TECHNOLOGICAL innovation is a vital force driving economic growth, competitiveness, and sustainable development in the 21st century. For nations in the Global South, embracing innovation holds the key to overcoming development barriers and propelling them towards a prosperous future. However,…
AS a woman in the dynamic world of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, you may encounter significant hurdles that can impede your path to success. These range from isolation and discrimination to struggles with confidence and barriers in career…
THE pipeline of gas projects in Africa is stronger than ever, but to remain competitive in the rapidly evolving global gas market, the continent must ensure it offers value. This involves presenting a proposition that addresses both financial viability…
CHINA’S Zijin Mining Group has announced the purchase of the Akyem Gold Mine Project in Ghana from US-based Newmont Corp for $1bn, the companies revealed on Wednesday. The deal is part of Newmont’s ongoing strategy to divest non-core assets and concentrate on…
Cameroon officials have insisted that President Paul Biya is in ‘excellent’ health after his prolonged absence from public view led to widespread speculation about the 91-year-old leader’s condition. Biya has not been seen since September 8, when he attended a…
PRESIDENT Joe Biden announced on Tuesday that he is postponing a planned trip to Angola and Germany to remain in the White House and oversee the government’s response to Hurricane Milton, which is nearing Florida’s Gulf Coast. ‘I don’t think I can…
THE military government of Mali is pressing for at least CFA300bn ($512 million) in back taxes and unpaid dividends from Canadian mining giant Barrick Gold, according to multiple sources. This push for increased revenue stems from an audit of mining…
BARRICK Gold Corporation has announced significant new gold discoveries close to Kibali, Africa’s largest gold mine, located in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). These discoveries, within trucking distance of the processing plant, are set to extend the mine’s life and enhance…
RENOWNED actor and producer Idris Elba took the stage at the Africa Cinema Summit in Accra, Ghana, to champion the untapped potential of African cinema. With roots in Sierra Leone and Ghana, Elba brought a deep personal connection to the…
MOZAMBIQUE heads to the polls on Wednesday to elect a new president, in a vote expected to extend the ruling Frelimo party’s 49-year dominance since independence from Portugal in 1975. Daniel Chapo, aged 47, is Frelimo’s presidential candidate, hoping to succeed outgoing…
