Deputy President Paul Mashatile convenes Water Task Team on intervention to stabilise Gauteng water supply
Deputy President, Shipokosa Paulus Mashatile, Chairperson of the Water Task Team, today convened a meeting with Ministers and government officials to assess the water supply challenges across Gauteng following recent disruptions. The Water Task Team was briefed that electro-mechanical failures at Rand Water pump stations and a major pipe burst in late January temporarily reduced […]
Seminars for Members of the National Union of Eritrean Women
Ms. Tekea Tesfamicael, President of the National Union of Eritrean Women, conducted seminars for members of the Union in the sub-zones of Keren, Asmat, Halhal, and Habero from 7 to 11 February. The seminars focused on the role and contribution of Eritrean women during the armed struggle for independence, safeguarding national sovereignty, and participation in […]
Love in the skies: Emirates SkyCargo connects Kenya’s exports to the world – on Valentine’s Day and beyond
Emirates SkyCargo ensures Kenya’s time-sensitive exports reach global markets quickly and in optimal condition. Two daily passenger flights from Nairobi (three from 1 March) and three weekly freighter services offer 1,100 tonnes of weekly cargo capacity. As Valentine’s Day approaches, Emirates SkyCargo continues to support Kenya’s export community by ensuring that time-sensitive shipments – from […]
Dr. Rasha Kelej meets Central Africa First Lady & 6 First Ladies of Africa at 12th Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary
Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 12th Edition of their annual conference, “Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary”, in partnership with the Government of The Gambia. The conference was co-chaired by H.E. Mrs. FATOUMATTA BAH-BARROW, First Lady of Gambia&Ambassador of Merck Foundation More Than a Mother and Dr. Rasha Kelej, […]
Africa’s Growth Problem Isn’t Capital; It’s Leadership without Collaboration (By Ray Langa)
By Ray Langa, Group Chief Executive of Leagas Delaney South Africa (www.LeagasDelaney.co.za) and Dark Arts Studio. Africa doesn’t have a capital problem: it has a collaboration problem. For decades, we’ve convinced ourselves that more investment is the answer, but Ray Langa, Group Chief Executive of Leagas Delaney South Africa (www.LeagasDelaney.co.za), argues we’ve been asking the wrong question. The continent’s […]
Love in the Skies: Emirates Connects African Travellers to the World’s Most Romantic Destinations
This Valentine’s season, Emirates (www.Emirates.com) invites couples across Africa to let their love soar to new heights. Whether it’s wandering the enchanting canals of Venice, strolling hand-in-hand through the streets of Paris, or relaxing on the sun-kissed beaches of the Maldives, Emirates connects travellers from Johannesburg, Cape Town, and Nairobi through Dubai, creating the perfect […]
Why Africa’s Energy Supply Gap is its Defining Commercial Opportunity
Nearly 600 million people across Africa still lack access to electricity, with electrification progress barely keeping pace with population growth and leaving the continent far from universal access targets. Achieving full access will require electricity-access investment to scale toward around $15 billion annually, according to the IEA, yet tracked financing commitments remain below $2.5 billion […]
Congo Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Phase 2 Begins Exports as Hydrocarbons Minister Joins Paris Energy Forum
The Republic of Congo marked a major milestone earlier this week with first exports from Phase 2 of its Congo LNG project – amplifying investor interest just ahead of Hydrocarbons Minister Bruno Jean‑Richard Itoua’s engagement at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum in Paris, scheduled for April 22–23, 2026. Operated by Eni, the second phase […]
President Isaias Afwerki met and held talks with Saudi Deputy Minister
President Isaias Afwerki met, in the late afternoon hours yesterday at Denden Guest House, Saudi delegation led by the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Engineer Waleed Bin Abdulkarim al-Khereiji. At the meeting, President Isaias Afwerki underlined the importance of further consolidating the historical bilateral ties of friendship and cooperation between Eritrea and the Kingdom of […]
Emirates World travel retail footprint marks key expansion milestone with 10 stores following Abidjan opening
Emirates (www.Emirates.com) is doubling down on its strategy to redefine travel retail, hitting a key expansion milestone with the opening of its 10th flagship ‘Emirates World’ store in Abidjan, bringing the current store count to 10 Emirates World Stores and 9 travel retail outlets globally. The airline has invested AED 174 million (USD$47.4 million) to expand […]
