Tomatoes on top of a growing agri-business
Dan and Ramatah are developing a 15-hectare plot of previously unused land on the outskirts of Livingstone, Zambia. They are now building an agribusiness, producing cherry tomatoes and fresh vegetables.PHOTO/FAO/Mukaba Mukaba. By SECIAL CORRESPONDENT For one young, Zambian couple, it all began with a bold decision to leave their desk jobs. What started as conversations…
African Govts Urged to Dedicate 2 Percent of Annual GDP for Digital Infrastructure Devt
The Deputy Minister of Education, Dr Clement Abas Apaak, has called on African governments to dedicate up to two percent of their annual GDP to digital infrastructure development. According to him, Africa’s digital ambitions would not only remain difficult to achieve, but a mirage without substantial investment in infrastructure capable of supporting innovation and technological…
U.S. completes Iran strikes after Apache helicopter attack
Oil prices shot higher Wednesday after U.S. President Donald Trump declared that Iran will “pay the price” for being too slow to negotiate a peace deal. U.S. crude oil futures for July delivery jumped nearly 2% to $89.72 per barrel as of 7:15 a.m. ET. Brent futures, the international benchmark, for August delivery, rose 1.3% to…
SA teen selected for MIT AI and healthcare bootcamp
Reatlegile Rammuki will represent the country on a global stage after being selected for an MIT programme exploring the use of AI in healthcare. A 16-year-old South African artificial intelligence (AI) enthusiast has been selected to attend a prestigious AI and healthcare programme at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) in the US. Reatlegile Rammuki,…
Africa: Omosehin – Africa Insurance Market Commands $68bn Premium Pool
Commissioner for Insurance, Mr Ayo Olusegun Omosehin, has said that despite the recorded gap in Africa’s insurance penetration, the continent commands an estimated $68 billion premium pool, signalling strong underlying demand where access exists. Omosehin who spoke in a high-level panel discussion at the 52nd African Insurance Organisation Conference in Cairo Egypt, challenged the regional…
Africa: The U.S. Bought Time on AGOA. Now it Needs a Strategy.
Washington, DC — In February, U.S. Congress passed a one-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). This came after a year of foot-dragging which resulted in the temporary lapse of the trade preference program. Meanwhile, China extended duty-free access to 53 African countries with which it maintains diplomatic relations. The juxtaposition of these…
Pope Leo to Bless Tallest Church in the World During Spain Visit
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MTN Group goes all-in on platforms and AI
MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita MTN Group on Wednesday unpacked its Ambition 2030 strategy under the banner “one MTN, three platforms” – with targets to triple its fibre network, grow fintech 13x and double data usage. Ambition 2030, MTN’s new five-year strategy, is built around three platforms – connectivity, fintech and digital infrastructure – with…
Africa: Debate About SA’s Falling Murder Levels Masks a Deeper Crisis
To keep murders on a downward trajectory, South Africa must prioritise and fund interventions that prevent family violence. The number of murders is plummeting in South Africa. Or is it? And if so, is it because of policing or something else? And what about violence in homes, where most of the country’s serious assaults occur?…
Africa: Anti-Foreigner Violence in South Africa Is Easily Sparked – What Hasn’t Been Done to Deal With It
Threats and deadly conflict over migration are spreading fast in South Africa. This is hugely worrying and could result in widespread injury and killings, as it has in the past. The region’s investment prospects could be dimmed too, due to perceptions of political instability. The need for effective responses is real and urgent. The death…