Namibia’s Judicial Appointments Hailed for Breaking the Glass Ceiling
Gender equality activists in Namibia have welcomed the first ever appointment of female justices to the country’s supreme court. The chairperson of the Namibia Women Lawyers Association, Ruth Herunga, said although women have gained access to positions of political power, a significant number of African countries still lag in the representation of women at the […]
Harare to Look into Reports of Gold Smuggling
The government of Zimbabwe says it will launch investigations into several people involved in gold smuggling and money laundering following the release of an undercover Al Jazeera investigation showing high-ranking officials involved in the illicit gold trade. Gold Mafia, a four-part series by the Al Jazeera Investigative Unit (I-Unit), shows among others one of Zimbabwe’s […]
There’s a View that Zambia’s Hichilema is Strongly Aligning the Country to the West
This has been evident from his pro-business rhetoric, western education and re-engagement with multilateral financial institutions and partners in the UK, the US and the European Union. But this re-engagement has stopped short of a full pendulum swing. For example, the country retains strong ties to China. Hakainde Hichilema came to power in August 2021 […]
A Hated Pest, Water Hyacinth is Proving an Unlikely Ally for Women in Bentiu
It is everywhere around Bentiu, covering the vast floodplain in dense green patches. The difficult and dangerous job of collecting firewood falls to women and girls, who must venture long distances to find trees jutting above the surface. But hyacinth is safely and easily gathered near the water’s edge using long rakes, and dried by […]
Kigali’s Succession Plan
President Paul Kagame of Rwanda has said he is looking forward to retiring and handing over power after 23 years in office. Speaking at a joint press briefing with his Kenyan counterpart, William Ruto in the Rwandan capital, Kigali, Mr Kagame said a succession plan was being actively discussed by the ruling party, terming his […]
Hundreds of Bille and Ogale Residents are Suing Shell and its Nigerian Subsidiary for Oil Leaks
Shell Plc is seeking to hide from scrutiny over pollution in Nigeria’s oil-producing Niger Delta, lawyers for over 13,000 Nigerians said in London’s High Court on Tuesday, charges that the corporation firmly disputes. According to the report, most leaks were caused by illicit third-party activity, such as pipeline sabotage and oil theft. The corporation is […]
VC Firm Launches $16m Fund Focused on Egypt’s Fintech Startup Ecosystem
Camel Ventures is backed by institutions in the fintech space and the financial services arena in Egypt – dfin Holding and Al Ahly Capital Holding. Its first investment vehicle, Camel Ventures for Investment I (CVI), is focused on financing Egypt’s growing fintech startup ecosystem. Regulated by the Egyptian Financial Regulatory Authority, the fund provides both […]
Kenya’s Golfing Sensation
Golf prodigy Kanana Muthomi is winning one youth tournament after another. She’s inspiring other Kenyan girls to take a swing at the sport. SOURCE: DW
