Cross-border activity suffered vast disruption when the new ban started at midnight Thursday with its direct impact on border checkpoints including Kasumulu. Before the border hosted many commercial trucks yet now official delivery of fuel…
Floods in Nigeria displace 1.4 million; the federal…
The Nigerian Ministry of Humanitarian Affairs made an announcement on Friday (October 14) that the Federal Government has begun distributing food and non-food goods to the states that had been affected by the disaster. The…
Temba Bavuma’s chances for T20 World Cup looks…
Temba Bavuma, the first-ever full-time black skipper of South Africa, arrived in India to resurrect his T20 career in a broken-hearted state. He was passed over by every franchise in the brand-new South African T20…
Sahle-Work Zewde, the president of Ethiopia, urges for…
In an effort to bring an end to the over two-year-long civil war that has been raging in Ethiopia, President Sahle-Work Zewde has reaffirmed her appeals for dialogue and other forms of peaceful conflict resolution.…
Industrial computers in SA, Kenya were under attack…
According to Kaspersky's (www.Kaspersky.co.za) ICS threat landscape research, phishing websites, spyware, and malicious objects were all used to attack computers in the industrial control systems (ICS) environment in the first half of 2022 in the…
Ethiopia gives consent to hold peace negotiations with…
The Ethiopian government said on Wednesday that it had accepted an offer from the African Union (AU) to hold peace talks with rebels in the northern province of Tigray. The announcement did not say when…
Due to millions of youngsters missing school, Sudan…
According to the warnings of many humanitarian organizations, nearly every child of school age in Sudan is either not receiving an education at all or is facing significant disruptions to their education. This week, schools…
South Africa: Service SMMEs can fuel economic growth
It is widely acknowledged that SMMEs are crucial to the African economy. Eight out of every ten Africans, according to the Centre for Strategic and International Studies, work for a micro, small, or medium-sized business…
David Miller shines in a high-scoring game against…
India got their heads down and produced a thorough effort against South Africa in the second of a three-match T20I series on Sunday, October 2, in Guwahati, despite talk of selection and injury difficulties for…
The deteriorating economic conditions in Iran and the…
Over the past few years, the Iranian economy has seen anaemic growth and a high unemployment rate. Dozens of protests have been held across Iran in recent months over deteriorating living conditions and the interference…
Akon, Michael Jackson discussed opening Music Schools in…
Michael Jackson and Akon once considered setting up music schools in Africa, according to Akon. The artist, 49-year-old Aliaune Damala Badara Akon Thiam, spoke in-depth about the planned music universities that were put on hold…
Climate change demonstrators in Nairobi seek compensation from…
On Saturday, a substantial percentage of protesters flocked to the streets of Nairobi in order to urge that wealthier countries do more to combat the effects of climate change in Africa. Many people believe that…
Ericsson completes 125 years in Egypt
The Minister of Information and Communications Technology, H.E. Dr. Amr Talaat, was present as Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) commemorated its 125th year of operation in Egypt. As part of its objective to promote Egypt's growth in…
The Chairperson of the African Union urges the…
The status of affairs on a global scale is extremely precarious, as seen by escalating prices, a warming climate, and ongoing violent wars. Macky Sall, President of Senegal and Chairperson of the African Union, spoke…
‘The Woman King’ beholds complicated history
In the dark of night, an intimidating Viola Davis as General Nanisca quietly emerges from a bed of long grass. Behind her, a full army appears out of the grass in silence, each soldier standing…
Skipper not sure where South Africa will find…
As England won a bowler-dominated three-match series 2-1 on Monday, it revealed South Africa's sheer top six and lack of runs at the test level, giving touring skipper Dean Elgar a lot to think about…
Tigray rebels in Ethiopia said they are prepared…
Tigray rebels in Ethiopia have stated that they are willing to participate in peace talks that will be led by the African Union (AU). This removes a potential barrier to negotiations between the government and…
In Eastern Mali, dozens of civilians were killed
It was reported by local authorities that this week dozens of civilians were killed in the town of Talataye, which is situated in the northeastern part of Mali. Allegedly carried out by EIGS militants who…
Ajufo appointed as Hudson Sandler aide for W.…
Onyebuchi Ajufo has been appointed as a partner in charge of Hudson Sandler, global strategic communications and ESG consultancy, for West Africa's business. The appointment reflects Sandler’s consistent growth in Africa, driven by flagship offices…
