African Business

Africa’s energy future: Why optimism is warranted (By Osa Igiehon)

By Osa Igiehon, CEO of Heirs Energies. As Africa Energy Week wraps up in Cape Town, we are faced with a…

2 months ago

Mergers, Acquisitions and Partnerships Fuel Africa’s Mining Expansion while Strengthening Resilience

Opportunities for mergers, acquisitions and partnerships in Africa’s mining sector are growing, but ensuring long-term resilience remains critical for companies…

2 months ago

Egypt: Journalist Detained over Facebook Posts

Egyptian authorities detained prominent independent journalist Ismail Iskandarani over Facebook posts, Human Rights Watch said today. They should immediately and unconditionally…

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The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and Government of South Africa Announce 4th International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA), 22–25 October 2025, Durban

The 4th International Conference on Public Health in Africa (CPHIA 2025) will take place from 22 to 25 October 2025 in Durban,…

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Uganda: New Bill to curb quack Human Resource (HR) officers

To restore professionalism and discipline in managing Uganda’s workforce, Members of Parliament have endorsed tough penalties against unqualified and unlicensed…

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South Africa: Committee on International Relations Welcomes Release of Six South Africans from Israel

The Portfolio Committee on International Relations and Cooperation welcomes the release of the six South African activists from Israel and…

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Thousands flee amid renewed fighting in northern Mozambique, United Nation (UN) warns

Nearly 22,000 people fled their homes in northern Mozambique in a single week last month due to a resurgence in…

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Africa needs conflict prevention as the continent faces unprecedented threats

Parfait Onanga-Anyanga was speaking at a Security Council meeting focused on the key issues faced by Africa and cooperation between the UN and…

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President Ramaphosa names panel for selection on National Director of Public Prosecutions

President Cyril Ramaphosa has established a panel for the selection of the next National Director of Public Prosecutions (NDPP) who…

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Uganda urged to tackle family planning bottlenecks to transform health outcomes

Today, World Health Organization (WHO) joined Uganda’s Ministry of Health and other stakeholders to disseminate the Family Planning Bottleneck Analysis…

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