SOUTH Africa is mourning the loss of Senamile Masango, the nation’s first black female nuclear scientist, who passed away at the age of 37. Her death was confirmed by the government, though the cause remains undisclosed, the BBC reported. Known as ‘the…
GHANA’S ambitious plan to establish a 24-hour economy has sparked nationwide discussions on its potential to drive economic growth. According to legal and economic expert David Ofosu-Dorte, the policy isn’t just a government initiative but a transformative strategy to address Ghana’s long-standing…
TANZANIA is set to implement a new regulation that will prohibit the use of foreign currencies for domestic transactions, mandating the exclusive use of the Tanzanian Shilling (TSh) for all local financial activities. The policy, spearheaded by the Bank of…
PRESIDENT John Mahama’s Operation Recover All Loot (ORAL) initiative has drawn significant international attention, with global forensic experts offering support to recover stolen state funds hidden in offshore accounts. The initiative, aims to retrieve billions of dollars siphoned through corrupt…
SOUTH Africa’s second-largest political party, the Democratic Alliance (DA), has filed a court case challenging the country’s new land expropriation law. The DA claims the legislation, which allows the government to expropriate land without compensation under specific conditions, is both procedurally…
TESLA is facing a major sales slump across Europe, with new data revealing sharp declines that coincide with growing public protests against its CEO, Elon Musk. The downturn comes as Musk’s controversial political activities, particularly his influence over US foreign policy under President…
AS tensions escalate between the United States and China over trade, Africa may find itself in a unique position to benefit from the shifting global economic landscape. According to Iain Williamson, CEO of Old Mutual Ltd, the ongoing trade disputes…
MALI’S industrial gold production suffered a sharp decline of 23 percent in 2024, dropping to 51 metric tons from 66.5 tons the previous year, according to a report by the country’s mines ministry, as cited by Reuters. This marks the first…
FORMER Vice President, Atiku Abubakar, has explained why he visited ex-president Olusegun Obasanjo, today in Abeokuta, Ogun State. Atiku’s convoy arrived at the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL), Abeokuta, at exactly 12:36pm, alongside some political associates, reports Daily Trust. The…
BRITISH King Charles has paid tribute to Namibia’s former president Sam Nujoma, who has died aged 95, saying his “lifelong commitment to freedom and democracy” was “inspirational” and his “contribution to history was immense.” Nujoma, who led Namibia to…
