The sudden winding down of USAID by the Trump Administration, the linchpin of America’s annual $40 billion vast footprint in global assistance programs led to wide ranging discussion on the future of foreign aid. Africa, a major recipient of foreign aid is now in the eye of the storm as United States and Western allies…
With the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) that has anchored U.S-Africa relations since 2000 set to expire on September 30, prospects for extension or renewal grow increasingly slim. Among foundational principles that have anchored AGOA, the key one is the duty-free entry of specific African products into the American market. “AGOA has helped bolster economic growth,…
For too long, Africa’s agency has been exercised defensively: managing expectations, preserving stability, reacting to external scripts. The continent has copied political systems from other countries and prioritised economic choices that would meet external obligations, such as repaying debt. This posture was understandable immediately following independence in African states. At that time, the world was…
Christopher Geerdts, MD of BMI-T. The rapid growth of cloud computing and AI is creating major opportunities for South African service providers – but also widening the digital divide. This was the key message from Christopher Geerdts, MD of BMI-T, during his keynote address at the ITWeb Cloud and Data Centre Summit, held on 7…
Report: The state of business e-mail 2025: Infrastructure, risk, IT’s next opportunity. In 2025, e-mail continues to anchor business communication across industries and regions. While instant messaging and collaboration platforms are on the rise, e-mail remains unmatched in its role as the system of record. When the message matters – when accountability, auditability and professionalism…
The Confédération Africaine de Football (CAF), in partnership with multi-energy company TotalEnergies, is proud to announce a special recognition for the two standout performers from the CAF African Schools Football Championship Continental Final 2024/2025, held on April 26, 2025, in Accra, Ghana. Jennifer Awuku (Ghana) and Souleymane Commissaire Faye (Senegal), awarded Players of the Competition,…
Open Letter from Media Entrepreneurs As editors and media leaders across Africa, we come together at a pivotal moment for both our industry and our continent. Independent media has long served as a cornerstone of democracy and development. It holds power to account, informs citizens, amplifies underrepresented voices, and drives transparency — all while fostering…
As US assistance recedes, African governments and investors must reframe risk and embrace long-term capital that promotes resilience For decades, foreign assistance from the United States, especially USAID, brought a sense of certainty to African economies. That certainty came at a cost. Aid helped address urgent challenges. It built hospitals, distributed vaccines, and provided food…
South Africa stands at a pivotal moment in its technological evolution, poised to redefine itself as Africa’s leading digital powerhouse. Over the past two years, political leaders and media narratives have painted a picture of rapid digital transformation, underscoring the government’s ambition to position South Africa at the forefront of innovation. President Cyril Ramaphosa reinforced…
Bogota, Colombia — The services the ocean provides are the backbone of our collective health, wealth and food security, yet today just 2.7% of the ocean has been assessed and deemed to be effectively protected. In failing to establish adequate safeguards, not only are we condemning communities and ecosystems across the world to decline and…
