Emma Okonji Google has announced a new set of investments in Africa, reaffirming its nearly two-decade commitment to the continent’s digital transformation. The latest commitments focus on empowering Africa’s next generation through Artificial Intelligence (AI), unlocking opportunities and expanding on the innovation capacity of young Africans. They cover internet connectivity; youth-led learning and innovation; and…
Rahana Vally, Director at Brilliant Link. (Image: Supplied) In today’s fast-paced business environment, achieving real-time financial insights is no longer a luxury; it’s a necessity for CFOs to drive strategic decisions and maintain a competitive edge. Yet, many finance leaders in South Africa are still grappling with outdated, legacy systems that stifle agility and innovation….
BYD’s new Dolphin Surf Eskom has signed a memorandum of cooperation with BYD Auto South Africa aimed at advancing electric mobility in the country, while supporting the launch of the Chinese car maker’s new compact all-electric model, the Dolphin Surf. The agreement, signed on Tuesday, comes after Eskom introduced 20 EVs and 10 charging stations…
Lagos, Scidev.Net — As world leaders convene in New York for the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), African policymakers eye an opportunity to redefine the continent’s relationship with donors in health financing. Obinna Ebirim, senior technical advisor on youth health and policy research to Nigeria’s Minister of Youth Development, says Africa must use UNGA…
IN SHORT: A Facebook post claims that at a high-profile forum on African development in August 2025, Japan announced a plan to resettle migrants from Nigeria, Tanzania, Ghana and Mozambique. This is false – what was announced was a plan to promote cultural exchange and partnerships. A post circulating on Facebook claims that at the…
Animal welfare activists in India are mourning the death of a much-loved elephant they long sought to rehabilitate. Shankar, the lone African elephant at Delhi’s zoo who spent much of his life in isolation, refused food on Wednesday and collapsed by evening. Despite veterinary efforts, the 29-year-old male died within 40 minutes, officials said. For…
Addis Ababa — The African Union (AU) and the U.S have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthen partnership in various spheres to realize a prosperous and stable Africa. Chairperson of the African Union Commission, Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, and U.S. Senior Advisor for Africa, Massad Boulos, briefed the media today, following their meeting at the AU Headquarters….
Yango Africa, an international technology company, has announced plans to expand its operations to more African countries as part of its global growth strategy. Currently operating in 30 countries worldwide, the ride-hailing giant is present in 13 African markets including Ghana, Côte d’Ivoire and South Africa. The Public Relations Manager of Yango Africa, Mr Bennet…
The DA’s Glynnis Breytenbach The DA is intensifying its efforts to create a Cyber Commission, with news on Tuesday that it has tabled a private members bill in parliament to this effect. DA justice & constitutional development spokeswoman Glynnis Breytenbach said that while the response from the private sector and academia has been “overwhelmingly positive”,…
A new report by the World Bank and UNICEF has revealed that despite global progress in reducing extreme child poverty, Sub-Saharan Africa has seen no improvement in the past decade, with more than half of children in the region still living below the poverty line. The report, ‘Child Poverty: Global, Regional and Select National Trends’,…
