Somali Pirates Hijack Oil Tanker in Gulf of Aden Pirates have hijacked a Tanzanian-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Aden off the coast of Yemen, marking the latest in a series of attacks that signal a resurgence of Somali piracy. The UK Maritime Trade Operations (UKMTO) confirmed that the vessel was boarded by…
Some of the most extraordinary gems ever found belong to a rare class of diamonds known as CLIPPIRs (Cullinan-like, Large, Inclusion-Poor, Pure, Irregular, Resorbed). They make up less than 1% of all diamonds on Earth, and include three of the largest diamonds ever recovered, the Cullinan, at 3,106 carats, found at the Premier mine in…
Political violence refers to the use of force by groups pursuing political goals. It can include attacks on civilians, armed clashes, riots and explosions, all of which cause obvious and immediate harm. But the effects of political violence can continue long after the violence itself has ended. The immediate effects of war, such as poverty,…
Information security and privacy consultant Anthony Olivier. When a government bans something people want, the desire does not disappear: it simply finds a quieter route. In this vein, the global rush to ban social media for children has reached the point where South African policymakers are openly asking whether we should follow. My answer, offered…
CEM Africa returns to Cape Town this August with a clear focus: helping organisations build customer experiences that are smarter, more trusted and commercially stronger. Taking place from 18 to 20 August 2026 at the Century City Conference Centre, the 14th edition of CEM Africa brings together senior CX leaders, enterprise decision-makers and solution providers…
Uber agreed to acquire Germany’s Delivery Hero in a deal valuing the food delivery company at $14.8 billion, creating the world’s largest food delivery platform outside China and expanding its reach to 99 markets. The U.S. company is offering €41.50 per share, a premium of about 34% to Delivery Hero’s three-month average share price. Uber,…
Acting General Manager of Enugu State Housing Development Corporation (ESHDC), Mrs Adenike Okebu, presented the Corporation’s housing model as a practical strategy for tackling Nigeria’s housing deficit through sustainable, people-centred development The Enugu State Housing Development Corporation (ESHDC) has unveiled a demand-driven approach to affordable housing delivery, advocating practical solutions that align with the needs,…
The BRVM (Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières) has seen notable activity this week, with two key stocks demonstrating significant upward price movements. Sucrivoire Côte d’Ivoire (SCRC) led the charge, recording an impressive +18.61% gain over the last 7 days, closing at XOF 3920. This substantial movement positions SCRC as a top performer within the regional…
Kampala — If the first challenge confronting African diplomacy is that peace negotiations are becoming increasingly transactional, and the second is that modern wars have outgrown traditional mediation, then the third and perhaps most difficult question is this: what should replace the old model? That question has moved from academic circles into the centre of…
*England’s Three Lions fail to hold on to lead as Albiceleste fight back to win Lionel Messi inspired Argentina to fight back from a goal down to beat England 2-1 last night at the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta to set up 2026 World Cup final against Spain on Sunday. Like the South Americans did against…
