Why South Africa Must Wake Up to Preventative Healthcare – and Fast
South Africa is in the grip of a chronic health crisis – and the numbers don’t lie. The country’s rate of chronic diseases (disease burden) far outpaces global averages, putting enormous pressure on a healthcare system already stretched thin. HIV affects a staggering 18.2% of the country’s population (compared to just 0.6% globally), while 15.3 […]
TIA Launches Disability Technology And Innovation Programme To Transform Inclusive Access To Innovation In South Africa
The Technology Innovation Agency (TIA), an entity of the Department of Science, Technology, and Innovation (DSTI), has launched the Disability Technology and Innovation Programme (DTIP) at the Central University of Technology (CUT) in Bloemfontein on Monday, 4 August 2025. The launch marked a pivotal moment in South Africa’s commitment to inclusive innovation. The event brought […]
The Intersection Of Journalism And AI
By Andrew Chinambu The news industry is no stranger to disruption. From the printing press to the internet, journalism has always adapted, albeit sometimes reluctantly, to technological change. Now, Artificial Intelligence (AI) stands at the gates, promising to reshape the way news is gathered, produced and consumed. For some, this feels like the beginning of […]
Kings, Queens, And Cultural Bridges: Africa’s Story Shines In The UAE
author: Sokhu Sibiya Uniting over 300 exceptional works from across Africa, Kings and Queens of Africa: Forms and Figures of Power marks a historic first for the UAE—and the wider Middle East. This groundbreaking exhibition tells a vivid story of leadership, artistry, and identity that resonates far beyond borders. The exhibition closed on a triumphant […]
AU Backs Global Push to “Correct the Map” and Show Africa’s True Size
The African Union has endorsed the Correct The Map campaign to replace the 16th-century Mercator world map, which shrinks Africa’s true size, with the more accurate Equal Earth projection. The AU argues the Mercator distortion perpetuates harmful stereotypes, making the world’s second-largest continent appear small despite its 54 nations and 1.4 billion people. Advocacy groups Africa No […]
Unity or Empty Talk? South Africa’s High-Stakes National Dialogue Begins
South Africa is set to begin a long-awaited National Convention on August 15 in Pretoria, aiming to unite leaders from government, business, civil society, and faith groups to chart the country’s next 30 years. President Cyril Ramaphosa envisions the summit as a turning point to tackle inequality, crime, and unemployment, but the initiative faces early turbulence. For […]
From Prime Minister to Prison: The Fall of Chad’s Succès Masra
Chad’s opposition leader Succès Masra, once a reformist prime minister, has been sentenced to 20 years for inciting violence—a verdict critics call politically motivated. The fiery economist rose to prominence for challenging the Déby dynasty but has been jailed in connection with a 2023 farmer-herder clash that killed 42 people. Prosecutors cited an old audio clip […]
Africa Energy Group Pushes Back Against Global Plastics Cut
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has urged African governments to reject global efforts aimed at cutting single-use plastics production, warning such measures could cripple the continent’s petrochemical industry. As diplomats meet in Switzerland to discuss a potential plastics treaty, the South Africa-based group argues such measures would undermine Africa’s energy and industrial growth, particularly in countries […]
Former Kenyan Prime Minister Pushes Bold Devolution Reforms
At the annual devolution conference in Homa Bay, Orange Democratic Movement leader Raila Odinga unveiled sweeping proposals to strengthen Kenya’s devolved governance system, 12 years after its rollout. He suggested pension benefits for governors who serve two terms, mirroring Members of Parliament’s entitlements, to reward service and encourage good governance. On infrastructure, Raila backed national oversight […]
Nigeria to Receive Major US Weapons Shipment in Terror Crackdown
The United States has approved a $346 million arms deal with Nigeria to bolster its fight against escalating terrorist violence. The package includes over 1,000 MK-82 bombs, 5,000 precision-guided rocket systems, laser-guided bomb kits, and technical support. Washington says the sale will enhance Nigeria’s ability to counter terrorist groups like Boko Haram and ISWAP, as well as […]
