Girls, Women Under Constant Threat in South Sudan
Abductions, School Attacks, Rapes Should Spur Action Recent attacks on girls and young women in South Sudan illustrate how they are at risk and lack adequate protections. On June 25, armed men in Pochalla North, Jonglei state, reportedly abducted four female students as they travelled to sit for secondary school exams. Though the local community organized […]
Looming Eskom Tariff Hike: Making Sense Of Energy Independence For South African Businesses.
As businesses grapple with escalating electricity costs and a shifting energy landscape, IMPOWER Solar & Storage, a leading renewable energy provider, issued a guide outlining the costs and considerations for companies and industrial clients looking to transition off-grid. This comes at a time of public debate surrounding Eskom’s 2025/26 tariff increases and their impact on operational […]
Big 5 Construct Ethiopia And East Africa Infrastructure & Water Expo Support The Country’s Infrastructure And Construction Ambitions
Big 5 Construct Ethiopia, organised by dmg events and endorsed by the Ministry of Urban & Infrastructure, is set to return for its 3rd edition to Addis Ababa from 26–28 June 2025 at Millennium Hall. The event, co-located with the inaugural East Africa Infrastructure & Water Expo, creates a strategic trade exhibition, supporting Ethiopia’s $67 billion […]
Fintech And FWA Boost Telecom Connectivity Services In Sub-Saharan Africa
Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) continues to grow in appeal to communications service providers (CSPs) around the world, with the ability to offer speed-based tariff plans – enhanced by 5G capabilities – proving particularly attractive, the June 2025 Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) Mobility Report shows. FWA is projected to account for more than 35 percent of new […]
Momentum Builds In The Fight To End Neglected Tropical Diseases As Kigali Declaration Marks Third Anniversary
Over 80 countries and organisations in Africa have declared their commitment to ending the suffering caused by neglected tropical diseases (NTDs), a group of diseases that affect more than one billion people globally, primarily in vulnerable communities. The commitments have been delivered through the endorsement of the Kigali Declaration on NTDs that marks its third […]
Brightrock And Henley Business School Debut Advanced Change Science Institute
In a powerful and timely collaboration, BrightRock, the needs-matched life insurer, with academic partner Henley Business School Africa, officially launched the Change Science Institute on 18 June 2025 at Henley’s Johannesburg campus, ushering in a world-first multidisciplinary platform focused on equipping individuals with the tools and insights to navigate change. The launch event, held in […]
Puku Ridge Celebrates Prestigious Accolades, Reinforcing Its Commitment To Exceptional Safari Experiences
Puku Ridge is delighted to announce two distinguished awards, further cementing its reputation for an unparalleled safari experiences in the heart of Zambia. For an unprecedented third consecutive year, Puku Ridge has been honoured with the coveted title of Zambia’s Leading Safari Lodge at the esteemed World Travel Awards™. Since its inception in 1993, the […]
A Public-Private Collaboration To Power Youth Skills In South Africa’s Industrial Province
By Kojo Richman South Africa’s energy and engineering sectors are getting a much-needed boost, thanks to a powerful collaboration between government and industry. The country celebrates Youth Month in June and it was the opportune time for the Deputy Minister of Higher Education and Training, Dr Mimmy Gondwe, to host a media tour to witness […]
Kenya’s SACCO Sector Advances Digital Access Enabled By EFT Corporation
EFT Corporation, an African payment solutions provider supporting over 100 million end users and processing more than $33 billion in transactions annually, has announced its partnership with a number of Kenya’s leading SACCOs to co-create a shared digital payments platform. The announcement was made at the EFT Connect: Kenya event, held in Nairobi in May […]
IAB Education Council Front Row Commences 2025 Nominations For Top Young Talent
… The Interactive Advertising Bureau of South Africa (IAB SA)’s Education Council Front Row initiative has commenced nominations for its third year. The Front Row initiative aims to identify and provide a platform for the top 15 young, ambitious, and talented industry members, offering a springboard to launch their careers. The programme aims to provide […]
