GSMA Africa Policy Group Chair Calls For Urgent Tax Reforms To Accelerate Digital Inclusion
The Chief Regulatory Officer of Airtel Africa and Chair of GSMA Africa’s Policy Group, Mr. Daddy Mukadi, has called on African governments to recognise telecommunications as a core economic pillar and to implement two specific tax reforms that could dramatically accelerate digital inclusion across the continent. Speaking at the first edition of the États Généraux […]
Powering The Future: DRC Investment Forum’s Energy Half-Day To Confront The 100,000 MW Question
The number is so large it stops sounding real. One hundred thousand megawatts of hydropower potential (roughly 13% of the world’s total) sitting inside a single country. The Democratic Republic of Congo currently harnesses only about 3% of that. On the afternoon of 27 August, the DRC Investment Forum will dedicate a half-day to closing […]
Priority Pass Reveals World’s Best Airport Experiences For 2026
Priority Pass, the original and market-leading airport lounge and experiences programme, owned and operated by Collinson International, has today announced the winners of the Lounge of the Year and One to Watch categories for the Priority Pass Excellence Awards 2026, based on over 700,000 member ratings and reviews. The Escape Lounge at Portland International Airport was named Global Lounge […]
Ghanaian Artist Dott Launches Global Campaign With World’s Largest Handbag
Made from Textile Waste, this ambitious artifact serves as a powerful cultural response to the global crisis of textile pollution In a landmark Earth Day announcement, Ghanaian artist, cultural producer, and sustainability advocate Emmanuel “DoTT” Kunfaa has officially announced the creation of what is set to become the world’s largest handbag made entirely from textile […]
Engen Brings Resilience And Innovation To NAMPO 2026 – Meet The Bokke And Stand A Chance To Win Fuel For A Year
Engen, South Africa’s leading fuel and solutions partner, is proud to once again partner with Grain SA to sponsor NAMPO Harvest Day, taking place from 12–15 May 2026 at NAMPO Park, Bothaville. With a strong 40-year legacy supporting Grain SA, Engen continues to demonstrate its deep-rooted commitment to the agricultural community and the broader value chain that sustains […]
Inside Cameroon’s Demsa Horse Museum
Tucked in the northern Cameroonian border town of Demsa Gashiga, the Demsa Horse Museum is a rich cultural gem drawing visitors from across the region and beyond. Founded in 2007 by Lamido Moustapha Moussa, the museum houses over 1,200 objects celebrating the centuries-old role of horses in royal ceremony and local governance—alongside a distinctive collection […]
Mahama pushes ban on exploitative hiring practices
Ghana is debating new legislation to criminalize “sex for jobs,” following President John Mahama’s call to address the exploitative practice. Speaking at a town hall in Koforidua, Mahama described demands for sexual relationships in exchange for employment as unacceptable and urged parliament to act. While existing laws address sexual harassment, activists argue they do not […]
Ethiopia faces renewed tensions as TPLF restores power
Ethiopia’s fragile peace faces renewed strain after the Tigray People’s Liberation Front (TPLF) reestablished the region’s pre-war government, escalating tensions with federal authorities. The party announced it had restored its pre-war legislative council and elected party leader Debretsion Gebremichael as regional president. The move effectively sidelines the interim administration created under the 2022 Pretoria peace […]
New Tanzanian home design cuts child disease rates
In Tanzania, a three-year trial reveals that specially designed two-story homes dramatically reduce disease rates in children. Compared to traditional mud-and-thatch houses, these new dwellings lowered cases of malaria, diarrhea, and acute respiratory infections. The homes feature screened windows, self-closing doors to block mosquitoes, and a rainwater harvesting system for clean drinking water. Children living […]
Ghana’s landmarks reveal global diplomatic ties
In a fascinating study of soft power and infrastructure, researchers have explored how Ghana’s most iconic modern landmarks—the National Mosque and Jubilee House—serve as enduring imprints of global political relationships. The National Mosque in Accra, modeled after Istanbul’s Blue Mosque, was a gift from Turkey, signaling a relationship that dates back to 1957. Similarly, Jubilee […]
