Empowering youth leadership for a new South Africa

South Africa desperately needs a transformation rooted in justice, equality, and prosperity. For years, we have seen the same cycle of failure: economic inequality, political stagnation, and the marginalization of our youth, who should be at the forefront …

Africa Prudential liabilities hit N24bn

Africa Prudential Plc’s total liabilities surged to N24.01bn in the financial year ended December 31, 2024, reflecting an 81.4 per cent increase from N13.24bn recorded in the previous year. The rise was driven by a sharp increase in customers’ deposits and …

Africa is positioned to become a wealth management hub- CEO, Raffles Family Office Kwan Chi-man

South Africa stun Egypt in CHAN qualifier

Bafana will face Malawi home and away during May for a place at the biennial tournament. Bafana Bafana shocked Egypt 3-1 in Ismailia on Sunday to reach the final qualifying round for the African Nations Championship (CHAN). The visitors advanced 4-2 on …

The Budget Speech that could break or make South Africa: What’s at stake?

All eyes will be on Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana as he delivers his much-anticipated budget speech on 12 March.  With the cancellation of last month’s Budget Speech still fresh in the public's mind, speculation is rife of potential tax hikes, …

Searching for Africa’s lost World War soldiers, a name and grave at a time

Nakuru and Kisumu, Kenya – Ogoyi Ogunde belonged to a proud family. His father had carved a home for their clan out of the earth in an area thick with bush, and accumulated a wealth of cows and grain. He provided for them, creating a vibrant community more …

Women in Trade: Empowering economies locally, across Africa, globally

Nigeria’s trade landscape has been significantly shaped by the contributions of women, both historically and in the modern global economy. These women are transforming the local trade ecosystem and making powerful waves in regional and international trade …

South Africa Rejects Musk’s Claim That Race Blocks Starlink Entry

South Africa has dismissed Elon Musk’s assertion that his Starlink satellite internet service cannot operate in the country due to his race, calling the claim “untrue” and emphasizing that regulatory adherence—not ethnicity—dictates market access. The …

No disease is deadlier in Africa than malaria. Trump's US aid cuts weaken the fight against it

Africa’s over 1 billion people account for 95% of the estimated malaria deaths worldwide, according to the World Health Organization. KAMPALA, Uganda — Malaria season begins this month in a large part of Africa. No disease is deadlier on the continent, …

Rising debt, inefficiencies are draining South Africa’s fiscus, finance committees say

Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana. Photo: Dwayne Senior/Getty Images South Africa’s high debt and inefficient expenditure have been flagged as key issues driving the country towards a financial crisis, committees in parliament’s finance cluster said …