Key Points The proposed Nigerian national carrier’s first aircraft has been delivered to capital city Abuja The soft launch has been widely criticised as a failed attempt to redeem the outgoing administration’s image Local Nigerian airlines are legally contesting Nigeria Air’s launch, particularly the partnership with Ethiopian Airlines Critics allege the commissioned aircraft actually belongs … Read More “A Farewell Gift? Nigerian Aviation Minister Unveils Nigeria Air Amidst Much Controversy | The African Exponent.” »
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KEY POINTS Beginning in January 2024, the UK government will forbid international students from bringing dependents along, unless they are enrolled in a research based postgraduate program. The Graduate Route will not be impacted by the new immigration limitations; under this route, qualifying students will continue to be granted 2-3 years of residency in the … Read More “New UK Student Visa Rule to Affect African Students | The African Exponent.” »
KEY POINTS Nkrumah drew inspiration from Marcus Garvey, and this was reflective in his pro-people policies. In his books, Nkrumah spoke highly on the possibility of a United States of Africa and its essence. A trade initiative for Africans, by the Africans towards development of Africa. This year’s theme for Africa Day is coined: “Acceleration … Read More “Reliving the Legacy of Kwame Nkrumah, the man who Reimagined Africa | The African Exponent.” »
Key Points Julius Malema says that the war in Ukraine is a war of imperialism and that Russia is fighting against imperialism. He maintains that Russia is an ally of South Africa, and that South Africa maintains position on non-alignment in the war. Malema says that he will support Russia because EFF is dedicated to … Read More “Julius Malema: “Russia Is South Africa’s Ally, And I Would Supply Weapons to Russia” | The African Exponent.” »
The first cigars that people regularly smoked date back to the late 1400s. They’ve only gained popularity since. Today, there are countless different types of cigars and cigar flavors to choose from. It’s even possible to purchase them online. Not everyone knows what to consider before choosing this option, though. Take a deeper look at … Read More “How to Order Cigars Online | The African Exponent.” »
It’s a good time to be an athlete. Scientists have made groundbreaking discoveries about how the human body works and it shows in the diverse products that people today can choose between. The South African supplement industry is poised for serious growth right now, as it is projected to grow by 13.5% in the approaching … Read More “Can South African Athletes Legally Buy SARMs? | The African Exponent.” »
Africa is a continent where sports are taken incredibly seriously. Most, if not all, African countries harbor a deep passion and love for games like soccer, cricket, basketball, and boxing. So it is no surprise that many great athletes have come from African nations. In this article, we would like to go over a few … Read More “The Greatest Athletes to Come Out of Africa | The African Exponent.” »
The Art of Predicting: Insights into Sports Analysis Sports analysis and predicting the outcome of games is more than just a guessing game. It’s an art form that requires a deep understanding of the sport, statistics, and trends. The thrill of predicting the winner of a game or the outcome of a tournament is what … Read More “A Deep Dive into the Strategies and Techniques of Top Sports Analysts | The African Exponent.” »
In post-colonial Africa, the issue of decolonization is one that must be treated with pressing urgency. And in this, the spectre of Cecil Rhodes in Zimbabwe’s Matobo Hills continues to haunt the continent’s decolonization efforts in an uncanny manner. But it is a thorny issue that, as uncomfortable as it may be for some observers, … Read More “Why Cecil Rhodes’ Grave in Matopos Must Be Removed for Radical Decolonization | The African Exponent.” »
KEY POINTS Meta, the parent company of Facebook, WhatsApp, and Instagram, is the clear leader in social commerce across all the markets. It is likely that more and more Small-Medium Enterprises will begin to adopt social media as their primary mode of e-commerce. African e-commerce platforms must develop models that are more communicative and social … Read More “Social Media Posing a Threat to African E-commerce Specialized Platforms | The African Exponent.” »