We have the knowledge and resources to end preventable maternal mortality today. So, why are women still dying while giving birth? Because for too many women, a safe birth still depends on a chain of simple, but life-or-death contingencies: whether a family can find transport to skilled care, whether a midwife is on duty, whether…
The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is causing concern in Europe, which relies heavily on imported jet fuel. Published On 21 Apr 202621 Apr 2026 The European Union is mulling jet fuel imports from the United States and new minimum reserve quotas as it eyes options amid a supply crunch due to the Iran…
Xiaomi has announced that its primary strategic focus for 2026 is a major expansion of its partnerships with South Africa’s leading mobile operators, including MTN, Vodacom, Telkom, and Cell C. By scaling its postpaid presence, the Chinese electronics giant aims to bring its high-end flagship devices to a broader audience via monthly contract offerings. Read:…
Cocoa, one of Ghana’s most important agricultural commodities, is widely recognised for its economic value. However, its nutritional and health benefits remain underappreciated, particularly within the country that produces it in abundance. Cocoa is a nutrient-dense natural food, containing carbohydrates, proteins, healthy fats, dietary fibre, essential vitamins, and a wide range of minerals. In addition,…
Imposter Facebook page uses Watu branding to lure users into paying for non-existent goods IN SHORT: This Facebook page uses the name and logo of Watu – a legitimate asset finance company operating in Kenya – to offer motorbikes and household products at unbelievable prices. But don’t fall for the scam. The Facebook page Watu…
Crude oil prices jumped Tuesday as doubts grow that the U.S. and Iran will meet for peace talks, stoking fears that the war in the Middle East will resume after the ceasefire ends tomorrow. Brent crude futures, the international benchmark, rose 3% to $98.37 per barrel by 1:55 p.m. ET. U.S. oil futures advanced nearly…
Assad Arabi, regional MD for Africa at TrendAI. Newly rebranded TrendAI will use South Africa as a launchpad for wider African growth, doubling local investment this year while expanding in-country data centre capacity and repositioning its business around AI security. Speaking at the company’s launch event in Cape Town last week, Assad Arabi, regional MD…
Nairobi — Energy stakeholders attending the Alliance for Rural Electrification (ARE) Energy Access Investment Forum (EAIF) 2026 in Nairobi have called for accelerated action to close Africa’s persistent energy access gap, even as Kenya positions itself as a leading destination for renewable energy investment and innovation. Industry leaders cautioned that despite growing global financing and…
H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union (AU) Commission, today received the Letters of Credence of H.E. Ambassador Nasir Aminu, Permanent Representative of the Federal Republic of #Nigeria to the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia & to the AU. The Chairperson congratulated Ambassador Aminu on his appointment, noting that his prior engagement with…
Alan Osmond, oldest member of the famed family singing group The Osmonds, has died, leaving a legacy of having “quietly carried so much responsibility so the rest of us could shine,” his loved ones said Tuesday. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content. He was 76. The…
