Month: August 2025
Africa: Statement By the Chairperson of the African Union Commission On the Tragic Helicopter Crash in Ghana
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, has learned with deep sorrow of the tragic helicopter crash in the Ashanti Region of the Republic of Ghana, which claimed the lives of eight people, including Ghana’s Minister of Defence, Hon. Edward Omane Boamah, and Minister of Environment, Science, Technology and Innovation, Hon….
New tariffs snap into effect, raising import taxes to highest level since Great Depression
After months of delays and extensions, President Donald Trump’s comprehensive and sweeping tariffs slate took effect Thursday just after midnight ET, shifting his global trade reset into high gear. Most imports into the United States will now face a baseline 10% duty, with the overall average effective tariff rate rising to more than 17% —…
Canon and Kemtek reboot the office multi-function printer
The multi-function printer (MFP) has always delivered on its core mission of introducing enhanced efficiencies into commercial offices through combining multiple functions into a single, compact, easy-to-use device. While retaining these key features, the latest generation of Canon MFPs is equipped for the digital age and incorporates all the innovations needed to be futureproofed. Today’s…
Africa: Who Are Africa’s Nominees At the 2025 MTV VMAs?
The 2025 MTV Video Music Award nominations, announced August 5, have placed African stars firmly in the spotlight. Seven artists from across the continent received nods in the Best Afrobeats category, with Nigerian talent dominating the field. Asake and Travis Scott’s collaborative hit “Active,” Burna Boy’s “TaTaTa” with Travis Scott, Rema’s emotional “Baby (Is It…
Nigeria: Breastfeeding Week 2025 – Empowering African Women By Integrating HIV Prevention Into the First Bonds of Life
Prudence Nonkululeko Ngwenya and Toyin Saraki (Guest writers) During the recently commemorated Pan-African Women’s Day (PAWD), we were reminded of the enduring legacy, resilience, and leadership of African women. However, as we celebrated, we also confronted a lingering truth: far too many pregnant and breastfeeding women in Africa are still left behind in HIV prevention…
Trump’s new tariffs take effect in trade war escalation
US President Donald Trump’s sweeping new tariffs on countries around the world have come into effect in an escalation of his trade war. “IT’S MIDNIGHT!!! BILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN TARIFFS ARE NOW FLOWING INTO THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA!,” Trump said on social media minutes before the midnight deadline in Washington, DC. Earlier, the president…
Samsung dominates TV and appliance markets in South Africa
A new survey from research firm Analytico reveals that Samsung is the top choice for TVs and large household appliances among South Africa’s early adopters and IT professionals. This influential group of over 2,600 tech-savvy consumers plays a key role in shaping local market trends. Read: Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Review: Mid-range makes sense…
Africa: Climate Summit to Take Steps That Enable Implementation of Effective Solutions for Africa
Addis Ababa — Ethiopia will host the Second Africa Climate Summit (ACS-2) which is expected to take steps towards implementing effective climate action solutions while securing genuine international commitments to support environmental and climate initiatives in the continent. ACS-2 is a platform for unifying Africa’s voice and leadership in global climate action, advancing African-led climate…
8/6: CBS Evening News – CBS News
8/6: CBS Evening News – CBS News Watch CBS News Soldiers pinned down Fort Stewart gunman, officials say; all 5 victims expected to recover; Florida using robotic rabbits to help capture invasive Burmese pythons