Congo-Kinshasa: Wave of Optimism in Teeming DRC Mining Industry

GOVERNMENT, industry leaders, investors and other stakeholders are optimistic about the future of the mining industry despite the numerous sociopolitical challenges faced by the… Read more »

Nigeria: Nigeria Issues Warning to SA Over Xenophobic Attacks

THE occasionally sour relations between Nigeria and South Africa are tense again after the Nigerian Senate president warned his country would not tolerate further killings of its… Read more »

Africa: Abuse of Children Rife At France-Italy Border

FRENCH border guards have allegedly detained African migrant children under horrible conditions following their arrest at the border with Italy. Read more »

Zimbabwe: America Condemns Attack Against Zimbabwe Minister in UK

THE United States (US) has condemned the attack of Zimbabwe's foreign affairs minister by opposition aligned Zimbabweans living in the United Kingdom (UK). Read more »

Somalia: Anger Over Al-Shabaab Attack

THERE is shock and outrage at the recent terrorist attack that claimed the lives of at least 26 people, including a United Nations (UN) aid worker, in Somalia. Read more »

Nigeria: Women Oppose Government On Oil Production

SOME women in the volatile southeast Nigeria have rejected plans by the government to resume oil production in the region. Read more »

Africa: Commodities - South Africa Keenly Following U.S. Agro Decline

THE agriculture sector in South Africa is keeping an eye on developments in the United States where declines in maize and soybean harvests are projected. Read more »

Africa: Why You Need More Than Just a Name in Modern Politics?

THIS month has already seen a spotlight shine on the rise - and fall - of political families around the world. From the resignation in India of the leader of the main opposition… Read more »

Rwanda: Airtel, MTN Partner to Promote Rwanda Digital Inclusion

LEADING mobile operators have launched an initiative to drive mobile internet adoption and increase digital literacy in Rwanda. Read more »

South Africa: Monthly Spend On Prepaid Revealed

EASY Smart Option clients if the First National Bank (FNB) with a R5 500 net monthly income spend over 4 percent of their income on prepaid services every month. Read more »

Africa: Tech-Savvy Youth to Plug Africa Cyber Skills Gap

YOUNGSTERS have been encouraged to consider taking up cybersecurity focused careers to address the widening skills gap and tackle unemployment. Read more »

Somalia: Terror Attack Leaves 26 Dead in Somalia

THE African Union (AU) has condemned the killing of no less than 26 civilians during an attack by suspected Muslim radicals south of Somalia. Read more »

Africa: Huawei Allocates U.S.$2 Billion to Address Cybercrime

HUAWEI is to invest US$2 billion within the next five years to enhance software engineering capabilities towards tackling cyber security and privacy challenges. Read more »

Libya: European Ministers to Discuss Libya Crisis

EUROPEAN UNION (EU) foreign ministers have gathered in Belgium on Monday amid calls for governments to urge Libya to close detention centres housing thousands of migrants and… Read more »

South Africa: Capetonians Mobilized Against Gender-Based Abuse

AFTER raising over $1 billion towards causes that champion women empowerment, iconic beauty brand, Avon Justine, is mobilising residents in Cape Town to join the fight against… Read more »

Niger: Access Bank Maintains Commitment to Philanthropy

CHARITY organisations will again be the biggest winners this weekend when Nigeria's largest bank by assets holds an annual polo event at the largest club in Europe. Read more »

Malawi: Civil Society Leaders Arrested For Alleged Fraud

The fraud charges slapped on two key figures leading post-election protests in Malawi have been dismissed as a ploy to intimidate anti-government activists. Read more »

Cameroon: Death Toll in Cameroon Conflict Leaps to 1 800

THE crisis in Cameroon has been lamented as the fastest displacement tragedy in Africa following the worsening bloodshed in the English-speaking regions and attacks by the Boko… Read more »

Africa: Brexit, Trade Wars Flatten Global IT Spending

WORLDWIDE spending on information technology (IT) is projected to be marginal this year on the back of anxiety around Britain's withdrawal from the European Union (EU) and ongoing… Read more »

South Africa: Mandela Day 2019 - Invest in Kids' Education

COMPANIES and individuals have been encouraged to make the most of the upcoming Mandela Day to invest in Early Childhood Development (ECD). Read more »

Africa: Anxiety Over Escalating Terrorism in Africa

UNITED Nations (UN) Secretary-General, António Guterres, has denounced the rising threat of terrorism in the continent. Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Soldiers Jailed for Rape

SOME soldiers have been jailed for rape committed against civilians during numerous conflicts in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Read more »

Zimbabwe: Govt Seeks Re-Engagement With Britain

Zimbabwe is keen to mend strained relations with former coloniser, Britain. Read more »

Africa: Eternal Enemies Nigeria, SA Take Matters to the Afcon

THE long running rivalry between South Africa and Nigeria will take a sporting dimension on Wednesday when the two sides contest a quarterfinal match at the Africa Cup of Nations… Read more »

Kenya: Kenya Hosts First Afro-Asia Fintech Fest

PLANS for the inaugural Afro-Asia Fintech Festival have received a financial boost after the Kenya Commercial Bank (KCB) committed KSh10 million (US$975 000) for the event. Read more »