For Africa, the clean energy agenda cannot be framed as a matter of global urgency translated into continental compliance. It must be ‘glocalised’, by adapting to local political economies, governance realities, historical trajectories of (under) development, and importantly, a consideration of indigenous energy systems.
South Africa’s proposed R100 billion BEE Transformation Fund is facing strong criticism. despite it being adjusted to make it more attractive for companies to contribute to it.
The Ghanaian government has entered a strategic partnership with Google to integrate artificial intelligence tools in local languages into the national education system. Education Minister Haruna Iddrisu announced the agreement Friday, Jan. 23, in a Facebook post while attending the Generative AI Summit in the United Kingdom. The initiative supports Ghana’s efforts to modernize education […]
A burst of heavy gunfire and explosions erupted near the international airport in Niger’s capital Niamey before halting within hours, residents told AFP.
A US federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration on Wednesday from detaining refugees in Minnesota awaiting permanent resident status and ordered the release of those in detention.
Broll Auctions and Sales’ first auction of 2026 in February features a national line-up of assets for all investor types, illustrating the resilience and diversity of South Africa’s property market.
Para Powerlifter Finlay Davidson says he will be inspired by lifting in front of a home crowd when he competes for the first medal of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.
[Namibian] The Capricorn Foundation has committed N$1.6 million towards three education initiatives aimed at improving access to quality education for Namibian pupils, particularly in rural and marginalised communities.
[Capital FM] Nairobi — More than 20,000 students from 47 public mixed-day secondary schools in Alego Usonga and Nyando sub-counties are benefiting from a pilot feeding and mentorship programme aimed at reducing school dropouts and teenage pregnancies, while improving academic performance.
Winston Nguyen, a former teacher at Saint Ann’s School who pleaded guilty to a felony charge last year, is accused in the lawsuit of soliciting naked photos of students and sharing them online.
[Daily Trust] A primary school teacher, Solanke Francis Taiwo, has emerged as the Overall Best Teacher in Nigeria for 2025, winning N50 million, a brand-new car, and a fully furnished two-bedroom house.
We visited the University of the Witwatersrand and colleges across Gauteng to see what students are experiencing with registration and late registration.
Luxbit.AI has unveiled an upgraded withdrawal framework designed to improve the speed, clarity, and reliability of fund payouts for its global user base. As expectations rise across digital trading platforms, the brokerage aims to address one of the most critical post-trade touchpoints: fast and predictable access to funds. The newly implemented system reflects a broader […]
A Waymo robotaxi struck a child near an elementary school in Santa Monica on January 23, according to the company. Waymo told the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) that the child — whose age and identity are not currently public — sustained minor injuries. TechCrunch: The NHTSA has opened an investigation into the accident, and Waymo said in a blog post that it “will...
Apple sold seven of the ten best-selling smartphones globally in 2025, a lopsided dominance that underscores how thoroughly the company controls the premium end of the mobile market. The iPhone 16 was the single best-selling phone worldwide, and Apple’s presence extended all the way down to the tenth spot where the iPhone 16e — its newest budget-friendly option — found consistent demand in...
The State Department is poised to take over a building DOGE seized from the US Institute of Peace, former staffers claim—possibly for Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace.”
A Black female doctor when that was rare, she developed a diagnostic test for the disease that is still a standard tool, as well as treatment guidelines.