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British YouTuber apologises for eating chicken inside ISKCON London restaurant

The Indian Express · July 23, 2025

British YouTuber ‘Cenzo’ released an apology after a video of him eating chicken inside Govinda’s, a vegetarian restaurant run by the International Society for Krishna Consciousness (ISKCON) in London, sparked massive outrage on social media.The...

Henock Temesgen: The Bassline of a Nation

Capital · August 3, 2025

Bloomington, Indiana Henock Temesgen is one of the foundational figures in contemporary Ethiopian music—a bassist, educator, and tireless collaborator whose career spans four decades and two continents. Born in Addis Ababa, he began his musical...

Pernod Ricard Nigeria advocates strict actions against fakery, adulteration

Eagle Online · July 22, 2025

In a bid to safeguard Nigeria’s spirit industry, Pernod Ricard Nigeria, the local affiliate of Pernod Ricard, a global leader in wines and spirits, has harped on the urgent need to address the proliferation of illicit production of alcoholic...

Study raises growing danger of foodborne diseases after Cape Town restaurant outbreak

IOL ·

Last year’s outbreak of foodborne illness at a Cape Town restaurant has prompted urgent calls for improved hygiene practices and staff training across the food industry, following the release of a study published this week in the Public Health...

Coca-Cola Beverages Uganda supports people with disabilities in Kayunga district

Independent (Uganda) · July 23, 2025

Kayunga, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A group of 100 people with disabilities in Kayunga District have been trained in retail business management, supported with mentorship and startup resources to promote financial independence and economic...

Source of South African outbreak remains unknown

Food Safety News · July 23, 2025

Almost 50 people fell ill in South Africa after eating or working at a restaurant but investigators have been unable to find the source. In February 2024, the Western Cape Provincial Communicable Disease Control Coordinator was notified by the...

New African restaurant opens in Watford

Watford Observer ·

Wise Foods GH opened in St Albans Road earlier this month, promising to serve a range of dishes including Jollof, Diehuo, Grilled Tilapia, fried yam, fried fish and grilled chicken. It replaces The G Lounge, a dessert parlour and shisha shop,...

Ethiopia Takes Bold Strides On Health Taxes To Drive Universal Health Coverage

MENAFN · July 17, 2025

(MENAFN- APO Group) In a landmark show of political will and multisectoral collaboration, the Ethiopian House of Peoples' Representatives (HPR), the Ministry of Health, and partners are spearheading one of Africa's most promising health financing...

South Africa’s Kanonkop announces new head winemaker

Decanter · July 22, 2025

Kanonkop – the Stellenbosch estate widely regarded as a South African ‘first growth’ – has appointed Francois van Zyl as head winemaker. ‘It’s a great honour,’ said Van Zyl of the appointment. He will be only the fourth winemaker in the estate’s...

The Envoy Hotel Abuja has just been crowned Nigeria’s Leading Boutique Hotel

Breaking Travel News · July 22, 2025

The Envoy Hotel Abuja has just been crowned Nigeria’s Leading Boutique Hotel at the 2025 African & Indian Ocean ceremony of the World Travel Awards. This accolade marks yet another chapter of excellence for the hotel, confirming its status as a...

New French-African sandwich pop-up Minuit Munchies is reimagining late-night eats

Vancouver Is Awesome · July 22, 2025

A late-night conversation between two friends prompted the addition of bold West African flavours to Vancouver’s after-dark food scene. If your midnight cravings have ever left you wishing for something more satisfying than a Big Mac, you’re not...

Nigeria’s inflation drops to 22.22% in June, down from 22.97% – NBS

The Guardian (Nigeria) · July 16, 2025

Nigeria’s inflation rate fell to 22.22% in June 2025, marking a drop from the 22.97% recorded in May, according to new figures released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Wednesday. The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report indicates...

Nigeria’s inflation dips to 22.22% in June amid rising food prices – NBS

National Accord Newspaper · July 16, 2025

By JOY ADARA, Abuja- National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) announced that Nigeria’s headline inflation rate eased to 22.22% in June 2025, marking a 0.76% decline from May’s 22.97%. This is according to the Consumer Price Index (CPI) and Inflation...

Man Uses Racial Slurs At Elmhurst Restaurant, Threatens Workers: Cops

Patch · July 22, 2025

Posted Tue, Jul 22, 2025 at 8:42 am CT|Updated Tue, Jul 22, 2025 at 11:08 am CT ELMHURST, IL – An Arlington Heights man was charged with a hate crime last week after he leveled racial slurs and threatened employees of an Elmhurst restaurant,...

Charleston plantations, amid dark history, can shed light

The Post & Courier - South Carolina · August 3, 2025

For many African Americans and some others, the historic plantations of the Lowcountry are problematic places where past cruelty converges with the contemporary tourist economy. These historic sites surely are beautiful to behold, but they are...

Liquor kickbacks bankrolled YSRCP's polls, African forays: AP probe

The Economic Times · July 22, 2025

New Delhi: The chargesheet filed by Andhra Pradesh police into the alleged ₹3,500 crore liquor scam points to a well-oiled web of kickbacks paid by private distillers once in five days, involvement of gold merchants to facilitate bribes and use of...

Africa’s Leading Music Festival A ‘Driver Of Economic Growth’ For Uganda, Government Report Finds

AfricaBusiness.com · July 16, 2025

New Report issued by Uganda’s Ministry of Tourism hails the annual Nyege Nyege festival as “a significant driver of economic growth, community development, and cultural exchange”: Nyege Nyege generates $2 million dollars for Ugandan economy, with...

I've Stayed at More Than 50 Hotels in the Caribbean—These 12 Keep Me Coming Back Again and Again

Travel + Leisure ·

These are the 12 best hotels in the Caribbean, according to a travel writer who's stayed at more than 50 across the region. Standout properties include wellness retreats in the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico, beachfront escapes in the Bahamas,...

PepsiCo launches Prebiotic Cola as functional beverage trend gains momentum

Food Business Africa Magazine · July 22, 2025

USA – PepsiCo has unveiled a new prebiotic cola aimed at meeting the growing demand for functional beverages among health-focused consumers. The product, named Pepsi Prebiotic Cola, will be available in two flavors: Original Cola and Cherry...

Fast food fuels growth in food and beverage sector

IOL ·

Takeaway and fast-food outlets are driving growth in South Africa’s food and beverage sector, according to the latest data from Statistics South Africa. In May, income generated by the overall industry rose in real terms by 4.5% compared to the...