SOUTH Africa’s Justice Minister, Thembi Simelane, has firmly denied any corruption allegations tied to the collapse of VBS Mutual Bank, a scandal that saw thousands of retirees lose their life savings. Responding to accusations that she benefited from unlawful dealings with…
Vertiv (NYSE: VRT), a global provider of critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, has announced the appointment of Coscharis Technologies as a distribution partner in Nigeria and Ghana, with the aim of further providing customers convenient access to Vertiv’s IT infrastructure…
IN a significant act of remembrance and reconciliation, South Africa has commenced the exhumation of 26 apartheid-era freedom fighters who died while seeking refuge in Zambia. These heroes, who played a crucial role in the fight against apartheid, were buried…
CHINESE President Xi Jinping has pledged nearly $51 billion in financial support for Africa over the next three years, as part of China’s continued efforts to strengthen ties with the continent. The announcement was made during the Forum on China-Africa…
THE government of Mauritius has introduced a groundbreaking initiative offering free mobile internet to citizens aged 18 to 25 as part of its strategy to prepare the next generation for the country’s digital future. This scheme, which officially launched on…
IN a celebration of both love and tradition, King Mswati III of Eswatini has officially become engaged to Nomcebo Zuma, the 21-year-old daughter of former South African President Jacob Zuma. The announcement of their engagement came following the conclusion of the annual…
Ugandan Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei tragically died on Thursday, just four days after her boyfriend doused her in petrol and set her on fire in Kenya. Cheptegei, 33, who competed in the Paris Olympics, suffered burns to over 75…
CHITCHAT, a popular social commerce platform, has teamed up with Mastercard to introduce virtual debit cards, providing users across Africa with a streamlined way to conduct financial transactions within the app. This collaboration allows users to shop online, manage subscription…
DJIBOUTI, located at the mouth of the Red Sea and the gateway to the Suez Canal, is undergoing a major transformation to become a central player in global trade. Through investments exceeding $1.2bn, driven by the Djibouti Ports and Free…
UGANDAN opposition leader Bobi Wine, a vocal critic of President Yoweri Museveni, is set to undergo surgery following an injury to his leg during an altercation in Bulindo, 20 kilometres north of Kampala. His lawyer, George Musisi, confirmed that doctors…
