Interview: How African Scholars Face ‘Academic Xenophobia’ in South African Universities
This story is written and edited by Global South World In this episode of Global South Conversations, we spoke with Dr Precious Simba, a Zimbabwean lecturer at Stellenbosch University, about her new study on the marginalisation of African academics in South Africa. The research conducted across 26 public universities discovered some striking incidents of discrimination […]
Africa’s future may well lie in the sun
By Mukwandi Chibesakunda, Chief Executive Officer, Zanaco Plc. Across the African continent, one topic increasingly dominates conversations in boardrooms, parliaments and everyday households: energy. When the grid fails and the lights go out, the consequences cascade through industry, education, health services and family life. Energy has therefore moved beyond being a purely economic matter; it […]
Women In PR Ghana Announces New Executive Committee
Women in PR (WiPR) Ghana has announced the appointment of new executives for the 2026/2027 term, following a rigorous selection process. The newly appointed executives will provide strategic leadership for the organisation over the next two years, supporting its mission to foster professional development, mentorship and leadership opportunities for women in communications, while advancing the practice, visibility and impact of the public relations profession. Members of the Executive Committee President: Josephine Appiah-Nyamekye Sanny Vice President: Ohenewaa Brown Finance Coordinator: Gwendy Tetteh Events Coordinator: Deborah Bonney Senior Communications and Diaspora Relations Coordinator: Adisa Amanor-Wilks Communications Coordinator: Gloria Apprey Commenting on the transition, the outgoing President, Joyce Sackitey Ahiadorme, said: “It has been a privilege to serve Women in PR Ghana and to work alongside […]
How Rwanda is forging Africa’s digital future
Rwanda is solidifying its reputation as a continental digital leader, leveraging technology as the core engine of its national transformation. From pioneering mobile money adoption that now empowers millions to streamlining government services such as passport issuance, the nation is intent on building an inclusive, knowledge-based economy. This commitment was showcased at the recent Mobile World […]
Diageo to exit East African Breweries
Diageo is set to exit East Africa after agreeing to sell its entire 65% stake in East African Breweries (EABL) for $2.3 billion. The buyer, Japan’s beverage group Asahi, will take control if the deal receives regulatory approval. This move concludes a strategic review of Diageo’s East African business and marks its second major divestment on the […]
Uganda’s export earnings soar
Uganda’s export earnings surged in October, nearly doubling from a year earlier as higher global prices lifted revenues from key commodities. According to the finance ministry, merchant goods exports climbed to $1.5 billion, up sharply from about $770 million in October 2024. Coffee played a central role, with Uganda—Africa’s largest exporter—benefiting from sustained price gains on […]
Israel and Egypt seal major gas deal
Israel has given final approval to a $37 billion deal to increase natural gas exports to Egypt. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu hailed the agreement as the largest in Israel’s history, promising to boost state revenue and cement its role as a regional energy power. The pact, primarily involving Chevron and Israel’s NewMed Energy, extends a 2019 […]
Museum exhibit spotlights Africa’s lost artifacts
Manchester Museum has unveiled thousands of African artifacts while openly acknowledging it knows “little to nothing” about the origins of many of them. Displayed in the new Africa Hub, the objects—collected during the British Empire through trade, conquest, and looting—highlight missing histories rather than polished narratives. Curators say the aim is transparency, inviting the public to confront […]
How Mara is reshaping Afrobeats
The ‘Mara’ sub-genre has quietly become one of the most kinetic forces shaping Afrobeats, rooted in the street cultures of Mainland Lagos, Nigeria. Defined by fast-paced beats, dramatic sound effects, and legwork-heavy dance styles, Mara reflects everyday urban energy and humor. Producers like DJ YK Mule have pushed the sound closer to the mainstream, while others collaborate […]
Burkina Faso frees Nigerian Air Force crew
A tense diplomatic situation in West Africa has been resolved after Burkina Faso released 11 detained Nigerian Air Force personnel. The crew had been held since their transport aircraft made an emergency landing in the country earlier this month while en route to Portugal for maintenance. Through sustained dialogue led by Nigeria’s foreign minister, the military regime […]
