Africa: Has Africa Come of Age Now?
On Sunday, January 11, it was exactly 50 years that former Head of State General Murtala Mohammed made an anti-imperialist statement at a summit of African leaders in Addis Ababa in Ethiopia. He was killed in an abortive coup on a Lagos street 33 days later, on February 13, 1976. He was succeeded by General…
Trump Weighs Response After 2,500 Protesters Killed in Iran
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Cyber attacks spike amid rising ransomware, GenAI threats
Ransomware and GenAI risks are on the rise. In December 2025, organisations globally faced sustained cyber pressure, as the average number of cyber attacks per organisation per week reached 2 027, a 1% increase from the previous month and a 9% increase from December 2024. In SA, companies faced 1 850 attacks per week, with financial…
Africa: AFCON 2025 Semifinals Live On Supersport
The Super Eagles will seek to play in their second Africa Cup of Nations final in as many editions when they play hosts, Morocco, in Rabat tonight. The match will kick off at 9:00 pm. Earlier on the same day at 6pm, Senegal will face Egypt in Tangier. The two matches will be broadcast live…
Africa: WHO Urges Higher Taxes On Sugary Drinks, Alcohol to Curb Preventable Deaths
The organisation urged countries to raise and redesign taxes as part of its new 3 by 35 initiative, which aims to increase the real prices of tobacco, alcohol and sugary drinks by 2035. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has called on governments to significantly increase taxes on sugary drinks and alcohol, warning that the widespread…
Yoweri Museveni faces Bobi Wine in presidential poll
Sammy Awami,BBC Africa, Kampalaand Wycliffe Muia AFP via Getty Images More than 21 million Ugandans have registered to vote Logistical problems have delayed voting in Uganda’s presidential and parliamentary elections in many parts of the country amid an internet shutdown. The BBC observed growing frustration among voters queuing at some polling stations in the capital,…
Big solar and energy storage projects going live across South Africa
Several major renewable energy projects currently under construction will go live this year, according to industry organisation Sapvia. Once operational, these projects will collectively add hundreds of megawatts of new generation capacity to the national grid. This additional capacity is expected to contribute to improved energy security, reduce reliance on fossil-fuel-based generation and support increased…
Africa: America’s Influence – Hope or Concern in 2026
In early 2025, I asserted–under divine influence and inspiration, not as a result of any objective analysis or human wisdom–that “America has a unique opportunity to reset its global image and work collaboratively with other superpowers like China and Russia to ensure a balanced and peaceful world order.” I believe President Donald Trump was indeed…
Africa: Traditional Use of Nhundurwa Fruit for Reducing Toothache and Pain but Little Solid Evidence for Viral Health Claims
Traditional use of nhundurwa fruit for reducing toothache and pain but little solid evidence for viral health claims IN SHORT: Facebook posts claim that liquids from the fruit – inhaled, bathed in or applied vaginally – can be used to treat a variety of health conditions, including toothache and itching. While the fruit has long…
What to know about Havana Syndrome and a device that might be linked to it
There’s a new development in the yearslong international mystery over Havana Syndrome: The U.S. has obtained and has been testing a device that officials believe could be linked to the debilitating condition. Sources said the device was quietly obtained by the Department of Homeland Security in late 2024, almost a decade after symptoms of what…
