MOVE AFRICA, Rethinking Migration for Growth and Integration
Discussions about Africa’s reintegration are incomplete without addressing immigration and the free movement of people within the continent. For meaningful progress, policies and logistics must be carefully planned and effectively…
Tems’ Love Me Jeje Wins Best African Music Performance Grammy
Tems first gained attention in 2018 with her self-produced debut single Mr Rebel. She further cemented her place in the industry with Try Me in 2019 and gained international fame…
Trump Threatens to Cut Aid to South Africa Over Land Expropriation Law
Last month, President Cyril Ramaphosa signed a law allowing land seizures without compensation under certain conditions. Land reform has been a divisive issue in South Africa, where white landowners still…
Rising Tensions Between South Africa and Rwanda Over Conflict in the DRC
Kagame criticised DRC President Félix Tshisekedi for seeking military assistance from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) rather than working through the EAC. He argued that SADC’s involvement undermined the…
Africa’s Leaders Unite to Strengthen Food Security and Fair Trade
During the summit, President Museveni reiterated his long-standing vision of commercialising agriculture as a pathway to economic growth. He stressed the importance of adding value to agricultural products and urged…
Burkina Faso Makes History with Its First Locally Made Electric Car
The ITAOUA electric car is built using local skills and resources. It can travel 330 kilometres (205 miles) on a single charge and takes only 30 minutes to recharge. Its…
Harare’s Transport Overhaul, Bringing Order and Efficiency to Zimbabwe’s Roads
To address these challenges, enforcement must be at the forefront. Clearing unfit vehicles from the roads, penalising unlicensed drivers, and boosting accountability would make travel safer. At the same time,…
Dope High School in Gandanzara Gets Starlink from Its Alumni
Through fundraising and support, the association recently provided Starlink internet equipment, making Dope High one of the first schools in the area to have this technology. This project has been…
Conflict Deepens in Mineral-Rich Eastern DR Congo
Nine South African soldiers were confirmed dead as they assisted the Congolese army in defending the city of Goma, while three Malawians and one Uruguayan also lost their lives. SADC…
Rethinking Africa’s Dependency, Lessons from Trump’s 90-Day Aid Suspension
For years, several African governments have benefitted from substantial support from the US, helping finance projects in healthcare, education, and infrastructure, among other areas. With this sudden halt in funding,…
