Rwanda eyes bigger share of Africa’s $4trn service market under AfCFTA

According to Trade and Industry Minister Prudence Sebahizi, the government has developed the National AfCFTA Implementation Strategy and its Green Supplement, both of which prioritise service exports as a cornerstone of inclusive and sustainable...

Paradigm Tower Ventures boosts Rwanda’s digital future with IHS acquisition

Andile Ngcaba, founder and chairman of Convergence Partners/HANDOUT Rwanda’s ambition to expand affordable and high-quality digital connectivity has received a major boost after Paradigm Tower Ventures (Paradigm) acquired IHS Rwanda Limited from...

Laduuuuuuuuuuuuuuma! Bafana Bafana qualify for 2026 World Cup after beating Rwanda 3-0

Despite uncertainty heading into their final 2026 World Cup qualifying game, Bafana Bafana did what they needed to do to qualify by beating Rwanda 3-0. First-half goals from midfielder Thalente Mbatha and winger Oswin Appollis had the South...

South Africa pip Nigeria to World Cup qualification

South Africa will return to the FIFA World Cup for the first time since hosting the tournament in 2010, after narrowly claiming top spot in their qualifying group ahead of Nigeria and Benin with a 3-0 win over Rwanda at Mbombela Stadium on...

Shenmo Ghana to participate in second African Shenmo Cup in Rwanda 

By Hafsa Obeng Accra, Oct 14, GNA -Shenmo Ghana, will from October 18 to 19 participate in the upcoming second African Shenmo Cup, a prestigious Pan African international abacus mental math competition and cultural exchange. The competition,...

South Africa clinch World Cup spot; Nigeria into playoff

JOHANNESBURG -- South Africa became the latest African nation to qualify for the 2026 World Cup after beating Rwanda 3-0 Tuesday to top their qualifying group, despite being docked three points for fielding an ineligible player in earlier games....

Osimhen’s five-star performance earns Super Eagles Africa’s playoff ticket

S’Africa qualify for Mundial Victor Osimhen was the hero, yesterday, at the Godswill Akpabio Stadium, Uyo, as Nigeria defeated Benin Republic 4-0 to qualify for the African playoff for the 2026 World Cup. Nigeria needed to beat Benin Republic and...

South Africa book their spot at the Fifa World Cup

It’s been just short of a quarter century since Bafana Bafana qualified for a Fifa World Cup, but in 2025, led by coach Hugo Broos they’ve finally made South Africa proud again as the side beat Rwanda 3-0 in their qualifier match on Tuesday to...

Nigeria secure spot in World Cup play-offs, South Africa qualify for the first time since 2010

Nigeria missed out on automatic qualification for the 2026 World Cup but have secured a spot in play-offs via a second-place finish in Group C. A Victor Osimhen hat-trick and another goal from Frank Onyeka gave Nigeria a comfortable 4-0 win over...

South Africa and Qatar Secure Spots for 2026 FIFA World Cup

The national teams of South Africa and Qatar have officially secured spots for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, meaning half of the tournament’s future participants are set. The final tournament will feature 48 teams, and already 24 of them are confirmed...

African group qualifiers finish as last three teams book World Cup berths

CAPE TOWN :Ivory Coast, Senegal and South Africa on Tuesday completed the list of group winners in African qualification and the lineup of nine automatic qualifiers for next year’s World Cup. Ivory Coast beat Kenya 3-0 at home in Abidjan to finish...

South Africa returns to World Cup after 16 years; Senegal and Ivory Coast punch tickets

South Africa qualified for the FIFA World Cup for the 1st time since 2010, when they hosted the tournament, after romping to a 3-0 win over Rwanda, in their last Group C match played in Nelspruit on Tuesday evening. Two first-half goals from...

UNGA 2025: For Africa, Reparations Must Start with Housing

When African leaders renewed their collective call for apologies and restitution at the 2025 United Nations General Assembly, it reignited a conversation that goes far beyond financial justice. For millions of Africans in the diaspora, reparations...

South Africa, Ivory Coast, Senegal qualify for 2026 World Cup

South Africa, Ivory Coast and Senegal all won convincingly on Tuesday to fill the last three automatic places reserved for Africa at the 2026 World Cup. Senegal were the most impressive winners, hammering Mauritania 4-0, while Ivory Coast beat...

Ivory Coast, Senegal, South Africa Qualify For 2026 World Cup

South Africa, Ivory Coast and Senegal all won convincingly on Tuesday to fill the last three automatic places reserved for Africa at the 2026 World Cup. Senegal were the most impressive winners, hammering Mauritania 4-0, while Ivory Coast beat...

Beautiful Bafana! Heroic South Africans can pack their bags for the World Cup

In the province of the rising sun, Bafana Bafana rose from the ashes in breathtaking style to secure qualification for the 2026 Fifa World Cup in one of those ‘I was there’ moments that is going to live in memory for a long time. The names of...

South Africa reaches first World Cup since hosting in 2010. Ivory Coast and Senegal also advance

JOHANNESBURG (AP) — South Africa is back at the World Cup for the first time since hosting the tournament in 2010. Ivory Coast and Senegal will also be there as the latest teams from Africa to qualify. South Africa secured a spot in North America...

South Africa qualify despite points deduction

South Africa overcame the embarrassment of a three-point deduction in their World Cup qualifying campaign to finish top of their group and reach next year's finals, although they had Nigeria partially to thank for the progress. Ivory Coast and...

Bafana Bafana Secure World Cup Spot With Impressive Victory Over Rwanda

South Africa thrashed Rwanda 3-0 in their final 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier match in Group C played at the Mbombela Stadium on Tuesday night to book their ticket to the global showpiece. The result saw Bafana Bafana qualifying for the World Cup...

LIVE | Bafana Bafana vs Rwanda – FIFA World Cup 2026 Qualifier

All eyes will be on the Mbombela Stadium on Tuesday night at 18:00, as Bafana Bafana host Rwanda in a must-win FIFA World Cup 2026 qualifier. Free Spins, Flights, and Bets on Betway The clash marks South Africa’s final group-stage encounter, with...