Kenya's Commitment to Advancing Early Warning for All in Africa

I extend my sincere congratulations to the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) on the celebration of the 75th Anniversary as a specialized agency of the United Nations. This·important milestone marks decades of scientific excellence and...

African dealscape: Opportunities, risks, and the untapped goldmine of the continent

By Benedict ASHIEDU Africa is not a single market but a mosaic of opportunities. For investors willing to look past headline risks and one-dimensional narratives, the continent offers durable pathways to growth in digital finance, energy...

SA’s Kuunda raises $7.5m pre-Series A funding round to accelerate growth

South African startup Kuunda, a B2B digital lending-as-a-service platform providing embedded overdraft and working-capital solutions across Africa, has raised a US$7.5 million pre-Series A funding round to accelerate its growth across the...

Africa's Top 100 Banks 2025: Southern Africa's big beasts grow

As ever, South African banks dominate our table of the biggest banks in Southern Africa, filling the top six positions. This is an established pattern, with the South African market dominated by the big six and no other banks from the country...

International buyers endorse Zim products

Sikhulekelani Moyo,Zimpapers Business Hub INTERNATIONAL buyers participating in the ZimTrade Export Week in Bulawayo have endorsed the quality of Zimbabwean products and services and said local businesses have the potential to compete at a global...

Daewoo E&C spurs growth through LNG plant projects

Daewoo Engineering & Construction is accelerating its expansion in the global liquefied natural gas sector, building on its strong track record in engineering, procurement and construction, or EPC, of gas liquefaction facilities worldwide. The...

A veteran correctional officer’s take on personal self defence: The Kurt Suss three-foot rule

By Kurt F. Suss · Listen to article Your browser does not support the audio element. Law360 Canada (October 15, 2025, 9:30 AM EDT) -- 21:45 hours. Recreation was announced closed at one of Canada’s largest high medium penitentiaries. “Return to...

Mohokare Golf Classic roars into life

Leemisa Thuseho LESOTHO’s biggest international golfing event, the Mohokare Golf Classic, is set to take centre stage this weekend. Starting tomorrow and running through Saturday, the Nedbank Lesotho-sponsored tournament will be held...

“Farmers understanding their numbers will be the ones who thrive”

For the past nine years, EVDW, a Stellenbosch-based advisory firm, has been offering practical, numbers-driven advice to farmers in South Africa, Zambia, Mozambique, and as far as the United States of America. "One of the strongest lessons we've...

MTN MoMo’s Expansion Tests the Limits of Africa’s Mobile Money Map

MTN’s mobile money operation has shifted from a domestic add-on to a continental engine. Its footprint now links markets where banks still have shallow reach and informal cash systems persist. The bigger story is how MoMo’s growth collides with...

China–Africa Engagement Tested by Recent Unrest

Recent unrest in parts of Africa has highlighted the security, political and community-relations risks facing some Chinese businesses operating on the continent. China’s overseas engagement — often centred on infrastructure finance and trade under...

ITV's 8-part mystery thriller from 'best crime writer in South Africa' sounds unmissable

Filming is officially underway for ITV's upcoming eight-part mystery thriller The Invisible – and it sounds unmissable. Inspired by Blood Safari, a book by Deon Meyer – who has been dubbed "the best crime writer in South Africa" – the series is...

Tanzania polls: will election observers be the last line of defence?

Tanzania polls: will election observers be the last line of defence? Domestic observers may not improve the quality of polls on 29 October, but could increase transparency and public awareness. Published on 15 October 2025 in ISS Today By...

Major international artists take over London’s institutions this Frieze week

Ambitious shows of prominent international artists, many of them still considered ‘at the margins’ or ‘overlooked’, take centre stage at London’s institutions and arts non-profits this Frieze week. A critical mass seems to have been achieved out...

Gallup: Morocco Ranks Tenth Globally in Anger Levels

Rabat – The Gallup World’s Emotional Health 2025 identified Morocco as one of the top countries that experiences the highest levels of reported anger globally in 2024. The report, released in partnership with the World Health Summit, said that 39%...

Türkiye charting 'Turkish way' to meet soaring energy demand

Türkiye is pursuing a comprehensive, pragmatic and flexible "Turkish way" in its energy strategy to meet the rapidly growing demand over the next three decades, Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said Wednesday, highlighting...

Gunvor CEO Says Oil Oversupply Finally Emerging

An oil market surplus that’s long been anticipated by investors is finally showing signs of emerging, a fact that may start to drive down crude prices, the boss of one of the world’s top energy traders said. “It looks like we are now moving into a...

ZNCC calls for targeted support to boost Matabeleland exports

Sikhulekelani Moyo ,Zimpapers Business Hub ZIMBABWE National Chamber of Commerce (ZNCC) has called upon the national trade development and promotion body (Zimtrade) to give targeted support to Matabeleland businesses, in a bid to grow exports in...

Powering progress: Three lessons on investing in adolescent girls

As the world marks the International Day of the Girl, the question before us is clear: How do we turn rhetoric into results? Adolescents make up 16% of the global population—a powerful demographic poised to shape the future. Yet adolescence...

South Africa among the world’s top 5 luxury travel destinations

La Residence, Franschhoek afternoon tea. TOURISM NEWS - South Africa has been ranked among the world’s top five luxury travel destinations in the inaugural Roxstar Luxury Travel Trends Report 2025. The analysis, based on Roxstar bookings between...