeted the UFC event at the White House on Sunday and that multiple people are in…
New FAO Report: Seafood trade soars to record $184bn, but sustainability gap widens
New FAO Report: Seafood trade soars to record $184bn, but sustainability gap widens Aquaculture now provides 53 percent of total aquatic animal production and over 59 percent of aquatic animal food output. PHOTO/FAO. By PATRICK MAYOYO Aquatic animal products have reached a new economic peak, with trade soaring to $184 billion and matching the scale…
Africa: From World Cup Inspiration to World Cup Hero – the Extraordinary Story Behind Cape Verde’s Vozinha
Cape Verde’s historic FIFA World Cup debut against Spain produced many memorable moments, but perhaps none captured the imagination quite like the performance of veteran goalkeeper Vozinha. The 40-year-old goalkeeper emerged as the hero of Cape Verde’s remarkable goalless draw against the European champions, producing a series of outstanding saves to help the Blue Sharks…
SpaceX set to pass Amazon market cap as stock rises 3%
SpaceX shares rose about 3% on Tuesday, as Elon Musk‘s rocket-builder continued its meteoric rise following a record-breaking IPO on Friday. With the skyrocketing share price, SpaceX is on the verge of topping Amazon in market cap. As of early Monday, SpaceX’s market cap stood at roughly $2.53 trillion, while Amazon is valued at about…
No Starlink licence application in SA yet
Starlink has yet to formally apply to operate in South Africa. While it has rapidly expanded across other African nations, South African-born Elon Musk’s satellite-based internet company Starlink is still to make a formal application to operate locally. This was signalled by the Department of Communications and Digital Technologies (DCDT), in a written Parliamentary response…
Africa: 10 Heaviest Defeats in FIFA World Cup History
The FIFA World Cup has delivered some of football’s greatest moments, but it has also produced a handful of one-sided contests that remain etched in history. From record-breaking scorelines to ruthless displays by football’s traditional powerhouses, these are the 10 heaviest defeats ever recorded at the World Cup. 1. Hungary 10-1 El Salvador (1982) Keep…
Africa: Tunisia Appoint Herve Renard in Bid to Rescue 2026 World Cup Campaign
Tunisia have moved quickly to reignite their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign by appointing experienced French coach Herve Renard as head coach following the departure of Sabri Lamouchi after the team’s opening defeat at the tournament. The Tunisian Football Association confirmed on Monday that Renard will take immediate charge of the Eagles of Carthage as…
Ronaldo and Messi kick off their World Cups with one last match potentially on the line
When Argentina plays Algeria on Tuesday and Portugal takes on Congo on Wednesday, two of soccer’s most storied players will begin what will likely be their last runs at the World Cup. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Argentina star Lionel Messi, 38, and Portugal’s Cristiano…
Africa: Tina Urges CSOs, Media to Drive Tax Justice Across Africa
Tax Justice Network Africa (TJNA) Executive Director Chenai Mukumba has challenged civil society organizations and media practitioners across Africa to become more actively involved in shaping tax policy and monitoring government revenue mobilization efforts, warning that fair taxation and accountable public finance management are critical to the continent’s development future. Mukumba made the call Monday…
