THE United Nations mission in Mali, which was ordered to leave by the country’s ruling junta, will complete its full withdrawal by mid-November, according to a statement from the Malian government. The UN Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in Mali…
IN a significant step towards stabilising its economy, Somalia announced that the United States has cancelled over $1.1bn of its outstanding debt, marking a quarter of the country’s remaining financial obligations. This agreement continues a series of debt-relief measures from…
EXXONMOBIL has announced a delay in the final investment decision (FID) for its Rovuma liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in northern Mozambique, now pushing the timeline to 2026. This revised target postpones the project’s go-ahead by approximately three months from the company’s…
BARRICK Gold, the world’s second-largest mining company, expects to finalise negotiations with Mali’s junta-led government over a new mining code by the end of 2024, CEO Mark Bristow revealed in an interview with Reuters on Thursday. The Toronto-based mining giant has been…
LEADING African business and technology experts gathered in Johannesburg for the SAP Now conference to strategise on leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and technology to accelerate growth and foster innovation across the continent. The event, attended by over 300 leaders from…
Donald Trump is poised to make a return to the White House, pledging decisive action on pressing issues such as immigration, economic revival, and the ongoing war in Ukraine. Buoyed by substantial support in Congress following the Republican Party’s regaining of…
FORMER presidential candidate of the Labour Party, Peter Obi, has congratulated Vice President Kamala Harris for her resilience in the last US presidential election. Peter Obi said Harris contested with courage and strength, even though the will of the American people…
FORMER U.S. President Barack Obama expressed disappointment with the outcome of the recent presidential election, in which President Donald Trump and Senator J.D. Vance emerged victorious. In a statement shared on his X account on Wednesday, Obama acknowledged the democratic…
SOUTH Africa has temporarily closed one of its busiest border crossings with Mozambique due to escalating post-election violence in the neighbouring country. The closure of the Lebombo Port of Entry, which links the two nations, follows reports of vehicles being…
IN an increasingly digital and fast-paced world, companies strive to set themselves apart and explore new market opportunities. Traditional business strategies often focus on outperforming competitors within the same market, resulting in ‘red oceans’ of fierce competition. But what if…
