Government, Commission Agree B-BBEE is on ‘Faltering Trajectory’

A high-level dialogue on Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) concluded on Tuesday with a powerful consensus from senior government and commission figures: the crucial legislation is on a “faltering trajectory” and requires an urgent...

‘This is a west African story’: how modern art tackled Nigeria’s identity crisis

What distinguishes modern Nigerian art from its traditional form? I had this question in mind when I attended a private viewing of Tate Modern’s new exhibition, Nigerian Modernism, which traces artwork from the period of indirect colonial rule to...

Engaging young voters: Strategies to combat apathy ahead of South Africa’s local elections

South Africa’s May 2024 general elections were not only significant for not producing an outright winner; they also saw a serious decline in young people pitching up to vote. This is despite the fact that it was reported that voter registrations...

You left behind weaker INEC – Yiaga Africa knocks Yakubu

A non-profit organization, Yiaga Africa, says the immediate past Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, INEC, Prof Mahmood Yakubu, has left behind a weak electoral commission despite introducing significant reforms during his...

Mastercard Foundation Announces Sewit Ahderom as Next President and CEO

The Board of Directors of the Mastercard Foundation has announced that Sewit Ahderom has been selected to serve as its next President and CEO. The appointment follows the decision by Reeta Roy to transition from the Foundation after 18 years of...

Fidelity Bank Hosts Black-Tie Gala Honouring Afreximbank, President Benedict Oramah

1 LAGOS – In recognition of his unwavering commitment to Africa’s development, Fidelity Bank Plc recently hosted a grand black-tie dinner to celebrate the retirement of Professor Benedict Okechukwu Oramah, outgoing President and Chairman of the...

GFA President Kurt Okraku gets ‘big’ FIFA appointment

The 2nd CAF Vice- President and President of the Football Association, Kurt Okraku, has been appointed as the Chairperson of the FIFA Anti-Racism and Anti-Discrimination Committee. His appointment, which spans a four-year term from 2025 to 2029,...

Business summit to focus on boosting African trade 

Former President Nangolo Mbumba is scheduled as one a number of influential dignitaries and thought leaders to feature at an upcoming business summit in the capital. The summit, hosted by the Leaders Without Borders Development Centre (LWBDC),...

‘It will end in embarrassment’ – Pro-Tinubu group warns Jonathan against presidential race

Supporters of President Bola Tinubu under the aegis of the Progressive Network for Tinubu in Ondo State have warned former President Goodluck Jonathan against returning contesting the 2027 presidential election. The Tinubu supporters warned...

Business News | President of the Gambia, H.E. Mr. ADAMA BARROW to Inaugurate the 12th Edition of Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary 2025, Being Held in the Gambia

BusinessWire India Banjul [The Gambia] / Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], October 8: Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, will conduct the 12th Edition of their annual conference, "Merck Foundation Africa Asia Luminary", in...

World Reuters Mandela's grandson returns to South Africa after deportation by Israel

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) -The grandson of late South African president and anti-apartheid activist Nelson Mandela arrived in Johannesburg on Wednesday after being detained and then deported by Israel, which prevented the flotilla he was part of...

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...

FG inaugurates committee to boost african fashion

Laraba MUREY The Federal Government has inaugurated a working committee to launch the Confederation of African Fashion, Afroliganza, a move aimed at boosting Africa’s fashion industry and creating new opportunities for designers, artisans, and...

AFG welcomes Shiekuma Gemade as Executive Vice President and COO

AFG has announced the appointment of Mr Shiekuma Gemade as its new Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer (COO), marking a pivotal addition to its leadership team. Gemade brings with him more than 20 years of expertise across...

South Africa to host 4th International Conference on Public Health in Africa in 2025

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), in partnership with the Government of South Africa, has announced the dates and details for the 4th International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA 2025), set to take...

ECOWAS ministers meet in Abuja to discuss rotation of statutory positions for 2026–2030 term

Ministers from member states of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) are meeting in Abuja, Nigeria, from 7 to 8 October 2025, to deliberate on the rotation and allocation of statutory positions within the regional body for the...

Women Urged to “midwife” New Generation to Transform Africa’s Political Landscape at International Bible Conference

Reflecting on the number of women leaders in Kenya, the CUEA VC noted that their representation now surpasses that of many developed countries and is yielding tangible results, particularly within the nation’s universities. He also observed that...

South Africa eyes Kenyan tourists, pitches Robben Island, Cape Town adventures

NAIROBI, Kenya, Oct 8 -South Africa remains one of Africa’s most visited destinations—trailing only Morocco, Egypt, Tunisia and Algeria. Last year it welcomed 8.92 million arrivals, about 80% of whom were African visitors. Following the 2023...

Jordan’s renewable energy share rises from 0.5% to 27% in decade — minister

AMMAN — Minister of Energy and Mineral Resources Saleh Kharabsheh on Tuesday said that Jordan has achieved a significant leap in the renewable energy sector over the past decade, with renewable sources contributing nearly 27 per cent to the...

Prince Harry wildlife charity dropped by Chad after government accuses it of serious financial misconduct

The Chadian government has severed ties with African Parks, a prominent conservation charity whose board includes the Duke of Sussex, following allegations of serious financial misconduct and failure to adequately protect wildlife. Announcing the...