Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz has announced that Israel has fully prepared plans to expel the Palestinian population from the Gaza Strip, with the plans awaiting only U.S. approval before they can be carried out. China and Egypt have publicly opposed the proposal. Israeli Defence Minister Katz has declared that Israel is prepared to forcibly…
South Africa’s antitrust authority is looking into shopping malls and retail centers that may be making it difficult for small enterprises to operate in small towns and rural areas where most of the residents are black. South Africa’s antitrust authority is investigating whether shopping malls and retail centers are making it hard for small businesses…
Egypt is considering the purchase of 24 additional Rafale fighter jets from France, a move that could take its fleet to 78 aircraft and strengthen Dassault Aviation’s position in one of Africa’s largest defence markets. Egypt is considering purchasing 24 more Rafale fighter jets from France, which would increase its Rafale fleet to 78 aircraft.…
President Donald Trump, the US commander-in-chief, has fulfilled a long-signalled ambition to appear on national currency after the US Mint released a $1 coin bearing his portrait. The US Mint has released $1 coins featuring President Donald Trump, making him the first sitting US president in 100 years to appear on a coin while still…
Kenya’s President, William Ruto has moved against foreign businesses on two fronts in less than 24 hours, ordering Indian-owned Tata Chemicals to end its operations in Kenya while directing a nationwide crackdown on foreign nationals running small-scale businesses. Kenya’s President William Ruto has ordered Indian-owned Tata Chemicals to cease operations in Kenya. The government plans…
Continental Reinsurance Holdings Ltd. is looking to execute the first initial public offering on the Botswana Stock Exchange since 2017, as it seeks capital acquisition to facilitate its regional expansion. Continental Reinsurance Holdings Ltd. is launching the first IPO on the Botswana Stock Exchange since 2017 to fund regional expansion. Around 20% of the $155…
Tim Cook has stepped down as Apple CEO after 15 years, handing control of one of the world’s most valuable companies to longtime hardware chief John Ternus and closing an era of extraordinary global expansion that left Africa with a comparatively limited Apple footprint. Tim Cook has stepped down after 15 years as Apple CEO,…
Uber is pulling out of Nigeria and Uganda as the ride-hailing giant restructures its global operations, cuts about 3,300 jobs and shifts more investment toward autonomous vehicles and robotaxis. Uber will cease operations in Nigeria and Uganda from September 2 as part of a global restructuring plan. Despite leaving these two countries, Uber states it…
Spain’s King Felipe VI, a leader widely considered one of Europe’s most financially modest, is set to travel to the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, following the migration crisis that involved around 73,000 Africans. King Felipe VI of Spain is set to visit Ceuta following a major migration crisis involving around 73,000 Africans entering the enclave.…
