African Defence Ministers Meet in Addis Ababa

African Defence Ministers Meet in Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa — Ethiopia’s Defence Minister Aisha Mohammed Mussa said Africa’s long-term security and stability depend on stronger unity and defence cooperation among African nations, according to Ethiopia’s Fana Broadcasting Corporate (FANA). Mussa made the remarks during meetings with defence ministers and military delegations from several African countries who gathered in Addis Ababa for the…

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African Defence Ministers Meet in Addis Ababa

Africa: Why the President Needs to Stop Efforts to Scupper South Africa’s Carbon Tax

A robust carbon tax keeps more revenue in South Africa and encourages local companies to reduce product emissions to improve competitiveness in international markets, and it aligns with international support for decarbonisation efforts here. The carbon tax is an important economic instrument in South Africa. Yet it is now uncertain whether the country will continue…

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Telkom hikes prices | ITWeb

Telkom hikes prices | ITWeb

Lunga Siyo, CEO of Telkom Consumer and Small Business at Telkom. Telkom will implement tariff adjustments across its mobile and fixed portfolios, effective 1 April. In a statement, the company says the price hikes are aimed at supporting ongoing investment in network infrastructure, service quality and customer experience. According to Telkom, South Africa continues to…

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African Defence Ministers Meet in Addis Ababa

Africa: FG Endorses Meet Africa Fashion Festival 2026

The Federal Government has formally endorsed the Meet Africa Fashion Festival (MAFEST) 2026, pledging institutional support for the successful hosting of the continental fashion event in Nigeria. The endorsement of the Presidency was conveyed to the President and Convener of MAFEST, Mr. Charles Ozoemena, in an official letter dated March 2, 2026. The letter was…

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African Defence Ministers Meet in Addis Ababa

Africa: Trump’s African Health Strategy Falters

The America First Global Health Strategy is being questioned as exploitative. The United States (US) has run into some problems with its America First Global Health Strategy it rolled out in September 2025. Twenty African nations and four Latin American states have so far signed memoranda of understanding (MOUs) within this strategy. This is partly…

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