Victoria – To curb rising rates of obesity, Seychelles is implementing a range of measures from health promotion campaigns in schools, workplaces and public spaces, to free screening, diagnosis and treatment for people with chronic diseases. One of the primary drivers of obesity in Seychelles is the growing prevalence of sedentary lifestyles and the excessive
Blockchain.com, a UK-based company that allows users to buy, sell, and trade cryptocurrencies, plans to expand into Ghana, Kenya, and South Africa and open a physical office in Nigeria in Q2 2025. The move, first reported by Bloomberg, marks a significant push into African markets amid growing regulatory clarity across the continent. The Nigeria expansion
Pepkor, a major South African retailer, now sells eight out of every ten prepaid phones in the country, up from seven last year, according to its interim financial results for the six months ending March 2025, released on Tuesday. The retailer’s prepaid phone sales rose 17% in the same period, as demand for affordable mobile
Proposals are truly magical, and we absolutely love the intentionality and love that go into creating such unforgettable moments. Nigerian photographer and creative director, Okwuchukwu Martins — popularly known as Amazing Klef — recently proposed to the love of his life, Adesola Momoh, and it was nothing short of beautiful! He rented out an entire cinema
Kigali – With support from the World Health Organization (WHO), the Pandemic Fund and other regional partners, Rwanda is conducting its second Joint External Evaluation (JEE) of the International Health Regulations (IHR 2005) from 25 to 30 May 2025 in Kigali. Building on the momentum of the first JEE conducted in 2018, which led to