Barthélémy Ngatsono has been named head coach of Congo’s A’ national team as the country prepares for the 2024 African Nations Championship (CHAN), in a major technical overhaul by the Congolese Football Federation (FECOFOOT). Ngatsono’s appointment marks a return to national duty for the seasoned tactician, who previously led the senior Red Devils and now…
The Benin Bronzes were artefacts stolen during the UK’s imperial plunder of Benin, modern-day southern Nigeria. The Netherlands has officially handed back 119 ancient sculptures stolen from the former Nigerian kingdom of Benin more than 120 years ago during the colonial era. Olugbile Holloway, director-general of Nigeria’s National Commission for Museums and Monuments, said on…
MultiChoice Group reported a net profit of R1.8 billion (over US$100 million) for the fiscal year ending 31 March 2025 The drop represents an 8% decline, with losses evenly split between South Africa and the rest of the continent In South Africa, households facing a cost-of-living crisis were forced to cancel DStv subscriptions, impacting all…
TLDR The BRVM Composite Index rose 1.36% to 306.17 last week, sustaining momentum above the 300-point threshold despite broader global volatility Gains were driven by Palm (+20.38%) and Servair (+10.84%), while the BRVM 30 added 1.26% Global equities pulled back sharply. The S&P 500 fell 0.47%, the Nasdaq 0.79%, and the Dow 1.07%, as geopolitical…
