Strengthening UAE-Central African Relations: Key Talks Held

Strengthening UAE-Central African Relations: Key Talks Held

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan held talks with President Faustin Archange Touadéra of the Central African Republic through a phone call to bolster cooperation in different sectors particularly in trade, investments, renewable energy and infrastructure today March 28th 2025.  President Touadéra expressed gratitude by taking X stating, “I thank my brother, President […]

African World Cup Qualification (CAF): Standings

African World Cup Qualification (CAF): Standings

African football teams struggle intensely in the World Cup Qualification rounds to earn their place on the international football stage. The African World Cup Qualifiers showcase active footballers and fans experience nail-biting matches filled with excitement. Matchday 5 Results (March 19-22, 2025) Date Match Result March 19, 2025 Tanzania vs Congo Postponed March 19, 2025 […]

MTN Group and Airtel Africa Forge Network Sharing Pact in African Markets

MTN Group and Airtel Africa Forge Network Sharing Pact in African Markets

Two mobile telecom leaders, MTN Group and Airtel Africa, joined forces to create a new digital infrastructure system throughout African nations, as reported by Reuters. The two companies formed their strategic partnership on Wednesday, and they started by sharing network infrastructure in Uganda and Nigeria with future potential expansion across the area. Through this partnership […]

Musk's 'White Genocide' Claim Sparks Diplomatic Tension in South Africa

Musk’s ‘White Genocide’ Claim Sparks Diplomatic Tension in South Africa

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa defended his nation against claims of white discrimination made by tech magnate Elon Musk. After his birth in South Africa, Musk took to social media to assert that a main political group pushes for killing white people. The Economic Freedom Fighters party gained notice when its members sang “Kill the […]

Hilton Launches Signia Brand in Africa with Cairo Skywalk Development

Hilton Launches Signia Brand in Africa with Cairo Skywalk Development

Hilton launched Signia by Hilton for its first appearance in Egypt and Africa through its hotel expansions. These hotels at Signia by Hilton Cairo Skywalk will become the first of their kind when they start operating in West Cairo’s newest development. Two properties placed in an active business and leisure park will provide 200 guest […]

UAE FinTech enza Raises $6.75M to Transform African Payments

UAE FinTech enza Raises $6.75M to Transform African Payments

Enza, based in the United Arab Emirates, obtained $6.75 million in initial investment funding from Algebra Ventures and Quona Capital. Since its founding in 2023 by Hany Fekry the company received its initial financial support through this investment. Enza wants to build its business in additional African nations with new investment funds. The business supplies […]

Africa 2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Everything You Need to Know

Africa 2026 World Cup Qualifiers: Everything You Need to Know

National teams from Africa advance their World Cup qualification pursuit as they take part in Matchday 5 of the qualifiers. The joint hosting by Canada, the United States, and Mexico has made all countries across North America excited for World Cup qualification. Teams across Africa play with high intensity to earn every point needed for […]

Afreximbank's $28,000 Prize Returns to Honor African Publishers

Afreximbank’s $28,000 Prize Returns to Honor African Publishers

Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) is running the Book Factory Prize for Publishing in Africa again to award $28,000 to African publishing excellence in 2025. From March 17 to April 30, 202,5, African publishers can apply for the competition by sending published trade books from the past year. The $20,000 first prize goes to a winner, […]

Canada Boosts $37B Mining Investment in Africa with New Strategy

Canada Boosts $37B Mining Investment in Africa with New Strategy

Canadian companies have expanded their presence as major African mining stakeholders and invested more than $37 billion. Africa holds the title of becoming the second biggest destination for mining projects of Canadian companies. Under Canada’s Africa Strategy, new initiatives will improve business ties between the nation and African countries.  Setting up a high commission in […]

South Africa's Inflation Holds Steady as Central Bank Decision Looms

South Africa’s Inflation Holds Steady as Central Bank Decision Looms

The government’s statistics regulator showed that South African inflation stayed at 3.2% during February and rose below the projected 3.3%. One day before the interest rate change South Africa’s central bank faces a key decision over inflation rates. The SARB’s decision will take external influences into account despite inflation presently being below its 4.5% target. […]

Africa's Green Hydrogen Revolution: A Path to Energy Independence

Africa’s Green Hydrogen Revolution: A Path to Energy Independence

Recent research shows that Professor Abdessamad Faik believes Africa is at an important energy choice point as renewable-powered hydrogen allows us to grow energy usage without sticking to fossil fuels. According to Faik the University Mohammed VI Polytechnic researcher, Africa holds more than enough renewable energy potential to meet its local power requirements while building […]

Africa's Green Energy Push Aims to Electrify 570 Million Lives

Africa’s Green Energy Push Aims to Electrify 570 Million Lives

The push toward renewable energy in Africa helps the 570 million people who currently live without reliable power access. Many African people remain without electricity since developed countries take power usage as a basic standard while the device helps power healthcare systems plus education and business growth. More countries across Africa are switching to renewable […]

South African Coffee Giant Vida e Caffè Marks 300th Store Milestone

South African Coffee Giant Vida e Caffè Marks 300th Store Milestone

Vida e Caffè achieved a major milestone when they opened their 300th South African outlet in Secunda Mpumalanga making it Vida e Caffè’s 23 year anniversary milestone. Vida e Caffè started its operations in Cape Town street cafés in 2001 and currently holds the title of South Africa’s biggest branded coffee network. The business runs […]

Africa's Rare Earth Sector Set to Transform Global Supply Chain by 2030

Africa’s Rare Earth Sector Set to Transform Global Supply Chain by 2030

Expansion in the global rare earth industry makes Africa stand out by predicting this region will reach 10% market supply by 2029. Companies in Africa are adding eight new rare earth separation units over five years to support global demand expansion by 2030. Investment strategies help speed up this market expansion. Novare from South Africa […]

IFC Invests $250 Million in Standard Bank for Green Building Initiatives

IFC Invests $250 Million in Standard Bank for Green Building Initiatives

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) enabled South African green building growth by giving $250 million to Standard Bank for an unsecured senior loan. Standard Bank and IFC formed this partnership to promote eco-friendly building methods in South African properties and provide green homes to people who cannot afford them. Through this funding, Standard Bank will […]

UAE's Innovative Approach Sets New Standard in Global Humanitarian Response

UAE’s Innovative Approach Sets New Standard in Global Humanitarian Response

Tom Fletcher as UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator describes the UAE as a committed and creative supporter of global humanitarian response activities. According to his WAM interview, Fletcher says humanitarian work has meaning in UAE tradition and commands support from its national leadership. As UN Under-Secretary-General from 2024 Tom Fletcher emphasizes […]

Hassatou Diop N’Sele Named Among 50 Most Inspiring Women of 2025

Hassatou Diop N’Sele Named Among 50 Most Inspiring Women of 2025

Hassatou Diop N’Sele the Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer at the African Development Bank has been named one of Forbes Africa’s 50 Most Inspiring Women of 2025. Hassatou has earned this intensive recognition because of her outstanding work in economic development and financial inclusion. She has played an important role in empowering […]