Addis Ababa — In a forceful address at the 39th African Union Summit, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres delivered what many observers are calling one of his most direct endorsements yet of Africa’s long-standing demands: permanent representation on the UN Security Council and full economic sovereignty over its vast natural resources. Standing before African heads…
The second day of negotiations between Ukraine and Russia ended after just two hours.
In a move that fundamentally reshapes the African telecommunications landscape, MTN Group has agreed to acquire the remaining shares of IHS Towers that it does not already own. The deal, valued at approximately $2.2 billion (R35.3 billion), will see Africa’s largest mobile operator seize full control of nearly 29,000 towers across the continent. This transaction…
The first consignment of one million high-potency Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) vaccine doses from Biogénesis Bagó in Argentina is expected to arrive in South Africa this weekend, bringing much-needed relief to the most affected provinces and regions. Agriculture Minister John Steenhuisen said the shipment marks the first phase of a broader agreement, with a further five…
A South African entrepreneur is bridging the gap between Africa and China, helping African businesses access Chinese markets while promoting African products abroad. Thandi China, based in China, is the founder of Wins International, a company that assists African entrepreneurs with sourcing products from China, verifying suppliers, conducting quality inspections, and managing shipping logistics. Her…
Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy — The images of Lindsey Vonn down on the snow, screaming in pain and then being airlifted off the course by helicopter after her crash at the Olympics were a stark reminder of the dangers of the downhill. So is this: Her skis didn’t come off. Vonn’s boots remained locked into her…
Jason Oehley, regional sales manager at Arctic Wolf. (Image: Supplied) Arctic Wolf has launched its new security operations warranty – akin to gap cover for cyber insurance – to customers in South Africa. Speaking during a webinar this week, Jason Oehley, Regional Sales Manager at Arctic Wolf Networks, explained that the new warranty is available…
In 2023 alone, an estimated 160,000 women died from preventable maternal causes in fragile and conflict-affected settings. Nearly two-thirds of all maternal deaths worldwide occur in countries marked by conflict or fragility, a report released on Tuesday by the World Health Organisation (WHO) and partners has shown. The brief was produced by WHO and an…
One year after the AI Summit in Paris, the international community will meet again this week in New Delhi for the Global Summit on Artificial Intelligence, whose objective will notably be to support the diffusion of AI uses in developing countries. In Africa, AI and Tech investment remains concentrated in the “Big Four” – South…
Published On 18 Feb 202618 Feb 2026 Click here to share on social media share2 Share Palestinians in Gaza are entering Ramadan with heavy hearts, as the Muslim holy month’s traditional festivities give way to grief and survival concerns during a fragile “ceasefire” that Israel violates on a daily basis. “There is no joy after…
