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Skeem Saam continues to unfold with new episodes and ongoing storylines. Viewers can find teasers, catch up on previous episodes, and learn more about the series. January 30, 2026 Episode Skeem Saam episode 155 of season 14 is scheduled to air on Friday, January 30, 2026. Elizabeth will confide in Sthoko regarding a secret. Clement’s […]
Athletics Kenya (AK) has affirmed its commitment to ensuring only legitimate athletes represent Kenya in international age-group competitions. This assurance comes as World Athletics intensifies investigations into age cheating and implements stricter verification protocols. The measures are being introduced in response to ongoing global concerns regarding age manipulation in junior athletics. Stricter Age Verification Measures […]
The fifth cohort of Visa’s Africa Fintech Accelerator program has been announced, featuring 18 fintech startups from 28 African markets. This year’s selection includes companies from Burkina Faso and Djibouti, indicating a widening geographic distribution of fintech innovation across the continent. Program Overview Visa has unveiled the fifth cohort of its Africa Fintech Accelerator, welcoming […]
African markets are exhibiting mixed, but increasingly stabilizing, macroeconomic signals. South Africa has paused its rate-cut cycle despite easing inflation, while more economies are returning to single-digit price growth. Ratings actions are reshaping risk perception around sovereigns and multilaterals, and cross-border bank expansion is drawing closer scrutiny from credit agencies. South Africa Holds Rates as […]
Football Kenya Federation (FKF) President Hussein Mohammed has outlined a vision for the revival of Kenyan football, emphasizing credibility, responsible resource management, and inclusive development across all disciplines. This vision aims to restore trust among sponsors and partners and foster a return of confidence in the sport. Mohammed highlighted recent progress, attributing it to increased […]
Recent incidents of violence linked to political maneuvering in the Mt Kenya region have intensified a power struggle, with claims of politically motivated police transfers surfacing. The situation escalated following an event at a church in Nyeri County. Othaya Church Incident On Sunday, teargas was deployed at ACK Witima Church in Othaya, Nyeri County, during […]
The National Treasury has defended the country’s economic performance and urged Members of Parliament to expedite the approval of key financial instruments. These instruments are intended to unlock significant investment funds. A statement released on Thursday, January 29, 2026, indicated that recent economic indicators demonstrate growing stability, despite ongoing debates regarding the nation’s fiscal direction. […]
The Africa Rising Music Conference (ARMC) will return to Constitution Hill, Johannesburg, on May 22–23, 2026. The conference serves as a platform for connecting the African and global music industries through dialogue, innovation, and collaboration. Initial headline speakers have been announced, representing music, technology, media, and culture, with additional international artists, executives, and partners expected […]
A new study projects significant increases in malaria cases and deaths across Africa by 2050, largely attributed to climate change-related extreme weather events. The research highlights the vulnerability of malaria control efforts to disruptions caused by floods and cyclones. The study, conducted by The Kids Research Institute Australia and Curtin University, was published in Nature […]
The second edition of a research report examining the state of the African creator economy has been released. Developed in partnership with Technology Media (TM) Global, the report builds upon the 2024 Africa Creator Report and details findings from 2025 research into the structure of the continent’s creator economy. Report Overview The report, titled “The […]