SMME Workshop: Your Compliance Roadmap: What SMMEs Need To Work With Corporates
As part of the Sustainability & ESG Africa Conference & Expo (SEACon), a high-impact SMME Workshop will guide businesses through what it really takes to become compliant and ready to do business with corporates. Running from 08:30 to 11:00 on 16 October 2025 at the Sandton Convention Centre, the session cuts through jargon and offers […]
Tinubu Declares “Worst Is Over” as Nigeria Marks Independence Day
On Nigeria’s 65th Independence Day, President Bola Tinubu declared that the “worst is over” for the nation’s economy, defending his administration’s contentious policies. In a national address, Tinubu pointed to promising indicators, including the nation’s fastest GDP growth in four years and a recent dip in inflation, as evidence that difficult decisions to scrap fuel subsidies and […]
South African Opposition Leader Malema Convicted on Firearms Charges
South African opposition leader Julius Malema has been found guilty of illegally discharging a rifle at a 2018 political rally. The politician, who leads the Economic Freedom Fighters party, was convicted of contravening the Firearms Control Act based on a video of the incident, which went viral. Malema’s defense, which claimed the weapon was a toy, was […]
China Invests $1.4B to Modernize Tanzania-Zambia Railway
In a major infrastructure push, China has finalized a $1.4 billion agreement with Tanzania and Zambia to revitalize a critical trade artery. The deal focuses on modernizing the decades-old Tanzania-Zambia Railway Authority (TAZARA), a 1,860-kilometer line essential for transporting copper and cobalt from Zambian mines to the Tanzanian port of Dar es Salaam. This strategic investment […]
UN Expands Kenya-Led Force to Combat Haiti’s Gang Violence
The UN Security Council has voted to expand the mandate of the Kenya-led multinational security force in Haiti. The mission is now officially designated a “Gang Suppression Force,” granting it expanded powers to proactively detain individuals suspected of gang activity. The resolution passed with 12 votes in favor, while Russia, China, and Pakistan abstained. Since deploying in […]
From Pyramids to Pristine Beaches: Egypt’s Top Travel Spots
Egypt is a treasure trove of experiences, blending ancient history with stunning natural beauty. In the capital city, visitors can explore the Pyramids of Giza, Islamic Cairo’s vibrant alleys, and Coptic Cairo’s historic churches. Luxor dazzles with temples, the Avenue of the Sphinxes, and the Valley of the Kings, while Aswan offers tranquil Nile cruises, […]
Israel’s Strategic Push for African Allies Amid Global Isolation
Israel is stepping up its diplomatic push in Africa as it seeks allies amid growing global isolation over the Gaza war. Recently, Israel reopened its embassy in Zambia after over five decades of not having a diplomatic presence in the country. Analysts say the move aims to chip away at South Africa’s strong regional influence, given Pretoria’s […]
Nigeria Considering Chinese C919 Jet in Potential Aviation Market Shake-Up
Nigeria is taking a significant step toward diversifying its aviation fleet by exploring the certification of China’s COMAC C919 passenger jet. As the nation’s airlines seek to expand, Nigeria’s civil aviation authority is considering a months-long approval process to allow the narrow-body aircraft on domestic routes. This move aligns with warming relations with Beijing and COMAC’s ambition […]
DR Congo Court Sentences Ex-President Kabila to Death Over Rebel Ties
A military court in Kinshasa has sentenced former Congolese President Joseph Kabila to death in absentia for treason and war crimes. The court found him guilty of conspiring with the Rwanda-backed M23 rebel group, which seized major cities in a swift offensive earlier this year. Prosecutors presented testimony alleging Kabila communicated directly with rebel leaders to […]
How an Indigenous South African Community Nourishes Itself and the Planet
In South Africa’s Eastern Cape, the Amadiba community is showing how traditional food systems can nourish people while protecting the environment. Here, a values-based food system rooted in ancestral wisdom provides a stunning blueprint for resilience and sustainability. Guided by principles of interconnection, gratitude, and collectivism, the Amadiba people grow traditional crops such as sorghum, maize, beans, […]
