In a significant move for South Africa’s higher education landscape, Sol Plaatje University (SPU) has announced the appointment of Thebe Ikalafeng as its new Chancellor, effective January 16, 2026. The five-year appointment, confirmed by the University Council, marks a historic…
Simplifying professional digital ads creation for small businesses by eliminating technical barriers GoDaddy, a global leader in empowering entrepreneurs, announced the expansion of its new Digital Ads feature with GoDaddy Airo® to nine new English-language markets including Ireland, Malaysia, New Zealand,…
The U.S. major was recognized for its commitment to advancing STEM education in Africa, creating opportunities for students across key African markets ExxonMobil took home the ESG Leader of the Year award at the African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2025…
During the past week, 60 of the country’s smartest young minds, in partnership with the University of Johannesburg, have been supercharging the Add Hope recipe to make it even more impactful KFC Africa’s big secret is out, and no, it’s…
Local content should go beyond compliance and be embedded in companies’ core business activities As Africa’s mining leaders converge in Cape Town for African Mining Week 2025, a powerful message is resonating with particular urgency in Kampala: local content policies…
With construction set for late 2025, Uganda’s $4B refinery will fuel growth, enhance exports, and strengthen East Africa’s energy future Uganda’s oil refinery is scheduled to begin operations in the fourth quarter of 2029 or the first quarter of 2030,…
The Africa Energy Indaba is the continent’s foremost all-encompassing energy gathering, showcasing flagship forums including the T&D Africa Conference, IPP & PPA Conference, Africa Gas Forum, EV Forum, and Nuclear Forum Africa is embarking on a transformative energy journey, teeming…
By combining Afreximbank’s financial expertise with strategic oversight of ISA, the partnership seeks to create a robust pipeline of bankable projects essential for closing South Africa’s infrastructure gap African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has marked a significant milestone in infrastructure…
Key concerns for MRO buyers include ensuring cost savings, maintaining ageing assets, contract compliance with preferred suppliers, and managing multiple stakeholder expectations across dispersed sites RS South Africa, a trading brand of RS Group plc (LSE: RS1), a global provider…
A Ugandan student, Emmanuel Kiyonga, has made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of pharmaceuticals, developing a drug that cures breast cancer. The drug, named Raloxifene Hydrochloride Solvate-Hydrate, is the first patent secured by the university. Kiyonga, a pharmacy graduate…
In a move that has sent ripples through the Southern African trade corridors, Tanzania has given South Africa and Malawi an ultimatum over trade restrictions on its agricultural exports. Tanzania’s Agriculture Minister, Hussein Bashe, has demanded that both countries lift…
The awards celebrate Africa’s most innovative and transformative financial deals, highlighting exemplary execution, effective mobilization of new liquidity pools, and innovative deal structuring Two African Development Bank Group supported projects have garnered top honours at the 2025 Bonds, Loans &…
By leveraging platforms like AGES, Africa can strengthen partnerships, unlock funding, and implement policies that drive a sustainable and resilient future The African Development Bank Group participated in the third edition of the Africa’s Green Economy Summit (AGES) in Cape…
African Development Bank leaders champion climate finance and just transition The fifth edition of the Finance in Common Summit (FiCS) concluded on Friday in Cape Town, South Africa, with strong calls for global development finance institutions to work together to…
In a groundbreaking partnership, Uganda Airlines and Absa Bank have teamed up to support the education and empowerment of the girl child in Uganda. The collaboration is centered around the 3rd Absa KH3-7 Hills Run, scheduled to take place on…