Low-Earth orbit satellites are used to deliver broadband connectivity to communities worldwide. Low-Earth orbit (LEO) satellite services form part of South Africa’s digital and connectivity future, communications minister Solly Malatsi told MPs yesterday. This, as connectivity gaps in the country continue to linger, with millions of South African households still without reliable and meaningful internet…
Nairobi — Former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has launched a sharp rebuttal against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua following his criticism of the Africa Forward Summit 2026, accusing him of undermining Kenya’s international reputation for political gain. Kuria said Gachagua’s remarks on the continental summit reflected a lack of national interest, arguing that Kenya hosting…
NAIROBI, Kenya, May 13, 2026 – Kenya started off their medal harvesting campaign at the Africa Championships in Accra in a disappointing note in the women’s 5000m on Tuesday night. Cross country specialist Maurine Chebor was the country’s best performer in the race, finishing fourth in 23:31.84, despite leading for a majority part of the…
Transferable skills are becoming one of the most important factors employers consider when hiring, promoting and developing talent in today’s fast-changing workplace. Having a relevant qualification and experience in your profession can help you to land an interview for your dream job. But showing that you have the skills and qualities to thrive in a…
Washington — President Trump is heading to China for a highly anticipated summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, following through with a meeting Mr. Trump delayed due to the war with Iran. Mr. Trump left the White House on Tuesday for the summit and is scheduled to arrive in Beijing Wednesday morning, Eastern Daylight Time….
Communications minister Solly Malatsi Communications minister Solly Malatsi has placed faster, cheaper and more reliable internet at the centre of the department of communications & digital technologies’ agenda for the year ahead, adding that the state cannot afford to deliver these services on its own. Tabling his R2.55-billion budget vote in parliament on Tuesday, Malatsi…
Uganda’s President Museveni Sworn In for Seventh Term Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni has been sworn in for a record seventh consecutive term following his landslide victory in disputed elections in January, extending his tenure as one of Africa’s longest-serving rulers. Heavy security, including armoured tanks, was deployed in the capital, Kampala, ahead of the…
Habib Mahakian, Vice-President for Southern and Sub-Saharan Africa, Dell Technologies. The conventional case for storage modernisation often focuses on the benefits of upgrading to a new environment. A stronger case starts with understanding the cost of staying in the current one. That cost is growing fast and is less visible in day-to-day operations. Making it…
Nairobi, Kenya — Somalia’s Foreign Minister Abdisaalam Abdi Ali attended the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi on behalf of President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, joining African and international leaders at talks focused on strengthening cooperation and reforming global governance institutions. The summit, part of broader Africa-France partnership discussions, brought together heads of state, ministers and senior…
A draft United Nations Security Council resolution calling for freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz has gained 112 co-sponsors, according to diplomatic sources, underscoring the breadth of global concern over the closure of one of the world’s most critical shipping lanes. The resolution, tabled by Bahrain and the United States, seeks to protect…
