CEM Africa 2026 concluded at the Century City Conference Centre following three days of strong engagement across Africa’s customer experience community. The 14th edition welcomed 970 attendees from more than 260 companies across 20 countries, bringing together senior CX, customer service, marketing, digital, technology and transformation leaders alongside solution providers and industry partners. The event…
PanAfrican Capital Holdings Limited (“PAC Holdings”), a diversified proprietary investment group with a two-decade track record of investing in businesses and opportunities across Africa, is marking its 20th anniversary with a renewed commitment to unlocking value, strengthening partnerships and contributing to the continent’s economic future. The milestone was commemorated through a Media Parley that brought…
For the second week in a row, Hawaii Island, also known as the Big Island, faces threats from an intensifying storm. Published On 22 Aug 202622 Aug 2026 Tropical Storm Moke is grinding towards Hawaii, bringing gusts of wind and heavy rain only a week after the islands faced similar conditions from Hurricane Lala. On…
A strong earthquake with a magnitude of 7.4 struck western Colombia on Monday, killing more than 100 people, injuring dozens more and causing major damage across the region. It was the largest quake to hit the country on record. The epicenter was in San José del Palmar, a community in the rural Chocó province about…
As much of the world faces grapples with above normal temperatures and major rainfall changes, the UN Meteorological Organization (WMO) warned on Friday that El Niño, a powerful climate pattern shaping global weather, will intensify starting next month. Why it matters A strong El Niño is developing and expected to strengthen during August through October,…
· Heavy snow has fallen in parts of the Eastern Cape, KwaZulu-Natal and the Free State, while strong winds and rain continue to batter the KwaZulu-Natal coast. · The Eastern Cape has recorded 12 road deaths during the rainy weather, with disaster teams warning motorists to take extra care. Emergency services across South Africa remain…
A strong 7.1-magnitude earthquake hit southern Japan on Tuesday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said. A tsunami alert was issued. The alert was for a one-meter-(about one yard) high tsunami, according to the Reuters news service. Reuters said the quake struck Japan’s Kumamoto prefecture. The temblor measured at the highest possible level of seven on Japan’s…
Twice-yearly injectable lenacapavir has continued to demonstrate exceptional protection against HIV infection. Twice-yearly injectable lenacapavir continued to provide strong protection against HIV in two landmark clinical trials, with updated data showing almost no new infections, high adherence and no new safety concerns. Researchers said updated findings from the PURPOSE-1 and PURPOSE-2 studies showed the long-acting…
Airtel Africa Plc has recorded a strong start to its 2026/27 financial year, with revenue climbing 31% on the back of rising customer demand for data and mobile money services, the company has announced. For the quarter ended 30 June 2026, the telecommunications and mobile money giant posted revenue of $1.853 billion, up 31.0% from…
The week of July 13-19, 2026, proved to be another period of positive momentum for the BRVM (Bourse Régionale des Valeurs Mobilières). BRVM Composite Index Rises by +0.76% The BRVM Composite Index recorded a solid gain of +0.76%, signaling continued investor confidence in West African markets. This constructive tone was felt across various sectors. Uniwax…
