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By Gerhard Stander, Director, Retail & Agriculture, CHEP Sub Saharan Africa Across South Africa’s baking industry, millions of reusable bread crates move through supply chains every day, transporting products from bakeries to retailers and ultimately to consumers. These crates are a critical but often overlooked component of the country’s food ....
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By Basillioh Rukanga A baby hippo found desperately nudging its dead mother at a lake in Kenya over the weekend is now being hand-reared at a wildlife sanctuary after being rescued. The calf, which has been named Bumpy, was “just days old” when it became orphaned, according to Sheldrick Wildlife Trust, a charity whose keepers […]
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In a move that could redraw Nigeria’s political map for a generation, a powerful new coalition of opposition parties, regional heavyweights and disaffected ruling-party defectors has formally launched what insiders are calling the most serious challenge to the APC-PDP duopoly since the return of democracy in 1999. The Alliance for National Renewal (ANR) was unveiled […]
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By Refilwe Mokate, Head of African Banks Client Coverage and Zoya Sisulu, Head of Financial Institutions Group Client Coverage at Standard Bank Corporate & Investment Banking The first quarter of the year has passed, yet the number of significant events and shocks during these three months has equalled what one might expect over several years. […]
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There is something quietly historic about Venice in 2026. The canals and palazzi that have hosted the world’s most prestigious art gathering for over 130 years are now, more than ever before, reverberating with African voices: on the walls, in the pavilions, and in the conversations that unfold between them. The 61st International Art Exhibition […]
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Nigeria has officially introduced Lenacapavir, a groundbreaking twice-yearly injection set to transform the country’s HIV prevention strategy by replacing daily oral medication with a more convenient bi-annual regimen. This story is written and edited by the Global South World team At a launch event in Abuja themed “Flagging off the future of HIV prevention,” the […]
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A young triathlete from DR Congo has launched an ambitious cycling journey to promote peace and unity across Africa. This story is written and edited by the Global South World team 23-year-old Miguel Masaisai set off from Goma as part of his “Pedalling for Peace” initiative, aiming to cross 17 countries and reach Rabat. Coming […]
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By Ryan Boyes, Senior Security Administrator at Galix Across many organisations, cyber governance is still treated as a parallel discipline to enterprise risk management rather than a core component of it. This separation is difficult to sustain, as information touches every business function and regulatory requirements become increasingly onerous. Businesses also face growing pressure from third […]
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Sight restored in a matter of minutes. A child accessing education for the first time. A coastal ecosystem protected before it disappears entirely. These are not abstract ambitions – they are real, measurable outcomes of the Kym Rapier Foundation’s support across Africa and beyond. Founded by philanthropist Kym Rapier, the foundation has evolved from a […]
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South Africa’s agricultural sector is increasingly redefining resilience, moving beyond short-term survival towards profitability driven by practical innovation and better decision-making. This shift reflects a broader evolution across the sector, where success is no longer measured only by the ability to withstand pressure, but by how effectively farmers adapt, improve efficiency and remain sustainably profitable […]
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By Eric Osiakwan The much-anticipated Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals FZE Initial Public Offering (IPO), which values the business at $40B to $50B, will now be a cross-border listing on multiple African stock markets this year, making it not only the biggest IPO on the continent but the first on multiple African exchanges. This was […]
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HIV care is no longer just about viral suppression – it’s about future-proofing patient health, reducing long-term risk and creating a more sustainable healthcare system. By: Dr Katlego Lekganyane, GP at Platinum Health Medical Scheme As the life expectancy for people living with HIV continues to rise, the focus for healthcare systems has shifted towards managing […]
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Across Africa, higher education institutions increasingly recognize that student success extends beyond the classroom. Effective support systems, including mental health services, financial aid, academic advising, and student wellbeing, are essential for improving retention, performance, and graduate outcomes. Yet, in many institutions in Sub-Saharan Africa, support systems remain fragmented, under-resourced, or peripheral to institutional strategy, limiting […]
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Dorcus Kamotho- Mureithi, Head of Communication, BasiGo As geopolitical tensions in the Middle East unsettle global oil markets, their effects are felt far beyond producing regions. In cities such as Nairobi and Johannesburg, the consequences arrive quickly: higher fuel prices, weaker currencies, and rising inflation. For many African economies, this is not a temporary disruption […]
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