SOUTH Africa has seen a marked boost in business confidence following the formation of its Government of National Unity (GNU), according to a recent report by consulting firm PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC). Established in June, the GNU, a coalition of ten political parties, was…
IN the critical Southwest battlegrounds of Arizona and Nevada, Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump run near even in the race for the White House, according to new CNN polls conducted by SSRS. The findings come…
A PROMINENT figure in Malawi’s opposition, Patricia Kaliati, has been charged with conspiring to assassinate President Lazarus Chakwera. Kaliati, who serves as the Secretary-General of the UTM party, was taken into custody last week under accusations of ‘conspiring with others…
THE US State Department’s recent announcement threatening visa bans for any individuals who interfere in Ghana’s upcoming presidential and parliamentary elections on December 7 brings both symbolic and practical implications. While the move aims to deter election meddling, its effectiveness depends on several…
FIFTY years after the iconic ‘Rumble in the Jungle’ captivated the world, Kinshasa is preparing to celebrate Muhammad Ali’s historic victory over then-undefeated champion George Foreman. Organised by the Democratic Republic of Congo’s presidency in partnership with the US Embassy,…
The United States has announced a new visa restriction policy targeting individuals who undermine Ghana’s democratic process, just ahead of the nation’s December 7, 2024, presidential and parliamentary elections. This latest move by the US Department of State underscores America’s…
VISA has announced a substantial £1bn investment aimed at accelerating digital transformation and financial inclusion across Africa. With 250 million Africans anticipated to join the consumer class by 2030, representing a potential £3 trillion consumer spending boom, Visa is positioning…
THE African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) says a total of 540 million Dollars worth of deals were facilitated and agreed upon at the just concluded Creative Africa Nexus Weekend (CANEX WKND) 2024 in Algiers, Algeria. This is contained in a statement…
BONIFACE Mwangi, a prominent Kenyan activist known for his outspoken stance on police brutality and government accountability, was reportedly abducted from his home early Sunday morning. According to his wife, Njeri Mwangi, six unidentified individuals entered their home in…
GHANA’S government has firmly rejected recent claims that Islamist militants from Burkina Faso are using its northern territory as a logistical and medical support base. In response to a Reuters report alleging that Ghana’s northern border serves as a critical supply line for insurgents,…
