Libreville — The World Bank Group (WBG) has appointed Mr. Sylvain Kakou as Country Manager for the Republic of Gabon. This appointment reflects the WBG’s commitment to strengthening country-level leadership and enhancing the development impact of its programs. In his new role, Mr. Kakou will work to strengthen partnerships with the government, private sector, civil…
Dozens of diamonds spell out two giant letter “T” next to the Stars and Stripes and “1776” and “2026.” Dozens more frame the numbers 45 and 47 in the shape of Superman’s logo. A diamond-winged eagle carries a ruby shield and clutches an olive branch of emeralds, below a radiant “250” and atop the phrase…
Takealot Group CEO Frederik Zietsman Takealot Group is not treating Amazon’s arrival in South Africa as a threat to be survived so much as a contest just getting under way. “We’ve studied enough global scenarios to realise that with the launch of [Amazon Prime], it’s not the end of the game, it’s the start of…
BISSAU — Guinea-Bissau’s economy demonstrated notable resilience in 2025, according to the World Bank Group’s Guinea-Bissau Economic Update (Spring 2026), released today. Real GDP expanded 5.8% in 2025, buoyed by a strong cashew harvest and farmgate prices that supported rural incomes and private consumption. Yet beneath this encouraging headline, the country faces mounting structural pressures…
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday urged member countries of the African Minerals Strategy Group (AMSG) to speak with one voice to promote Africa’s collective interests, ensure value addition, and prevent the continent from becoming merely a source of raw materials for the rest of the world. President Tinubu gave the charge while receiving a…
South Africa will look to reignite their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign when they take on Czechia in their second Group A fixture, with both sides eager to bounce back from opening-day defeats. Bafana Bafana suffered a 2-0 loss to hosts Mexico in their tournament opener, while Czechia were edged 2-1 by South Korea, leaving…
In newly unsealed court filings, the government says the group allegedly expressed grievances about corruption, the Epstein files, and data centres.
NTT DATA Group, a global leader in AI, digital business and technology services, today announces that the Board of Directors has approved the appointment of Kazuhiko Nakayama as NTT DATA Group’s new President and Chief Executive Officer, effective June 12, 2026. Yutaka Sasaki, former President and CEO of NTT DATA Group, will assume the role…
MTN Group CEO Ralph Mupita MTN Group on Wednesday unpacked its Ambition 2030 strategy under the banner “one MTN, three platforms” – with targets to triple its fibre network, grow fintech 13x and double data usage. Ambition 2030, MTN’s new five-year strategy, is built around three platforms – connectivity, fintech and digital infrastructure – with…
The Open Group, the global vendor‑neutral technology consortium, today announced the release of the OSDU® Data Platform Standard, Version 1.0. The new standard establishes a stable, clearly defined baseline for data platform capabilities, supporting greater interoperability, consistency, and confidence across the energy industry. The OSDU Data Platform Standard, Version 1.0 is designed to help organizations…
