In August 2026, South Africa marks the 70th anniversary of Women’s Month under the theme: “Empowered Women Empower The Nation”, while also recognising the important contributions of its women to social development. In October 2025, China and UN Women co-hosted the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women in Beijing. Leaders and heads
In August 2026, South Africa marks the 70th anniversary of Women’s Month under the theme: “Empowered Women Empower The Nation”, while also recognising the important contributions of its women to social development. In October 2025, China and UN Women co-hosted the Global Leaders’ Meeting on Women in Beijing. Leaders and heads
Toyota Motor Corporation has finalised a binding agreement to become a full, equal shareholder in cellcentric, the hydrogen fuel-cell company jointly owned by the Volvo Group and Daimler Truck AG. The deal, announced on 27 July, 2026, formalises a partnership first floated in a non-binding memorandum of understanding signed in
Toyota Motor Corporation has finalised a binding agreement to become a full, equal shareholder in cellcentric, the hydrogen fuel-cell company jointly owned by the Volvo Group and Daimler Truck AG. The deal, announced on 27 July, 2026, formalises a partnership first floated in a non-binding memorandum of understanding signed in
More than a company listing The significance of the Dangote IPO extends beyond the refinery itself. Africa has long faced a financing challenge. Major infrastructure projects often depend heavily on foreign loans, development finance institutions or external investors. While these sources remain important, they can leave African economies vulnerable to
Egypt has once again cemented its position as Africa’s leading destination for foreign direct investment (FDI), maintaining the top spot on the continent for a fourth consecutive year. According to the country’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, Mohamed Farid Saleh, Egypt attracted US$15.5 billion in FDI inflows, underscoring growing
Egypt has once again cemented its position as Africa’s leading destination for foreign direct investment (FDI), maintaining the top spot on the continent for a fourth consecutive year. According to the country’s Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade, Mohamed Farid Saleh, Egypt attracted US$15.5 billion in FDI inflows, underscoring growing
A new generation of cybercrime Traditional cybercrime often relied on poorly written phishing emails or simple online scams. Artificial intelligence has changed the landscape entirely. Criminal networks are now using AI to generate convincing emails, clone voices, create deepfake videos and build fake identities that can bypass verification systems. These
For decades, discussions about geopolitical risk have centred on oil. Every major conflict in the Middle East has been analysed through the lens of energy security, shipping lanes and crude prices. Yet a quieter strategic challenge is emerging, one that could prove even more consequential for developing economies. Fertiliser is
Brazil’s ruling Workers’ Party (PT) on Sunday officially nominated incumbent President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva as its candidate for the upcoming presidential election as he seeks a fourth term in office. At the party’s national convention in Sao Paulo, delegates formally approved the ticket pairing Lula with incumbent Vice