ITV's 8-part mystery thriller from 'best crime writer in South Africa' sounds unmissable

Filming is officially underway for ITV's upcoming eight-part mystery thriller The Invisible – and it sounds unmissable. Inspired by Blood Safari, a book by Deon Meyer – who has been dubbed "the best crime writer in South Africa" – the series is...

Abia Para Badminton: Bronze medallist Eniola Bolaji wins gold as Nigeria shines

Nigeria’s Paralympic bronze medallist, Eniola Bolaji, has clinched gold in the women’s singles SL3 at the First Abia Para Badminton International Tournament. Nigeria secured three gold, four silver, and nine bronze medals to finish fourth at the...

What the Madagascar Coup Means for Africa, Mining, and Competition in the Indian Ocean: Africa File Special Edition

To receive the weekly Africa File or triweekly Congo War Security Review via email, please subscribe here. Follow CTP on X, LinkedIn, and Bluesky. Key Takeaway: The Malagasy military took power in Madagascar in response to weeks of massive...

Requiem for political leaders not yet assassinated

The assassination of political leaders, whether government officials or leaders of social movements, has been used since ancient times to achieve specific political objectives, whether to eliminate the political ideas they symbolize, weaken the...

Tanzania polls: will election observers be the last line of defence?

Tanzania polls: will election observers be the last line of defence? Domestic observers may not improve the quality of polls on 29 October, but could increase transparency and public awareness. Published on 15 October 2025 in ISS Today By...

Dangote Refinery denies importing bad fuel; clarifies feedstock imports

Dangote refinery Dangote Petroleum Refinery has dismissed recent media reports alleging that it is importing finished petrol with high sulphur content into Nigeria, describing the claims as false and misleading. In a statement issued on Friday,...

Kevin Costner's Waterworld-inspired next career move 'revealed' after Horizon flop and Yellowstone spat claims

Kevin Costner is reportedly developing a new treasure-hunting television series amid reports he is 'furious' over The Hollywood Reporter's recent exposé on his career. While the two-time Oscar winner is said to be 'very angry' over the scathing...

Stage set for Gabs Open Karate tourney

Event organiser, Ofentse Bakwadi, said they have more than 500 entries from Botswana, Angola, South Africa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Namibia, Malawi, Mozambique, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. He said they are expecting stiff competition as the...

'Like human trafficking': how US deported five men to Eswatini

Roberto Mosquera's family had no trace of him for a month after he was arrested by US immigration agents, until a government social media post revealed he had been deported to Africa's last absolute monarchy. Immigration and Customs Enforcement...

‘Furious’ over THR profile, Kevin Costner searches for buried treasure, shops shipwreck show: source

“Furious” over a recent exposé in The Hollywood Reporter, Oscar winner Kevin Costner has gone deep-sea diving in search for sunken treasure — and a hit — a source tells Page Six. A source told Page Six this week of the “Yellowstone” star, “Kevin...

"I’m not mentally equipped": SA scared hearing snake catcher's safety tip for cobra encounters

A snake handler named Eduanne Niemand shared a video on what one needs to do when encountering a cobra He used a snake in a bathtub as an example while demonstrating the safety tip one should apply Although the tip proved helpful, several social...

Madagascar Army Officer Who Seized Power Says He’ll Become President

(Bloomberg) -- Colonel Michael Randrianirina, whose army faction seized power in Madagascar on Tuesday after weeks of deadly anti-government protests, said he will be sworn in as president. “We will probably take an oath soon,” he told reporters...

'Like Human Trafficking': How The US Deported Five Men To Eswatini

Roberto Mosquera's family had no trace of him for a month after he was arrested by US immigration agents, until a government social media post revealed he had been deported to Africa's last absolute monarchy. Immigration and Customs Enforcement...

Zidane Benched As Algeria Qualify For 2026 World Cup After 3-0 Away Win Vs Somalia

Riyad Mahrez led from the front as Algeria became the fourth African nation to qualify for the 2026 Fifa World Cup after cruising to a 3-0 win over Somalia, BBC Sport reports. The former Manchester City and Leicester City winger provided the cross...

Kevin Costner Is Hunting for Sunken Treasure

Kevin Costner couldn’t care less about all the bad press dragging his name through the sand. That Hollywood Reporter story about the actor fighting Wes Bentley on the set of Yellowstone? The lawsuits? The reports that he can’t find funding to...

Tzu Chi Foundation and SOAS Centre of Buddhist Studies to Host Conference on Buddhist Environmentalism in London

The SOAS Centre of Buddhist Studies in London will host a two-day public conference on Buddhist environmentalism titled “From Green Living to Buddhist Environmentalism: Exploring Buddhist Texts, Rituals, and Practices for a Sustainable Future.”...

Steve Bedi to headline inaugural Jazzin’ Africa Festival in...

Under the theme Celebrating African Jazz: Preserving the Past, Enriching the Present, Inspiring the Future, the festival will feature an international line-up of artists including Tom Braxton (US), Ayi Solomon (Denmark/Ghana), Albino Mbie...

From Japan to Coimbatore: Itsuki Sato’s dream debut lights up Round 3 of Indian Racing Festival

Japan’s Itsuki Sato won on debut as Indian Racing Festival Round 3 kicked off in Coimbatore on Saturday, October 4. Mehul Agarwal and Kyle Kumaran also took top honours on Day 1 of the event at Kari Motor Speedway. Japan’s Itsuki Sato won the...

South Africa among the world’s top 5 luxury travel destinations

La Residence, Franschhoek afternoon tea. TOURISM NEWS - South Africa has been ranked among the world’s top five luxury travel destinations in the inaugural Roxstar Luxury Travel Trends Report 2025. The analysis, based on Roxstar bookings between...

Shuffle Demons: They Are for Real... Really

On the Shuffle Demons' Are You Really Real (Alma Records 2025), the uncategorizable Toronto band knits together traditional jazz, modern funk playfulness, blues, rap and the sensuality of Prince. For an ensemble that has been a going concern for...