Flagship Asset Management’s Philip Short Blue Label Telecoms’ share price has plunged more than a quarter in the past two days after its annual results, published on Tuesday, appeared to disappoint investors. Philip Short of Flagship Asset Management has been particularly bullish about the prospects for Blue Label, in large part because of the emerging…
Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, an indigenous oil producer, has reiterated its commitment to safety and best environmental practices as it seeks to expand investment opportunities in Nigeria. The Company said its dedication to best safety practices was a key consideration in its determination to join the International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP)….
From September 4 to 10, the Algerian capital will become the epicenter of African trade. More than a mere economic gathering, the 4th edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2025) symbolises Algeria’s unwavering continental ambition, one that the nation is determined to fully embrace. In a constantly evolving geopolitical context where shifting balances redefine Africa’s…
A tense debate in the Mexican Senate descended into a brawl between two of the chamber’s most senior politicians on Wednesday. Senator Alejandro Moreno, of the opposition Institutional Revolutionary Party (PRI), grabbed the president of the Senate, Gerardo Fernández Noroña, demanding to be allowed to speak. After some pushing and shoving, Moreno threw punches and…
Dark Fibre Africa (DFA), a subsidiary of Maziv, has successfully transmitted an unprecedented 1.6 terabits per second (Tbit/s) on a single wavelength over a 40km section of its core network. The trial, conducted between Isando and Midrand, reportedly marks a “world first” for IP/optical convergence at this speed. This achievement quadruples the capacity from an…
Ten-man Madagascar produced a dramatic extra-time winner to beat Sudan 1-0 in Dar es Salaam and book their place in their first ever African Nations Championship (Chan) final. The Barea, who finished third in their only previous appearance three years ago, will face Morocco who edged Senegal 5-3 on penalties after the two sides drew…
Grave violations against children have reached shocking levels in 2024, a new report of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict to the General Assembly shows. The report, which covers the period from August 2024 to July 2025, highlights a staggering 25 % surge in grave violations compared to 2023. It stresses the…
Kyiv, Ukraine — A massive Russian drone and missile attack on Ukraine’s capital early Thursday, including a rare strike in the center of the city, killed at least 12 people and wounded some 48, local authorities said. It was the first major Russian combined attack on Kyiv in weeks as U.S.-led peace efforts to end…
Gideon Coetzee, MD, Even Flow. Even Flow has announced its 2025 Annual Roadshow, themed “Re:Set, Re:Align, Re:Engage”. The roadshow will be hosted in Cape Town (3 September), Johannesburg (17 September) and Durban (30 September), creating a dynamic platform for partners and vendors to connect, collaborate and explore the future of technology in the South African…
Lusaka — African health ministers and partners are calling for increased investment in integrated health services to address the growing burden of severe noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), particularly those affecting women and underserved populations across the region. At a high-level side event during the Seventy-fifth session of the WHO Regional Committee for Africa, delegates emphasized the…
