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Digital Connectivity Vital For African Youth, But Risks Loom

IN a fresh look at Africa’s digital landscape, the African Youth Survey 2024 offers a nuanced perspective on young Africans’ views on internet access, misinformation, and the role of artificial intelligence (AI). Released on African Youth Day, November 1, the survey captures…

Coca-Cola invests $50m in high-tech Namibia bottling line

COCA-COLA Beverages Africa (CCBA) has announced a significant investment of $50 million in its Namibian operations, launching a state-of-the-art bottling line capable of producing 27,000 bottles per hour. This new line will boost the plant’s output capacity by 30 percent, positioning…

Equatorial Guinea Financial Chief in Major Sex Scandal

BALTASAR Ebang Engonga, the Director General of Equatorial Guinea’s National Financial Investigation Agency (ANIF), has become the focus of a major scandal, entangling allegations of corruption and a high-profile sex scandal that has captured nationwide attention. The scandal erupted after…

West Africa to Launch Unified Digital Licence and Vehicle Registration

NIGERIA’S Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), in collaboration with other West African nations, is introducing a unified digital driver’s licence and vehicle registration system under the West African Road Safety Organisation (WARSO). This initiative, endorsed by the Economic Community of…

Iran Warns Israel, U.S. of Retaliation As Fighting Continues

  THE supreme leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, issued renewed threats to Iranian arch-enemies Israel and the United States on Saturday, following the recent military confrontations. “The enemies, whether the Zionist regime or America, will certainly receive a devastating…

Ghana Launches 5G Network to Drive Digital Transformation

GHANA officially launched its first 5G network on Friday, marking a significant step toward digital transformation and economic growth. The new network was developed by Next-Gen InfraCo, a consortium of telecommunication companies that secured exclusive rights for 10 years to…

Niger Strikes Deal With Russia for Three Security Satellites

THE Nigerien government has signed an agreement with Russian space agency subsidiary Glavkosmos to acquire three satellites aimed at enhancing the nation’s security and defence capabilities. The agreement, signed in Niamey on Friday by Niger’s Minister of Communication, Sidi Mohamed…

Niger Junta Opposes Orano’s Uranium Production Halt

NIGER’S military junta is contesting a decision by French nuclear fuel company Orano to halt uranium production in the country, as revealed in a document obtained by Agence France-Presse (AFP). The dispute stems from Orano’s announcement last month that it would cease…

Kenyan economist: China-Africa trade benefits living standards

IN the last 15 years, increasing trade between China and Africa has sparked significant job creation and improved living standards across the continent, according to Professor XN Iraki, an economist from the University of Nairobi. Speaking to Chinese news agency Xinhua,…