LONDON — Despite being headlined by a genuine star and staged at one of London’s premier theaters, a play about the foundation of a sprawling and troubled public service seemed unlikely to provoke night after night of standing ovations. But that’s what happened with “Nye,” an unlikely hit about the creator, and origin story, of…
KAMPALA, September 30, 2025–Uganda’s economic growth continues to be strong, with real gross domestic product (GDP) accelerating from 6.1% to 6.8% in the nine months from July 2024 to March 2025. A new World Bank report shows that this good performance was driven by agriculture, manufacturing, construction, plus household and government consumption. In contrast, the…
Wayne Parkes, Public Sector lead at Hitachi Vantara. With attacks on public sector organisations soaring globally, Hitachi Vantara South Africa is moving to help the local public sector build resilience and underpin uninterrupted service delivery. Gerald Painter, Managing Director at Hitachi Vantara Africa, says the organisation is gearing up to boost public sector cyber resilience…
MaxiCharger DC Fast units installed by Autel Energy at Cape Town’s Arrowgate Depot, forming the backbone of South Africa’s largest EV bus charging hub with capacity to expand to 50 chargers and 120 buses by 2025. Autel Energy, a global leader in smart and sustainable EV charging solutions, today announced its pivotal role in South…
If you’re a parent or have a chronic health condition that needs quick or frequent trips to the bathroom, you’ve probably mapped out the half-decent public toilets in your area. But sometimes, you don’t have a choice and have to use a toilet that looks like it hasn’t been cleaned in weeks. Do you brave…
Kigali — A new chapter in African leadership education has opened, and Liberia is proudly part of the story. Dr. Clarence K. Moniba has been recruited as a Professor of Leadership at the newly established African School of Governance (ASG), headquartered in Kigali, Rwanda. The African School of Governance, modeled after world-class institutions such as…
Addis Ababa — The Africa Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has warned that cholera remains the leading public health concern in Africa in terms of the number of cases and fatalities. Some 23 cholera-affected African countries have reported a total of 239,754 cases and over 5,274 associated deaths since the beginning of…
The by-law sought to regulate and register CCTV cameras installed on private property with a view of public spaces. The Organisation Undoing Tax Abuse (OUTA) has welcomed the City of Johannesburg’s (COJ’s) decision to repeal a recently introduced by-law regulating privately-owned closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras. The by-law, approved in February, sought to regulate and register…
Wall Street shared Buffett’s disappointment. Kraft Heinz shares fell as much as 7.6% on Tuesday after the announcement early that morning, but made back some of that loss, finishing down just 2.4% for the holiday-shortened week. Zoom In IconArrows pointing outwards Will Buffett’s unhappiness prompt Berkshire to sell some or all of its stake? He didn’t rule…
A year after mpox was declared a continental health threat, Africa’s response has shown encouraging momentum. An interim analysis of a new study by the Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) reveals strong public engagement, with above-average vaccine acceptance across all surveyed countries and firm trust in health information shared via television,…
