In 2026, Business Traveller Expectations Set The Agenda
Business travel in 2026 will be entering a new era – one where the agenda is increasingly set by those on the front lines. Employees aren’t pushing back against travel itself; they’re asking harder questions: Is this trip worth my time? Will I be looked after? Does it support my work … and my wellbeing? […]
US warns South Africa against joint G-20 statement
The United States has warned South Africa against issuing a joint G-20 summit statement during this weekend’s Johannesburg meeting, which Trump administration officials are boycotting. The diplomatic standoff highlights tensions between US President Donald Trump and South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, dating back to a heated meeting in the Oval Office in May. Washington opposes Pretoria’s G-20 […]
Guinea-Bissau’s presidential election features surprise candidate
Guinea-Bissau’s upcoming presidential election presents a highly competitive field, with the incumbent, President Umaro Sissoco Embalo, facing eleven challengers. The political landscape has been reshaped by a significant and unexpected alliance, creating a formidable new front-runner. Fernando Dias, a previously little-known candidate, has surged in prominence after receiving the crucial endorsement of the PAIGC party, which […]
China revives Cold War-era railway in Zambia
Chinese Premier Li Qiang is visiting Zambia for two days to oversee the $1.4 billion refurbishment of the Tazara railway, a Cold War-era line that connects Zambia’s copper mines to Tanzania’s Dar es Salaam port. The project will be executed by the state-owned China Civil Engineering Construction Corporation and aims to improve China’s access to critical […]
Putin to host Togo’s president for talks
Russian President Vladimir Putin is set to host Togo’s President, Faure Gnassingbe, for talks in the Kremlin. This high-level meeting, initiated by Putin, aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation between the two nations, with a specific focus on several key sectors. Diplomacy, trade, agriculture, and energy are all central topics on the agenda, alongside collaboration in training […]
Arsenal to end “Visit Rwanda” sponsorship
Arsenal Football Club has announced it will conclude its prominent sleeve sponsorship with Visit Rwanda at the end of the 2025-26 season, ending an eight-year partnership. The decision to end the deal, reportedly worth over $13.3 million annually, was mutually agreed upon by both parties. While the club stated the partnership successfully met its original goals of […]
South Africa stands firm on investment rules
South Africa’s digital minister has firmly rejected giving Elon Musk’s Starlink or any foreign tech company special regulatory shortcuts, insisting they must “play by the same rules” as local companies. This stance emphasizes the government’s commitment to its Black Economic Empowerment (BEE) policies, which require corporate Black ownership and investment in companies operating in the country. […]
New TB drug shows powerful results
A promising new antibiotic, sorfequiline, could transform global tuberculosis treatment by curing patients faster and reducing reliance on lengthy drug regimens, according to trial results presented at the Union Conference on Lung Health. In a study involving 309 patients across five countries, the drug showed stronger antibacterial action than current therapies while maintaining similar safety levels. Researchers […]
Nicki Minaj backs Trump’s Nigeria claims at UN
Nicki Minaj sparked controversy at a UN-adjacent event by endorsing Donald Trump’s claims that Christians are being persecuted in Nigeria—allegations Nigerian officials and global experts insist are unfounded. Speaking alongside US Ambassador Mike Waltz, the rapper praised Trump’s “leadership” and echoed his call for urgent action, asserting that Christians face violence, displacement, and attacks on churches. Her […]
Morocco’s Bizmoun Cave reveals new secrets
Archaeologists are unlocking profound secrets at Morocco’s Bizmoun Cave, offering a thrilling new window into early human life. Located near Essaouira, this significant site is currently the focus of an intensive research campaign by the National Institute of Archaeology and Heritage. Recent excavations have yielded extraordinary finds, including sophisticated stone tools and the remains of extinct animals […]
