The Women Regenerating Africa’s Supply Chain: Turning Mentorship Into Meaningful Power
By Dr. Wongiwe Ludidi, Senior Manager – Talent, Learning and Culture, CHEP Sub-Saharan Africa. In a sector where women remain underrepresented, intentional mentorship, sponsorship and community action are accelerating equity and strengthening the supply chain. Long before senior titles or boardroom seats, many women encounter a quiet but defining turning point. It arrives in the […]
Ancient Moroccan fossils reframe origins of modern humans
In a cave near Casablanca, Morocco, scientists have unearthed a treasure trove of hominin fossils dated to 773,000 years ago, offering a rare glimpse into a murky period of human evolution. These remains, which include jaws and vertebrae, display a unique blend of primitive traits seen in Homo erectus and advanced features linked to our […]
Trump’s tariff chaos is squeezing African economies
After the US Supreme Court struck down his sweeping “Liberation Day” tariffs, President Trump responded by imposing a new global base rate of 10% under alternative legal authority—and African economies are still trying to make sense of it all. The move brings relief to countries like Lesotho and Madagascar, which previously faced tariffs of 50% […]
Ethiopia’s officer-free police station pushes digital boundaries
Ethiopia is testing one of its most intriguing digital governance experiments yet: an unmanned police station where citizens report crimes via tablet screens to real officers working remotely. Backed by Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed’s broader Digital Ethiopia 2030 reform agenda, the project aims to modernize public services. Located in Addis Ababa’s Bole district, the smart […]
Inside America’s Congo minerals struggle
The US is struggling to turn a newly signed minerals pact with the Democratic Republic of the Congo into tangible gains, as conflict and red tape slow efforts to counter China’s dominance. While Congo handed Washington a 44-project wishlist spanning copper to lithium, several of the assets sit in M23 rebel territory or carry legal […]
Aspen eyes sub-Saharan rollout of weight-loss drug Mounjaro
South Africa’s Aspen Pharmacare is racing to secure approval for Mounjaro across sub-Saharan Africa as early as this year, aiming to ride a wave of demand for weight-loss treatments. The drug, developed by Eli Lilly, has already transformed South Africa’s GLP-1 market, which has tripled in value to $133.6 million in just 18 months. Since […]
Joburg Film Festival showcases Africa’s cinematic soul
This year, the Joburg Film Festival returns with a lineup that spotlights bold storytelling often overlooked by mainstream distributors. Now in its eighth edition, this year’s theme, “Feel the Frame,” promises films that engage more than just the eyes. South African standouts include Variations on a Theme—a hauntingly lyrical Rotterdam Tiger Competition winner following a […]
West African farmers embrace TikTok to grow profits
In Senegal and across West Africa, farmers are turning to TikTok to sell produce, share advice, and rebrand agriculture as a modern, profitable business. Growers use the platform to market crops directly through short videos, cutting out middlemen and reaching customers instantly. Beyond enabling sales, platforms like TikTok and Instagram are also democratizing farming knowledge, […]
Africa’s mobile giants back ultra-low-cost 4G phone pilot
At Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the GSMA unveiled a $40 smartphone pilot aimed at narrowing Africa’s digital divide. Backed by major operators including MTN Group, Vodacom Group, Airtel, and Ethio Telecom, the initiative will launch in the Democratic Republic of Congo, Ethiopia, Nigeria, Rwanda, Tanzania, and Uganda. The initiative targets a persistent paradox: up […]
Global South decries US-Israeli strikes on Iran
Much of the global south has condemned the US-Israeli war on Iran as illegal and destabilizing, framing it as an act of coercion. Leaders from Brazil, South Africa, and Pakistan criticized the strikes for derailing nuclear negotiations and violating international law. Turkey blamed Israeli instigation, and Indonesia’s Muslim clerics urged their country’s withdrawal from the […]
