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South African Rand Weakens Amid Stronger U.S. Dollar and Trump’s Tariff Threats as Trade Uncertainty Looms
The South African rand weakened against a stronger U.S. dollar in early Friday trading, as global markets reacted to renewed tariff threats from...
Dangote to Double Fertiliser Production in $2.5B Lagos Plant Expansion to Make Africa Fertiliser Self-Sufficient by 2028
The Dangote Group is set to significantly expand its $2.5 billion granulated urea fertiliser plant located in the Lekki Free Trade Zone, Lagos,...
Section 59 Inquiry Reveals Racial Profiling Against Black Healthcare Providers by Major South African Medical Schemes
A landmark investigation has revealed that major South African medical schemes, including Discovery, the Government Employees Medical Scheme (GEMS), and Medscheme, engaged in...
MTN and Cloudflare Launch Groundbreaking Zero Trust Cybersecurity Services for South African Businesses
MTN Business has become the first managed security service provider (MSSP) in South Africa to partner with global cybersecurity leader Cloudflare, bringing advanced...
Rwandan Entrepreneur Transforms Old Tires into Stylish Sandals, Tackling Waste and Empowering Women
In Rwanda, where over 5,000 tons of tires are discarded annually, entrepreneur Kevine Kagirimpundu is turning waste into opportunity. Her eco-friendly shoe brand,...
100 Reputable Women of African Descent 2025: Ibukun Awosika Trailblazing Business Leadership in Africa and Beyond
Ibukunoluwa Abiodun Awosika, born December 24, 1962, in Ibadan, Nigeria, is a powerhouse of business leadership, resilience, and pioneering impact. Formerly known as...
100 Reputable Women of African Descent 2025: Dr. Fatima Elsheikh – Pioneering Sustainable Development Across Africa and Beyond
Dr. Fatima Elsheikh, a proud daughter of Sudan, is a seasoned development strategist, sustainability champion, and global policy advisor whose work spans over...
South African Tycoon Douw Steyn, Friend of Nelson Mandela, Passes Away at 72
South African billionaire Douw Steyn, renowned for founding the BGL Insurance Group and his close friendship with Nelson Mandela, passed away at the...
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Ellen Johnson Sirleaf: Africa’s First Elected Female President and Nobel Peace Laureate Who Transformed Liberia
Ellen Johnson Sirleaf made history as Africa’s first elected female president, leading Liberia from 2006 to 2018 and becoming a global symbol of...
South Sudan Holds Eight Controversially Deported Migrants from US Amid Legal and Human Rights Concerns
South Sudan has confirmed it is holding a group of eight men deported from the United States under a controversial immigration policy by...
