Guitari Baro is a striking new instrumental trio from Mali and Guinea that made their debut at the 2025 Dakar Music Expo — and immediately became a sensation. The group features guitarists Gaoussou Kouyaté and Kerfala Diabaté alongside balafon maestro Lassana Diabaté, weaving intricate, soulful textures that honor deep tradition while sounding utterly fresh. The…
The Sony ULT Field 5 is the newest heavyweight in Sony’s rugged, portable Bluetooth speaker arena. Stepping in as the successor to the excellent SRS-XG300, it’s a larger sibling to the smaller ULT Field 1 and ULT Field 3, yet it manages to be more budget-friendly than the model it replaces. Despite the lower price…
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Monrovia — Scores of representatives from African countries grappling with the ongoing mpox crisis in the region have met in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa, for an “intra-action review” of the response measures of individual states. Speaking during the regular online briefing of the African Centers for Disease Control (Africa CDC) on Thursday, September 26,…
Standard Bank’s Nthabiseng Mohale Banks should review their pricing strategies for PayShap transactions to drive higher rates of financial inclusion and increase adoption of the rapid payments platform in South Africa. This is according to Nthabiseng Mohale, head of interbank and domestic payments at Standard Bank Group, who spoke to TechCentral at the launch of…
When it comes to African literature, translation has mostly meant translating work from European languages into African ones. Translation from African languages into English has been long overdue. Now it appears that a shift in the movement of stories across languages is underway. Works first written and published in African languages are increasingly being translated…
All 55 million foreigners who hold visas for the United States are subject to continuous review, the State Department warned Thursday as President Donald Trump ramps up his crackdown on visas and immigration. “The Department’s continuous vetting includes all of the more than 55 million foreigners who currently hold valid US visas,” a State Department…
Samsung has long dominated both the budget and flagship tablet markets with its Galaxy Tab A and Galaxy Tab S series. While it’s been easy to recommend devices at either end of the spectrum, the mid-range has always been a more challenging space. Facing fierce competition from other Android rivals and the formidable iPad, Samsung…
The ASUS ROG Strix G16 is back, and it’s promising big things. With a serious boost in power and a slick new design, this year’s model is more than just an upgrade—it’s a statement. While it takes some design cues from the Strix Scar 18, the G16 carves out its own identity with an impressive…
The new members of US Health Secretary Robert F Kennedy Jr’s panel of vaccine advisers will review long-approved immunisation schedules for children and teens. The seven members of the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (Acip) met for the first time on Wednesday, weeks after Kennedy ousted all 17 of their predecessors. The Acip recommends who…
