Grow with Huawei eKit: Huawei launches 4+10+N Intelligence Solutions to power SA’s SMEs
Huawei hosted the Huawei eKit Forum as a breakaway session at Huawei South Africa Connect 2026, bringing distribution partners together under the theme “Grow with Huawei eKit: Distribution Solutions & Partner Program”. The forum introduced the HUAWEI eKit 4+10+N SME Intelligence Solutions, an extensive portfolio of over 400 products built for South Africa’s SME market,…
Africa: Mastercard Foundation Commits $500 Million to Transform Higher Education
As Africa grapples with shrinking international development funding and rising pressure to create jobs for its rapidly growing youth population, the Mastercard Foundation is making one of the continent’s biggest long-term investments in higher education, committing US$500 million over the next decade to transform African universities. In an interview with allAfrica, Melody Chironda, Dr. John…
UN demands end of Ugandan clampdown on dissent | United Nations News
Pervasive climate of fear condemned amid human rights violations and crackdowns on opposition. Published On 30 Jul 202630 Jul 2026 The United Nations has condemned Uganda for its clampdown on dissent and opposition groups. The UN’s High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk expressed his criticism of the country’s increasing pressure on dissidents and others…
Africa: Euro-Africa Music Festival Set for Naples
World Star Records has announced the 2026 edition of the Euro-Africa International Music and Cultural Festival, an initiative aimed at strengthening cultural diplomacy and cooperation between Africa and Europe through music and the arts. The festival will be held under the theme: ‘Promoting Cultural Diplomacy, Peace, Unity and Development Through Music.’ At a press conference…
Huawei launches 12 intelligent transport solutions in South Africa
Sam Tang, chief technology officer, Huawei South Africa Huawei hosted customers and partners at the Smart Transportation Summit in Johannesburg on Thursday, part of Huawei South Africa Connect 2026, to discuss how intelligent technologies can help improve the safety and efficiency of South Africa’s transport network. Held under the theme Driving Mobility and Logistics into…
Africa: Health Financing Crisis Deepens As Expert Warns Francophone Africa Faces Rising Vulnerability
Abuja — A leading African public health expert, Dr. Mayaka Ma-Nitu, has warned that Francophone Africa is becoming increasingly vulnerable to health emergencies due to chronic underfunding, declining external donor support and weak domestic investment in healthcare systems. Speaking on the growing crisis in health financing across the continent, Dr. Ma-Nitu said many French-speaking African…
(REF) starts trading on NYSE
Reformation Inc. signage as traders work during the company’s initial public offering (IPO) on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York, US, on Thursday, July 30, 2026. Michael Nagle | Bloomberg | Getty Images Women’s clothing retailer Reformation began trading on the New York Stock Exchange on Thursday at $15…
Africa: Snow, Rain and Strong Winds Keep South Africa On High Alert
· Heavy snow has fallen in parts of the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and the Free State, while strong winds and rain continue to batter the KwaZulu-Natal coast. · The Eastern Cape has recorded 12 road deaths during the rainy weather, with disaster teams warning motorists to take extra care. Emergency services across South Africa remain…
Driving SA’s transport into the intelligent era: Huawei launches 12 solutions across rail, road, ports, aviation
Huawei hosted customers and partners at the Smart Transportation Summit, part of Huawei South Africa Connect 2026, to discuss how intelligent technologies can help improve the safety and efficiency of South Africa’s transport network. Held under the theme Driving Mobility and Logistics into the Intelligent World, the summit saw Huawei launch 12 solutions across four…
Africa: Sahel Security Crisis Demands Action Beyond Assurances of Solidarity
Armed groups’ evolving tactics and alliances will test the resolve of West African countries to cooperate with AES states. Recent attacks in Central Sahel reflect a worrying evolution of the terror threat in West Africa. The situation demands more from the region’s states and partners than declarations of solidarity with those affected. Active security cooperation…