Jabiru Tsauri, National Coordinator and Chief Executive Officer of AUDA-NEPAD Nigeria, has pledged strong institutional support for the 2026 All Africa Challenge Trophy, positioning the event as a catalyst for Nigeria’s sports diplomacy and economic advancement. Tsauri made the commitment while receiving Lami Ahmed, President of the Ladies Golf Association of Nigeria, and her delegation…
The 2026 Wired4Women Tech Business Leader Award winner will be revealed on 16 April. Cisco South Africa is endorsing the prestigious Wired4Women Awards programme by sponsoring the Tech Business Leader category, which honours a C-level executive who drives business growth strategy and execution within a tech service provider. Proudly presented by ITWeb Brainstorm in partnership…
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…
In a significant diplomatic engagement, Prateek Suri, one of Africa’s leading business figures with an estimated net worth of over $2 billion, met with Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa to discuss investment opportunities and economic development. The meeting, held recently in Harare, combined formal diplomacy with cultural exchange. Suri welcomed President Mnangagwa with a traditional Indian…
Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention has expressed support for Zimbabwe and Zambia’s stand in the new US government health cooperation framework, citing serious concerns over transparency, data governance and national sovereignty. Jean Kaseya, the head of the continental health agency of the African Union established to support public health initiatives of member states,…
The Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Public Service has welcomed allocations to support the modernisation of government’s payroll system. Parliament’s Portfolio Committee on Public Service has stated it supports government’s pronouncements on payroll reform measures that put technology at the forefront. This, after National Treasury said it will allocate funds to modernise government’s payroll system and…
But the Federation also pledged to continue to support SLAJ’s advocacy for further action to promote media freedom , especially with respect to Section 44 (2) of the Cyber Security and Crime Act which threatens freedom of expression and media rights. The IFJ also joined calls for the inclusion of a standalone chapter in the…
Geneva — The Board of the Global Fund to Fight AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria (the Global Fund) welcomed the final outcome of the partnership’s Eighth Replenishment – US$12.64 billion – at its 54th meeting on 12-13 February. “This remarkable result, achieved in a challenging global context, reflects the strong support for the Global Fund’s lifesaving…
MTN has approximately 24.7% shareholding in IHS. The board of IHS Towers has accepted an offer of $8.50 a share in a transaction that would see MTN Group increasing its shareholding to 100%, the mobile operator announced today. The potential transaction is subject to various approvals and the delisting of IHS from the New York…
The National Sports Commission (NSC) has pledged its full support for Nigeria’s hosting of the All Africa Challenge Trophy in November 2026. The prestigious golf tournament will be held at the IBB International Golf and Country Club in Abuja. This endorsement aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s vision to boost the nation’s sports economy. Mallam…
