Liberia, alongside Somalia and the Democratic Republic of Congo, on Tuesday called for restraint, dialogue and respect for international law as the United Nations Security Council convened to deliberate on the evolving political situation in Venezuela–marking Liberia’s first major diplomatic intervention since formally reclaiming its seat on the council after more than six decades. The…
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Nigeria has been scheduled to lead discussion as senior African government leaders prepares to converge in Cape Town from 3-5 March 2026 to drive investment, policy alignment, and deal-making in Africa’s rapidly expanding energy sector. Nigeria’s Power minister, Adebayo Adelabu, Ministry of Power, is listed as top priority speaker at the Africa Energy Indaba 2026,…
Forecasting fossil fuel demand in this age of unprecedented geopolitical and economic uncertainty coats crystal balls with a layer of coal dust, and in the short term projections could be raised as financial taps to the sector reopen. This past Christmas it seems Santa had an abundance of coal to dish out to those who…
Nicolas Maduro, former president of Venezuela, made his first court appearance in New York City after his capture by US forces in Caracas on 3 January. Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, appeared in handcuffs and leg shackles before a judge. They are due to stand trial for charges including narcoterrorism. Both entered not guilty…
iOCO co-CEO Rhys Summerton. (Photograph supplied) iOCO, formerly known as EOH, has continued to return capital to shareholders after repurchasing a further 2.34 million shares in the open market. In a notice to shareholders, the JSE-listed IT services group said it repurchased 2 344 669 ordinary shares between 29 November 2025 and 31 December 2025. …
Harare — Most of the fastest-growing economies, with gross domestic product growth rates exceeding 6%, will be on the African continent in 2026, according to Africanews, citing data from the International Monetary Fund (IMF). Growth rates in countries such as Rwanda, Uganda, and Ethiopia will exceed 7%, while South Sudan and Guinea will achieve double-digit…
NAIROBI, Kenya, January 4, 2026 – Kenya’s Peter Kamaku will take charge of the African Cup of Nations (Afcon) round of 16 tie between South Africa and Cameroon in Rabat on Sunday night. The renowned match official will be the centre referee in the high octane fixture, in which he will be assisted by two…
Following the action in Venezuela, the Trump administration is alluding to possible action elsewhere in the region. In remarks aboard Air Force One Sunday night, Mr. Trump mentioned Colombian President Gustavo Petro, saying Colombia is “very sick too, run by a very sick man.” Mr. Trump said he felt Petro is “not going to be…
Mustek’s head office in Midrand, Johannesburg The plan by Novus Holdings to acquire technology group Mustek has run into more difficulty, with the Takeover Regulation Panel ruling it must increase its offer to Mustek shareholders in a move that could cost it tens of millions of rand more than anticipated. The Takeover Regulation Panel has…
