Paul Colmer, executive member of WAPA. After years of planning, trials and technical validation, dynamic spectrum sharing has moved from regulatory aspiration to proven reality – and it happened faster than anyone in the industry expected. In late January 2026, stakeholders gathered in KwaZulu-Natal to witness the culmination of field trials that could fundamentally reshape…
Young forestry champions in attendance at the Zámba Heritage Congress. PHOTO/FSC. By PATRICK MAYOYO [email protected] When delegates from across Africa and beyond gathered in Nairobi between February 10 and 12 for the inaugural Zamba Heritage Congress, the future of African forests felt palpably on the line. I sat through three days of debate convinced that…
A restaurant at the camp. PHOTO/ UGC/Ritz-Carlton Safari Camp. By PATRICK MAYOYO [email protected] In recent weeks, the controversy surrounding the Ritz-Carlton Maasai Mara Safari Camp in the Maasai Mara National Reserve has sparked significant debate, particularly concerning its location along the Sand River crossing. The Sand River is a key part of the Mara ecosystem,…
The Court has extended the time for filing requests to join as amicus curiae as well as for filing observations/submissions in Request for Advisory Opinion No. 001/2025 by Pan African Lawyers Union to 30 March 2026. Further information can be obtained from www.african-court.org Telephone: +255 272 510 510 For further inquiries: Acting Registrar, Ms Grace…
UN Secretary General António Guterres with COP30 President André Corrêa do Lago. PHOTO/UN. By PATRICK MAYOYO [email protected] The Outcomes Report from COP30, released on Friday in Belém, Brazil, has made headlines for presenting what is hailed as “groundbreaking progress” on real-world climate actions. With high-profile commitments from global leaders and businesses, including a trillion-dollar investment into…
Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva (right) at COP30. PHOTO/UN. By PATRICK MAYOYO [email protected] On Wednesday, at COP30 in Belém, Brazil President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva delivered a stirring speech that called on world leaders to take urgent, decisive action against climate change. His message was unequivocal: the global community must do more,…
IMAGE/UN. By PATRICK MAYOYO [email protected] At the UN Climate Conference (COP30) in Belem, Brazil, a group of UN experts has called on states to take urgent and effective action to address climate change, grounded in human rights principles. In a joint statement, the experts urged countries to follow the guidance set out by the International…
Agriculture CS Mutahi Kagwe with KTDA chairman Chege Kirundi (left) and KTDA CEO Wilson Muthaura (right). PHOTO UGC. By CHEGE KIRUNDI As Chairman of the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA), I have had the unique privilege of engaging with diverse stakeholders in our tea value chain; from smallholder farmers to international buyers. Over time, one…
For decades, firewood has powered the boilers used to dry tea in our factories. PHOTO/UGC. By CHEGE KIRUNDI As chairman of the Kenya Tea Development Agency (KTDA), I have had the privilege of overseeing Kenya’s tea industry, one of the country’s most vital economic pillars and a global brand synonymous with quality. Yet, as stewards…
In the ever-shifting theatre of global trade, two major powers have made their moves–one with threats, the other with opportunity. As Africa faces looming tariffs from the United States, China has chosen a different approach: opening its doors to all 53 African nations with which it has diplomatic relations. Announced at a recent China-Africa cooperation…
