A growing network of women solar technicians in Zanzibar is helping to replace smoky kerosene lamps with clean energy, bringing light, skills, and new opportunities to rural communities. Zanzibar’s solar mamas are transforming rural life by replacing smoky kerosene lamps with clean solar home systems. Trained by Barefoot College International, the women technicians have already…
Duduzile Zuma, daughter of former President Jacob Zuma, is at the centre of a growing scandal after different families revealed she helped send young Southern African men to Russia, where they were later deployed to the war in Ukraine. Allegations suggest the recruits were misled, believing they were participating in a security training program but…
South African billionaire Patrice Motsepe has urged the country to shed its reputation for high crime if it hopes to attract more investment. Patrice Motsepe emphasised the need for South Africa to tackle its high crime rates to attract more investment. He highlighted the country’s enormous potential and the strength of its businesses and leaders.…
The United States has formally warned South Africa against issuing a joint declaration at this weekend’s G20 summit in Johannesburg, citing its decision to boycott the meeting. The United States has expressed opposition to South Africa’s push for a joint G20 declaration, advocating for a Chair’s Statement format. Washington’s stance stems from disagreements over Pretoria’s…
South African executive Thabo Mabe has been appointed Group Managing Director and CEO of Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc, effective December 1, 2025. Thabo Mabe has been appointed Group Managing Director and CEO of Dangote Sugar Refinery Plc, effective December 1, 2025. His role will replace Ravindra Singhvi, who steps down on November 30, 2025, after…
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host Togo’s President Faure Gnassingbé at the Kremlin on Wednesday for talks aimed at deepening relations between Moscow and the small West African nation. Russian President Putin hosts Togo’s President Gnassingbé to deepen bilateral relations. Discussions focus on peace, security, development, and sectoral cooperation. Leaders plan to address global issues…
South African investors have delivered a stark message to the UK, arguing that economic mismanagement and painfully slow delivery of infrastructure make it “uninvestable” at present. South African investors Jonathan Oppenheimer and Magda Wierzycka say the UK has become challenging to invest in due to sluggish infrastructure delivery and policy missteps. Oppenheimer argues that the…
Lawrence Musyimi Ngao, the director and CEO of the Kenyan supermarket chain Uchumi, is facing criminal charges after being accused of stealing a chimney extractor fan valued at approximately US$1,046, the property of Hotspot Coffee Lounge Limited. Uchumi CEO Lawrence Ngao faces charges of stealing a chimney extractor fan valued at $1,046 from Hotspot Coffee…
Nestle, the global food and beverage giant, is facing scrutiny for adding sugar to baby cereals sold across Africa, a practice that has sparked criticism from civil society groups and public health experts on the continent. Nestle is facing criticism for adding sugar to baby cereals sold in Africa while equivalent products in Europe are…
