Namakau Star’s “Life On Pluto” EP: Vibegoddess A Sonic Journey Influenced From Zambia, Johannesburg And Germany
Namakau Star is on the verge of unveiling her latest musical masterpiece, the pop EP “Life On Pluto,” scheduled for release on October 20th. The much anticipated EP speaks to a myriad of themes, which include spiritual laws, transformation, and love, and is a true representation of her expansive journey as an artist. Namakau is […]
Empowering Women: The Vital Role Of Early Detection In South Africa’s Breast Cancer Battle
By: Dr Karisha Quarrie, Head of Clinical Directorate at Life Healthcare October is a pivotal month in South Africa’s healthcare landscape, designated as Breast Cancer Awareness Month, spearheading an international endeavour to illuminate a disease that profoundly impacts countless lives. Startling statistics from the National Cancer Registry (NCR) reveal a harsh reality— one in 8 South African […]
ACTOM Turns 120 And Remains Upbeat About African Prospects And Opportunities
ACTOM, a leading electro-mechanical manufacturing company in Africa, recently celebrated its 120th anniversary with a ceremony held at the Royal Johannesburg Golf Club, which was attended by Dr Robert Nkuna (Director General in The Presidency) and several other dignitaries. Since its inception in 1903, ACTOM has become a major supplier of electrical equipment and services […]
How Access To Finance Changes Lives
By Carol-Jean Harward, Investment Director, Norsad Capital Africa has undoubtedly made immense gains in lifting people out of poverty. But it’s also clear that there’s still a long way to go, with the rest of the world having made up much more ground in eradicating extreme poverty. If the continent is to meet the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goal […]
DP World Signs 30-Year Concession To Operate Multi-Purpose Dar Es Salaam Port In Tanzania
*DP World will initially invest more than $250 million to upgrade the port. *Investment could increase to $1 billion during the concession period, alongside hinterland logistics projects. * DP World will handle roll-on/roll-off, bulk, general cargo and containers to cater to future trade demand from Eastern and Southern Africa, and connecting the regions to global markets. […]
Highlighting The Importance Of Ensuring Equal Access To Early Detection In Kenya With A Focus On Fairness
By Shaira Adamali, Trustee, Faraja Cancer Support 20 years ago, my life took an unexpected turn when I received a diagnosis that no one ever hopes to hear: breast cancer. The news was daunting, but I was fortunate to have the means and resources to seek part of my treatment abroad. Through a mastectomy, I […]
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) And The Export-import Bank Of China (CEXIM) Sign US$600 Million Loan To Fund Loans And Trade Finance Transactions
The two sides agreed to take the signing of this agreement as an opportunity to strengthen cooperation in various areas On October 17, in the presence of Shengjun Ren, President of CEXIM and Prof. Benedict Oramah, Afreximbank President and Chairman of the Board of Directors (https://www.Afreximbank.com/) at the CEXIM Headquarters in Beijing, Mr. Wencai Zhang, […]
A Victory for Nigeria in a UK Court
The Nigerian government has won a case in a British Court that has overturned an $11bn arbitration award made to a firm following a dispute over a failed gas deal. The award, first made in 2017 then increased in 2019 to include interest, amounted to a huge chunk of Nigeria’s foreign reserves. Monday’s ruling is […]
Impunity for “Black Thursday” as Political Space Closes in Niamey
Chadian authorities have failed to carry out prompt, effective, and independent criminal investigations into serious human rights violations linked to massive protests across the country on October 20, 2022, and to hold those found responsible to account, Human Rights Watch said. In a report released in February 2023, the National Human Rights Commission (Commission nationale […]
South Africa Joins Pro-Palestine Demos
South African opposition party, the Economic Freedom Fighters’ held Monday a pro-Palestinian demonstration in Pretoria. Crowds gathered in front of the Israeli Embassy as Julius Malema, renewed calls for the closure of the embassy and urged retailers to stop selling Israeli goods. Monday marked the 17th day of the latest Israel-Hamas war that has left […]
