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Home of Prominent Zimbabwe Opposition Leader Bombed

Authorities Should Impartially Investigate, Prosecute Perpetrators In the early hours of August 30, unidentified perpetrators bombed the home of Job Sikhala, a prominent critic of Zimbabwe’s government. Video shared on social media and reviewed by researchers shows damage to Sikhala’s house, including to the windows, facade, roof, and a car parked outside. Sikhala reported that […]

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Sindiso Khumalo Opens First Flagship Store in the Heart of Cape Town

Internationally celebrated fashion designer Sindiso Khumalo has officially opened the doors to her very first flagship store in Cape Town, marking a proud milestone for the brand and a new chapter in its story. Known for her hand-illustrated prints, deeply considered silhouettes, and commitment to sustainability, the LVMH Prize finalist has spent the past decade building […]

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Climate Change in Africa: Turning a Crisis into an Opportunity for Green Growth

Climate change in Africa is reshaping economies, ecosystems, and everyday life. But amid the devastation lies an often-overlooked truth: the crisis is also unlocking pathways for green growth, innovation, and a reimagined future. The continent is home to some of the world’s richest renewable energy resources. With over 60% of the globe’s best solar potential, […]

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Sudan: UN Should Act to Protect Starving Civilians

Security Council Should Intervene to Halt Attacks on Civilians, Allow Aid to Enter United Nations Security Council members should urgently act to protect civilians in western parts of Sudan from unlawful attacks and starvation, Human Rights Watch said today. The Security Council should pressure the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) to end their unlawful attacks against […]

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Chagos Archipelago Residents Deserve Reparations, Not Regrets

The agreement between the United Kingdom and Mauritius over the Chagos Archipelago, has been described by its prime minister as a “victory for international law, for postcolonial justice and above all, for the Chagossian people.” But is it? Implementing international law in situations of colonial atrocities means more than resolution of territorial disputes; it means […]

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Bridging The Climate Capital Chasm: Why Africa Needs More Than Venture Capital

By Katie Hill, Expert Partner, Boston Consulting Group in Nairobi Africa holds 40% of the world’s solar energy potential—and yet receives just a fraction of the capital needed to unlock it. This is not just an inefficiency. It’s a failure of capital architecture—and a threat to global climate progress. Similarly, Africa is home to 65% […]

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95 Years To Gender Parity But Insurance Could Be A Game-Changer For African Women

Across much of Africa, women continue to face significant barriers in accessing the rights, opportunities, and markets available to men. According to the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the gender gap in sub-Saharan Africa remains at 32% across four critical dimensions: political participation, economic opportunity, education, and health. At the current pace of progress, the IFC […]

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Africa’s Fintech Market Set For Rapid Growth As High Remittance Costs, Untapped Merchant Opportunities, And Expanding Markets Fuel Demand For Digital Innovation

New BCG and QED report reveals the fintech industry’s strongest fundamentals to date—poised for its next wave of disruption through breakthrough technologies, disciplined growth, and new market penetration Global fintech is entering a new era of maturity and momentum. According to a new report from Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and QED Investors, Fintech’s Next Chapter: Scaled Winners and Emerging […]

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Tourism Investment Forum Africa (TIFA) 2025: 10-Day Countdown Begins

With just ten days remaining until the highly anticipated Tourism Investment Forum Africa (TIFA) 2025, the City of uMhlathuze is buzzing with readiness to welcome global investors and business leaders. Scheduled from August 27th to 29th, this year’s forum, themed “Tourism and Infrastructure Investment: Driving Economic Transformation and Enhancing Community Well-Being,” promises a deep dive […]

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Burkina Faso Expels Senior UN Official Following Critical Report

Secretary-General’s Report Documents Increasing Abuses Against Children Earlier this week, Burkina Faso’s junta expelled the top United Nations representative in the country, Carol Flore-Smereczniak, declaring her “persona non grata” following a new UN report on violations against children in the country. Flore-Smereczniak is the second senior UN official to be expelled by the junta, after Barbara […]

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