Mali: Army, Militias Massacre Villagers in Central Region
African Union Should Urgently Take Action to Promote Accountability for Abuses Mali’s military and allied militias killed at least 31 civilians and burned homes on October 2 and 13, 2025, in 2 villages in the country’s embattled Segou region, Human Rights Watch said today. On October 2, Malian army forces and the Dozo, a predominantly […]
A Big Question Looms Over COP30: If We Cannot Stop A Warming Climate, Can We At Least Adapt?
By Msizi Khoza, Managing Executive ESG at Absa Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB) Brazil has called on nations to prioritize honouring previous pledges ahead of COP30. Climate adaptation financing was a major talking point at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan. Developed nations agreed to take the lead in raising the $300 billion required to start addressing the adaptation needs […]
Finding Your Home Away From Home: Expert Guidance For Students Seeking Accommodation In South Africa
As the 2026 academic year approaches, students and parents across South Africa are beginning their search for suitable accommodation. With over 500,000 student beds needed nationwide, securing the right housing early has become essential for academic success. In South Africa, more than 600,000 students from disadvantaged backgrounds were approved for study funding in 2025, following […]
Bloomwit Partners With TEDxAjegunle To Offer Scholarships For Africa’s Emerging Communicators
The scholarships will provide more global opportunities for African professionals, equipping them with strategic writing and communications skills to build their careers and navigate challenges in business and media Bloomwit, Africa’s best business communications academy, has partnered with TEDxAjegunle to award scholarships to African youths, supporting the development of the continent’s next generation of communicators. […]
Accelerating Growth In The African Energy Industry
Africa Energy Indaba 2026 to drive investment, innovation, and collaboration across the continent’s evolving power sector. Africa’s energy sector is on the brink of transformational growth, with investment, technology, and policy innovation reshaping the way power is generated and consumed across the continent. The 18th annual edition of the Africa Energy Indaba, taking place from 3 – 5 March […]
Standard Bank Group Officially Launches Its Representative Office In Egypt
Standard Bank Group, Africa’s largest financial institution by assets, has announced the official launch of its Representative Office in Egypt during an event held at the Pyramids of Giza in Cairo. The Group’s Representative Office will strengthen trade and investment flows between Egypt, Sub-Saharan Africa, and the Middle East, recognising Egypt’s role as a vital […]
The Cost Of Inaction: Why South Africa Cannot Afford To Ignore The Diabetes Crisis
As we approach World Diabetes Day on November 14, civil society organisations warn that the cost of inaction on non-communicable diseases (NCDs) such as diabetes is already being paid for in lives, livelihoods and lost potential. The Healthy Living Alliance (HEALA) is calling on the South African government to increase the Health Promotion Levy (HPL) […]
S&P Global upgrades Nigeria and South Africa
In a major vote of confidence for sub-Saharan Africa, S&P Global has issued improved credit ratings for the continent’s two largest economies. South Africa received its first credit rating upgrade in over 15 years, a significant milestone reflecting the government’s progress in strengthening public finances through improved tax collection and debt management. Meanwhile, Nigeria’s outlook was shifted […]
DR Congo and M23 rebels sign peace framework
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the M23 rebels have signed a new framework for peace in a ceremony in Qatar. The agreement, mediated with the support of the US, Qatar, and the African Union, aims to end decades of conflict in the mineral-rich eastern region. It builds upon previous declarations and outlines eight […]
Nigeria’s path to security amid US scrutiny
For the second time in five years, Nigeria has been designated a “country of particular concern” by the US, due to alleged severe violations of the religious freedom of the nation’s Christians. This diplomatic move has been strongly refuted by Nigeria’s government, which insists the label misrepresents the nation’s complex reality. While such a designation carries the […]
