Johannesburg, a city with a history marred by violence and decay, is rising from its troubled past with remarkable transformation. This resurgence is being symbolized by the once-infamous Ponte Tower, a landmark that has now become a beacon of the city’s renewed vitality. Standing tall at 200 meters, Ponte Tower was once the tallest residential … Read more
Nearly 3,000 people have been killed in Goma, a key city in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo), following intense clashes between the Congolese army and rebel forces. According to the United Nations, the situation remains dire as fighting persists despite claims of a ceasefire by the rebel coalition, Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC). … Read more
IBM’s decision to exit Nigeria, Ghana, and other key African markets marks a significant shift in the continent’s technology landscape. The company has played a crucial role in Africa’s digital transformation, providing critical infrastructure for banking, telecommunications, oil and gas, and government services. Now, under a new operational model set to take effect on April … Read more
In a groundbreaking achievement for Nigerian education and technological innovation, Shepherd International College, Ado-Ekiti, has emerged victorious at the highly competitive National Robotics Competition held in Abuja. The school’s exceptional performance has earned them the prestigious honor of representing Nigeria in Australia, marking a major milestone in the country’s growing prominence in STEM (Science, Technology, … Read more
A major milestone has been achieved in Nigeria’s medical sector as the Usmanu Danfodiyo University Teaching Hospital (UDUTH) in Sokoto successfully performs its first-ever kidney transplant. This landmark procedure represents a significant breakthrough in the country’s healthcare system, marking a step toward reducing medical tourism and increasing access to specialized treatments for patients with kidney … Read more
In a groundbreaking move in the global fight against the Ebola virus, Uganda has launched the first-ever vaccine trial targeting the Sudan strain of the disease. This historic development comes as the country battles an outbreak that has raised alarms across the region. The vaccine trial, led by Uganda’s Ministry of Health in collaboration with … Read more
Rwandan-backed armed group M23 has declared a humanitarian ceasefire in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), a region long plagued by war and instability. The announcement comes just days before a critical crisis meeting between Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame, set to take place in Tanzania. The ceasefire, set to … Read more
In a notable development for the Kenyan economy, the country’s currency, the shilling, firmed marginally against the US dollar on Tuesday, marking a positive shift for the East African nation’s financial markets. According to data from the London Stock Exchange Group (LSEG), at 1305 GMT, the shilling was quoted at 128.85/129.35 against the dollar, up … Read more
Nigeria’s largest labour union, the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC), has made a significant move by suspending its planned nationwide protest against a 50% hike in telecommunications tariffs, following an agreement to enter talks with the government. This comes after a week of escalating tensions between the union, which represents millions of workers across the country, … Read more
The war-torn eastern region of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is witnessing a shift in its ongoing conflict as the M23 rebel group, which has been backed by Rwanda, announces a unilateral ceasefire, effective from February 4, 2025. This decision comes amidst growing international pressure for a solution to the humanitarian crisis caused … Read more