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...

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...

Africa and the road to payment sovereignty

In a world marked by increasing geo- political polarisation and sudden dis- ruptions in trade and financial flows, ensuring sovereignty and the resilience of payments and settlements have be-come vital considerations for economic survival. The...

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...

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...

Parliamentary hearings: Murambinda residents urge accountability, youth inclusion and fair climate financing

Samson Matema led the proceedings as the Climate Change Management Bill was presented to an engaged audience. MURAMBINDA GROWTH POINT, BUHERA (NewsDay Live) – Citizens in Murambinda, Zimbabwe, have urged Parliament to strengthen environmental...

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...

Trump’s South Africa ambassador pick backs ‘white genocide’ claims

US President Donald Trump’s controversial nominee for ambassador to South Africa offered support for disputed claims that thousands of white Afrikaner farmers are under attack in Africa’s most industrialized nation, a row that has come to dominate...

Climate Change And The Farmer’s Cry: Adapting To A Drying Sahel -By Hadiza Ibrahim Ba’aba

The Sahel region of West Africa, stretching from Senegal to Chad, was once known for its vast grasslands, rich soil, and rhythmic cycles of rain and harvest. Today, that landscape is changing dramatically. The once-predictable rains now come late,...

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...

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...

World CNN African maize is facing a drought crisis, but new ideas are taking root

EDITOR’S NOTE: Global Perspectives is a CNN editorial and live event series exploring the dynamic economies at the frontlines of global transformation. The first Global Perspectives live event, taking place in London on November 3, 2025, will...

African Energy Chamber Leader NJ Ayuk Receives Honorary Doctorate 

Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber (AEC), NJ Ayuk, in a historical landmark recognition become the first African to be awarded the prestigious title of Honorary Professor (Professor Honoris Causa) by the National Research University,...

Kwara First Lady, Prof. Olufolake Abdulrazaq, emerges winner of Zik Prize in Leadership Awards

First Lady of Kwara State, Prof. Olufolake Abdulrazaq, has been named the winner of the 2024/2025 Zik Prize in Humanitarian Leadership. According to the Advisory Board of the Public Policy Research and Analysis Centre (PPRAC), organisers of the...

NEC XON, Mimosa partner to connect the unconnected in Africa

Liesle Botha, Key Account Executive at NEC XON. NEC XON, which positions itself as a leading African systems integrator, has partnered with Mimosa Networks, a global leader in fixed wireless solutions, to accelerate digital inclusion by delivering...

Why African agriculture is central to solving world hunger and climate issues ?

African agriculture has the potential to advance up to 50% of the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), yet the sector remains severely underfunded, according to a new report by Boston Consulting Group (BCG) in collaboration with...

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...

Ethiopia to join Africa’s fastest-growing economies with over $2.5bn in exports

The forecast was unveiled during the government’s 100-day macroeconomic performance review, which assessed both global trends and the nation’s quarterly outcomes. The country’s growth trajectory, officials noted, is underpinned by diversification,...

Gold Coast University unveils six new MPA Programmes to equip 21st-century business leaders

Gold Coast University has unveiled six new Master of Public Administration (MPA) programmes as part of its commitment to meeting the dynamic trade and human capital needs of the 21st-century business environment. The announcement was made by the...

Embassies gear up for Diplomatic Charity Bazaar 2025

Ivan Zhakata Online Correspondent The Diplomatic Spouses Association in Zimbabwe (DSA) is hosting the third edition of the Diplomatic Charity Bazaar on Saturday at Old Georgians Sports Club in Mt Pleasant. The event will feature the participation...