Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited, an indigenous oil producer, has reiterated its commitment to safety and best environmental practices as it seeks to expand investment opportunities in Nigeria. The Company said its dedication to best safety practices was a key consideration in its determination to join the International Association of Oil & Gas Producers (IOGP)….
From September 4 to 10, the Algerian capital will become the epicenter of African trade. More than a mere economic gathering, the 4th edition of the Intra-African Trade Fair (IATF2025) symbolises Algeria’s unwavering continental ambition, one that the nation is determined to fully embrace. In a constantly evolving geopolitical context where shifting balances redefine Africa’s…
Dark Fibre Africa (DFA), a subsidiary of Maziv, has successfully transmitted an unprecedented 1.6 terabits per second (Tbit/s) on a single wavelength over a 40km section of its core network. The trial, conducted between Isando and Midrand, reportedly marks a “world first” for IP/optical convergence at this speed. This achievement quadruples the capacity from an…
Ten-man Madagascar produced a dramatic extra-time winner to beat Sudan 1-0 in Dar es Salaam and book their place in their first ever African Nations Championship (Chan) final. The Barea, who finished third in their only previous appearance three years ago, will face Morocco who edged Senegal 5-3 on penalties after the two sides drew…
Grave violations against children have reached shocking levels in 2024, a new report of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General for Children and Armed Conflict to the General Assembly shows. The report, which covers the period from August 2024 to July 2025, highlights a staggering 25 % surge in grave violations compared to 2023. It stresses the…
A new report launched by the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF during World Water Week 2025 has revealed that billions of people around the world remain without access to safe water, sanitation, and hygiene (WASH) services, exposing vulnerable communities to disease, poverty, and deepening inequalities. The report on Progress on Household Drinking Water and…
·Canvasses permanent CDS forum to tackle terrorism, cybercrime, transnational crimes ·Explains why African nations must invest in cyber defence, AI President Bola Tinubu has canvassed the need for a regime of collective action and cooperation among African nations to effectively combat terrorism, cybercrime, transnational crimes, and other forms of insecurity on the continent. Follow us…
Special Feature — When COVID-19 swept the globe in early 2020, health experts braced for devastation in Africa. The continent’s healthcare systems, already stretched thin by endemic diseases like malaria, seemed ill-equipped to handle a new pandemic. Yet as the virus spread, a puzzling pattern emerged – many African countries reported lower COVID-19 severity rates…
Accra — Uganda Waragi has been named Brand of the Year at the African Marketing Confederation (AMC) Awards held recently in Ghana. The Uganda Breweries product Uganda Waragi also got a gold medal for Most Effective Campaign–“FromLimited Edition to Limitless Icon”, and, Best Social Media Campaign of the Year–“Arresting Attention.” Winners of the prestigious African…
President John Dramani Mahama has disclosed that Ghana’s import trade reached over $215 million in 2024. Speaking at the 8th Africa-Singapore Business Forum, the President said trade between Africa and Singapore grew by 50 percent between 2020 and 2024, rising to nearly $14 billion. He noted that West Africa alone accounted for more than half…
