By : Lloyd Mahachi The rivalry between Nigerian music icons Wizkid and Davido has flared up again, sparking a heated debate on social media. On October 1, 2024, Wizkid took to the microblogging platform X with a subliminal tweet, “Beg me! just like …” which many interpreted as a dig at Davido.Wizkid’s post generated swift reactions, with an X user asking if his songs wouldn’t sell without beefing Davido. Wizkid responded, “I don’t beef wack niggas! We all know he’s wack! No talent!” This exchange ignited a firestorm of reactions from Nigerians, with many expressing frustration over the ongoing feud.Popular…
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Author : Josephine Mahachi CWP Global, Sonangol, Gauff and Conjuncta have entered into an agreement today at the Angola Oil & Gas conference in Luanda under which CWP Global will join the existing consortium of the three partners currently developing a green hydrogen project in Angola. The project is designed to utilize spare capacity from existing hydroelectric power generation to produce green hydrogen and derivatives, with the planned electrolysis capacity reaching up to 600 MW, aiming to be the first of its kind in Sub-Saharan Africa. The current plan is for the green hydrogen produced to be synthesized with nitrogen…
By : Lloyd Mahachi In a historic moment, Claudia Sheinbaum became Mexico’s first female president on October 1, 2024, marking a significant milestone in the country’s 200-year modern history. Sheinbaum’s inauguration was met with cheers of “Presidenta!” inside and outside Congress. She began her presidency by thanking her mentor and predecessor, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, calling him “the most important political leader and social warrior in Mexico’s modern history.” López Obrador leaves office with high popularity ratings, leaving big shoes for Sheinbaum to fill. However, she stressed she’s not daunted, declaring, “It is time for women. Women have arrived to…
By : Lloyd Mahachi Renowned rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing a staggering 120 allegations of sexual assault, rape, and exploitation, with some victims as young as nine years old, according to Texas-based lawyer Tony Buzbee.The alleged victims, 60 men and 60 women from over 25 states, claim incidents occurred between 1991 and the present, primarily at parties hosted by Combs in Los Angeles, New York, and Miami. Most incidents allegedly took place after 2015.Combs’ lawyer, Erica Wolff, denies the allegations, calling them “false and defamatory.” Combs, arrested last month on racketeering and sex trafficking charges, remains in federal custody…
By : Lloyd Mahachi A devastating maritime disaster has struck off the coast of Djibouti, claiming the lives of at least 45 refugees and migrants, with dozens more missing. Two overcrowded vessels, en route from Yemen, sank in the treacherous Red Sea, sparking a desperate search and rescue operation. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) reported that the boats left Yemen with 310 people on board before meeting their tragic fate. Rescue efforts are underway, with 115 survivors rescued and 32 found by the IOM. Djibouti’s coastguard is leading the search, vowing to continue finding missing persons and ensuring survivors’…
By : Lloyd Mahachi The United Nations Security Council has unanimously extended the Kenya-led multinational force’s mandate in Haiti until October 2, 2025, to tackle the escalating gang violence that has brought the country to its knees. Despite Haiti’s urgent call for a UN peacekeeping mission, the council sidestepped the request, opting to maintain the current force.The Kenya-led force, comprising nearly 400 Kenyan officers and two dozen Jamaican police and soldiers, falls significantly short of the 2,500 personnel pledged by various countries, including Chad, Benin, Bangladesh, and Barbados. Funding for the mission is also critically low, casting doubts on its…
By : Lloyd Mahachi Award-winning multimedia journalist and entrepreneur Josephine Mahachi-Kruggel has launched JosieM Agency, a German-based PR media agency with a focus on serving the African business market, empowering local brands to thrive globally. Mahachi-Kruggel’s impact on Africa’s business sector is unparalleled. In 2015, she brought international investors Aliko Dangote and Tony Elumelu to explore local opportunities to her home country Zimbabwe for investment opportunities. Her YouTube channel, Live Chats with Josey, has featured presidents, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders, solidifying her reputation as a global business influencer. JosieM Agency is built on Mahachi-Kruggel’s commitment to empowering brands, managers, and…
By : Lloyd Mahachi A devastating migrant boat accident off the coast of Tunisia’s Djerba island has claimed the lives of at least 12 people, including three children. The boat, carrying migrants seeking better lives in Europe, capsized at dawn on Monday. A judicial official confirmed the deaths, with 29 people rescued. The cause of the sinking remains unknown. Tunisia and neighboring Libya have become key departure points for migrants risking dangerous Mediterranean crossings. The exodus is fueled by Tunisia’s stagnant economy, with only 0.4% growth in 2023 and soaring unemployment. The North African country has also faced political tensions…
By : Lloyd Mahachi Ugandan activist and former parliamentarian Bobi Wine has officially announced his candidacy for the 2026 presidential election, scheduled for January 12. Wine’s previous bid in 2021 was marked by controversy, with President Yoweri Museveni securing 58% of the vote and Wine receiving 35%.Allegations of electoral fraud marred the 2021 election, with Museveni’s National Resistance Movement party accusing Wine’s National Unity Platform party of manipulating votes in areas with electronic voting system malfunctions. Wine’s party vehemently denied these claims.Museveni, now 80, emphasizes his leadership as a guarantee of continuity, experience, and stability. In contrast, Wine campaigns on…
By : Lloyd Mahachi Kigali, Rwanda – The Rwandan government has confirmed cases of Marburg Virus Disease (MVD) in local health facilities, triggering a cautious response from the US Embassy in Kigali. As a precautionary measure, US Embassy employees will work remotely from September 30 to October 4, 2024. During this period, all in-person services, including American Citizen Services and visa interviews, will be suspended. This temporary measure ensures the safety of embassy staff and visitors while authorities assess the scope and severity of the outbreak. Marburg Virus Disease is a severe and highly contagious viral disease. Symptoms include sudden…