Three killed as unfinished building collapses on church service in Ghana
Locals say the structure, in a school complex, was in use despite lying unfinished for a number of years.
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Lytania Johnson promoted to FNB CEO as Harry Kellan exits
Lytania Johnson named FNB CEO. FirstRand has made some changes to the leadership team within its banking portfolio, with Lytania Johnson assuming the dual role of FNB CEO and CEO of retail and business banking (RBB). Harry Kellan, current CEO of the retail and commercial segment and FNB, will step down and take early retirement…
African Union Holds Continental Consultation On Caadp Kampala Result Framework and Biennial Review (Br)
The Continental Consultation on CAADP Kampala Result Framework and Biennial Review (BR) Indicators successfully concluded in Windhoek, Namibia, held from 24-27 March 2026. The Four-day consultation workshop brought together African Union Member States, Regional Economic Communities (RECs), and technical experts, to consider and review a harmonized framework for tracking progress on the Compressive Agriculture Development…
Africa: Brainwave Africa Launches Digital Learning Platform, Urges Wider Adoption in Schools
Brainwave Africa on Saturday hosted a community dialogue in Kampala, bringing together teachers, parents, and students to discuss the future of digital learning in Uganda. The event, held in Bugolobi, also marked the official launch of the Brainwave Africa digital learning platform, a home-grown solution aimed at improving access to quality education. Speaking at the…
Trump renews threat to Iran’s power plants as war sends oil prices soaring again
At least two Chinese cargo ships that were blocked by Iran last week as they tried to transit the Strait of Hormuz managed to traverse the key waterway on Monday, according to tracking data from the MarineTraffic website. Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps naval forces appeared to make an example of the vessels, and one…
FNB CEO Harry Kellan steps down after just two years
Harry Kellan Harry Kellan is stepping down as CEO of FNB after just two years in the role, with Lytania Johnson appointed as his successor as part of a broader restructuring of FirstRand’s banking operations. Kellan, who took over as FNB CEO in April 2024 after a decade as FirstRand group CFO, will take early…
Africa: AUC Chairperson Congratulates H.E. Ambassador Nabil Fahmy On Appointment As League of Arab States Secretary-General
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, congratulates H.E. Nabil Fahmy on his appointment as Secretary-General of the League of Arab States (LAS), describing him as “a highly respected diplomat” with “a wealth of experience” and a strong commitment to multilateralism”. Reaffirming the African Union’s long-standing relations with the League of…
Africa: CAF Fixes Refereeing Mess After Final Drama
Cairo — THE Confédération Africaine de Football is set to make sweeping changes to its statutes and regulations aimed at restoring confidence in refereeing, video assistant referees (VAR) and its judicial bodies following controversies surrounding the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations Final. CAF President Patrice Motsepe told reporters in Cairo, Egypt on Sunday that the…
Germany’s FM tells President al-Sharaa ‘We stand with Syria’ | Syria’s War
NewsFeed Syrian president Ahmed al-Sharaa met with top German officials in a visit to Berlin to discuss Syria’s stability, refugees in Germany and German support for reconstruction. Published On 30 Mar 202630 Mar 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share googleAdd Al Jazeera on Googleinfo
Why healthcare is quickly becoming a top destination for IT talent
For IT talent seeking to create real-world impact, the South African healthcare sector offers the chance to elevate its system. Mediclinic is leading the move to more tech-driven care. When South African IT professionals map out their careers, they often choose banking, fintech, telecoms and global tech startups. Yet one industry with arguably the greatest…