Africa: Festus Mogae – This Diamond Is Forever
Washington, DC — When Festus Mogae died in early May, the world lost a global statesman and I lost a beloved friend of more than 40 years. The Oxford- trained economist was a dedicated democrat, committed feminist and visionary leader who successfully shepherded Botswana through the HI/AIDS crisis. But the magic of Festus was his…
Oil prices jump after US-Iran talks collapse, erasing declines
The price of oil rose sharply on Monday, after Iranian government-aligned media reported that the country was cutting off talks with the United States to end the ongoing war. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. U.S. crude oil soared as much as 8.5% to nearly $95…
Top ICT tenders: Postbank looks to mobile network operators
Postbank seeks a panel of mobile network operators to provide mobile data network connectivity services (Image source: 123RF) Activity on National Treasury’s eTenders Portal is beginning to pick up again, with proactive municipalities preparing for new budgets that come into play in July. It’s not all about grass root levels this week, however, as government…
Africa: The Death of Koko Networks – a Post-Mortem of a Biofuel Startup and the Rise of Carbon Economies in Africa
What does the much-publicised rise and sudden death of a firm that boasted friends in Silicon Valley and Washington DC tell us about the climate crisis, structural underdevelopment in Africa and the frugal innovations designed to mitigate it? The closure of Koko Networks at the beginning of February elicited an interesting range of reactions in…
Africa’s First Agent-Driven Media Intelligence Framework Debuts
AI-powered public relations strategist, and founder of Cihan Media Group, Dr. Celestine Achi, has officially unveiled AGENTPR, described as Africa’s first agent-driven media intelligence framework and PR intelligence MCP. AGENTPR has been developed as a practical response to one of the most important shifts in modern communications: the movement from traditional media monitoring to intelligent,…
US says it struck Iranian radar sites as Iran targets American forces in Kuwait
Iran and the US say they have carried out fresh strikes around the Strait of Hormuz, with Kuwait condemning “repeated” Iranian attacks.
What Wi-Fi 8 will mean for wireless networks
When TP-Link unveiled the Archer 8 last week, billed as the first consumer router platform built for Wi-Fi 8, the striking thing was what it did not promise. There was no headline jump in peak speed. Instead, the company pitched the device, due around October 2026, on reliability: steadier coverage room to room, fewer drop-offs…
Building a restaurant chain in Nigeria: The story of Toasties
Interview with Eka ObaigbenaFOUNDER, TOASTIES Lives in: Lagos, Nigeria Eka Obaigbena noticed a gap in Nigeria’s restaurant market for fast-casual chains – such as Chipotle, Shake Shack, and Pret a Manger – she had grown accustomed to while living abroad. To fill it, she launched Toasties, which offers sandwiches, salads and other items that blend…
Africa: ‘The Church Is On the Front Line of the Ebola Response’ – Anglicans Act to Tackle Ebola Outbreak
DRC and neighbouring Uganda are seeing another outbreak of the deadly Bundibugyo Ebola strain. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has recorded 10 confirmed and 223 suspected Ebola deaths since the outbreak was declared on 15 May, among more than 1,000 confirmed and suspected cases. Around the world, Anglican churches, networks and charities are working to…
Africa: Why Military Gains Are Not Weakening the ADF in Eastern DRC
The ADF’s resilience stems from kidnapping economies, forced recruitment and governance failures that military operations cannot address alone. Multiple blows continue to shatter security in war-torn eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), with the deadly Ebola outbreak adding to the Congo River Alliance (AFC)/M23 conflict and stalled peace processes. Meanwhile, the Islamic State-aligned Allied…