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The continent’s urban centres are set to expand by 19m people annually. But urbanisation is not following a familiar path

The African University of Science and Technology, Abuja, has appointed ex-NIMASA DG, Dr Dakuku Peterside, to lead its African Leadership Legacy Project. Read More: https://punchng.com/dakuku-to-lead-austs-african-leadership-legacy-programme/

CHON BURI - Customs officials seized about three tonnes of elephant tusks smuggled from Africa found hidden inside timber consignments in two shipping containers at Laem Chabang port.

The NDLEA has arrested a 34-year-old South African woman, Qhina Beauty, with 36.65kg of cocaine at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Lagos. Read More: https://punchng.com/ndlea-arrests-safrican-with-36-65kg-cocaine-at-lagos-airport/

African businesses can lose up to 20% of their funds on cross-border transfers, says a fintech CEO, highlighting challenges with fees and system delays. Read More: https://punchng.com/african-firms-lose-20-on-overseas-transfers-fintech-ceo/

As households cut back on shopping and restaurant meals, investors are questioning whether South Africa’s consumer stocks can withstand the pressure.

Operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency have arrested a 34-year-old South African woman, Qhina Beauty, with 36.65 kilogrammes of cocaine at the Murtala Muhammed International Airport, Ikeja, Lagos State. Beauty was arrested at the departure hall of the MMIA on October 7, 2026, on her way to South Africa. Operatives searched her two Read More:

Conoce qué se sabe de las posibles deportaciones de ICE desde Florida a África, quiénes son los detenidos enfermos y cuándo podrían salir los vuelos

BLUETTI showcased its PAYGO, HomeStar, and C&I energy storage solutions at the Canton Fair, aiming to strengthen partnerships across Africa. Read More: https://punchng.com/from-paygo-to-ci-energy-storage-bluetti-strengthens-african-energy-partnerships-at-canton-fair/

‘There’s no shortage of quick, fast, cheap clothes,’ says Gugu Peteni, founder of GuguByGugu, a sustainable luxury fashion brand. What interests her instead is producing clothing that lasts and is made with intention.

South African author Coral Hart defends her use of AI to publish over 370 books in 20 months, a process that has earned her over $1 million this year. Read More: https://punchng.com/370-books-in-20-months-safrican-author-defends-her-use-of-ai/

South Africans in townships like Katlehong threaten to boycott the ANC in local elections over the party’s failure to provide basic services like electrici Read More: https://punchng.com/no-electricity-no-vote-south-africans-threaten-to-shun-anc/

Brazil's upcoming presidential runoff election carries high stakes for South Africa, threatening key Global South partnerships, multilateral cooperation and shared commitments to human rights and democracy.

Nigeria has won three gold and two silver medals at the African Elite Men’s and Women’s Boxing Championships which concluded in Nairobi, Kenya. Read More: https://punchng.com/african-boxing-champs-nigeria-wins-three-gold-two-silver-medals/

Lewis Hamilton addresses concerns on human rights grounds about holding an African Grand Prix in Rwanda by saying people should "approach it with humility".

<ul><li><p>41-year-old set on ‘dream to be able to race in Africa’</p></li><li><p>Rwanda to host despite criticism of human rights record</p></li></ul><p>Lewis Hamilton has said he hopes to remain racing in Formula One until he can take part in the African Grand Prix which is <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/oct/13/f1-returns-to-africa-for-fir

It is a case of the same old problems leading to the same old questions as Australia squanders a series lead, setting up a grandstand finale in South Africa next week.

Of four elephants brought to Pakistan in 2009, two have died. Now, two others are ill, raising welfare concerns.

Health officials are investigating where Nigeria's first patient, confirmed this week, was infected.

The MD of the Nigerian Ports Authority, Abubakar Dantsoho, has warned that AI adoption could expose African ports to cyberattacks and economic disruptions. Read More: https://punchng.com/ai-adoption-could-expose-african-ports-to-cyberattacks-dantsoho/

Ridwan Raheem has become the fifth Nigerian boxer to reach the final at the African Elite Boxing Championships in Nairobi, Kenya, after a semi-final win. Read More: https://punchng.com/raheem-joins-contingent-in-african-boxing-championships-finals/

Australia shows a needless sense of urgency at the crease on day four and it backfires spectacularly as South Africa takes firm control in Gqeberha.

At first, plants below an elephant carcass die. Soil microbes and plants grow back soon after, but only a few select species. Herbivores later come in to munch on the nutrient-rich greens

<p>Hepatitis B study in Guinea-Bissau that was to be funded by CDC and that drew global backlash ‘will not move forward’</p><p>The US-backed hepatitis B vaccine trial in African newborns that drew global backlash was halted, the lead researcher said on Wednesday.</p><p>It was “now clear” that the study “will not move forward in Guinea-Bissau”, Frederik Schal

Officers were called to Orient Beach in KuGompo City, formerly East London, at around 7 a.m. local time, where they found the woman's body, according to police.

<p>Flights to third countries where the detainees have no ties are scheduled as early as Wednesday, relatives detail</p><ul><li><p><a href="https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/oct/15/immigration-trump-midterms-reader-q-a">Send us your questions about immigration and the midterms</a></p></li></ul><p>Relatives of gravely ill detainees at two <a href="http

The Innovate Africa Foundation has awarded full scholarships to over 450 emerging product managers and builders to strengthen Africa’s innovation ecosystem Read More: https://punchng.com/foundation-awards-scholarships-to-450-african-innovators/