Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, has emphasised the importance of collective action to strengthen Africa’s resilience and capacity to produce life-saving vaccines and medicines. The Minister was speaking at the Strategic Dialogue on Local Production of Vaccines on Wednesday, an event attended by dignitaries from around the world at Melrose Arch,…
President John Dramani Mahama has called for a new social contract between government, labour, and citizens, based on fairness, productivity, and mutual respect, to drive genuine reform and strengthen public service delivery across Africa. He emphasised that real transformation in governance and service delivery could only be achieved through collaboration with organised labour rather than…
For over 30 years, Dr. Harper served as a consultant medical oncologist at Guy’s Hospital in London, where he revolutionized cancer care. A trailblazer in holistic treatment, he embraced this approach long before it gained mainstream acceptance. Dr. Harper warned that without bold and proactive prevention strategies, Africa risks being overwhelmed by chronic diseases that…
As the first African nation to host the G20 Summit, South Africa assumes this historic role with honour and unwavering commitment to amplify the voices of the Global South on the world stage. We have therefore positioned digital transformation, which is rapidly reshaping the global economy, as a key priority within the G20 to uplift…
The Pan-African Literacy for All (PALFA) has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing literacy and education in Africa through innovative learning methodologies, aligning with the continent’s long-term development blueprint – the Africa Agenda 2063. Speaking at the 14th PALFA conference, held recently at the University of Lagos, the incoming Chair of the International Development Committee Africa,…
On the margins of the Sixtieth Session of the UN Human Rights Council, the African Group, with the support of the Permanent Delegation of the African Union, organised, on 1st October 2025, its second mobilization event in the form of a reception to galvanise support for the eradication of racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia and related…
President/Chief Executive of Dangote Industries Limited, Aliko Dangote, has called for the prioritisation of food security and self-sufficiency across Africa, stressing the continent’s vast agricultural potential. Speaking over the weekend at his Lagos office, during a courtesy visit by the AfricaRice Centre, a pan-African Centre of Excellence for rice research, development, and capacity building, Dangote…
Naspers SA CEO Phuti Mahanyele-Dabengwa. (Photograph by Lesley Moyo) As a finance industry juggernaut, Phuthi Mahanyele-Dabengwa says it’s exciting to be in the technology sector, especially as its impact is felt across industries. Mahanyele-Dabengwa is CEO of JSE-listed internet giant Naspers SA, while Fabricio Bloisi is group CEO of Naspers and its subsidiary Prosus. In…
…Urges More Investments Nigeria’s Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Okezie Kalu, has proposed the concept of “near-shoring” as a solution to boost Africa’s economic growth and reduce migration. Near-shoring involves taking technology and industrialization closer to raw materials in Africa, creating value-added products and jobs for African youths. Speaking during…
