Conrad Leigh, previously the chief operating officer, has been appointed as Rain’s new CEO. Telecommunications service provider Rain has announced some leadership changes at the company. In a statement, the company says Brandon Leigh, founder and CEO, has stepped away from his executive position and moved into a strategic advisory role on the board. Conrad…
With just two weeks remaining until kick-off, the countdown to the African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 is reaching fever pitch, as East African host nations Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania enter the final stages of readiness for Africa’s premier national competition for locally-based players. The biennial tournament, running from 2-30 August 2025, will unite East Africa…
The Super Falcons of Nigeria kicked off their 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) campaign on a high note with a convincing 3-0 win over Tunisia in their opening group match. The momentum stalled with a lacklustre 1-0 win over Botswana and a goalless draw against Algeria in the final group tie. However, Justin…
In the Apple TV+ show “Acapulco,” Máximo Gallardo was first introduced to viewers as the symbol of the American dream — a young, working-class hotel worker in Mexico who ultimately becomes a multimillionaire with a big mansion in Malibu, California. But Eugenio Derbez — star and executive producer of the bilingual hit series — wants…
The protracted, multibillion-rand investment by Vodacom in Vumatel owner Maziv led an “unprecedented” legal challenge to the competition appeal court (CAC) at a hearing into the matter on Tuesday. The Competition Commission U-turned earlier this month when it announced it was now in favour of the deal following negotiations with Vodacom and Maziv. It had…
The 32nd Annual Meetings of African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) witnessed a flurry of deal signings with four project preparation transactions signed between the Bank and various entities that are expected to unlock investments valued at about 1 billion USD that set to transform key sectors across Africa. In Kenya, the groundwork has begun for a…
Providing key insights into current affairs, President Isaias Afwerki sat down with national media outlets on July 19, 2025. The wide-ranging first part interview delved into timely global and regional issues. Excerpts of the first part of Saturday’s interview follow. * * * Mr. President, thank you for giving us this opportunity. We begin this…
The government has revealed details of its plans to cut foreign aid, with support for children’s education and women’s health in Africa facing the biggest reductions. The government said in February it would slash foreign aid spending by 40% – from 0.5% of gross national income to 0.3% – to increase defence spending to 2.5%…
From their origins as Lulalend, a pioneering digital lender, the fintech founded by CEO Trevor Gosling and CTO Neil Welman has evolved into a comprehensive digital business banking platform (Lula), consistently demonstrating innovation, agility, and a deep understanding of the unique challenges and opportunities faced by South African SMEs. “We have evolved in leaps and…
Magix, a leader in cybersecurity solutions, is proud to announce the launch of the Magix R&D Lab, a cutting-edge research and development initiative aimed at advancing cybersecurity through innovative threat research and offensive security expertise. Kevin Wotshela, Managing Director of Magix Security, expressed his excitement about the new venture: “Magix R&D Lab represents our commitment…
