SAP appoints Nazia Pillay as Managing Director for Southern Africa
New leader takes reins as region gears up for era of AI and cloud. JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, September 10th, 2025-/African Media Agency(AMA)/-SAP has appointed Nazia Pillay as its new Managing Director for Southern Africa. Sergio Maccotta, Senior Vice President at SAP Middle East and Africa South, says: “Our purpose as a business is to help […]
Trump to Miss Historic G20 Summit in Johannesburg
In a notable diplomatic decision, US President Donald Trump will skip the upcoming G20 summit in Johannesburg, opting to send Vice President JD Vance instead. The decision follows strained ties with host President Cyril Ramaphosa, after Trump repeated false claims of genocide against white farmers—a charge South Africa has rejected. Relations have further soured over tariffs on […]
Malawi’s Election: Chakwera Faces Old Rivals in High-Stakes Vote
Malawians are heading to the polls on September 16 for a pivotal presidential election, with the economy and recovery from natural disasters dominating the campaign. Incumbent President Lazarus Chakwera is seeking a second term despite struggling with double-digit inflation and chronic shortages. He faces a crowded field of 16 challengers. These include former President Peter Mutharika, […]
South Africa Presses Washington to Ease Trade Tariffs
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa has dispatched a trade delegation to Washington, aiming to reverse steep tariffs imposed by the US. The 30% levies, imposed by President Donald Trump, target South African imports and stem from accusations of discriminatory laws against white people and Pretoria’s deepening ties with Russia and China. Ramaphosa is also expected to […]
Côte d’Ivoire’s Presidential Race Narrows Amid Election Tensions
Côte d’Ivoire’s Constitutional Council has approved five candidates for the October 25 presidential election, including incumbent President Alassane Ouattara, who is pursuing a controversial fourth term. The list notably excludes prominent opposition figures Tidjane Thiam and former President Laurent Gbagbo, whose bids were declared “inadmissible” due to eligibility criteria. Ouattara will compete against four rivals, including two […]
Kenya’s Khat Finds New Buzz as Trendy Jaba Energy Drink
In Kenya, a centuries-old stimulant is getting a modern twist as entrepreneurs turn khat, or miraa, into trendy energy drinks. Leading the wave is Brian Kiriba, whose Handas Jaba Juice transformed the bitter leaf once chewed in roadside gatherings into a fashionable beverage now served in Nairobi clubs and Swahili coast parties. The booming jaba market is […]
Nigeria Postpones Fuel Surcharge to Ease Cost-of-Living Burden
Nigeria has postponed the rollout of its new tax law, including a controversial 5% fuel surcharge, until January 2026 in response to fears of worsening living costs. Finance Minister Wale Edun stressed that while the levy stems from a 2007 law, it requires a formal proclamation to take effect, and the government has delayed implementation due […]
AU Joins Global Campaign for Justice and Reparations from UK
Africa has officially joined the global reparations campaign, with the African Union (AU) demanding “meaningful reparations” from former colonial powers. At a summit in Addis Ababa, AU leaders pledged to work alongside Caribbean nations—who have long pressed for trillions in compensation for slavery—to pursue reparatory justice. However, the AU’s demands could go beyond slavery and seek […]
Why Peace Deals Keep Failing in Eastern Congo
Despite years of negotiations, the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo remains trapped in conflict as peace deals continue to unravel. The latest efforts, from Nairobi to Luanda and now Doha, have faltered amid deep mistrust between the government, M23 rebels, and Rwanda. Other critical flaws include stalled commitments and the exclusion of key players like Uganda from […]
Somaliland’s Recognition Bid Faces Backlash Over Palestinian Relocation Fears
Somaliland’s decades-long quest for international recognition has gained traction in Washington. Yet, reports suggest this recognition may come with a heavy price: agreeing to accept Palestinians forcibly relocated from Gaza. This plan, backed by some US Republicans and linked to Israeli interests, has sparked intense local fears. Human rights advocates and residents warn that such a […]
