European Commission president Ursula von der Leyen at the G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg. The European Union (EU) has pledged €7 billion (R139 billion) to accelerate renewable energy rollout across the African continent. The announcement, which was made at the G20 Leaders’ Summit at the weekend, is in line with the continent’s clean-power transition. European…
Johannesburg — In an joint declaration, adopted during the summit in Johannesburg, leaders of the Group of Twenty (G20) said they were determined to increase the role of the African continent in the group and in global processes in general. “We embrace the African Union as a full member of the G20 in its second…
Phocas Kagorora, a renowned Rwandan fitness trainer, is aiming to set a new African record for step aerobics by completing 11 uninterrupted hours of activity. The event, dubbed “Onzestar Aerobics Workout African Records,” will take place on November 30 at his Gisozi-based fitness facility, Onzestar. ALSO READ: Get fit with Fitnesspoint’s ‘Ride the Beat’ spinning…
Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has paid tribute to Judge Leonora van den Heever who has passed away at the age of 99. Van den Heever was the first woman ever to serve as a judge in South Africa. “Known for her sharp wit, humanity, and rigorous legal mind, she transformed the…
Returning to the TechCentral Show is ICT regulatory expert Dominic Cull, founder of Ellipsis and regulatory advisor to the Internet Service Providers’ Association. Cull recently attended communications minister Solly Malatsi’s policy colloquium in Pretoria – the first under a non-ANC communications minister. Cull says there is a discernibly different tone from Malatsi compared to his…
South African electrotech startup Plentify has raised an undisclosed Series A round to expand into the U.K., Australia, and Brazil, markets facing growing renewable-energy constraints such as grid congestion and intermittency. The round, which brings Plentify’s total funding to nearly $15 million, includes backing from Secha Capital, Buffet Investments, E3 Capital, Fireball Capital, Endeavor SA’s…
China has announced a US$3.49 million (R60 million) partnership with South Africa to expand HIV prevention services among adolescents and young people, as well as people who inject drugs, over the next two years. These two groups are among those considered key populations – people who are at high risk of HIV infection. Globally, young…
The world is shifting. Old power structures are being tested, new alliances are forming, and the voices demanding justice and equity are growing louder, particularly from the Global South. In this rapidly changing global order, Africa’s inclusion in the G20 and South Africa’s leadership role present both an opportunity and a challenge: Can Africa use…
Kigali — “As NCBA, we are proud to support the ASEA Annual Conference. Our participation reflects our commitment to strengthening Africa’s capital markets and partnering with institutions that drive sustainable economic growth,” said NCBA’s managing director Maurice Toroitich. In alignment with the conference’s focus on innovation, regional integration, and sustainable finance, NCBA emphasized its commitment…
Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, has emphasised the importance of collective action to strengthen Africa’s resilience and capacity to produce life-saving vaccines and medicines. The Minister was speaking at the Strategic Dialogue on Local Production of Vaccines on Wednesday, an event attended by dignitaries from around the world at Melrose Arch,…
