THE UAE’s AD Ports Group and DP World are leading a significant push to transform Africa’s port infrastructure, demonstrating an insatiable appetite for expansion on the continent. Together, these global port operators are reshaping African maritime logistics with ambitious investments…
THE Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF), South Africa’s prominent opposition party, has taken its fight to the Constitutional Court, challenging the dismissal of impeachment proceedings against President Cyril Ramaphosa in connection with the ‘Farmgate’ scandal. The controversy centres on the alleged theft…
TWO years after a severe economic crisis forced Ghana into default, the country is witnessing a return to economic growth. However, the aftermath of a groundbreaking local debt restructuring is casting a shadow over its long-term recovery prospects. The restructuring, which…
THE Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is pursuing a colossal feat: the construction of the Grand Inga Dam, poised to become the world’s largest hydropower project. With an estimated cost of $80bn, this ambitious venture promises to generate a staggering…
RIGHTS groups challenging the UK government over weapons sales to Israel say they are seeking a court order to halt all arms exports after the International Criminal Court (ICC) issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his former defence minister Yoav Gallant. In a letter sent on…
THE wife of Ugandan opposition leader Kizza Besigye, Winnie Byanyima, has expressed concerns about the fairness of her husband’s trial, following his recent detention in neighbouring Kenya. Besigye, who was taken from Nairobi on November 16 while attending a book launch, faces…
NAMIBIANS head to the polls on Wednesday for what could be the most competitive election in the country’s post-independence history, with the ruling SWAPO party facing significant challenges to its 34-year rule. At stake is the presidency, with SWAPO candidate…
BOTSWANA’S President, Duma Boko, has emphasised the vital link between accountable governance and Africa’s economic prosperity, highlighting the need for transparency and rule of law. Speaking at the opening of the 2024 African Economic Conference in Gaborone, he described responsive…
IN an era marked by swift technological advancements, growing social inequalities, and shifting economic paradigms, tax reform emerges as a pivotal tool for societal transformation. Properly implemented, it can reduce poverty, bridge social divides, and catalyse sustainable development. Far from…
SIERRA Leone has revealed an ambitious energy-transition roadmap, aimed at transforming the country’s energy infrastructure and reducing its reliance on fossil fuels. The new strategy requires mining companies to connect to the national grid by 2040, marking a significant step…
