LEADERSHIP Artist of the Year 2025: Kanyenyachukwu Tagbo Okeke

On April 2, 2025, Kanye, a 15-year-old autistic art prodigy, unveiled his painting titled “Impossibility Is A Myth” at the Eagle Square, Abuja. The 12, 303.87 square metre artwork, featuring an infinity symbol (the symbol of autism) surrounded by...

Sterling Bank ignites Africa’s green growth agenda with ‘Agriculture Summit Africa 2025’

Africa’s agricultural rebirth gathers momentum as Agriculture Summit Africa (ASA) 2025, the continent’s foremost platform for advancing sustainable and inclusive agricultural transformation, returns under the bold theme ‘Survival of the Greenest:...

Steenhuisen: Strong leadership and smart voter choices can turn South Africa around

In DA-run areas, every cent of taxpayer money is defended against corruption and properly managed to produce professional, value-for-money results. This explains why 92% of DA-run municipalities (23 of 25) have received a clean audit. Of the 176...

Africa’s Digital Surge Gains Pace Amid Rising Security Signals

Africa is entering a phase of accelerated digital inclusion, backed by substantial investment and strategic partnerships, yet persistent infrastructure and cybersecurity gaps pose growing concerns. The World Bank Group recently co-chaired the...

NBCC, KPMG ex-Boss Chart Course for Successful Business Succession

Dike Onwuamaeze The President of Nigeria British Chamber of Commerce (NBCC), Mr. Abimbola Olashore, and former Chairman of KPMG Africa, Mr. Kunle Elebute, has declared that leadership transition is no longer optional but a necessity, warning that...

Afreximbank grows assets to $44bn as Oramah bows out

The outgoing President of the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), Prof. Benedict Oramah, has said that the bank expanded its balance sheet and assets nearly eightfold during his decade-long leadership, growing from $6 billion in 2015 to...

Perri is King at Forty Under 40 South Africa

Faith and Fear has announced that its co-founder and executional lead, Perri King, has been named a 2025 Forty Under 40 Award winner, a prestigious national honour celebrating South Africa’s most outstanding emerging leaders under the age of 40....

Launch your career with dentsu South Africa

[PRESS OFFICE] Dentsu South Africa, one of the country’s leading integrated advertising and media agencies, is proud to announce the launch of its 2026 paid internship programme. This opportunity is now open to recent graduates and part-time...

Ex-Ethiopian president to speak at IWA conference

The organisers of the annual Inspiring Woman Africa Conference have announced that former President of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Madam Sahle-Work Zewde, will be the keynote speaker at the 14th edition of the event, scheduled for...

Egypt becomes the second African Nation to join Horizon Europe

As the second African country to gain association status, Egypt now enjoys full access to one of the world’s most significant research funding initiatives, opening the door for its scientists, universities, and businesses to participate on equal...

Cybersecurity Month perspective: Why AML and cybersecurity are critical to Africa’s crypto future

As cryptocurrency becomes part of daily life across Africa, the debate over security and trust is no longer optional; it’s urgent. Digital assets are reshaping how people move money, invest, and build businesses. But with that transformation comes...

Youth-led movements reshaping Africa’s democracy, says Toyin Falola

Toyin Falola, a renowned professor of history, says youth-led movements are among the most transformative forces shaping Africa’s democracy and development. Falola, who holds the Jacob and Frances Sanger Mossiker chair in the humanities at the...

Senate: INEC Must Bear Proof of Burden in Poll Disputes, Akpabio Seeks Act Overhaul

•Considers Tinubu’s letters for confirmation of ministerial nominee, others Sunday Aborisade in Abuja Senate has demanded a fundamental shift in Nigeria’s electoral litigation process, declaring that Independent National Electoral Commission...

Tinubu Celebrates Asiwaju Fasuyi at 70, Praises His Visionary Leadership

President Bola Tinubu has extended warm congratulations to High Chief Olayinka Fasuyi, the Asiwaju of Ijesaland, President/CEO and Founder of Ibadan Business School, Ibadan, on his 70th birthday scheduled for October 25, 2025. Tinubu rejoiced with...

Mahama praises Haruna Iddrisu for championing inclusive education reforms

President John Dramani Mahama has commended the Minister of Education, Haruna Iddrisu, for his exceptional leadership and commitment to inclusive policy implementation in Ghana’s education sector. Speaking at the launch of the Free Tertiary...

Ghana Trade Minister Urges Africa to Lead AI Revolution

Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare calls for infrastructure and skills investment at UNCTAD XVI in Geneva Ghana’s Trade Minister Elizabeth Ofosu-Adjare told a United Nations conference in Geneva that Africa must actively participate in artificial intelligence...

HARMAN makes leadership changes in EMEA and APAC

Amar Subash (pictured) takes on expanded role leading sales in EMEA and India, while Nick Screen steps into APAC sales leadership position as part of company’s regional realignment HARMAN Professional Solutions has announced new sales leadership...

Report: Nigeria is Africa’s fastest-growing entertainment market

Nigeria has emerged as Africa’s top-performing entertainment and media (E&M) market, recording an impressive 11.2 per cent growth rate in 2024, according to a new report. The growth is part of a major transformation sweeping across Africa’s...

Nigeria, Kenya, South Africa set tone for Africa’s media – PwC

Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa are not only outpacing global benchmarks but also setting the tone for how the continent’s media is created, consumed, and monetised, PwC’s latest Africa Entertainment and Media Outlook 2025–2029 has revealed....

ICEA LION champions corporate financing in mental health at East African Mental Health Summit 2025

George Kananura, Unit Manager, ICEA LION Life Assurance during the panel discussion at Mestil Hotel Kampala. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | ICEA LION Uganda has joined key stakeholders in calling for increased support and financing of the...