Month August 2024

Kagame Retires 1,000+ Rwandan soldiers, including 5 Generals

RWANDA’S President Paul Kagame has approved the retirement of more than 1,000 soldiers, including five high-ranking generals, signalling a significant transition within the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF). The announcement, made in a military statement on Saturday, marks the end of…

King Mswati III Secures Eswatini’s Exit From SADC Troika

  AT the recent 44th SADC Summit in Harare, Zimbabwe, Eswatini’s King Mswati III demonstrated exceptional leadership and diplomatic prowess, successfully leading the Kingdom to be removed from the SADC Troika agenda. Represented by Deputy Prime Minister Thulisile Dladla, Eswatini…

Op-Ed: Channelling The Tiger: Lessons for Digital Age Success

  IN the relentless, fast-paced world of digital entrepreneurship, success can often seem elusive. However, valuable lessons can be drawn from the hunting prowess of one of nature’s most formidable predators—the tiger. By emulating the tiger’s strategic vision, focus, agility,…

Soubre Hydropower: Côte d’Ivoire’s Energy and Growth Powerhouse

RISING majestically from the Sassandra River basin, Côte d’Ivoire’s Soubre Hydroelectric Power Plant stands as the nation’s largest and most significant hydropower facility. Since its official commissioning in November 2017, this landmark project has become a symbol of progress, delivering…

VP Shettima Unveils $4.8bn Healthcare Investment

VICE-President Kashim Shettima has announced that the Federal Government’s healthcare reforms have attracted over 4.8 billion dollars in potential investments. Speaking at the commissioning of Sahad Hospitals in Abuja, Shettima outlined a comprehensive strategy to address longstanding challenges and propel…

FG Warns Youths Against Drug Addiction

The Federal Government on Saturday warned youths against getting involved in illicit drugs, as it is dangerous and inimical to human survival. The Minister of Youth Development, Dr Jamila Ibrahim, gave the warning in Ado-Ekiti, at the end of a…