Unpacking C&I sector issues in South Africa

Top of mind for the C&I sector in South Africa at the moment has shifted from power outages to burning topic such as grid access, grid connections and policy development around Eskom’s unbundling. “…What happens with the unbundling, who is...

South Africa’s new high-grade gold project secures $6m in fresh investment

Theta Gold Mines has raised an additional US$6 million (A$9.3 million) to accelerate construction of its flagship TGME gold project in South Africa’s Mpumalanga province, signalling renewed investor confidence in the country’s gold mining revival....

Northwest Petroleum and Gas CEO, Winifred Akpani, wins Year 2024/25 Zik Prize in Entrepreneurial Leadership

Winifred Akpani Founder and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Northwest Petroleum & Gas Company Limited, Dame Winifred Akpani OFR, has been named the winner of the Year 2024/25 Zik Prize in Entrepreneurial Leadership. According to the Advisory...

Adolescent girls in West, Central Africa face severe challenges — UNICEF

West and Central Africa continue to grapple with some of the world's most severe challenges for adolescent girls including limited access to education and health services, pervasive gender-based violence, early marriage and discriminatory social...

Hubtel’s Daniel Frimpong calls for unified financial systems to drive Africa’s Economic Integration

Across Africa, the story of digital transformation is being rewritten by our very own people. The MOBEX Africa Tech Conference 2025 brought together industry leaders, regulators, and entrepreneurs shaping the continent’s next chapter of growth...

From fragmentation to integration: Advancing inclusive interoperable digital identity systems for Africa

By Dr David ALEMZERO Digital identity is conceptualized as an assemblage of electronic characteristics that distinctly delineate an individual in the online realm. The verification of one’s identity is imperative for gaining access to various...

Chapel Hill Denham Group CEO, Bolaji Balogun, wins 2024/2025 Zik Prize in Professional Leadership

Bolaji Balogun The Founder/Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Chapel Hill Denham Group, Mr. Bolaji Balogun, has beaten other nominees to bag the 2024/2025 Zik Prize in Professional Leadership. According to the Advisory Board of the Public Policy...

South Africa boosts deportations amid jobs crisis, Schreiber says

South Africa is pushing to deport more undocumented migrants who compete with citizens for jobs in an economy with one of the highest unemployment rates globally, the minister overseeing the programme said. The nation “is a neglected part of the...

ACHPR 85th Session Opens with Calls for Stronger Human Rights Commitment in Africa

- Advertisement - By Alieu Jallow The 85th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights (ACHPR) is underway at the Sir Dawda Kairaba Jawara International Conference Centre in Banjul. The week-long gathering brings...

Google Earth AI brings Gemini-powered climate predictions to governments, NGOs

These efforts are powered by advanced geospatial AI models that combine satellite imagery, weather data, and predictive algorithms to offer early warnings for natural disasters such as floods, cyclones, and wildfires.Google is expanding its...

Why Nigeria Isn’t On IMF List Of Fastest-Growing African Economies – Obi

Former presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has decried Nigeria’s absence from the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) list of Africa’s fastest-growing economies. The IMF recently listed Benin Republic, Côte d’Ivoire, Ethiopia,...

Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Finals to take place in South Africa

Press release Freestyle Chess Grand Slam Finals in South Africa – The World's Best Gather in Cape Town for Year-end Showdown Cape Town / Hamburg, October 2025 – The 2025 Freestyle Chess Grand Slam will conclude in South Africa. From December 8 to...

Charity Vogel wins 2025 All Star Insurance Pink Cup Golf Tournament at Achimota

Achimota based golfer, Charity Vogel has made a golfing statement at the nation’s premier golf hub after emerging top female winner of the 2025 edition of the All-Star Insurance Brokers Pink Cup Golf Tournament which was played in the nation’s...

Osinbajo, Sanusi, Otti, Others To Attend High-Level Leadership Conference In Abuja

News Investigators/ Former Vice-President, Prof. Yemi Osinbajo (SAN) and the Emir of Kano, His Highness, Muhammadu Sanusi II, are expected to participate at a high-level leadership Conference in Abuja on Tuesday. The conference, expected to be...

AI dominates GITEX: Can Africa seize the opportunity?

Artificial Intelligence (AI) dominated the agenda at this year’s of GITEX Global at the Dubai World Trade Centre. Organisers say this year’s gathering drew record participation, including more than 6,800 exhibitors, 2,000 startups, and 1,200...

Senate calls for transparency, compliance to guarantee value for money

The Senate has called for stricter compliance and greater transparency in Nigeria’s public procurement processes, stressing that every naira spent must translate into measurable development outcomes. Senator Olajide Ipinsagba (Ondo North),...

South Africa excluded from Sharm el-Sheikh Gaza ceasefire summit

But, by pursuing on behalf of Muslim Brotherhood-offshoot Hamas a ceasefire against the tiny country defending itself against jihadists explicitly intent on repeating their murderous achievements of 7 October 2023, South Africa’s legal counsel at...

France 1998 revisited: How the World Cup tested South African football’s maturity

As one of Africa’s top footballing nations, much was expected of Bafana Bafana at their debut World Cup in France in 1998. Instead, South Africa’s campaign was marred by controversy – two players were sent home for breaking curfew, and head coach...

African telecom leaders renew call to scrap taxes on smartphones

Speaking before over 4,000 participants from government, business, and technology sectors, the GSMA, representing six leading mobile operators, reiterated its call for African governments to remove import duties and value-added taxes on...

Ivory Coast votes as Ouattara seeks fourth term

Votes were being counted late Saturday, October 25, in the Ivory Coast after citizens cast their ballots to elect a new leader. Longtime President Alassane Ouattara is seeking a fourth term while his key contenders were barred from the race....