Africa Check6d
Indian billionaire Adani is eyeing Kenya’s main airport, and the govt is backing the deal. But are the official talking points factual?
Gautam Adani wants to use his conglomerate to take over Kenya's main airport. We fact-check the Kenyan government's controversial proposal.
Africa Check6d
How do adult literacy rates across Africa compare?
The African countries with the highest literacy rates include Seychelles, Equatorial Guinea, and South Africa. Seychelles has a nearly universal literacy rate (96%), while Equatorial Guinea (94%) and ...
Africa Check6d
Has the Vaal River water recently tested positive for Cholera?
Neither Johannesburg Water nor the National Institute for Communicable Diseases has released any information about a recent cholera outbreak. In April 2024, Johannesburg Water addressed an old video ...
Africa Check6d
SCAM: Be wary of ‘R6,000’ vacancies for Capitec advertised in unverified social media posts
IN SHORT: South African bank Capitec is hiring for several positions via an unverified link, according to a number of social media posts. But it’s a scam – Capitec advertises jobs on its career’s page ...
Africa Check5d
There is no ‘quick business grant’ from the Nigerian government. Ignore social media posts claiming otherwise
IN SHORT: Nigeria is facing its worst economic crisis in decades, and ordinary people are bearing the brunt. But these social media posts offering businesses a “quick” grant should be ignored. “Be the ...
Africa Check5d
No, Germany is not suspending travel for nationals from Türkiye, Africa and Middle East. Ignore these social media claims
IN SHORT: A screenshot circulating on social media claims that the German government will suspend travel for people from Türkiye, Africa and the Middle East. But it is fake and should be ignored. A ...
Africa Check5d
No, wonderful kola and honey mixture won’t prevent pregnancy
IN SHORT: A video circulating on social media claims that a mixture of wonderful kola and honey can act as a contraceptive. However, there is no scientific evidence from human trials to support this ...
Africa Check5d
Exposing two Facebook accounts ‘Zenka Loans’ and ‘Imarika Maisha Loans’ using the names of established financial institutions to scam Kenyans
IN SHORT: These two Facebook accounts are using the names of established financial institutions – Zenka and Imarika Sacco – to offer loans. But they are imposters. Africa Check noted that while the ...
Africa Check5d
Nigerian politician Atiku Abubakar not giving away N20,000 to Nigerians
Several posts on Facebook claim that Nigerian politician Atiku Abubakar is giving away N20,000 (about US$12) to Nigerians. “Atiku got a special deal for you! Apply today and get up to N20,000 in just ...
Africa Check6d
Nigeria fact-checkers' coalition sets up Situation Rooms to fight false news in Edo election
The Nigerian Fact-Checkers’ Coalition (NFC) has opened its situation rooms for the Edo state governorship election, which is scheduled for Saturday, September 21, 2024. Members of the coalition will ...
Africa Check5d
Nigerian government denies claim that president ordered central bank governor to resign over plummeting currency
IN SHORT: President Bola Tinubu has not asked the governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Yemi Cardoso, to resign over the country’s plunging currency. Ignore Facebook posts spreading this ...