Uganda: Anti-LGBT Law Unleashed Abuse
Authorities Spread Misinformation; Perpetuate Violence, Discrimination Ugandan authorities have perpetrated widespread discrimination and violence against LGBT people in the two years since the Anti-Homosexuality Act became law. The Ugandan authorities have spread misinformation and hatred against LGBT people, making existing discrimination even worse. The Ugandan authorities should end their crackdown on LGBT people, repeal the […]
“Webb Fontaine Summit 2025: Innovate the Future” brought together 20 countries in Dubai
Webb Fontaine Summit (WebbFontaine.com) with the theme “Innovate The Future” took place between May 12&13 in Dubai, bringing together 40 ministerial, port, and customs delegations from 20+ countries. The event provided a platform for collaboration and knowledge exchange, to co-construct tomorrow’s digital solutions, with an emphasis on the role of intelligent data management in driving […]
Al Ahli Tripoli and APR win again, Basketball Africa League (BAL) playoffs in South Africa set
Al Ahli Tripoli (Libya) beat MBB (South Africa) 102-73 and APR (Rwanda) defeated Nairobi City Thunder (Kenya) 77-74 and the Basketball Africa League (BAL) (https://BAL.NBA.com/) Playoffs in South Africa have now been set. Al Ahli and APR will join BAL debutant Al Ittihad (Egypt), last year’s semifinalist Rivers Hoopers (Nigeria), 2022 BAL champion US Monastir […]
What’s on the cybersecurity horizon: Kaspersky shares cybersecurity trends for the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa
At its annual Cyber Security Weekend for the Middle East, Turkiye and Africa (META) region, Kaspersky (www.Kaspersky.co.za) Global Research and Analysis Team presented cybersecurity trends, including ransomware, advanced persistent threats (APTs), supply chain attacks, mobile threats, AI and IoT developments. Kaspersky experts constantly track highly sophisticated attacks. Specifically, they are monitoring 25 APT groups currently active in […]
The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) Secures 9 Strategic Deals and Agreements worth more than USD 700 Million to Spur Development across its Member States at the 2025 Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group Annual Meetings
The Islamic Corporation for the Insurance of Investment and Export Credit (ICIEC) (https://ICIEC.IsDB.org), a Shariah-based multilateral insurer and member of the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Group, closed the IsDB Group Annual Meetings in Algiers (19‑22 May 2025) on a high note, finalising 9 agreements and Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) valued at more than USD 700 million. Concluded under […]
2025 BRAND AFRICA 100 | AFRICA’S BEST BRANDS GLOBAL RELEASE
Despite Optimism for Africa Reaching 68%, African Brands Tumble to a Historic Low of 11% Among the Most Admired Brands in Africa Aliko Dangote receives a Lifetime Achievement Award for championing impactful industrialisation, building a world-class African brand, and transforming the continent’s economic future through a benchmark homegrown enterprise Dangote, MTN, M-Pesa, Ethiopian Airlines, and Brand South Africa are inducted into […]
Wärtsilä Chosen For A 30 MW Power Plant Project In Nigeria
Technology group Wärtsilä will supply power generation equipment for a new 30 MW power plant being set up on Victoria Island in Lagos by a Nigerian independent power producer (IPP). Wärtsilä will also operate and maintain the power plant for a period of five years on behalf of the customer. The engineering, procurement, and construction […]
Mozambique Launches e-Phyto System To Automate License Issuance For Plant Product Exports And Boost Market Competitiveness
The Government of Mozambique, through the Ministry of Agriculture, Environment and Fisheries (MAAP), has officially launched a national electronic phytosanitary certification system—e-Phyto—to modernise agricultural trade, reduce export and import delays, and align with international standards. The system was developed with technical support from TradeMark Africa (TMA) and with funding from the Governments of Ireland and the Netherlands. […]
Uncertainty Grows For Africa’s Reproductive Health Services Following USAID Cuts
By Dr. Peter Ddungu, Country Director, MSI Uganda The past months have seen seismic changes for those of us working to bring reproductive health care to underserved women and girls in Africa. This work involves providing information and modern contraception methods, often in remote rural communities, for women who have limited options if they […]
JA South Africa & Absa Group Kick Off 2025 Company Program
JA (Junior Achievement) South Africa and Absa Group have marked the successful continuation of their partnership at the launch of the second year of the JA Company of the year program (previously known as Enterprise Program Plus EP+). The JA Company Program is JA’s flagship initiative that equips high school learners with essential entrepreneurship, financial literacy, and work readiness skills. The partnership that kicked off last year reaffirms both organisations’ commitment to empowering youth through practical, […]
