Standard Bank To Lead Dialogue At US–Africa Business Summit, Championing Infrastructure, Innovation And Inclusive Growth
Standard Bank, Africa’s largest bank by assets with an on-the-ground presence in 20 countries and six international financial centres, will send a high-level delegation drawn from both the bank’s Africa and New York operations to the 2025 U.S.-Africa Business Summit in Luanda, Angola, from 23–25 June. As a long-term advocate for the continent’s prosperity, the […]
Can Nigeria’s New Opposition Coalition Challenge the Status Quo?
Nigeria’s opposition has united to form a new coalition, the All Democratic Alliance (ADA), aiming to unseat President Bola Tinubu in the 2027 elections. Led by prominent figures like former Vice President Atiku Abubakar and former governors Peter Obi, Nasir El-Rufai, and Rotimi Amaechi, the coalition claims it’s united by Nigeria’s worsening economy, hunger, and […]
South Africa Pushes for Extension of US Tariff Deadline
Pretoria is seeking an extension on the July 9 deadline for US tariffs as it negotiates a deal with the Trump administration to protect key exports. The US had imposed a 31% tariff on South African goods in April, but paused it for 90 days to allow talks. Pretoria is seeking a trade deal that would exempt […]
MTN Bets Big on Local Cloud with Launch of Data Center
MTN Nigeria has officially entered the cloud infrastructure race with the launch of Phase 1 of its Dabengwa Sifiso Data Center. The $100 million facility—named after a former MTN Group CEO—boasts 780 racks, 4.5 MW IT load, and Tier III standards. Phase 2, projected to cost $135 million, will target Tier IV certification and upgrade the […]
Liberia to Hold State Funeral for President Killed in 1980 Coup
Forty-five years after Liberia’s 1980 coup, former President William Tolbert and 13 cabinet members executed shortly after the coup will receive symbolic state funerals. Their bodies, never recovered, are believed to have been dumped in a mass grave after swift and brutal trials. President Joseph Boakai views this ceremony as a step toward national healing and […]
EFF Eyes GNU Role as DA Wavers in Coalition Turmoil
Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) leader Julius Malema is urging the Democratic Alliance (DA) to exit South Africa’s Government of National Unity (GNU), opening the door for the EFF to join. His call follows the DA’s announcement that it will quit the National Dialogue and vote against the budgets of ministers accused of corruption. The DA’s decision followed […]
India Stakes a Claim in Zambia’s Copper and Cobalt for Energy Future
India is intensifying its quest for critical minerals—key to its green energy ambitions—by sending geologists to Zambia to explore vast copper and cobalt deposits. Zambia has granted India access to 9,000 square km for exploration, with a three-year project timeline. Most of the analysis will be conducted in India, but field teams will regularly travel to […]
South Africa’s Rooftops Could Power Six Million Homes—Here’s What’s Missing
South Africa has an untapped renewable energy goldmine: 88.8 million square meters of rooftop space ideal for solar power. A recent study shows that 80% of the 111 million square meters of rooftops on commercial buildings, schools, and hospitals are well-suited for solar panels—enough to generate 12 gigawatts of electricity and power up to six […]
Rwanda to Ghana: The 5 African Nations Leading on Safety in 2025
As we reach mid-2025, new data from Numbeo reveals Africa’s top five safest countries—Rwanda, Tunisia, Zambia, Sudan, and Ghana—ranked by their safety index. But this list isn’t just about low crime rates, as safety also reflects strong institutions, trust in law enforcement, and reduced corruption. Safety is crucial for a nation’s success, as it encourages business […]
Ladoum Sheep Dazzle at Senegal’s Glamorous Beauty Contest
In Senegal’s capital, Dakar, luxury meets livestock at the annual Ladoum sheep beauty contest, where these regal animals strut under fireworks and music. Known for their grandeur, towering horns, and gleaming coats, Ladoums are the pride of breeders and a symbol of social prestige—some fetching up to $100,000. The competition is fierce, with categories for adult […]
