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...

Equatorial Coca-Cola expands production in Morocco with new production lines 

MOROCCO – Equatorial Coca-Cola Bottling Company (ECCBC), the authorized bottler for The Coca-Cola Company in West and North Africa, has inaugurated two new production lines at its Nouaceur plant in Morocco. According to local reports, the...

Stocks in news: ITC, Swiggy, L&T, Hero MotoCorp, Varun Beverages, Dr Reddy's

Markets edged higher on Wednesday, gaining nearly half a percent amid upbeat global cues. Investors will first react to the US Fed’s policy outcome in early trade on Thursday, after which focus will shift back to corporate earnings. With...

US approves seafood exports from South Africa, 9 other African countries under mammal protection guidelines

NOAA Fisheries has determined that South Africa is among 10 African countries that have been granted permission to export fish and fish products from all of their marine fisheries to the U.S. from January 2026 onward. The announcement was made as...

How Morocco became the perfect holiday destination for oyster lovers

‘Can you see them?” asks our guide, Yassine, as he leans over the side of the yellow fishing boat and points down at the turquoise water beneath us. Glistening just below the surface, like a silver shadow, they look like a pile of gnarly rocks at...

The Ascott Limited Expands in Africa with Signing of Somerset Admiralty Way Lagos

The Ascott Limited (Ascott), a leading international lodging operator and a wholly owned subsidiary of CapitaLand Investment, has announced the signing of a franchise agreement for Somerset Admiralty Way Lagos, a new serviced residence located in...

The Java Tree – A Taste of Ethiopia in the Heart of Las Vegas

If you’re on the hunt for a cozy, inviting café that delivers both a cultural experience and a stellar cup of coffee, The Java Tree – Roasters, Cafe, and Bakery should be at the top of your list. This charming coffee house brings a unique...

Chef Rohit Ghai on Zarqash, his restaurant in Bengaluru: ‘My most personal yet’

The gilded arches of Zarqash shimmer in the soft, warm glow of The Ritz-Carlton Bengaluru’s dining wing, a space that feels at once opulent and inviting, like the private durbars of princely India reimagined through a contemporary lens. Velvet...

Guess takes over Morocco’s White Camel Resort

Guess is taking over the White Camel Resort in Morocco’s Agafay Desert with a fully customized Guess-designed experience. Guess takes over Morocco’s White Camel Resort - Guess Running through the Fall 2025 season, the activation transforms the...

Varun Beverages inks distribution pact with Carlsberg for African markets

Varun Beverages (VBL), PepsiCo India's largest bottling partner, has signed an exclusive distribution pact with Danish brewer Carlsberg Breweries for select markets in Africa. VBL's African subsidiaries will test-market Carlsberg beer across...

South African rich kid invited to shop Balmain privately vlogs experience in TikTok video

A young lady shared her experience after being invited to a shopping experience by an international luxury label The woman went viral after showing off her day having lavish experiences in Johannesburg People shared thoughts on the soft life that...

Varun Beverages to roll out Carlsberg beer in South Africa

Varun Beverages, one of the largest franchisees of PepsiCo globally (outside the U.S.), announced its financial performance for the September quarter today, October 29, along with a key update on its entry into the alco-beverages market. In its...

Varun Beverages forays in alcoholic drinks segment

Source: Company website | Photo Credit: BL companies Varun Beverages on Wednesday said it has forayed in the alcoholic drinks segment and certain African subsidiaries shall test market beer in their territories. The company’ board on Wednesday...

Nigerian Breweries Completes 100% Integration of Distell Nigeria

Dike Onwuamaeze The Nigerian Breweries Plc (NB) has completed 100 per cent integration of Distell Nigeria into its operations. The integrationfollowed the full acquisition of the company by NB in March 2025. The Corporate Affairs Director of NB,...