Electricity and Energy Minister Kgotsientsho Ramokgopa was among a delegation of government officials and business leaders who sought to drive home that message during an investment session at the African CEO Forum in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, on Tuesday …
Amid the shock, condemnation, and derision that have met the Trump administration’s early steps on the international stage, a moment of rare cheer came during a speech by U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright at the Powering Africa Summit in Washington in …
President Oligui Nguema performed the ritual, underscoring the far-reaching contribution of Elumelu that cuts across different strata of the African society. Besides being an endearing force in driving Africa’s development, President Oligui Nguema cited …
Food security concerns are mounting after the United States announced cuts to aid for several countries, including South Africa. As nations grapple with the implications, experts warn that inadequate cold chain infrastructure is exacerbating food waste and …
Kwame Danquah, President of the International Secretariat of Harakati Za Muungano, has called for sweeping structural and systemic reforms to unlock Africa’s vast development potential. Speaking at the opening of the 2nd Annual Harakati Conference in Accra …
Political parties have stressed the need for urgent action, economic reform, and stronger leadership in response to South Africa’s deepening jobs crisis. This comes after Statistics South Africa (StatsSA) on Tuesday reported that the official unemployment …
Is the decline in South Africa’s mining employment just a matter of shifting numbers, or is it a grave warning to our economy? Once a cornerstone of the nation’s economic strength, the mining sector is now confronted by an employment crisis that affects …
Francis Agar sees access to nuclear energy as a proven path towards prosperity and hopes that African countries will develop their nuclear technologies not only for low-carbon energy but also as an economic stimulant and decarbonisation technique. What …
Tourism remains a vital pillar of South Africa’s economy, contributing around 8.8% to the country’s GDP in 2024. The sector thrives on the country’s scenic beaches, wildlife reserves, and vibrant hospitality industry. However, as winter sets in, many …
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