South Africa’s 2025 Budget Faces Collapse Amid Political Turmoil Johannesburg – South Africa’s 2025 budget process has become a political battleground, with the critical Appropriations Bill now facing potential failure due to escalating tensions within the Government of National Unity (GNU). Parliamentary leaders warn the country could face a governmentContinue Reading
Beauty Apleni Takes Helm as Openserve CEO, Leading South Africa’s Critical Fixed-Line Network Johannesburg, South Africa – On 1 July 2025, Beauty Apleni assumed the role of Chief Executive Officer at Openserve, Telkom’s wholesale fixed-line division, marking a significant milestone in South Africa’s telecommunications landscape. As the new CEO, ApleniContinue Reading
Malawi VP Michael Usi Warns Citizens Against Deceptive Politicians Ahead of 2025 Elections Vice President Calls for Vigilance Against Opportunistic Leadership Malawi’s Vice President Michael Usi has issued a stark warning to citizens about politicians suddenly presenting themselves as “angels of change” despite past failures in governance. Speaking at KaviwaleContinue Reading
Sahel Alliance Puts Women at the Heart of Regional Development Strategy Historic Meeting Signals New Era for Gender Equality in the Sahel Niamey, Niger | July 18, 2025 – In a landmark demonstration of regional cooperation, General Abdourahamane Tiani, President of Niger’s National Council for the Safeguard of the Homeland,Continue Reading
ECOWAS Empowers Ivorian Stakeholders to Combat Gender-Based Violence and Sexual Harassment Regional Initiative Strengthens Capacity for GBV Prevention and Response Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire | July 18, 2025 – The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched a critical capacity-building initiative to strengthen Ivorian institutions’ response to gender-based violenceContinue Reading
IMF Report Highlights Progress and Concerns in Democratic Republic of Congo’s Public Finances IMF Acknowledges Economic Progress but Raises Alarm Over Emergency Spending The International Monetary Fund (IMF) released a series of evaluation reports on Wednesday, July 16, assessing the economic situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). WhileContinue Reading
Niger’s Z’ZEDA Startup Shines at AES Youth Forum with Sustainable Innovation Local Tech Startup Showcases Agricultural and Cleaning Solutions at Niamey Event The AES Youth Forum, held from June 27-28 in Niamey, emerged as a dynamic platform for young innovators to showcase their transformative ideas. Among the standout participants wasContinue Reading
US Senate Votes to Protect $400 Million for PEPFAR HIV/AIDS Fund, Defying Trump Budget Cuts Key Funding for Global HIV/AIDS Efforts Preserved in Initial Vote The US Senate took a crucial step on Tuesday, July 17, by voting in a preliminary decision to protect $400 million in funding for PEPFARContinue Reading
U.S. Deports “Barbaric” Criminals to Eswatini Under Secretive Trump Policy, Sparking Outrage Controversial Third-Country Deportation Strategy Escalates The United States has sparked international concern by deporting five men described as “barbaric” criminals to the southern African kingdom of Eswatini, marking a significant escalation in President Donald Trump’s controversial third-country deportationContinue Reading
Rayners’ Stellar Season Snub: Why the Mamelodi Sundowns Star Deserved Footballer of the Season Nomination By the Numbers: Rayners’ Dominant Premiership Campaign In Mamelodi Sundowns’ historic eighth consecutive Premiership title win, one player stood out statistically more than any other – yet shockingly missed nomination for South Africa’s top individualContinue Reading