IN a bid to capitalize on the recent termination of broader US sanctions on Zimbabwe, businesses in the southern African nation are being urged to actively seek cooperation opportunities with international partners. Zimbabwe’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Trade, Frederick…
THE United States House of Representatives will vote Wednesday on a bill that would force TikTok to cut ties with its Chinese owner or get banned in the United States. The legislation is the biggest threat yet to the video-sharing…
CHOOSING a domain name for a small business requires careful consideration, as it is often the first thing people see about your business. The domain name of a business is often considered a piece of real estate on the internet,…
THE Symposium of the Episcopal Conference of Africa and Madagascar (SECAM) (www.SECAM.org) convened a pivotal seminar addressing the theme of “Conflicts in Africa in the Context of the Exploitation of Natural and Mining Resources” from March 8th to 10th, 2024,…
WITH more than half of its population lacking reliable electricity access, Togo faces substantial requirements for new energy production and distribution. At present, the West African country features a relatively diversified energy mix – with more than 15% of its…
RECENT reports indicate that the UK government is considering a novel approach to address the issue of refused asylum seekers by offering them financial incentives to relocate to Rwanda under a new ‘voluntary’ scheme. The arrangement, distinct from the existing plan to…
IN a significant legal setback for LGBT rights in Uganda, the country’s high court dismissed a petition by an advocacy group seeking government registration. According to a statement from the petitioner’s lawyer, the court ruled against Sexual Minorities Uganda (SMUG)…
THETARAY, a frontrunner in next-generation AI-powered transaction monitoring and risk assessment, has been selected by the Pan-African Payment and Settlement System (PAPSS) as its Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and screening partner. PAPSS, tasked with revolutionising cross-border payments in Africa, aims to enhance its…
THE head of the African Development Bank (AfDB) is calling for an end to loans given in exchange for the continent’s rich supplies of oil or critical minerals used in smartphones and electric car batteries, deals that have helped China…
THE African Development Bank’s (www.AfDB.org) Japan Africa Dream Scholarship program invests in promising African students from Bank member countries at partner universities in Africa and Japan, financing their tuition, travel, and upkeep for post-graduate studies. The program aligns with the goal…
