Convicted in Mali for Expressing ‘Unwavering Solidarity’
Former Prime Minister’s Prosecution, Prison Sentence Signals Shrinking Civic Space On Monday, Mali’s national cybercrime court convicted former Prime Minister Moussa Mara for posting a message online expressing solidarity with political prisoners in the country. The prosecution represents the military junta’s starkest expansion yet of its campaign against free expression. Authorities arrested Mara in August for expressing his […]
Celebrated SA Comedian Stuart Taylor Brings Odd Man Out To Cape Town And Johannesburg This November
Stuart Taylor has been making waves with his new Learner Husband Podcast, a hit with fans who tune in for candid, hilarious conversations about everything between “I do” and “What did I do?” Now, audiences can catch him in real life on stage with his latest stand-up masterpiece, Odd Man Out, this November. Fans in Cape Town […]
Reshaping Education: Regalo Hope Foundation Is Nurturing A New Generation Of Leaders
Every year, January 24 reminds the world of the critical role education plays in building peaceful, equitable, and sustainable societies.For the Regalo Hope Foundation (RHF), this date represents more than just the International Day of Education — it’s a rallying point for action, innovation, and inclusion. Under the visionary leadership of Chinenye Onuorah, the Founder […]
Economist Impact Announces The Return Of Sustainability Week Africa 2025 In Cape Town
Themed “An action plan for Africa’s green industrial revolution”, the event will bring together over 500 delegates and 100 speakers to explore practical strategies for accelerating Africa’s just and profitable green transition. Taking place from October 30th to 31st 2025 at The Westin, Cape Town, Sustainability Week Africa will build on the momentum and insights […]
DP World Launches New Science Lab To Strengthen Education In Somaliland
Continuous investment underscores DP World’s commitment to education, sustainability, and community development in Somaliland DP World Berbera has handed over a new, science laboratory to Sheikh University of Science and Technology, fulfilling a US$250,000 commitment made in 2022 to advance education and empower future generations in Somaliland. The state-of-the-art facility will enhance the university’s research […]
Future Proofing Waste Management Strategies For Smart Cities
There is an unmistakable connection between urbanisation, population growth and waste management. As urbanisation propels, more people find themselves relocating to urban areas to adjust to changing lifestyle habits and workplace demands. Research shows that more than 700 million people already live in African urban areas, with this number expected to double to 1.4 billion by 2050 – […]
Tens Of Billions Later, SA’s Travel Fever Is Still Hot, And Standard Bank Is Fuelling It Further
South Africans are travelling more than ever. What started as revenge travel after lockdown hasn’t slowed down, and Standard Bank clients are leading the way. Their spend on travel in 2024 amounted to tens of billions of rands, doubling what the bank recorded in 2021. Thirty-two percent of that spend went to flight bookings, accounting […]
Abiy Ahmed pushes for dialogue with Eritrea
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has called for international mediation to ease rising tensions with neighboring Eritrea. The core of the dispute centers on Ethiopia’s push to regain direct access to the Red Sea, a critical trade route lost when Eritrea seceded from Ethiopia in 1991. While a 2018 peace agreement briefly improved relations, recent allegations of […]
Dangote plans $1 billion investment in Zimbabwe
Aliko Dangote is set to channel a massive $1 billion investment into Zimbabwe’s industrial sector. The ambitious project, focusing on cement manufacturing, coal mining, and power generation, marks a significant step in the Dangote Group’s strategy to expand its pan-African footprint. The project follows previous attempts in 2015 and 2018 that did not materialize, but has […]
Benin bars top opposition from 2026 presidential race
Benin’s main opposition party, Les Démocrates, has been barred from contesting the 2026 presidential election, the country’s constitutional court has ruled. The move follows the electoral commission’s earlier rejection of the party’s candidacy over issues like insufficient sponsorship and unpaid registration fees. With the exclusion of Les Démocrates, the presidential race is set to proceed without one of its […]
