What Is UNGA? Every September, world leaders gather at the United Nations headquarters in New York for the UN General Assembly (UNGA) — the world’s biggest diplomatic meeting. Countries debate, make statements, and vote on the biggest global issues, from climate change to peace and security. When Does It Happen? Keep up with the latest…
Emma Okonji Google has announced a new set of investments in Africa, reaffirming its nearly two-decade commitment to the continent’s digital transformation. The latest commitments focus on empowering Africa’s next generation through Artificial Intelligence (AI), unlocking opportunities and expanding on the innovation capacity of young Africans. They cover internet connectivity; youth-led learning and innovation; and…
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Five national government departments have returned to National Treasury’s eTenders Portal to advertise their technology needs. After several weeks of ICT opportunities on National Treasury’s eTenders Portal being dominated by state-owned entities and municipal-level requirements, five national departments return to advertise their technology needs. The Department of Defence opens the issue with its wish to…
Partnerships That Reinforce Accountability, Transparency and Local Ownership, Argues — As the world gathers for the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), the global health agenda is once again under the spotlight. And how the playing field has changed in just one year! For Africa, UNGA is an unmissable opportunity to ensure that the continent’s…
Amid predictions of Africa’s growth and the potential of its youth, one inconvenient statistic tells a different story. Africa has the highest rate of femicide worldwide [2.9 victims per 100,000 in 2023] – around 22,000 women and girls are killed every year by an intimate partner or family member. I spend a lot of time…
Zayn Malik has announced a week-long residency in Las Vegas in January. The former One Direction singer has only toured solo once since leaving the band, on last year’s Stairway to the Sky shows. Posting on Instagram, the artist announced he would be performing at the Dolby Live venue at the Park MGM Hotel. Other…
Despite important progress in diversity, the payments industry continues to face a persistent gender gap. These statistics are not abstract, they directly affect how talent is developed, how innovation is nurtured and how the payments ecosystem evolves. Addressing this gap is both a moral responsibility and a strategic imperative. Across tech and payments, women continue…
Better animal waste management and local intelligence can slow the smuggling and manufacture of explosives by violent extremists. Boko Haram factions are increasingly using dung to disguise improvised explosive devices (IEDs), in particular landmines, and boost their ignition. These landmines are similar to conventional antipersonnel landmines – not in their shape and composition – but…
China-South Africa relations are thriving, and one of the clearest signs of this partnership is the annual China Homelife South Africa and Machinex Trade Fair—the largest Chinese sourcing event on the continent. The 2025 fair takes place from 23–25 September at the Gallagher Convention Centre, Midrand, open daily from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. Over…
