Building Namibia’s Future Maritime Strength Means Investing In Local Marine Pilots
By Bradley Claassen, Operations Manager at Workforce Staffing Africa Namibia’s maritime sector is the lifeblood of its economy. The ports at Walvis Bay and Lüderitz are gateways for trade, logistics and regional connectivity and are critical not only for Namibia but for Southern Africa as a whole. At the heart of these operations are marine […]
Sun King And Government Of Nigeria Agree To Deepen Collaboration On Energy Access And Local Manufacturing
Sun King, the world’s leading off-grid solar company, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Rural Electrification Agency (REA) under the Government of Nigeria to strengthen cooperation on renewable energy access, local manufacturing, and data-driven innovation. The agreement, signed during REA’s Nigeria Renewable Energy Innovation Forum (NREIF) in Abuja, was witnessed by the […]
Allan Gray Entrepreneurship Challenge Crowns Top Scholars As Its 2025 Winners
The annual Allan Gray Entrepreneurship Challenge (AGEC) for schools and learners across Southern Africa has named its winners for 2025 – and this year, three Gauteng learners have come out tops among the 40 000 participants from across Southern Africa. AGEC plays a unique role in Southern Africa by focusing on early-stage entrepreneurial exposure – targeting high school […]
Côte d’Ivoire’s Ouattara wins fourth term
Côte d’Ivoire’s President Alassane Ouattara, 83, has secured a fourth term in office following a contentious election. Provisional results show he won in a landslide with nearly 90% of the vote, with official results to be announced later. However, the election was marred by the exclusion of two major opposition figures, former President Laurent Gbagbo and former […]
Why France is betting on Anglophone Africa
In a significant strategic shift, France is reorienting its relationship with Africa as its influence in traditional Francophone partners wanes. Faced with military expulsions, declining business presence, and rising anti-French sentiment in the Sahel, Paris is now prioritizing engagement with English-speaking nations like Nigeria and Kenya. The upcoming France-Africa Summit in Nairobi signals this strategy, with potential […]
BYD expands South African EV ambition
Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is accelerating its push into South Africa, aiming to expand its footprint in the country’s growing EV market. To this end, the company plans to install 300 new charging stations across South Africa by the end of 2026, supporting wider adoption of electric vehicles. This move accompanies the launch of new models […]
Turkey and Senegal forge strong trade, migration ties
A fascinating economic corridor is flourishing between Turkey and Senegal, fueled by a unique class of circular migrants known as “gratis passengers.” These entrepreneurs, often Senegalese traders, leverage discounted airfares and extra baggage allowances on airlines like Turkish Airlines to transport goods between Istanbul and Dakar. This back-and-forth movement has created a vibrant trade in Turkish […]
Fez hosts artists for Sufi Culture Festival
The historic city of Fez, Morocco, recently hosted the 17th Sufi Culture Festival, drawing around 200 artists, musicians, and researchers from across the globe. This vibrant gathering celebrated the rich traditions of Sufism, a mystical branch of Islam, through diverse artistic expressions. Under the theme “Living Poetically: Art and Spirituality,” the event served as a dynamic […]
South Africa courts firms to fund F1 comeback
South Africa is actively negotiating with at least six private companies to secure a major sporting event: the return of Formula 1 racing. The government is seeking $100 million in pledges to fund Grand Prix races for three years, a crucial step to convince the National Treasury to back the plan. This funding would cover the […]
Chinese firms bet big on Nigerian lithium
Chinese companies have poured over $1.3 billion into Nigeria’s lithium processing sector since President Bola Tinubu took office, according to Minister of Solid Minerals Development Dr. Dele Alake. Speaking at the 2025 China Mining Conference in Tianjin, Alake said firms like Canmax Technology, Jiuling Lithium, and Avatar New Energy are driving Nigeria’s shift from oil dependency to mineral-based diversification. Alake urged […]
