IN a fresh look at Africa’s digital landscape, the African Youth Survey 2024 offers a nuanced perspective on young Africans’ views on internet access, misinformation, and the role of artificial intelligence (AI). Released on African Youth Day, November 1, the survey captures…
COCA-COLA Beverages Africa (CCBA) has announced a significant investment of $50 million in its Namibian operations, launching a state-of-the-art bottling line capable of producing 27,000 bottles per hour. This new line will boost the plant’s output capacity by 30 percent, positioning…
BALTASAR Ebang Engonga, the Director General of Equatorial Guinea’s National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF), has become the focus of a major scandal, entangling allegations of corruption and a high-profile sex scandal that has captured nationwide attention. The scandal erupted after…
NIGERIA’S Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), in collaboration with other West African nations, is introducing a unified digital driver’s licence and vehicle registration system under the West African Road Safety Organisation (WARSO). This initiative, endorsed by the Economic Community of…
THE supreme leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, issued renewed threats to Iranian arch-enemies Israel and the United States on Saturday, following the recent military confrontations. “The enemies, whether the Zionist regime or America, will certainly receive a devastating…
KEMI Badenoch has promised to win back voters who have deserted the Conservative Party after securing an historic victory in the party’s leadership contest. The 44-year-old becomes the first black woman to lead a major political party in the…
GHANA officially launched its first 5G network on Friday, marking a significant step toward digital transformation and economic growth. The new network was developed by Next-Gen InfraCo, a consortium of telecommunication companies that secured exclusive rights for 10 years to…
THE Nigerien government has signed an agreement with Russian space agency subsidiary Glavkosmos to acquire three satellites aimed at enhancing the nation’s security and defence capabilities. The agreement, signed in Niamey on Friday by Niger’s Minister of Communication, Sidi Mohamed…
NIGER’S military junta is contesting a decision by French nuclear fuel company Orano to halt uranium production in the country, as revealed in a document obtained by Agence France-Presse (AFP). The dispute stems from Orano’s announcement last month that it would cease…
IN the last 15 years, increasing trade between China and Africa has sparked significant job creation and improved living standards across the continent, according to Professor XN Iraki, an economist from the University of Nairobi. Speaking to Chinese news agency Xinhua,…
