High Food Prices In East And Southern Africa: Four Steps To Boost Productio

Countries in east and southern Africa have continued to experience high and volatile food prices despite good harvests in 2025. This is especially alarming as climate-related weather shocks will be deeper and more frequent. Yet the region does not...

UK Charity Commission freezes over 100 bank accounts linked to MFM

On Tuesday, the UK’s Charity Commission announced it had frozen the assets of Mountain of Fire and Miracles Ministries International (MFM), a Nigerian-founded church. On its website, the UK government concluded that its trustees failed to manage...

World Leaders’ Presence In KL Highlights ASEAN’s Importance – Indonesian Official

By MOHD ISWANDI KASAN ANUAR JAKARTA, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The attendance of several world leaders at the upcoming 47th ASEAN Summit in Malaysia reflects the importance of the event in the context of global developments, according to Indonesia’s...

General : World Leaders’ Presence In KL Highlights ASEAN’s Importance – Indonesian Official

By MOHD ISWANDI KASAN ANUAR JAKARTA, Oct 23 (Bernama) -- The attendance of several world leaders at the upcoming 47th ASEAN Summit in Malaysia reflects the importance of the event in the context of global developments, according to Indonesia’s...

Meet Elly Savatia: The African innovator behind an AI app that translates speech to sign language

Innovation continues to shine from Africa, showcasing the ingenuity and creativity of its people. Beyond the continent’s abundant natural resources, Africans are harnessing knowledge, technology, and creativity to lead in areas once dominated by...

South African government pressured to explain how ‘demilitarised’ helicopters reached Libya

South Africa is once again under international scrutiny after reports surfaced that four Aérospatiale Gazelle light helicopters exported from the country have ended up in Libya, allegedly violating the United Nations (UN) arms embargo on the North...

South Africa: The vital role of AI governance in shaping sustainable ESG practices

Artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing at an unprecedented pace globally. The exceptional growth of data and the rapid adoption of AI technologies are reshaping industries. However, these technological developments also bring significant...

Youths charged on leadership, integrity, others

As Nigeria inches closer to another election cycle, youths have been urged to stop waiting for power to be handed to them but earn leadership through service, discipline, and volunteerism. The call resonated throughout the Nigeria@65 Conference...

Saica Summit inspires accountants to lead boldly and shape South Africa’s future

The inaugural South African Institute of Chartered Accountants (Saica) Summit 2025, held at the Gallagher Convention Centre from October 14–16, marked a defining moment for the accounting profession. Uniting leaders, professionals, and...

Kenya leads East Africa’s energy consumption, renewables

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 23 – Kenya has topped the East African Community (EAC) in energy consumption and renewable energy generation, according to the latest Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority’s (EPRA) Energy and Petroleum Statistics Report....

Interview: China brings development opportunities for Global South, says S. African analyst

JOHANNESBURG, Oct. 23 (Xinhua) -- China's economic resilience and its commitment to high-level opening-up are creating unprecedented development opportunities for countries around the world, particularly those in the Global South, a South African...

South Africa's Pebble Bed Modular Reactor set for a comeback

The Minister of Electricity and Energy, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, said that South Africa expects to lift the care and maintenance status of its Pebble Bed Modular Reactor (PBMR) by the first quarter of next year or even earlier. Once considered a...

Summit: Experts urge Africa to build health resilience, address inequities 

Health STAKEHOLDERS in the health sector have called for renewed commitment to building Africa’s health resilience through sustainable financing, innovation and equity-driven reforms to reduce premature deaths and disease burdens. Speaking at the...

Abuja Chosen For 2026 World PR Forum In Landmark First For Africa 

0 ABUJA – Nigeria’s capital, Abuja, will host the 2026 World Public Relations Forum (WPRF), the first time the global event will be held on African soil, in what officials describe as an opportunity to showcase the country’s diversity, creativity,...

Kenya tops East Africa in power demand and renewable energy generation — EPRA

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 23 — Kenya has emerged as the East African Community (EAC) leader in energy consumption and renewable energy generation, according to the latest Energy and Petroleum Statistics Report released by the Energy and Petroleum...

Top 5 Stories Of The Day | Senate Passes Electoral Bill 2025 for Second Reading

Senate passes Electoral Bill 2025 for the second reading FG launches $220m programme to boost youth employment Moniepoint secures an additional $90m, expands Series C funding to $200m Nnamdi Kanu lists Wike, Sanwo-Olu, Buratai, others as witnesses...

Ruku, Ruto advisor denounce Kahiga’s ‘un-African’ comments on Raila

EMBU, Kenya, Oct 23 — Public Service Cabinet Secretary Geoffrey Ruku and Senior Presidential Advisor Muriuki Njagagua have criticized Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga over remarks he made about the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga, describing...

Media Moves: MMA rebrands to Moxii Africa, Arena makes key editorial appointments, Ad Library is now live

The Media Online’s weekly round up of people, account and business moves in media. All the media business news in one place. This week’s BIG move: Media Monitoring Africa rebrands to Moxii Africa, striving for open and trusted information Media...

Dentsu Creative’s Michelle Marais shortlisted for Next Creative Leaders 2025 

[PRESS OFFICE] Dentsu Creative South Africa proudly celebrates Michelle Marais, creative director, for being shortlisted in the prestigious Next Creative Leaders (NCL) 2025 competition. This is a global platform recognising rising women and...

From California to South Africa: Lessons for our advertising future

Leagas Delaney South Africa, CEO Ray Langa shares his insights following a recent trip to the West Coast of the US. His experiences of the advertising industry there inspired him to explore what it is that could take the quintessential South...