Namibia Deploys Troops, Helicopters to Battle Massive Etosha Fire Namibia is set to deploy helicopters and hundreds of soldiers to battle a massive fire that has ravaged a third of Etosha National Park, one of southern Africa’s top tourist attractions. It is also home to critically endangered black rhinos. The blaze, believed to have…
A new study has observed that chimpanzees regularly eat fermented fruit together, suggesting that alcohol consumption is more deeply rooted in human evolution than previously thought. Chimpanzees regularly consume fermented fruit in the wild – ingesting significant amounts of alcohol in the process, according to a new studypublished by Science. Researchers led by Aleksey Maro from the…
When Rwanda hosts Africa’s first-ever Festival of Cooling, it is not just staging a landmark event–it is signalling a continental shift. Behind the science of cold-chains lies a powerful story about food security, health resilience, job creation, and climate action. ALSO READ: Inaugural cooling festival to spotlight innovation in Kigali Keep up with the latest…
China has established language schools in almost every African country. Observers say that’s part of a strategy to expand its economic influence across the continent. Miradie Tchekpo biggest dream has come true: She has landed a job as an interpreter working for a Chinese trading company in her home country of Benin. “In middle school, I watched Chinese TV…
Abu Dhabi, – Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi “Cirro” will be among the distinguished guests at the upcoming Africa-UAE Debate (The African Debate – UAE), scheduled to take place in Abu Dhabi on September 30. The international forum will bring together African leaders, Emirati officials, and global investors to strengthen economic ties between Africa and…
Taiwan has suspended semiconductor export restrictions against South Africa just two days after announcing them, according to a report by Bloomberg News on Thursday. According to the newswire, the decision signals unease in Taipei about using its chip industry as a tool in diplomatic disputes. The surprise reversal reportedly followed a request from Pretoria to…
Breezy, a global leader in device trade-in and refurbishment, has officially launched its innovative trade-in technology in South Africa, marking a significant milestone in the country’s circular tech economy. The launch introduces Breezy’s artificial intelligence-powered, turnkey trade-in solutions to South African consumers through strategic partnerships with leading retailers and financial platforms. Breezy’s entry into the…
Year after year, Africa’s leaders take the long journey to New York to speak at the United Nations General Assembly. And year after year, they repeat the same demand: Africa must have a permanent seat on the UN Security Council. The hall listens politely, the cameras click, and then nothing changes. The speeches are filed…
Taiwan has suspended its plan to impose semiconductor export restrictions on South Africa just two days after announcing the measure, according to reports from Bloomberg News. The quick reversal follows a request from Pretoria to enter negotiations over the ongoing diplomatic dispute. Read: Watch this electric hypercar beat the Bugatti Chiron speed record The dramatic,…
Africa’s role in shaping the BBNJ Treaty shows how multilateralism can pave the way for equitable global ocean governance. On 19 September, a landmark ocean governance accord bucked the global move away from multilateralism, marking a new era for the high seas, which cover roughly two-thirds of the world’s ocean. The Agreement under the United…
