“Africa’s Resources Must Benefit Its People”

Africa’s wealth must serve its people and not a privileged few, Professor Ozonia Ojielo, United Nations Resident Coordinator and Representative of the UN Secretary-General in Rwanda, told delegates at the opening of the 13th Pan-African Conference...

Africa’s expanding aviation network: Top 10 countries with the most airports and airfields

Africa’s vast geography and growing economies have led to the rapid development of an extensive aviation network that connects cities, regions, and nations across the continent. From bustling international hubs to small rural airstrips, airports...

African leaders agree staying in office must be justified by creating opportunities for citizens – HH

PRESIDENT Hakainde Hichilema says African leaders have realised that their primary duty in public office is to deliver economic expansion that will benefit their people. President Hichilema also says leaders now agree that the justification to...

Africa needs conflict prevention as the continent faces unprecedented threats

Parfait Onanga-Anyanga was speaking at a Security Council meeting focused on the key issues faced by Africa and cooperation between the UN and the African Union (AU) – a continental organisation comprising 55 African Member States. He warned that...

Africa’s economy recovering but job crisis looms –World Bank

By Uche Usim The World Bank has released its latest Africa’s Pulse Report where it disclosed that its Sub-Saharan economy has shown remarkable resilience despite global headwinds, with growth projected to reach 3.8 per cent in 2025, up from 3.5...

Minister Jacobs, Assistant Director of Sport Wilson visit West Ruimveldt

JUNIOR Minister in the Ministry of Culture, Youth and Sport, Steven Jacobs and Assistant Director of Sport Franklyn Wilson headed a delegation on their ongoing Community Outreach Programme by visiting Gilhouse Square in West Ruimveldt over the...

President Nelson’s teachings ‘will always be remembered,’ say funeral attendees

One of many Latter-day Saint families who benefited from President Russell M. Nelson’s teachings given during his seven-and-a-half year tenure as president of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the McGuire family attended the late...

Africa’s largest freshwater lake could be site of Kenya’s nuclear power plant

The proposal to build a 1,000-MW nuclear power plant on Kenya’s southeastern coast has faced strong opposition from residents and environmental experts, who warn of potential harm to communities, fisheries and the environment. Government agencies...

Minister Sileku unveils inclusive pedestrian safety signage for the visually impaired

Community advocate Tseko Tlou commended the initiative, highlighting the social value of inclusion. The Western Cape Mobility Department remains committed to creating safer, more inclusive roads that enable every person. Image: Supplied NATIONAL...

Government mulls paying lump sum to SRD grant earners to start businesses

The proposal comes against the backdrop of a struggling economy with SA's unemployment rate rising by 0.3 percentage points. The automotive sector is also facing thousands of job losses due to high production costs. The proposal comes as President...

Home Affairs minister extends Zimbabwe Exemption Permit, giving relief to thousands in South Africa

In a move bringing relief to thousands of Zimbabwean nationals living in South Africa, Home Affairs Minister, Dr Leon Schreiber has extended the Zimbabwe Exemption Permit (ZEP) until May 28, 2027. The announcement was formalized through the...

Mining the gap: Africa’s missing share in the clean tech boom

Africa as a whole currently captures less than 1% of the value generated from the manufacturing of clean energy technologies and their components. This is indicated in the latest report by the International Energy Agency, looking at how African...

‘This is not football’ — Mkhwanazi rejects claims Cele backed Political Killings Task Team

KwaZulu-Natal Police Commissioner, Lt-General Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi, has dismissed any suggestion that former Police Minister Bheki Cele was a “supporter” of the Political Killings Task Team (PKTT). “I wouldn’t say he was a supporter. This is no...

Jericho Rosales, Mon Confiado decline chance at politics

October 8, 2025 | 12:17pm MANILA, Philippines — Mon Confiado and Jericho Rosales play Emilio Aguinaldo and Manuel Quezon, the Philippines' first and second presidents, in TBA Studios' upcoming movie "Quezon." However, given the chance, the two...

Sowore Challenges Peter Obi, Soludo, Otti, Other South-East Politicians To Join Peaceful March To Aso Rock For Nnamdi Kanu’s Release

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate of the African Action Congress (AAC), Omoyele Sowore, has called on political leaders and other stakeholders from the South-East region to join him in a peaceful march to the Presidential...

Prince Harry charity severed by huge African nation amid 'human rights abuses'

(Image: PA) Chad has severed ties with a wildlife charity linked to Prince Harry. The African nation accused African Parks of displaying a "disrespectful" attitude and, in a scathing four-page statement, Chad's environment minister Hassan Bakhit...

How young Africans are building tomorrow's today

Adelle Onyango, founder of Legally Clueless Africa and co-host of the Future of Africa podcast. [File] Africa’s youth have over the years been referred as the "continent's untapped potential". This framing is popular in research reports and...

South African activists from the Global Sumud Flotilla to arrive on Wednesday morning

The Department of International Relations and Co-operation (Dirco) has confirmed that the South African participants of the Global Sumud Flotilla (GSF) will arrive back in the country this morning after being abducted by Israel. Dirco spokesperson...

Ethiopia’s $8.3 Billion Export Surge: Real Gains, Political Spin

By LJDemissie October 7, 2025 Who speaks for Ethiopia’s economy? Left: Zemedeneh Negatu, an accountant—weaponized by three consecutive regimes and their state media as a proxy economist for over fifteen years, dating back to the era of Prime...

PRESS RELEASE: Levene Energy Wins Local Content Champion Award At African Energy Week (AEW) 2025

October 08, (THEWILL) — ‘The Nigerian energy services solutions provider has been recognised for its outstanding leadership in scaling African-led projects, developing local suppliers and building durable industrial capacity across West Africa.’...