President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says the recent helicopter crash in Ghana is not only a tragedy for Ghanaians, but for the whole African continent. The incident claimed the lives of all eight occupants, including two cabinet ministers, defence minister Edward Boamah, and environment, science and technology minister Ibrahim Mohammed, along with three Ghana Armed Forces crew…
The Foschini Group (TFG) is reporting a significant surge in its online sales, thanks in large part to the strong performance of its e-commerce platform, Bash. In a trading update for the three months ended June 28, 2025, TFG announced that its Africa online sales jumped by 40.2% year-on-year. This growth has lifted the contribution…
Trapped by geography and squeezed by global market forces, the world’s 32 landlocked developing countries remain among the poorest – and most overlooked. At a major UN conference underway this week in Awaza, Turkmenistan, calls are growing to tackle the high trade costs, investment gaps and growing digital divide that continue to hold these countries…
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, extends his heartfelt congratulations to the Government and the people of the Republic of Côte d’Ivoire on the celebration of their Independence Day. This important occasion is a proud reflection of the resilience, unity, and aspirations of the Ivorian people. It marks not only…
ADDIS ABABA – Strengthening transparency in Africa’s natural resource sector is key to tackling illicit financial flows, illegal natural resource trade, and resource-backed lending, the African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has emphasized. The Bank has concluded the Chad leg of its GONAT initiative training and policy dialogue titled “Unlocking Africa’s Wealth: Curbing Illicit Financial Flows…
The TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 – hosted jointly by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda – has kicked off with thrilling action, passionate crowds, and early moments of brilliance that are shaping what promises to be one of the most unforgettable editions of the tournament. For each game, CAF’s Technical Study Group awards an official…
High fees, gaps in consumer education and friction related to ease of use are just some of the factors holding back the adoption of South Africa’s PayShap payments platform, especially in lower segments of the economy where cash still dominates. PayShap, introduced in 2023 to facilitate rapid, low-cost payments in South Africa, lags behind similar…
Algeria shattered tournament records and reignited their continental dream with a ruthless 3-0 dismantling of hosts Uganda on Tuesday night, kicking off their 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) campaign in record-breaking style. In front of a stunned home crowd at the Mandela National Stadium in Kampala, the Fennecs put on a masterclass in efficiency…
Sometimes, the heroes of the future are just a few meters from the sidelines–alert, ready, and hearts full of hope. While the spotlights of the eighth edition of the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 illuminate the iconic Mandela National Stadium, other, subtler lights shine backstage. Among them stand out Davis and Darren Kato, 17-year-old…
ADDIS ABABA – Trade corridors, streamlined transit systems, and deeper regional integration are essential lifelines for Landlocked Developing Countries (LLDCs), United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres said. He made the remark recently at the opening of the Third UN Conference on LLDCs (LLDC3) in Awaza, Turkmenistan. In his address, Guterres urged world leaders to rethink global…
