South Africa: Government Focuses on Economic Growth to Spur Employment
The South African government is intensifying efforts to drive economic growth as a primary strategy to combat rising unemployment, according to recent statements from top...
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South Africa Dispatches First 2025 Avocado Shipment to China, Marking a Milestone in Agricultural Trade
South Africa has commenced its 2025 avocado export season with a significant milestone: the dispatch of its first shipment to China. This development underscores the...
South Africa’s Land Bank Seeks Up to $1 Billion to Strengthen Agricultural Financing
South Africa’s state-owned Land and Agricultural Development Bank is in discussions with potential funders to raise as much as $1 billion. This initiative aims to...
Egbin Power to Host Nigeria’s First National Data Park and Compute Infrastructure
In a landmark move to bolster Nigeria’s digital economy, the Federal Government has designated Egbin Power Plc as the host site for the nation’s inaugural...
Nigeria Leads Africa’s Push for Sustainable Aviation Fuel Financing
Nigeria has emerged as a frontrunner in Africa’s transition to sustainable aviation by hosting a pivotal regional workshop focused on financing Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF)...
Kenya Halves Digital Services Tax, but Content Creators Demand Comprehensive Support
The Kenyan government has announced a reduction in the Digital Services Tax (DST) from 3% to 1.5% as part of the Finance Bill 2025, aiming...
AU and UN Call for Urgent Action to Combat Desertification Across Africa
The African Union (AU) and the United Nations (UN) have jointly issued a strong call for immediate and coordinated action to stop the accelerating desertification...
Former KwaZulu-Natal Premier Nomusa Dube-Ncube Earns Doctorate in Public Administration from UKZN
Nomusa Dube-Ncube, former Premier of KwaZulu-Natal, has been awarded a Doctor of Administration degree by the University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), marking a significant milestone in...
Two Men Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Rape in Zeerust
The Zeerust Regional Court has sentenced two men to life imprisonment for their involvement in the rape of a young woman in March 2021. Gopolang...
Ukraine Seeks Clarity from Russia Before Resuming Peace Talks in Turkey
Ukraine has made it clear that any future negotiations with Russia in Turkey hinge on receiving concrete clarifications from Moscow regarding its intentions and terms...
NCA to Expand Telecommunication Network in Ghana’s Remote Areas
The National Communications Authority (NCA) of Ghana has announced plans to enhance telecommunication networks in the country’s remote and underserved regions. This initiative aims to...
TotalEnergies and BW Energy Target Late 2026 for Final Investment Decisions on Namibia Projects
Namibia is poised for significant advancements in its energy sector as TotalEnergies and BW Energy plan to make final investment decisions (FIDs) on their respective...
Ethiopia Stresses Need for Enhanced Intra-BRICS Partnerships in Tourism Sector
Ethiopia is calling for deeper collaboration among BRICS nations to strengthen tourism ties, following its recent admission into the bloc. The Ethiopian government emphasizes that...
South Sudan Resumes Oil Exports After RSF Drone Attacks Disrupt Port Sudan Operations
South Sudan has resumed its critical oil exports through Port Sudan after a brief suspension caused by a series of drone attacks attributed to Sudan’s...
Crown and Empire: The Alaafin’s Supremacy in the Yoruba World Order
Prince Oshokoya Adeniyi Ibrahim: You people are just creating more harm than good in yoruba land but I have few questions to ask 1. Can...
Police Release Names of Zimbabweans Killed in South African Mine Tragedy
South African authorities have released the names of Zimbabwean nationals who tragically lost their lives in a recent mining disaster at the Stilfontein gold mine....
Kenya’s Tourism Sector Booms with 60% Growth as Country Registers Increased International Arrivals
Nairobi, Kenya – Kenya’s tourism industry is experiencing a remarkable resurgence, with a reported 60% growth in international arrivals compared to the previous year, signaling...
US and China Agree to Slash Tariffs for 90 Days in Major Trade Breakthrough
In a surprising move aimed at easing global trade tensions, the United States and China have agreed to a temporary 90-day reduction in tariffs on...
In Pursuit of a Continent Where Humanity Is Honored, and Stability Reigns
I did not come to America as one unlettered in struggle or unfamiliar with toil. I came with eyes open, heart steady, and feet rooted...
The Crownbreaker: Awolowo and the Betrayal of the Yoruba Throne
In the annals of postcolonial Nigeria, few figures have cast a shadow as enduring, as controversial, and as divisive as Chief Obafemi Awolowo. Hailed in...