U.S. pledges support for Africa’s AI goals
Delegates from over 30 African countries and the USA concluded on September 12 a two-day AI summit in Lagos, Nigeria, focused on promoting the safe […]
South Africa
President Ramaphosa welcomes $50 billion in funding from China
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Thursday September 5 described Chinese leader Xi Jinping’s pledge of $50 billion in funding for Africa over the next […]
Galp, Angolan government and Sonangol nominated for energy awards
The African Energy Chamber has announced on Wednesday September 4 that the Angolan government is nominated for the Reformer and Changemaker of the Year Award, […]
South Africa: Zuma’s daughter marrying polygamous king ‘for love’
The 21-year-old daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma is set to marry Eswatini’s King Mswati III out of love, according to a spokesman […]
South Africa: Mandisa Maya, first woman president of the Constitutional Court, takes office
In South Africa, Sunday, September 1, marks a historic moment as Judge Mandisa Maya, 60, begins her tenure as Chief Justice, becoming the first woman […]
South African farmers accused of feeding the remains of two murdered women to pigs
A farmer and two of his employees appeared in court in South Africa’s northeastern Limpopo province last week for the murder of two women whose […]
Accused of corruption, South Africa’s Justice Minister urged to resign
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa urged his Justice Minister, Thembi Simelane, to address allegations of corruption that have intensified calls for her resignation. According to […]
Namibia Takes Stand: Blocks Vessel Suspected of Carrying Arms for Israel
In a bold move that’s sending ripples through international waters, Namibia has barred a ship suspected of transporting military cargo bound for Israel from docking […]
South Africa blocks Polish munitions order
Since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, neighboring Poland has been working to significantly increase its ammunition stockpiles to both defend itself and support Kyiv. However, a […]
The world’s second-largest diamond discovered in Botswana
A Canadian mining company on August 22 announced the discovery of a massive diamond, the second largest in the world at 2,492 carats, from the […]