Mozambique’s long-held dreams of natural gas have got a fresh boost following an estimated $1.1 billion contract award by ExxonMobil for the Rovuma LNG Phase 1 project in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado region. The signing of the contracts represents a big leap towards FID for the project, whose objective is to build onshore LNG facilities with […]
Gen Z are shifting their priorities, no longer choosing retirement as the time to start enjoying life but taking intentional breaks. Micro-retirement has turned into the next big thing as the younger generation chooses this break to travel or take up other passions. Younger people prioritise mental health, personal fulfillment and meaningful experiences. Social media […]
The cricket match between South Africa and Australia at Rawalpindi Cricket Stadium will start later due to wet weather conditions. A steady rain continued to fall so officials kept tarpaulins over the playing field and surface according to the predicted wet weather. Both Australia and South Africa arrive at the match fresh from successful tournament […]
Nearly a couple of years into a brutal conflict, Sudan is seeing an “unprecedented” humanitarian crisis. Half of the population is facing acute hunger. The fighting has already killed more than 20,000 people and displaced more than 14 million people from their homes, as per UN. The Sudan crisis represents malnutrition, population displacement and chronic […]
South Africa begins its ICC Champions Trophy 2025 campaign today (February 21) against Afghanistan, who are making their tournament debut. The match will take place at the National Bank Stadium in Karachi, Pakistan. Head-to-Head Record Afghanistan and South Africa have faced each other 5 times in ODIs, with South Africa winning 3 and Afghanistan winning […]
Tourism Minister Rebecca Miano recently highlighted that Kenya tourism sector earnings are expected to jump to 650 billion shillings ($5 billion) this year – compared to the 452.2 billion shillings recorded last year. Miano noted that last year’s earnings are up 20% compared to a year earlier. The tourism industry – in addition to tea […]
The M23 rebels of Eastern Congo assisted by Rwandan forces have pushed deep to the capture of Bukavu in the recent escalating conflict. In January, M23 captured frontline cities namely Goma adding tension to the region. Moves by M23 raise fears of a larger scale war especially in light of the mineral rich territories they […]
The U.S. Embassy in Pretoria witnessed hundreds of white South Africans demonstrating their support for former president Donald Trump together with his assertions about racial mistreatment. The protesters mainly belonging to the Afrikaner community carried signs that supported Trump while expressing their disapproval of South African discriminatory laws. The rally happened after Trump issued an […]
The last few years have seen significant enhancement of the Sudanese Armed Forces by Islamic movements including the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood inside Sudanese territory. This strategic alignment allowed the incorporation of Islamic principles in governance, education and the media thus, the Sudanese Muslim Brotherhood has remained critical owing to its ideologies coupled with a wide […]
The African leaders, policymakers and industry professionals will be attending the upcoming World Governments Summit (WGS) 2025. It will be held in Dubai from February 11th to 13th. Musalia Mudavadi who is a Prime Minister of Kenya and Robinah Nabbanja, Prime Minister of Uganda alongside delegations from various African countries are attending the summit along […]
The meeting was chaired by Sheikh Theyab bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan,Chairman of the International Humanitarian and Philanthropic Council board in Abu Dhabi, to discuss the UAE’s commitment to global humanitarian development. The high-level meeting reviewed and strategised the country’s international aid initiatives and highlighted the country’s continued push for supporting vulnerable communities in […]
Former South African President Jacob Zuma’s daughter has been taken into custody and is scheduled to appear in court on Thursday to answer to terrorism related allegations. Another member of the South African Parliament, Duduzile Zuma Sambudla is charged with instigating violence during riots in July 2021 that claimed over 350 lives. According to police, […]
Rwanda supported M23 rebels claimed to have taken control of the regional capital early Monday as fierce battle raged in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. They made their announcement just minutes before the group’s 48-hour deadline for the Congolese army to turn in its weapons expired. The two million residents of the city […]
According to WAM, The United Arab Emirates has sent 25 ambulances; critical medical supplies and advanced medical equipment to Angola to help strengthen healthcare infrastructure in the country. The UAE’s intervention to this humanitarian work is at the heart of a much larger $220M international development and public health sector effort announced at COP28 in […]
McDonald’s South Africa has launched new wallet friendly menu items to assist customers in overcoming the January blues. The new menu features value for money options like products from the McSaver menu and Nazo Meals. McDonald’s is also providing one off in app offers that give customers even more ways to save such as cashback […]
South Africa is currently engaged in a vigorous discussion regarding a proposed alcohol tax intended to decrease road accidents and limit excessive drinking. The government is considering adding a fee to the price of alcohol to support the Road Accident Fund, highlighting the significant impact alcohol has on accidents, which resulted in over 1,500 fatalities […]
The US government has revealed that the Sudanese military used chemical weapons in the civil war, imposing sanctions on the country’s leader and army chief Abdel Fattah al-Burhan. In a statement, the US Treasury Department stated that the Sudanese army, under the leadership of Burhan, used war tactics such as attacks on schools, markets and […]
South Sudanese police have enforced a nighttime curfew following violent protests in the city, Juba which degenerated into looting of Sudanese owned businesses. The curfew which begins at 6:00 p.m. everyday was announced Friday on state television by Police Chief Abraham Manyuat as new rallies erupted in Juba and other cities. Heavy shooting was reported […]
Amputees in Sierra Leone face severe social and economic challenges. The civil war from 1991 to 2002 left most of them without limbs because the rebels used amputation as a form of terror. To this day decades later amputation rates are still high due to traffic accidents, poor healthcare services and delayed treatment. Despite the […]