Cameroon Doubles Down on Excluding Opposition Candidate from Elections
Maurice Kamto’s Appeal Rejected, Dozens of His Supporters Detaine On August 5, Cameroon’s Constitutional Council backed the electoral commission’s decision to bar Maurice Kamto, a key opposition leader and challenger to incumbent President Paul Biya, from the country’s upcoming presidential elections. The move threatens the credibility of the electoral process and has triggered yet another crackdown on […]
DR Congo: Armed Group Massacres Dozens in Church
Killings in Ituri Province Highlight Need for Improved Army, UN Response The Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) armed group killed more than 40 people, including several children, with guns and machetes during a nighttime church gathering on July 26-27, 2025, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Human Rights Watch said today. Several other children were abducted and […]
Global Health At Risk: Africa’s Research Capacity Is The Missing Link
By Fara Ndiaye, Deputy Executive Director (Speak Up Africa), Dr George Githuka, Program Director (CHReaD), Prof Keitshepile Geoffrey Setswe, Managing Director: Implementation Research Division (Aurum Institute and SAHTAC), Caroline Mbindyo, Chief Innovations Officer (Amref Health Africa) The global health community is facing significant cuts to critical global health research funding. Estimates show global health funding […]
Google Highlights The Impact Of Technology At AI In Action Event
Google highlighted the impact of its Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools on the South African innovation landscape and business scenes at the AI in Action event held in Cape Town today. The event, attended by various stakeholders in the tech ecosystem, business community, and media was an opportunity for Google to reaffirm its commitment to advancing […]
An African Imperative: Holistic Tech Solutions To Keep Africa Current And Competitive
By Ziaad Suleman, CEO of Cassava Technologies, South Africa and Botswana As a developing continent with enormous growth potential, Africa stands at a crossroads. On the one hand, its young, tech-savvy population is eager to capitalise on the opportunities presented by advanced connectivity, digital infrastructure, and AI-enabled solutions. On the other hand, many people still […]
WomenIN Festival Unveils 2025 Theme: “LIMITLESS: No Labels. No Limits. No Apologies.”
A Bold Celebration of Women Who Refuse to Fit In — and Choose to Stand Out. The WomenIN Festival, Africa’s definitive gathering of women from across industries, sectors, and stages of life, is thrilled to announce its official theme for 2025: LIMITLESS: No Labels. No Limits. No Apologies. This year’s theme is a declaration — […]
Low Tariffs, High Risk – What’s The True Cost Of Cheap Water In South Africa?
By Robert Erasmus, Managing Director at Sanitech In a country where water scarcity is a growing concern, the price of water in South Africa remains surprisingly low. This might seem like a win for consumers and businesses alike: affordable access to a critical resource. But the reality is far more complex. When water is undervalued, […]
The African Women In Digital Health Initiative Launches The Second Cohort Of The Mentorship Program To Boost African Women’s Leadership In Digital Health
To mark Pan-African Women’s Day, the African Women in Digital Health (AWiDH) initiative proudly launches the second edition of its flagship mentorship program, accelerating the leadership journey of early-career African women driving policy change and innovation in digital health. Call for applications are open from 31 July -22 August. Interested candidates can apply [here]. Observed […]
SAICE SEED Breakfast Makes Bold Call For Climate-Smart Engineering In African Cities
Against the backdrop of escalating climate threats and deepening urban inequality, the South African Institution of Civil Engineering (SAICE) hosted the 2025 SAICE Environmental Engineering Division (SEED) breakfast in July. The event drew leading voices in science, technology and urban development into one shared conversation – how can African cities lead the way in climate-smart […]
Lemala Camps & Lodges Acquires Tulia Amboseli Safari Camp, Kenya
Tulia Amboseli Safari Camp will retain its name and branding while leveraging Lemala’s operational expertise and established presence in East Africa. Lemala Camps and Lodges, a member of the Tourvest integrated tourism group, and a premier provider across East Africa, today announces the acquisition of Tulia Amboseli Camp, a much-loved property located just outside Kenya’s Amboseli […]
