Bonn — Africa contributes the least to global greenhouse gas emissions, yet it faces some of the world’s most severe climate-related health impacts. Several realities define the continent’s climate and health landscape – increased infectious diseases, air pollution, death, disruption and pressure on health systems through heatwaves, floods, droughts and storms. Changing temperatures and, more…
Addis Ababa — Africa has no problem with ideas, but the struggle is in how to implement them, leaders said at an inaugural forum convened to promote action on development. Addressing the inaugural Africa Development Impact Forum (ADIF), Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) Executive Secretary Clever Gatete emphasised that Africa must move quickly from great…
Gwynne Shotwell, SpaceX’s president and chief operating officer, interviews with CNBC during the company’s IPO at the Nasdaq MarketSite in New York City on June 12, 2026. Adam Jeffery | CNBC As SpaceX was poised to hit the Nasdaq following the largest initial public offering on record, Elon Musk’s second-in-command, Gwynne Shotwell, didn’t dismiss the…
James Dyer, head of threat intelligence, KnowBe4. Threat actors are redefining the attack surface at scale, due to generative AI capable of delivering flawless, personalised phishing attacks and enhancing every step of the kill chain. This emerged during an exclusive round table event presented by KnowBe4, aligned to ITWeb Security Summit 2026. James Dyer, head…
One of Africa’s 10 representatives at the 2026 FIFA World Cup, South Africa, kicked off their campaign on a poor note last night, beaten 2-0 by co-host Mexico inside iconic Azteca Stadium in Mexico City. Unlike 16 years ago when South Africa hosted the Mundial and were forced to a 1-1 in the opening game…
From healthcare and women’s empowerment to culture, enterprise and global mobility, Optiva Capital Partners is redefining corporate impact in Africa, writes Chiemelie Ezeobi In the evolving story of African enterprise, a new class of institutions is emerging, companies that measure success not only by financial performance, but by the depth of their impact on society….
A Los Angeles medical examiner has revealed the cause of death for actor James Handy, who was fatally stabbed allegedly by the son of his girlfriend on June 3. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. Handy, 81, died in a homicide caused by a stab wound…
Sixty60 has emerged on top due to a ruthless focus on execution … and some excellent timing. Image generated by AI for illustration purposes It was a surreal moment, standing in a Checkers in Stellenbosch in 2020, when I looked up from my trolley and caught sight of myself in a mirror, masked. This is…
Elevate Africa has announced the commencement of applications for the 2026 edition of the Threads of Africa Fashion Film Prize, a pan-African initiative aimed at preserving and promoting endangered African textiles, garments and traditional fashion techniques through storytelling and film. The organisation said the competition seeks to encourage creatives across Africa and the diaspora to…
Dar es Salaam — THE FIFA World Cup is finally upon us. THE biggest sporting spectacle on the planet has arrived with all the pomp, ceremony, and excess modern football can manufacture. Forty-eight nations, three host countries, sixteen cities, 104 matches, thousands of journalists, millions of travelling supporters and an estimated four billion television viewers…
