News from across Africa covering business, markets, policy and development in North, West, East, Central and Southern Africa.
Ugandans are becoming more apathetic towards elections and elected officials, lacking faith in the opposition as a viable alternative to President Yoweri Museveni’s leadership. This viewpoint is evident in the …
The Bank of Tanzania (BoT) has decided to keep the benchmark lending rate at six percent for the next three months. This strategic move is intended to support consumer and …
Maputo, Mozambique – As Mozambique prepares for its upcoming election on October 9, the political landscape is undergoing significant changes. President Filipe Nyusi, who has been in power since 2015, …
Experience Africa, the premier trade event for the African travel industry, kicked off in London today with unprecedented attendance and engagement. The event has drawn 602 attendees from 37 countries, …
In preparation for a new phase of business transformation, the Board of Directors of Emerging Markets Telecommunication Services Limited (EMTS), known as 9mobile, has named Obafemi Banigbe as the company’s …
The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends a comprehensive set of tobacco cessation interventions, including behavioural support delivered by healthcare providers, digital cessation interventions and pharmacological treatments in the first guideline …
The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued a medical product alert regarding falsified semaglutides, a type of medication used to treat type 2 diabetes and obesity in certain countries. The …
UNESCO warns that 90% of the planet’s land surface could be degraded by 2050, with major risks to biodiversity and human life. At an international conference in Agadir (Morocco), Audrey …
On Wednesday, Amazon.com announced plans to discontinue its security robot, Astro for Business, intended for small and medium-sized businesses. This decision aligns with the company’s new emphasis on crafting household …
Tesla’s best-selling Model Y has been included in a list of electric and plug-in hybrid models that a local government in China can purchase as service cars. This marks the …
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