From the limited rollout of a new HIV prevention jab to developments with new weight loss medicines, to high-stakes court cases relating to National Health Insurance (NHI), 2026 is set to be another tumultuous year in healthcare. Here are nine stories that Spotlight will keep a close eye on. 1. How will things go with…
A photograph shows a sign at the Congress Centre on the opening day of the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland, Jan. 16, 2023. Fabrice Coffrini | AFP | Getty Images Global power rivalries and strategic standoffs top the list of most severe near-term risks heading into 2026, according to the World Economic…
Washington, DC — The Africa Bureau at the State Department has a new top official, Nick Checker. Unlike his recent predecessors who were career diplomats, he has been at State for only four months, having served for the previous decade as a military analyst at the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). He spent part of last…
Morocco’s Brahim Díaz currently leads the goalscoring chart at the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), having netted five goals so far in the tournament. The Real Madrid forward has been a key figure in the host nation’s run to the semi-finals, delivering decisive performances across his appearances. Díaz is closely followed by two players…
Kampala , Uganda — Africa PR Week, the continent’s leading platform for public relations and strategic communications professionals, has named Stanbic Bank Uganda’s Kenneth Agutamba among the Top 100 Corporate Communication Leaders in Africa. The recognition, announced during Africa PR Week in Nairobi, places Agutamba among a select group of practitioners shaping how African organisations…
Ghana has been ranked among the top 10 futsal national teams in Africa. The elite list of Africa’s top 10 futsal nations includes Ghana, Algeria, Angola, Côte d’Ivoire, Egypt, Libya, Guinea, Mauritania, Mozambique, and Zambia. Ghana’s strong ranking comes with a major competitive advantage, as it earns the Black Stars Futsal team a direct bye…
ICT tenders: Currently under business rescue, SAPO is seeking a single service provider to deliver managed WAN and telephony services. It’s an auspicious start to the new year for the ICT industry as last-minute invitations posted on National Treasury’s eTenders Portal during the closing weeks of 2025 provide opportunities to dig in to. Interestingly, many…
• Guélor Kanga 11’, Denis Bouanga 21’/ Côte d’Ivoire: Jean‑Philippe Krasso 44’, Evann Guessand 84’, Bazoumana Touré 90+1’ • Côte D’Ivoire came from two goals down to beat Gabon and win group F • The defending champions will face Burkina Faso in the Round of 16 Defending champions Côte d’Ivoire came…
Morocco top of Group A after 3-0 win over Zambia Ten-man Mali reach knock-out stage after holding Comoros South Africa survive Zimbabwe fightback to book knockout place Egypt top group despite goalless draw with Angola Morocco 3-0 Zambia: Atlas Lions power past Chipolopolo to seal top spot Morocco responded emphatically to the pressure of a…
Morocco’s emphatic win in Rabat ensured they ended the group phase unbeaten, while Mali progressed despite playing most of their final match with ten men Hosts Morocco continued their fine run at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 on Monday night with a commanding 3-0 victory over Zambia. The big win ensured the Atlas…
