Ghana jails Nigerian man 10 years for trafficking sister, nine others

A Ghanaian court has sentenced a 29-year-old Nigerian, Chukwudi Nwachukwu, to 10 years’ imprisonment for trafficking his younger sister and nine other girls from Nigeria to Ghana for prostitution. The victims, aged between 15 and 18 years, were...

Cooking gas price surge threatens Nigeria’s clean energy transition goals 

The sharp rise in cooking gas prices across Nigeria is posing a serious threat to the country’s clean energy transition agenda. With costs spiraling beyond the reach of many households, experts warn that millions of Nigerians are reverting to...

 Nigerian Breweries Remains No. 1 In Lager, Malt, Number 2 In Stout 

1 LAGOS – Nigerian Breweries Plc, maintains its industry leadership position by retaining its number one position in Lager and Malt while ranking number 2 in Stout. This was disclosed recently by the Corporate Affairs Director of Nigerian...

Nigerians Return To Charcoal, Sawdust As Cooking Gas Prices Soar

Many Nigerian households are reverting to alternative cooking methods such as charcoal, sawdust, and firewood following the persistent rise in cooking gas prices. Findings by Economy&Lifestyle revealed that the once-abandoned sawdust stove is...

Varun Beverages shares in focus on expansion plans, strong Q3 earnings. Should you buy, sell or hold?

Shares of Varun Beverages Limited (VBL) are expected to be in the spotlight on Thursday, October 30, following two major developments. The company announced a significant global expansion plan, marking its entry into the alcoholic beverages...

Downtown restaurant reopens for lunch and hires a 'celebrity chef' to rework menu

It’s been an up-and-down year for a downtown Syracuse Caribbean restaurant. It opened as the 809 Lounge & Restaurant at 206 S. Warren St. in March. It rebranded as Isla Caribbean Cuisine in June. That led the State Liquor Authority to pull the...

World Time Ghana’s President Wants to Show Africa Can Stand on Its Own

Ghanaian President John Mahama in his office at Jubilee House in Accra, Ghana, on July 18, 2025. Credit - Photograph by Natalija Gormalova for TIME “It will get me into trouble again!” laughs Ghana President John Mahama upon the conclusion of our...

The Coca-Cola system in Morocco has economic impact of $724 million across value chain, study shows

The Coca‑Cola system (https://Coca-ColaCompany.com/) in Morocco announced the results of a comprehensive socio-economic impact study, conducted by global consulting firm Steward Redqueen, during the inauguration of two new production lines at...

Jikoni.LA Ends Its AfriCali Pop-Up in Culver City Nov. 2,  Last Chance to Taste Swahili Biryani

Chef Kiano Moju’s Kenyan- And Nigerian-Inspired Menu at Citizen Public Market Wraps up This Week The vibrant AfriCali flavors of Jikoni.LA is taking a final bow this week as the pop-up concludes its residency at Citizen Public Market on November...

Nigerian Breweries Remains No. 1 in Lager, Malt and Number 2 in Stout

Nigerian Breweries Remains No. 1 in Lager, Malt and Number 2 in Stout Nigerian Breweries Plc, the foremost brewing company in Nigeria, maintains its industry leadership position by retaining its number one position in Lager and Malt while ranking...

Varun Beverages expands into alcoholic drinks with Carlsberg partnership, sets up operations in Kenya 

AFRICA – Varun Beverages Ltd (VBL), PepsiCo’s largest franchise bottler outside the United States, has announced a strategic expansion plan that includes venturing into the alcoholic beverage segment in Africa and setting up new operations in...

Creative restaurant inspired by art museum to open in Princeton

Anyone who appreciates the colors of a dish or thoughtfully chews each bite thinking about flavor notes already knows that food, as much as painting, is an art form. But the Princeton University Art Museum will take that to the next level this...

Lesaka’s fintech platform deepens reach in South Africa’s township markets

Lesaka has rapidly emerged as a vital fintech enabler in Southern Africa, with its strategic focus on township economies attracting national attention. Building on its broader market ambitions, the company is now demonstrating tangible impact at...

Varun Beverages seals landmark Carlsberg deal

Varun Beverages Zimbabwe, the local unit of the Indian beverages firm, has signed a landmark sales and distribution agreement with global beer giant Carlsberg for the African market, with Zimbabwe set to spearhead the first phase of the rollout....

Bitcoin scam lost me thousands & my daughter thinks I’m being conned again as I fell for Nigerian lad 43 years younger

AFTER being scammed out of thousands by a stranger online Kay Perea had never felt so low. She never imagined that the key to finding happiness again would be with another unfamiliar face on social media. Sign up for the Fabulous newsletter Thank...

The Cape Tourism/AfricaWorks Awards 2025: how locals are changing the face of luxury forever

Cape Town has long been celebrated for its breathtaking landscapes, sun-drenched beaches, and majestic mountains. But if you think that’s all the Mother City has to offer, think again. A new wave of consumer-driven trends is reshaping what it...

AKA murder suspects could return to South Africa for trial

Siyabonga and Malusi Ndimande were arrested in the neighbouring country in February last year, a year after the rapper and his friend were shot dead outside a Durban Restaurant. They have since been fighting a decision by a court there granting an...

Kenya’s President Ruto forms alliance with former dictator Moi’s KANU party

Kenyan President William Ruto is moving to integrate the Kenya African National Union (KANU) into his “broad-based” government aimed at stabilising his crisis-ridden regime. Ruto’s government, already encompassing many rival factions of the...

Varun Beverages shares: Rerating candidate? What analysts say on Carlsberg pact, muted Q3

Varun Beverages’ (VBL) Q3 performance was muted but largely in line with expectations, with revenue up 2 per cent year-on-year amid a prolonged monsoon across India. Consolidated volumes grew 2.4 per cent YoY, while Ebitda margins contracted about...

FirstBank partners with Verve to issue free Verve Debit Cards in Nationwide flash promo, extends good life promo 

FirstBank is issuing free Verve debit cards daily to 131 customers with expired ATM cards nationwide from 6 October 2025 to 30 January 2026, celebrating 131 years of service and promoting financial inclusion. The Verve Good Life Promo has been...