Africa: Beyond It – Why Digital Governance Is Africa’s Ultimate Leadership Challenge
Africa’s digital future hinges on effective governance and combating cybercrime to foster economic growth, trust, and innovation while addressing significant gaps in digital literacy among leaders. As the first quarter of the 21st century passes, it is becoming increasingly clear that Africa’s ability to catch up with the rest of the world will depend on…
London police officer filmed in crowd intimidating Al Jazeera journalists | Police News
Metropolitan Police says it is reviewing footage of incident and reporters must be able to work ‘without intimidation’. Published On 26 Mar 202626 Mar 2026 An off-duty British police officer was involved in an incident that saw a group of North London residents surround and “intimidate” Al Jazeera journalists reporting on a suspected arson attack,…
War kills rate cut hopes as Reserve Bank warns of inflation spike
Reserve Bank governor Lesetja Kganyago The South African Reserve Bank maintained its main lending rate at 6.75% on Thursday, saying caution was needed as higher energy prices triggered by the US-Israel war against Iran would push up inflation. Economists polled by Reuters had expected no change in the repo rate, as the Middle East conflict…
Africa: South Africa’s U19 Team Returns to Winning Ways Against Zimbabwe in Lagos
*Rwanda defeat Nigeria by 6 wickets for their fourth straight win South Africa’s U-19 team returned to winning ways with 28 runs victory over their Zimbabwean counterparts at the ongoing 5th edition of the Nigeria Women’s Invitational T20 International (WT20i) Tournament at the Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval, Lagos. After the Monday rest day for…
Africa: Covenant University Don Named Among Africa’s Leading Voices On Higher Education Reform
A Nigerian academic and researcher at Covenant University, Ota, Ogun State, Dr. Ada Peter, has been recognised among 25 women shaping conversations on the future of higher education across Africa, by the Education Collaborative. The recognition places Peter alongside prominent education leaders and administrators from across the continent who are rethinking how African universities can…
Trump says oil and stock market reaction to Iran conflict not as severe as he expected
President Donald Trump said Thursday that neither the spike in oil prices nor the slump in the stock market during the Iran war were as bad he had anticipated. In a Cabinet meeting, Trump expressed confidence in the war effort and said the economic damage will reverse. Addressing Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, the president said…
Ericsson appoints Siseko Ngxola as South Africa head
Ericsson has appointed Siseko Ngxola as head of its South African operations, signalling a continued focus on the local market. Siseko Ngxola | image supplied Ngxola brings more than 20 years of experience in the telecommunications sector, having held roles across sales, enterprise and mobile networks. His career includes international exposure in markets such as…
Africa: AU Welcomes UN Resolution Recognizing Slave Trade As Crime Against Humanity
The African Union Commission has welcomed a new resolution by the United Nations General Assembly recognizing the transatlantic slave trade as one of the gravest crimes against humanity. In a statement, the Chairperson of the Commission praised the adoption of Resolution A/80/L.48, which was led by Ghana. The Chairperson described the move as a major…
Afreximbank Launches Inaugural Accelerator Programme Cohort to Scale Africa’s Digital Trade Ecosystem
African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has officially launched the inaugural cohort of its “Afreximbank Accelerator Programme,” bringing together eight high-potential startups from across Africa and the diaspora for an intensive kick-off week taking place in Cairo from 23-27 March 2026. Selected from a highly competitive pool of over 1,600 applications, the cohort represents some of the…
Save Up to 67% on Sneakers From Nike and New Balance
Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is happening right now and with it comes sneakers at huge discounts. I’ve covered sneaker sales for a number of years and am particularly impressed by some of the savings being offered by brands like Adidas, New Balance, Nike and more — including a pair that is 67 percent off. Below,…
