[Daily Maverick] Propelled by an early vision to help others, Dr Abba Mallum tells Spotlight about his roots in Borno State, about opportunities in Stellenbosch and Durban, and about his pioneering PhD in radiotherapy and oncology.
Nearly 700 students from Leipzig University, in Germany, sat down last month on the square outside the college cafeteria, next to the city’s old, ruined fortifications, to vote. A sea of hands rose, holding yellow cards. The vote was almost unanimous: The student council demanded the university cease all collaboration with Israeli institutions. Recommended Stories…
SpaceX’s blockbuster listing will be the biggest the world has ever seen. (Graphic by Nicola Mawson with official images) Set to be the biggest listing in the US – and the world – when it makes its debut on the Nasdaq on 12 June, SpaceX is targeting a valuation of close on $2 trillion, in…
This World Oceans Day, marked on June 8, faith groups join their voices to advocate for the protection of oceans and honour them as a gift to humanity. Covering over 70% of the planet, producing at least 50% of its oxygen and providing a home to most of the Earth’s biodiversity, the ocean is a…
Cascador deployed more than $5 million into 7 African startups at its second annual pitch day, as the growth-stage founder platform expands funding for companies with social impact. The Africa-focused platform launched its Catalytic Fund last year as a $2 million annual initiative to support alumni companies. Since its founding in 2019, Cascador has supported…
SHENZHEN, CHINA – MAY 1: The Chinese national flag is seen in front of stacked shipping containers bearing MSC (Mediterranean Shipping Company), Maersk, and Hamburg Süd branding at Yantian Port on May 1, 2026, in Shenzhen, Guangdong Province, China. Cheng Xin | Getty Images News | Getty Images China’s trade growth held up better than…
South Africa’s convergence war has been fought on two fronts simultaneously: Mobile operators have pushed into financial services – payments platforms, digital wallets, money transfers and insurance. Banks have pushed into connectivity – mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs), airtime, data the phone number as an anchor for the customer relationship. The previous two pieces in…
Dangote Industries Limited has further reinforced its status as one of Africa’s most influential corporate brands after emerging as the continent’s Most Admired African Brand for the eighth consecutive year in the latest Brand Africa rankings. The recognition was announced at the 16th annual Brand Africa 100: Africa’s Best Brands awards, unveiled in Addis Ababa,…
DR Congo Reports 101 Ebola Deaths The Democratic Republic of Congo has reported 101 confirmed Ebola deaths amid a worsening outbreak of the Bundibugyo strain. The government has said that it recorded 35 new confirmed cases in the previous 24 hours, including 10 deaths. The outbreak is concentrated in three provinces long beset by…
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