Ericsson has appointed Siseko Ngxola as head of its South African operations, signalling a continued focus on the local market. Siseko Ngxola | image supplied Ngxola brings more than 20 years of experience in the telecommunications sector, having held roles across sales, enterprise and mobile networks. His career includes international exposure in markets such as…
The African Union Commission has welcomed a new resolution by the United Nations General Assembly recognizing the transatlantic slave trade as one of the gravest crimes against humanity. In a statement, the Chairperson of the Commission praised the adoption of Resolution A/80/L.48, which was led by Ghana. The Chairperson described the move as a major…
No need to fear the perfume seller – 1990s hoax about fainting after sniffing perfume still not backed by evidence IN SHORT: A hoax message with its origins in 1990s email chain letters has once again resurfaced. Social media posts describe horror stories of women fainting and being robbed after sniffing perfume containing a powerful…
The UN General Assembly on Thursday designated the transatlantic African slave trade as “the gravest crime against humanity,” despite opposition from the United States and abstentions from several European countries including France, Germany and Britain. In a move advocates hailed as a step towards healing and possible reparations, the resolution was adopted to applause by…
On March 25, 2026, the United Nations General Assembly crossed a moral threshold that the international system had delayed for far too long. By adopting Resolution A/80/L.48, the Assembly declared the transatlantic trafficking of enslaved Africans and racialized chattel enslavement of Africans the “gravest crime against humanity.” The resolution passed with 123 votes in favor,…
Many of the world’s most impactful leaders began as a one-person army. Through resilience, an innovative spirit, and integrity, they have transformed one-employee ventures into forces to be reckoned with and solidified their names in the annals of great leadership. Okosubide Mozimo, Managing Director of Arco Worldwide Services, AWS, Limited, is one such leader. AWS…
UN Declares Transatlantic Slavery ‘Gravest Crime Against Humanity’ The United Nations General Assembly voted to recognise the enslavement of Africans during the transatlantic slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity. The resolution, proposed by Ghana, also urged UN member states to consider apologising for the slave trade and contributing to a reparations fund….
Nigeria retained its position as the biggest arms importer in Sub-Saharan Africa, while Morocco overtook its North African neighbour, Algeria, to emerge overall importer of arms in Africa, according to new data released by Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI). Meanwhile, the five largest arms recipients globally in 2021-25 were Ukraine, India, Saudi Arabia, Qatar,…
Only three countries voted against the resolution: Argentina, Israel, and the US. The United Nations General Assembly has voted to recognise the transatlantic slave trade as the gravest crime against humanity. Ghana, on Wednesday, introduced the resolution to the assembly and urged the contribution of a reparations fund. The country also asked UN members involved…
A new United Nations report has raised alarms over slowing global progress in reducing child mortality, revealing that an estimated 4.9 million children died before their fifth birthday in 2024, with the majority succumbing to preventable causes. The report, “Levels & Trends in Child Mortality”, shows that while under-five deaths have dropped by more than…
