Understanding The Impact of Drought on Southern Africa’s Crops: Causes and Lessons Learned
Southern Africa’s worst drought in years has destroyed crops of the staple food, maize, across the region. Malawi, South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Lesotho and Namibia have all been affected by the drought. Crop failures in South Africa, Zambia and Zimbabwe – the largest maize producers in southern Africa – have destabilised food security in […]
DR Congo: 2 Who Criticized ‘State of Siege’ Arrested
Uphold Rights to Free Expression, Opinion; Don’t Abuse Martial Law Two human rights defenders who held a news conference to criticize the Democratic Republic of Congo’s “state of siege” in eastern provinces have been held without charge since August 1, 2024, Human Rights Watch said today. Jack Sinzahera, 35, one of those held, a member […]
Namibia: More Alluring On Coastline
If you are a globetrotter and haven’t been to Namibia, then you must add this South-West African country to your bucket list. Though one of the driest and most sparsely populated countries on earth, Namibia is an endless adventure awaiting discerning visitors. While Windhoek, its capital city is like a beautiful lady, very shy but […]
From Accra To Nairobi: These Cities Are Africa’s Top Creative Hubs
In recent years, several African cities have emerged as creative hubs, attracting young and talented individuals in various fields such as music, film, fashion, art, and technology. These cities have become vibrant spaces for creativity and innovation, offering opportunities for young people to showcase their skills and collaborate with others in their respective fields. Recently, there […]
Exclusive Interview: Mohamed Chaudry, CFO Of Vendease, On Transforming Africa’s Food Supply Chain With Innovative Financial Solutions And Technology
In an exclusive interview, Mohamed Chaudry, Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Vendease, outlines his key role in shaping the company’s financial strategy and driving success. With over 20 years in SaaS, Foodtech, and technology, Mohamed leverages his expertise to scale businesses, secure funding, and guide growth. At Vendease, he focuses on transforming Africa’s food supply […]
Liquid Intelligent Technologies And Globalstar Partner To Deliver High-Speed 5G Access Solutions Across Africa, The Middle East And The Gulf
Liquid Intelligent Technologies (Liquid), a business of Cassava Technologies, a leading technology group is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with American connectivity innovator Globalstar to deliver advanced 5G connectivity solutions across Africa, the Middle East, and the Gulf. Strive Masiyiwa, founder and Chairman of Liquid Intelligent Technologies said, “I’m really excited by the connectivity […]
A Sense Of Foreboding
Nigerians’ frustration with the Tinubu government threatens to spill over. Ali Ndume, a stalwart of the ruling All Progressives Congress (APC) and, until last weekend, Chief Whip of the Nigerian Senate, is nobody’s idea of an opposition figure. Yet, as he fielded questions on “opposition” television station Arise News last week, one could have been […]
Young African Entrepreneur Takes On Food Security Crisis: Meet Mathias Yabe
Mathias Yabe is a young Ghanaian entrepreneur tackling global food waste through his company, AkoFresh. Growing up in a farming community, Mathias saw the challenges small farmers face, particularly with pre- and post-harvest waste. This moved him to create AkoFresh to reduce food waste with innovative solutions like off-grid cold storage technology. Starting his entrepreneurship […]
Ghana Commences Construction of $12 Billion Petroleum Hub
Ghana’s President Nana Akufo-Addo has flagged off the construction of a 300,000 barrel-per-day refinery in Jomoro, a city in the southwest of the country. The project, which will also include petrochemical plants, will cost $12 billion to realize, with funding from a consortium of Touchstone Capital Group Holdings, UIC Energy Ghana, China Wuhan Engineering Co., […]
Malawi Receives $11.2M Insurance Payout to Alleviate Drought Impact
Malawi has received an $11.2 million insurance payout to address the severe drought caused by the El Niño weather phenomenon, which led the nation to declare a state of disaster earlier this year. The African Development Bank and the African Risk Capacity Group, an African Union agency, facilitated the payout. The funds will provide crucial […]
