Japan’s conservative prime minister Sanae Takaichi has won a landslide victory after she gambled on a high-stakes snap election, exit polls suggest. Takaichi, who took office in October after being elected leader of the governing Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), is set to win between 274 and 326 seats out of a total of 465, according…
The U.S. departure from the World Health Organization became official in late January 2026, according to the Trump administration – a year after President Donald Trump signed an executive order on inauguration day of his second term declaring that he was doing so. He first stated his intention to do so during his first term…
China has said the United States’ decision to withdraw from United Nations bodies and other entities was a proof that the international landscape was witnessing an effective operation of the multilateral system. The Chinese Foreign Ministry emphasised that only such a system can “stop the law of the jungle from prevailing and stop the ‘might…
South Africa coach Hugo Broos rejected suggestions his team had regressed after they exited the Africa Cup of Nations in the last 16 against Cameroon on Sunday, and turned his focus towards the approaching World Cup. A 2-1 defeat against the Indomitable Lions in Rabat ended Bafana Bafana’s campaign in the first knockout round, two…
In a dramatic twist, PZ Cussons has announced plans to retain its Africa business with ambitious growth plans, citing growth in its core business in Nigeria in particular. Recall that the company had in April 2024 announced plans to strategically review its Africa operations, stating its readiness to sell its 50% equity interest in PZ…
Romeo Kumalo, the former Vodacom Group executive and co-founder of LLH Capital Ltd., plans to raise a $200 million private equity fund to invest in artificial intelligence-focused companies across Africa. The move follows LLH Capital’s profitable exit from Optasia, the fintech and AI platform that debuted on the Johannesburg Stock Exchange this week with a…
Paul Kirby,Europe digital editor and Anna Holligan,Hague correspondent in Leiden ROBIN UTRECHT/ANP/AFP Rob Jetten, 38, led a highly polished campaign and outperformed his rivals in TV debates The centrist liberals under Rob Jetten are heading for a dramatic victory, according to the main exit poll, two years after his party languished in fifth place in…
Spotify has announced that founder and chief executive officer Daniel Ek will step down from his role and transition to executive chairman from 1 January 2026. The company confirmed in a press release on 30 September that Gustav Söderström, co-president and chief product and technology officer, and Alex Norström, co-president and chief business officer, will…
Madagascar have built a reputation as one of African football’s rising forces, and their latest achievement in Zanzibar only strengthens that status. With a hard-fought 2-1 victory over Burkina Faso at the Amaan Stadium on Saturday night, the Barea booked their place in the quarter-finals of the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2024 — their…
For many women entrepreneurs, stepping away from the business they’ve built is not just a professional decision, it’s a deeply personal one. Years, sometimes decades, of sacrifice, vision and resilience are tied to the company’s name, culture, and success. So, when it’s time to talk succession or exit strategies, the conversation isn’t just about financials…
