Eskom’s Rivoningo Mnisi Eskom has secured the government approvals it needs to establish Eskom Green as a wholly owned subsidiary able to raise its own funding, in a key milestone in the utility’s long-running unbundling programme. The approvals, granted in terms of section 54(2) of the Public Finance Management Act read with the conditions of…
Uber is officially transitioning from the road to the sky. On Wednesday, the ride-hailing giant previewed its long-awaited air taxi booking service, which is slated to launch in Dubai later this year. The program utilizes electric vertical take-off and landing (eVTOL) aircraft from Joby Aviation, fully integrating aerial travel into the existing Uber app ecosystem….
Last week’s handover of the $5billion African Energy Bank Headquarters in Abuja, represents a significant milestone and historic match to energy security and sustainability in Africa. Besides, the June date for the commencement of the ambitious project marks the changing phase of the African oil and gas industry as well as a bold statement to…
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), which came into force on 1 January 2021 with 54 member states, is the world’s largest free trade area by number of countries. It aims to eliminate tariffs and other barriers to spur trade, industrialisation and value addition beyond raw materials. The agreement unites some 1.3 billion people…
From the lush hills of Kasese to dazzling under continental lights, Uganda Cranes forward Yunus Junior Sentamu has experienced a football journey shaped by resilience, raw talent, and divine timing. As the 2024 TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) approaches–this time co-hosted by Uganda, Kenya, and Tanzania–the man known as “Manucho” reflects on his unforgettable 2014…
The land marked for construction of CWA is 25km away from Cape Town International airport. According to the Airports Company South Africa, around 10.4mn two-way passengers passed through Cape Town International Airport’s terminals in 2024, a 7% jump from the previous year. Of these, three million were international. Air volumes also recorded growth, with a…
