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.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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Scam alert! Nigerian singer Davido not giving away N50,000 to all Nigerians
IN SHORT: While superstar Davido is known for his generosity, claims that he is giving away thousands of nairas to all Nigerians are false. A post on Facebook claims that Nigerian artist Davido is ...
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No, common goosegrass cannot reverse kidney failure
IN SHORT: According to social media posts, a common type of grass can reverse kidney failure “within three months”. But this is false and dangerous information. Kidney failure requires medically ...
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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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No, the Nigerian government hasn't sharply increased VAT from 7.5% to 10%
IN SHORT: Several posts on Facebook claim that the Nigerian government has jacked up value added tax (VAT) from 7.5% to 10%. This is not true, according to the country's finance minister. A post on ...