How “David” put African animation on Hollywood’s radar
A South African animated film has broken new ground in North America, signaling a rare theatrical breakthrough for African cinema. The film David, which premiered on December 19, 2025, opened on more than 3,000 screens across the US and Canada and grossed over $75 million in its first four weeks. This success marks the largest […]
Tanzania taps gold reserves to fund infrastructure
Tanzania is turning to its own balance sheet to fund development, with Dar es Salaam announcing plans to sell part of its substantial gold reserves, currently valued at $1.3 billion, to finance major infrastructure projects. According to Minister of State Kitila Mkumbo, President Samia Suluhu Hassan has directed the central bank to proceed with a […]
Ghana taps Google to power inclusive AI learning
Ghana is teaming up with Google to bring AI-powered education into classrooms—this time, speaking students’ own languages. Announced at the Generative AI Summit, this initiative will deploy AI-driven educational tools in languages like Twi, Ewe, Dagbani, and Hausa, carefully accounting for regional accents and variations. The goal is to modernize education, close rural-urban learning gaps, […]
Zambia’s inflation drops to three-year low
Zambia’s inflation rate has fallen below 10% for the first time since 2023, signaling growing relief for consumers and policymakers alike. Annual inflation eased to 9.4% this January, helped by a stronger kwacha and cooling food and non-food prices. The currency has surged 16% since December, buoyed by central bank controls on foreign-currency use and […]
South Africa exits G20 during US presidency
South Africa has confirmed a temporary withdrawal from active G20 engagement during the United States’ presidency, citing rising diplomatic tensions with Washington. The rift intensified after President Donald Trump boycotted the 2025 G20 summit in South Africa and warned the country against future participation under US leadership. Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana described the pullback as […]
