Every few months, Africa celebrates another homegrown success story: a scientist wins international acclaim, an entrepreneur secures global investment, a filmmaker earns a prestigious award, or a communications expert lands a global leadership role. We proudly claim them as our own, sharing their achievements as proof that Africa continues to produce world-class talent. Also read: From…
Washington — President Trump campaigned on lower prices for Americans, but his trade war with Canada is pushing prices higher for Americans, Ontario Premier Doug Ford told CBS News in an interview Friday. Earlier this week, Mr. Trump announced 50% tariffs starting next month on a number of Canadian goods, including hockey sticks and alcohol, on…
Vodacom Group CEO Shameel Joosub Vodacom, the University of Johannesburg (UJ) and Amazon Web Services on Friday launched the Vodacom AI Lab, a partnership that puts postgraduate students to work on live industry problems – from cross-border fraud prevention to identity theft – using the same cloud and AI tools deployed by leading technology companies…
The Director-General of the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), Dr Jean Kaseya, has commended Ghana for implementing the Free Primary Healthcare System. He described it as a model for expanding access to care across the continent. He said the policy had significantly broadened access to healthcare, particularly in rural and underserved…
Today, Glasgow will once again become the meeting place of the Commonwealth, as athletes and supporters from 56 nations descend on its red-sandstone streets for the Commonwealth Games. Also read: Rwandan athletes in final preps for 2026 Commonwealth Games For the next fortnight, sporting triumphs will capture the attention of millions across the Commonwealth. Florence Niyonkuru…
The number of people forced to flee the heatwave-induced fires in Spain and France has now passed the 100,000 mark. Published On 24 Jul 202624 Jul 2026 Spanish police have arrested a man accused of sparking a wildfire by using farm machinery, as blazes across the country and in France continue to force mass evacuations….
TIA and W&R SETA are joining forces to create more pathways for young people, entrepreneurs and emerging businesses to develop ideas, access support and contribute to SA’s digital economy. The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA) and the Wholesale and Retail Sector Education and Training Authority (W&R SETA) have signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at linking…
As the energy landscape faces a profound workforce paradox, GreenPath Africa said it targeted talent infrastructure to power African Development Bank’s (AfDB) Mission 300 in the continent. According to rapport, the continent possesses 60 per cent of the world’s best renewable energy resources, yet it currently accounts for only two per cent of global jobs…
As Africa seeks to capture more value from its natural resources, Ethiopia is building one of the continent’s most ambitious cotton-to-clothing value chains. By linking farmers, researchers and manufacturers, the country is demonstrating how cotton can drive industrialisation, create jobs and strengthen regional trade. GEWANE, Afar Region, Ethiopia – As the first rays of sunlight spread…
Oil tankers are increasingly coming under fire on several fronts as economic warfare is deployed as a weapon in the escalating conflicts in the Middle East and Europe. Iran has stepped up its attacks on tankers in and around the Strait of Hormuz this month as it tries to impose its control over the crucial…
