Category Global

Op-Ed: Africa Can Lead The Global Tech Race

AFRICA’S  exceptional strength in technological innovation is no longer a rising trend—it is a powerful force actively reshaping the continent’s development and positioning it as a contributor to the global digital economy. Across sectors as varied as health tech, environmental…

Op-Ed: Deepfakes are Hacking Your Mind

AT a weekend braai (barbecue) in South Africa, I found myself locked in a debate with a well-educated friend defending a thoroughly debunked piece of Russian propaganda. The discussion quickly turned tense, irrational, and deeply uncomfortable. That moment made something…

$500m Warning on Ghana’s Lithium Plan

GHANA’S bold plan to refine its lithium domestically has come under critical scrutiny following a recent report by the Natural Resource Governance Institute (NRGI). The think tank warns that establishing a local lithium refinery could cost the country dearly—potentially leading to a loss of…

Akinwumi Adesina: End Aid, Embrace Africa First

AFRICAN Development Bank (AfDB) President Akinwumi Adesina has issued a stark call for African nations to break free from decades of aid dependency and drive growth through investment, self-reliance, and value-added trade. Speaking at the 14th Convocation Ceremony of the National…

Turkey Eyes Africa’s Power Vacuum

AS France and the United States scale back their presence in Africa, Turkey is accelerating its diplomatic and security engagements across the continent. According to reporting by Agence France-Presse (AFP), Ankara’s efforts are resonating with African governments seeking credible, alternative partnerships. At…

South Africa Sends Envoy to Calm Trump Fallout

SOUTH Africa has appointed Mcebisi Jonas as its special envoy to the United States in a bid to de-escalate diplomatic tensions that have worsened since Donald Trump returned to the White House. President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the appointment, stating that…

Indian Origin Doctor Dies In Plane Crash in New York

  AN Indian origin doctor and her family were among the six people killed in a plane crash in New York on Saturday. The unfortunate incident happened when the twin-engine Mitsubishi MU-2B, which was carrying a family of physicians and…