Google’s sister-company to deploy balloon Internet in Kenya
A network of giant balloons will soon bring internet access to remote regions of rural Kenya. Google’s sister-company Alphabet Inc’s Loon on Thursday said it […]
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Africa must do more to stem brain drain – Barack Obama
Former US President Barack Obama on Wednesday told young African business people and activists at a gathering in Johannesburg that opportunities could be greater in […]
My party will rule Tanzania ‘forever’ – John Magufuli
Tanzanian president John Magufuli on Monday night, said that his party will remain “in power forever” in the East African nation. In a speech broadcast […]
Nigeria: Beijing-based Oil Company to invest $3 bln in oilfield operations
China National Offshore Oil Corp (CNOOC) has pledged to invest about $3billion in its existing oil and gas operations in Nigeria, the Nigerian National Petroleum […]
Security Council imposes arms embargo on South Sudan
The Security Council on Friday narrowly passed a measure aimed at stopping the flow of weapons to armed groups in South Sudan, with those Members […]
Ethiopia appoints new central bank governor
Ethiopia has appointed a new central bank governor on Monday amid major economic reforms spearheaded by the country’s new Prime Minister Abiye Ahmed. Yinager Dessie […]
DR Congo to vote legal protection for ex-presidents, top aides
Democratic Republic of Congo’s parliament will consider legislation to provide legal protection for former presidents, lawmakers said. Lower house speaker Aubin Minaku made the announcement […]
MTN to launch mobile service in Namibia by August
Africa’s biggest mobile telecoms firm, MTN Group, is aiming to launch a mobile service in Namibia by the end of August. According to Reuters, the […]
Zimbabwe’s parliament drops Mugabe’s $15 billion diamond probe
Zimbabwe’s parliament on Monday backed down from its decision to demand former president Robert Mugabe to answer questions related to the looting and loss of […]
South African Airways to lay off about 118 workers—Union
South African Airways’ (SAA) catering unit plans to lay off about 118 workers, the National Union of Metalworkers of South Africa (NUMSA) said in a […]