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Airtel Africa is launching a major initiative to boost digital skills across the continent by building new tech hubs in Nigeria and the Democratic Republic of Congo. This project, announced by Airtel Africa Foundation CEO Segun Ogunsanya, will nurture startups and tech talent in fields like fintech, software development, and digital solutions. He stated that Nigeria, the […]
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Africa’s coastlines are guarded by historic lighthouses that are far more than simple navigational aids—they are captivating monuments brimming with stories. From the red-and-white stripes of Cape Town’s Green Point Lighthouse, South Africa’s oldest beacon, to Dakar’s Les Mamelles Lighthouse that blends colonial heritage with modern culture, these structures offer a unique blend of architecture and history. […]
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New partnership will join others to expand access to generic lenacapavir for millions more people at risk of HIV in high-burden countries—bringing the world closer to ending the epidemic NEW YORK, United States of America, September 24th, 2025 -/African Media Agency (AMA)/- Millions more people at risk of HIV in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) will […]
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By Julien Karambua, Country Manager at Workforce Staffing Namibia Recent offshore oil and gas discoveries in Namibia could prove to be a turning point for the country. There is potential to attract billions in investment, create thousands of jobs and drive major infrastructure projects. For a country striving to diversify its economy, this represents a […]
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Reddford House The Hills is proud to announce that one of its own educators, Monde Msutwana, has been recognised as a contributing composer to Grammy-winning album Alkebulan II by US artist MattB featuring the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, which won in the category of Best Global Music Album. The recognition places Monde among the ranks of […]
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Where to From Here? Edgar Pieterse of the African Centre for Cities on what needs to happen next “One of the most widely held criticisms of urban policies in Africa is that they are inconsistent, haphazard, and not coherently articulated… Physical planners rarely work with economists, there are no ministries of urban affairs, and even […]
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By Viren Sookhun, MD: Africa & Middle East at Workforce Staffing Green hydrogen has numerous applications across multiple industries, from decarbonising steel to fertiliser production, fuelling heavy transport, storing renewable energy for grid stability, and supplying cleaner feedstock to refineries and chemical plants. However, beyond these use cases, it also has the potential to provide a […]
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Windhoek, Namibia – September 18, 2025. More than seven in ten Namibians (71%) said they were feeling optimistic about their household finances for the coming year, with 78% expecting their income to increase in the next 12 months. One in four (26%) reported an increase in income in the preceding three months, while 41% said that […]
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Malawi’s President Lazarus Chakwera has conceded defeat in the national election, paving the way for a peaceful transfer of power to his rival, former President Peter Mutharika. This election marked the fourth political showdown between the two veteran leaders. Analysts suggest the outcome was largely a protest vote against Chakwera’s government, driven by severe economic stagnation, inflation […]
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Nigeria’s vice president, Kashim Shettima, has declared the country the natural hub for the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and its massive $3.4 trillion market. Speaking to international investors in New York, Shettima pointed to recent sovereign rating upgrades from Fitch and Moody’s as proof of the country’s strengthened economic standing and clearer policy direction. He […]
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In a pointed address to the United Nations General Assembly, South African President Cyril Ramaphosa criticized the weaponization of trade, indirectly challenging US President Donald Trump’s recent 30% tariffs on South African exports. Ramaphosa argued that such unilateral actions and “economic coercion” destabilize the global economy and harm nations. He also positioned the African Continental Free […]
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DR Congo President Felix Tshisekedi warned that the country will not “auction” its mineral wealth in negotiations with the US, even as he acknowledged Washington’s mediation efforts in the ongoing conflict with M23 rebels. Speaking in New York, Tshisekedi stated that any partnership Kinshasa enters into will focus on developing the DRC’s mining value chain and infrastructure. […]
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