AS the winter chill grips the northern hemisphere, one African gem promises the perfect sun-soaked getaway: Tanzania. With an impressive average of 12.06 hours of sunshine per day, this East African paradise outshines other destinations and offers a much-needed respite…
A NEW innovation in food technology could disrupt the cocoa industry as we know it. Swiss start-up, Food Brewer, is developing lab-grown cocoa using cell cultures that aim to revolutionise the way cocoa is produced, promising environmental sustainability, fairer practices, and…
LAGOS, Nigeria’s bustling economic hub with over 16.5 million residents, is on the brink of a transport revolution. The Lagos Rail Mass Transit (LRMT) project is set to redefine urban mobility for the megacity, promising enhanced connectivity, reduced traffic congestion, and improved…
TANZANIA has removed all charges on card payments as part of a national push towards a cash-lite economy, a move aimed at accelerating digital transaction growth. The announcement, made recently by the Bank of Tanzania (BOT), applies to all payments…
FUJAIRAH Holdings, an investment fund from the UAE, has solidified its position in the global gold market with a $500 million deal to purchase gold from Asante Gold, a Canadian mining company operating in Ghana. The agreement, announced on December…
THE United Arab Emirates (UAE) has emerged as the largest backer of new business ventures in Africa, pledging $110bn between 2019 and 2023. Of this, $72bn targets renewable energy projects, according to data from FT Locations, the world’s most comprehensive and trusted…
AFRICA’S travel and tourism sector is on a transformative trajectory, poised to contribute billions to the continent’s economy while creating millions of jobs. With its unparalleled natural beauty, vibrant cultures, and diverse wildlife, the industry’s impact is becoming a cornerstone…
THE digital revolution has upended traditional workplace norms, ushering in the rapid rise of remote work and the gig economy. These trends are transforming how people approach employment, redefining the employer-employee relationship, and creating new opportunities for businesses and workers…
MARKING the Holy Year of the Catholic Church, Pope Francis opened a Holy Door at a prison in Rome on Thursday, offering a message of hope and forgiveness to inmates. “Do not lose hope, that is the message I…
THE United Nations in Afghanistan on Thursday confirmed that it received credible reports that dozens of civilians, including women and children, were killed in Pakistani airstrikes on Afghanistan’s Paktika province. The UN statement said Tuesday’s airstrikes were a violation…
