Uganda Plans New City Near Kampala on Land Once Offered to Akon
Uganda plans to build a new city on the Mpungwe Peninsula, about 40 km east of Kampala, to ease congestion in the capital. The site borders land once offered to…
Eskom Seeks Solar Power Deals to Cut Coal Dependence
Eskom has invited South Africa’s largest power users to sign long-term solar purchase agreements, aiming to cut its coal reliance and boost clean energy. The plan targets 2GW of projects…
Africa Turns Trade Pressures Into Opportunity
Trump’s tariffs exposed the risks of Africa’s reliance on US trade. Now the continent is turning outward, with Japan, India, China and others deepening ties. From energy to logistics, Africa…
South Africa Opens Rail Network to Private Operators
South Africa has opened its freight rail network to 11 private companies in a bid to ease logistics bottlenecks, boost exports, and revitalise Transnet. The move could unlock up to…
South African Minister Gayton McKenzie Caught in Racism Row
South Africa’s arts and culture minister, Gayton McKenzie, faces a human rights probe over historic racial slurs. The controversy revives painful debates about racism, identity, and the unfinished legacy of…
Zimbabwe Banks Disrupted by Central Bank Network Failure
Zimbabwean banks faced widespread disruption this week after the central bank’s payment network went down. The Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) said it was working to fix the problem, which…
Is Africa Ready to Lead the Artificial Intelligence Revolution?
Artificial intelligence is changing the world, but will Africa lead the revolution or be left behind? Google’s James Manyika says the continent must invest in skills, infrastructure and innovation to…
Zaka Farmers Lead Zimbabwe’s Shift to Climate-Smart Agriculture
In Zaka, Zimbabwe, smallholder farmers are adopting climate-smart agriculture with FAO’s DSL-IP, restoring soils, boosting yields and building resilience.
South Africa’s Army Chief Criticised Over Iran Remarks
South Africa’s army chief faces backlash after pledging support to Iran, sparking criticism at home and raising tensions with the US over foreign policy.
Ken Sharpe’s Billion Brick Vision, Building Zimbabwe’s Future One Brick at a Time
Ken Sharpe's Zimbabwe’s Billion Brick Vision, outlining bold plans to transform Harare with world-class cities, investment and innovation.
