Algeria shattered tournament records and reignited their continental dream with a ruthless 3-0 dismantling of hosts Uganda on Tuesday night, kicking off their 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) campaign in record-breaking style. In front of a stunned home crowd at the Mandela National Stadium in Kampala, the Fennecs put on a masterclass in efficiency…
Sometimes, the heroes of the future are just a few meters from the sidelines–alert, ready, and hearts full of hope. While the spotlights of the eighth edition of the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 illuminate the iconic Mandela National Stadium, other, subtler lights shine backstage. Among them stand out Davis and Darren Kato, 17-year-old…
Domingo Mendoza Méndez’s eyes fill with tears as he says he hasn’t seen his family since July 10, when he went to an appointment with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and was detained. “I’m in the process for a U visa and they detained me, but I don’t know why they’re detaining me. I’m…
Apple has committed an additional $100 billion to expand its U.S. manufacturing efforts, bringing its total planned investment to a staggering $600 billion over the next four years. This move, announced in response to pressure from President Donald Trump, includes a new American Manufacturing Program aimed at moving more of Apple’s supply chain and advanced…
For many women entrepreneurs, stepping away from the business they’ve built is not just a professional decision, it’s a deeply personal one. Years, sometimes decades, of sacrifice, vision and resilience are tied to the company’s name, culture, and success. So, when it’s time to talk succession or exit strategies, the conversation isn’t just about financials…
ADDIS ABABA – Trade corridors, streamlined transit systems, and deeper regional integration are essential lifelines for Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said. He made the remark recently at the opening of the Third UN Conference on LLDCs (LLDC3) in Awaza, Turkmenistan. In his address, Guterres urged world leaders to rethink global…
The draw for the COSAFA zone qualifiers of the 2025 CAF Women’s Champions League has been completed. The tournament will take place from 22 to 31 August 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa. Group A features South African giants and two-time champions Mamelodi Sundowns, alongside Ntopwa FC (Malawi), Beauties FC (Namibia), and Zesco Ndola Girls (Zambia)….
The Zambian government has dismissed claims of dangerous pollution in the Copperbelt mining region, following safety concerns raised by the US embassy. On Wednesday, the US embassy issued a health alert, ordering the immediate withdrawal of its personnel in Kitwe town and nearby areas due to concerns of “widespread contamination of water and soil” linked…
Huawei SA opens applications for the 2025 Women in Tech digital skills training initiative. Technology company Huawei SA is inviting tech-savvy women entrepreneurs to participate in the 2025 edition of its Women in Tech digital skills training programme. Applications for the annual tech upskilling initiative have officially opened. In a statement, Huawei SA says the…
In the era of pervasive digitization and AI-driven operations, data centers function as the nerve centers of enterprises and society. That makes electrostatic discharge (ESD) safety, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance non‑negotiable. Anti-static (ESD) flooring is a foundational layer of this reliability stack: get it wrong and you risk downtime, data loss, or even fire;…
