Exploring Cape Town’s thriving food scene
Cape Town’s booming tourism is fueling a vibrant dining renaissance, with restaurants blending global flair and local flavors to attract visitors and celebrities alike. Once dominated by European influences, the city’s food scene now celebrates homegrown ingredients and partnerships with local producers, including initiatives that support Black farmers. From trendy newcomers like Arlecchino to socially […]
How Kenya’s marginalized counties are closing wealth gap
When Kenya handed power and budgets to 47 counties in 2013, the goal was simple: bring decisions closer to the people. A decade later, new research shows it’s working—especially in 14 historically marginalized counties. Backed by an equity-focused funding model, the move has more than doubled household consumption from about $25 to $58, bringing them […]
Eni strikes major gas discovery off Egypt’s shore
Italian energy giant Eni has announced a significant gas discovery off Egypt’s coast, uncovering an estimated 2 trillion cubic feet of gas and 130 million barrels of condensate at the Denise W-1 well. Located in the Eastern Mediterranean, the find sits close to existing infrastructure, raising hopes for rapid development and quicker supply gains. The […]
South Africa plans major migration reform
South Africa is gearing up for the most dramatic shake-up of its migration laws in three decades. The government plans to merge three separate laws into one streamlined statute, which officials say will speed up visa processing, slash administrative backlogs, and make it easier to bring in so-called “designer migrants”—top-tier professionals in engineering, healthcare, and […]
Dangote Refinery ramps up exports to African nations
As war in the Middle East chokes global energy routes, Africa’s largest refinery is stepping up. The Dangote Refinery has shipped roughly 17 gasoline cargoes to other African nations and boosted urea fertiliser exports, offering a vital alternative for buyers hit by supply disruptions from the Iran conflict. Chairman Aliko Dangote assured that Nigeria and […]
