Hinen to Exhibit at Solar & Storage Live Africa, Offering Solutions for Load Shedding
South Africa is facing a severe energy crisis with frequent power outages since 2007. As the largest state-owned enterprise and…
Binance begins blocking Nigeria currency transactions
The world’s largest cryptocurrency firm, Binance, has begun stopping all transactions using Nigeria’s local currency – as a dispute continues…
Sale of meat banned in Kampala – reports
Animal authorities in Uganda have reportedly banned the sale of meat in the capital, Kampala, as part of restrictions to…
African Development Bank-Supported Projects in Egypt and Côte d’Ivoire Win Top Honors at 2024 Bonds, Loans & ESG Capital Markets Africa Awards
Two African Development Bank-supported (www.AfDB.org) projects have been recognized at the 2024 Bonds, Loans&ESG Capital Markets Africa Awards (https://apo-opa.co/48Ob1Lf) conference.…
47 Players From 10 Countries to Compete in Inaugural Basketball Africa League Kalahari Conference Group Phase Tipping Off Saturday, March 9 in South Africa
Top NBA Academy Africa Prospects Khaman Maluach and Ulrich Chomche Join BAL (www.BAL.NBA.com) Teams As Part of 2024 BAL Elevate…
Hyena shocks Kenyan after sneaking into his Nakuru shop
A businessman in Kenya’s Rift Valley city of Nakuru was “shocked” when he turned up for work early on Wednesday…
Tyla cancels world tour over ‘worsened’ injury
South African music star Tyla has cancelled her highly-awaited debut world tour two weeks before it was due to begin,…
UN chief calls for Ramadan ceasefire in Sudan
The UN Secretary General has called for an immediate ceasefire in Sudan. After nearly a year of fighting between the…
DR Congo denies signing military agreement with Russia
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo has denied reports that it has signed a military co-operation agreement with…
Ghana’s NDC picks ex-minister as presidential running mate
Ghana’s main opposition party National Democratic Congress (NDC) has selected a former education minister as the running mate for its…
Senegal poll body allays fears over its readiness
Senegal’s national electoral commission says there’s no cause for alarm over its preparedness to conduct the presidential election on 24…
The Best is Yet to Come for Women in the Power Sector, says Karpowership Chief Communications Officer (CCO)
While only one in five leadership roles in the energy sector is currently held by women, this figure is expected…
Merck Foundation Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Africa’s First Ladies mark International Women’s Day 2024 through their More Than a Mother Campaign
Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, together with Africa’s First Ladies, who are their Ambassadors, mark…
African Games Introduce Rugby for Historic Debut from March 8 to March 23 in Accra, Ghana
Today marks an historic milestone as Rugby Sevens makes its eagerly awaited debut at the African Games (https://www.Accra2023AG.com), scheduled from…
Transforming Sierra Leone’s Healthcare: A Vision for Safe and Affordable Surgery (By Dr. Austin Demby, Minister of Health for the Government of Sierra Leone)
By Dr. Austin Demby, Minister of Health for the Government of Sierra Leone As experts from the surgical and healthcare…
Women Leaders Transforming the East African Energy Landscape
Energy Capital&Power (ECP) (www.EnergyCapitalPower.com) celebrates women in leadership positions within Africa’s energy and mining sectors this month as part of…
International Women’s Day: Sierra Leone’s Florence Bangura is fostering opportunities for growth in all women, starting with herself
At a young age, Florence Bangura was barred from working and married off by her father. But the adversity may…
Half of the world goes to the polls in 2024. Let’s ensure women’s voices are heard
This year, the citizens of more than 60 countries, representing nearly half of the global population, will go to the…
US denies visa to Ugandan MP who called for homosexual castration
Activists welcome sanction on Sarah Achieng Opendi and other legislators against a backdrop of anti-LGBTQ+ oppression in Africa The Ugandan…
No electricity, first-time actors and 50C heat: how Ramata-Toulaye Sy shot her debut in Senegal – and premiered it at Cannes
The Senegalese director’s debut movie, Banel & Adama, propelled her to the red carpet. She explains why she wanted to…