Women leaders in food and farming to shine at Soul To Soil brunch

From the farmers to the wineries and the boardrooms, women across South Africa are leaving an indelible mark on the food and farming landscape. This November, their contributions will be in the spotlight at Soul To Soil, Food For Mzansi and Agda’s...

North Carolina lawmakers pass new Trump-backed district map aimed at securing GOP seat North Carolina Republican legislative leaders completed their remapping of the state's U.S. House districts on Wednesday.

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — North Carolina Republican legislative leaders completed their remapping of the state's U.S. House districts on Wednesday, intent on picking up one more seat to help President Donald Trump's efforts to retain GOP control of...

10 from Qatar named among Forbes Middle East’s Top Healthcare Leaders 2025 (Executives & Founders)

Doha, Qatar: Forbes Middle East has released its annual ranking of the Top Healthcare Leaders 2025, highlighting individuals driving transformation in the region's healthcare industry. The list is divided into two categories: • Top 50 Founders &...

Empowering Good Governance with Energy-Based Development Assistance

By Rupak Chattopadhyay October 22, 2025 Imagine a rural village in Africa where nightfall brings silence: no humming clinics, no bustling markets, with children reading by flickering oil lamps. For over 600 million people across sub-Saharan...

Nigeria parliament probes $4.6 billion in aid spending

Nigeria parliament probes $4.6 billion in aid spending ABUJA, Oct 22, 2025 (BSS/AFP) - Nigeria's national assembly Wednesday launched a probe into how $4.6 billion in international aid grants were spent as the country continues to grapple with...

South Africa plans to revive its small-nuclear reactor technology

The electricity and energy Minister said that South Africa expects its Pebble Bed Modular Reactor to be removed from the status of care and maintenance by the first quarter next year, or even sooner. South Africa, once considered a leader in the...

ELOY Awards 2025 to honour women redefining leadership, innovation

The 2025 ELOY Awards are set to honour women across Africa who are redefining leadership and driving innovation. The annual ceremony, hosted by the ELOY Awards Foundation, will celebrate outstanding achievements and recognise women whose work...

Airtel cherishes its partnership with AI to deliver Africa’s digital future

KIGALI: AIRTEL Africa has commended its partnerships with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data centres, saying it’s one of the vital pillars for delivering Africa’s digital future Serving as a major telecommunications firm in Africa, the firm...

Cameroonian fishing firm director claims EU, China have little desire to help African processors

Despite numerous promises of infrastructure projects and the signing of fishery access agreements with African nations, China and the E.U. have done little to help African countries develop their own seafood-processing sectors, according to Edwin...

Russia’s strategic partnership with African Union built on equality — Russian diplomat

MOSCOW, October 21. /TASS/. Russia and the African Union have built their strategic partnership on the basis of equality, Russian Ambassador to Ethiopia Evgeniy Terekhin told TASS. "Our country’s cooperation with the African Union is built in the...

Egypt’s Amenli is the only African startup on the global top 50 insurtechs list

Egyptian startup, Amenli, has emerged as the only African insurtech company in the Top 50 list of insurtech startups across the world. This is according to data crunched by the global startup analytics company, CB Insights. Per the data, the...

Mobile Leaders Unveil Bold Vision for Digital Africa

Africa needs $900 billion in investment by 2030 to achieve universal connectivity, according to telecommunications leaders who gathered in Kigali for the third consecutive Mobile World Congress on the continent. GSMA Director General Vivek...

Miningweb Weekly: Gold crashes, China tightens its grip, and South Africa sleeps through the boom

As gold prices tumble and China cements its rare-earth dominance, veteran mining analyst Peter Major joins Alec Hogg to cut through the noise. In this hard-hitting episode, Major explains why gold’s fall could spark opportunity, how America and...

Religious Leaders charged to support fight against money laundering and terrorism finance

By: Dominic Hlordzi The Attorney-General and Minister for Justice, Dr. Dominic Ayine has charged religious leaders to support the fight against money laundering and terrorism financing by instituting strong governance measures such as internal...

Toxic workplaces linked to rising depression among South African employees

As awareness of mental health deepens and accountability becomes a business imperative, organisations are being urged to confront the hidden epidemic of bullying, harassment, and psychological distress within their ranks. Studies show nearly 60%...

Girls of West and Central Africa Unite in Dakar, Launch Groundbreaking Agenda for Rights and Future

- Advertisement - DAKAR, SENEGAL – October 11, 2025 – In a historic and powerful demonstration of youth leadership, adolescent girls from across West and Central Africa (WCA) convened in Dakar on October 10-11, 2025, for the inaugural Regional...

Kagiso Media Radio’s Melissa Mc Nally Named Global Research Leader at the 2025 Insight250 Awards

Melissa Mc Nally, Research Manager at Kagiso Media Radio, has been recognised among the world’s top insight leaders as a recipient of the prestigious Insight250 Global Innovator & Leadership Award. Kagiso Media Radio, home to leading brands...

Vox re-enters the security arena with global leader Sophos

Vox, one of South Africa’s leading internet and communications companies, has announced the launch of its new cybersecurity division in partnership with global cybersecurity leader, Sophos. The move expands Vox’s long-standing position as a...

Kenyan AI app turning speech into sign language wins African award

Elly Savatia won this year's Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation for his app Terp 360. - Royal Academy of Engineering Audio By Vocalize A Kenyan startup that develops an artificial intelligence-powered app translating speech into sign language...

Kenya shines at the Africa Zone 3 Boxing Championships, nine boxers advance to finals

Audio By Vocalize Kenya’s boxing team continued their strong run on day three of the Africa Zone 3 Boxing Championships, delivering commanding performances that further cement their status as one of the tournament’s top contenders. The intense...