Zambia Should Stop Harassing Investigative Journalist
Thomas Zgambo Prosecuted for Exposing Corruption, Rights Abuses On October 16, police in Zambia’s capital, Lusaka, arrested investigative journalist Thomas Zgambo and detained him without charge for nearly two weeks. Zgambo writes for the online news outlet Zambian Whistleblower, which has exposed alleged corruption, human rights abuses, and abuse of power under President Hakainde Hichilema. A day […]
Painting The Voices Of The Future: A Call For Disability Inclusion
By Ella Onyebe, artist and disability inclusion advocate As I stood before the blank wall of one of the busiest roundabouts in the heart of Abuja’s bustling business district, paintbrush in hand, I could not help but smile. Here I was about to create one of four murals that would speak for the estimated 1.3 […]
As Chronic Disease Rates Rise, Mayors Urge Action For Healthier Food In African Cities
World Cities Day statement by four West African mayors calling on local governments to address a growing health crisis on the continent “As leaders of cities that are home to more than 10 million people, we are united in our alarm about a major threat to the health of Africa’s urban residents. Noncommunicable diseases (NCDs), […]
Tensions Rising In The Horn Of Africa
In the Horn of Africa, the time is now for preventative diplomacy. By Michelle Gavin The last time the United States was on the cusp of a presidential election, conflict was looming in Ethiopia. Escalating tensions between the central government and the Tigray region exploded the day Americans went to the polls in November 2020, and […]
South African Business Aims To Increase Trade And Investment With Nigeria
South African business aims to increase trade and investment with Nigeria, given that trade flows from the West African nation are currently dominated by crude oil imports. The South Africa-Nigeria Joint Ministerial Advisory Council on Industry, Trade and Investment (JMACITI) is a public private partnership launched by the two governments and business at the end […]
How Our Environment Is Increasing Breast Cancer Risk In Kenya
By Elizabeth Wasunna, General Manager, AAR Healthcare Breast cancer is now the most common type of cancer in Kenya, accounting for over 16% of all cancer cases. In 2020, nearly 6,800 women were diagnosed, compared to about 5,985 just two years earlier. Unfortunately, the number of deaths is rising as well, with over 3,100 women […]
Investors, Entrepreneurs And Transitions Panels @ 11th Angel Fair Africa
Thomas Festerling, CEO of Greentec Capital, Germany, Achumboro Ataande, Angel Investor and CEO of Attaande and Advisors, USA, Mia von Koschitzky–Kimani, Managing Partner of Future Africa, Nigeria and Rodrique Msechu, CEO of Serengeti Angels, Tanzania would consititute the Angel Investors Panel moderated by Abigail Komu of Nairobi Business Angel Network (NaiBAN), Kenya on the first […]
Dangote Claims Refinery Has Enough Fuel to Meet Nigeria’s Demand
The Dangote Oil Refinery has enough fuel, with 500 million liters of petrol in storage, to meet Nigeria’s demand, according to billionaire founder Aliko Dangote. Dangote made this assertion to counter local fuel marketers’ claims that the refinery cannot meet the nation’s demands, thereby leading to fuel shortages. He clarified that his refinery does not […]
IMF Approves Kenya’s Loan Review, Unlocking $606 Million in Funding
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has approved the seventh and eighth reviews of Kenya’s $3.6 billion program, enabling the release of a $606 million loan tranche to aid the country in addressing its financial challenges. Although an agreement on the seventh review was reached in June, disbursement was delayed by protests over tax hikes, which […]
Saudi Arabia Eyes Major Stake in Zambian Copper Mine
Saudi Arabia is in advanced negotiations to acquire a significant stake in a Zambian copper mine, with a deal expected by year-end, according to Ma’aden CEO Robert Wilt. Manara Minerals, a joint venture between Ma’aden and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, aims to secure a 15-20% share in Canadian miner First Quantum Minerals’ copper and […]
