Andrew Baker Andrew Baker has been appointed as chief information officer of Capitec. Baker, who was previously the company’s chief technology officer, takes the CIO reins from Wim de Bruyn, who had been in the role since 2014. “Baker … takes the helm from Wim de Bruyn to lead the next phase of the bank’s…
Addis Ababa — Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud called for an urgent overhaul of global governance on Monday, demanding a permanent seat for Africa on the UN Security Council during a high-level forum in the Ethiopian capital. Speaking on the sidelines of the African Union (AU) Summit, Mohamud addressed a session focused on the “Future…
Ilia Malinin, Team USA’s “Quad God” star figure skater and current world champion, shared a video on social media Monday that included highlights, and some lowlights, of his competition so far in the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy — speaking directly about the huge pressure faced by athletes at the top of their sports. Malinin…
Nairobi — United Arab Emirates has emerged as Africa’s largest single-country investor in recent years, committing more than USD 110 billion across the continent between 2019 and 2023, with over USD 70 billion directed to energy, green and renewable sectors. This scale of capital — the highest by any country in that period — signals…
Capitec CIO Andrew Baker. Capitec has appointed Andrew Baker as chief information officer (CIO). In a statement to ITWeb, the Capitec says Baker, who previously served as chief technology officer, takes the helm from Wim de Bruyn, to lead the next phase of the bank’s technology evolution. It notes that Baker brings a wealth of data…
Monrovia — The Chinese Ambassador to Liberia, Yin Chengwu, has declared that China will continue to serve as a catalyst for Africa’s development and revitalization, emphasizing that Liberia stands to benefit significantly from the growing partnership. Ambassador Chengwu made the statement on February 13, 2026 during the Chinese New Year Reception held in Paynesville, outside…
NewsFeed Iran launched naval drills in the Strait of Hormuz, Persian Gulf and Oman Sea, state TV reports, ahead of US-Iran nuclear talks in Geneva on Tuesday. Video shows Gen. Mohammad Pakpour, the head of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, overseeing the drills. Published On 16 Feb 202616 Feb 2026 Click here to share on…
The 39th African Union Heads of State Summit has wrapped up in Addis Ababa, with leaders from across the continent deliberating on water shortages and ongoing conflicts in several regions. Former Malawian President Joyce Banda emerged as one of the standout figures at the summit after being honoured with an Award of Excellence for Service…
As South Africa grappled with the extreme weather across the country this summer, its citizens were more invested than ever in following daily weather forecasts. Local viewers – and even some in neighbouring Southern African countries – have been following the solid expertise and skilled presentation of Vox Weather’s popular meteorologists, Annette Botha and Michelle…
Nigeria has stepped up ahead of Egypt as Africa’s second-largest importer as solar energy and battery storage provide a practical and affordable alternative to diesel generators and unreliable grid power. The gradual removal of diesel subsidies in Nigeria in the past two years also has helped accelerate adoption of solar energy. The policy was implemented…
