- Iqraam Rayners started out his career as a fullback but the 30-year-old is now the leading striker in South African football and confirmed his credentials by starring in the Club World Cup in the United States. The Cape Town-born player scored the only goal as champions Mamelodi Sundowns edged…
- This rating change follows a similar move by S&P Global Ratings in May, which revised Ghana’s long-term foreign currency rating to CCC+ from selective default, noting improvement in creditworthiness as the debt overhaul nears completion. Fitch Ratings has upgraded Ghana’s long-term foreign-…
- Some of your colleagues roll up their sleeves and just get on with the job. Others roll their eyes, fumble with the task at hand and somehow manage to escape responsibility altogether. They’ve perfected a workplace tactic that somehow allows them to sidestep the less glamorous jobs with an innocent…
- The growth of the gold sector on the continent could translate into broader economic gains, including short-term relief, investment gains and rising income from mining, and job creation throughout the value chain. With gold trading above $3,390 per ounce today, it continues its surge as a lifeline…
- For decades, digital computing has been the reliable backbone of technological advancement. Its precision, scalability, and mature infrastructure have made it indispensable to modern life, from powering smartphones and managing global supply chains to running complex scientific simulations. Yet, a…
- Topline President Donald Trump said Russia should be a part of the Group of 7 alliance while meeting with fellow world leaders in Canada Monday, repeating calls he’s made for Russia to be readmitted and fueling a disagreement with other world leaders who have rejected Moscow’s inclusion. Key Facts…
- In this exclusive interview with Penresa, President Yoweri Museveni discusses Uganda’s transformative journey, highlighting its unique strengths, development milestones, and why it remains a prime investment destination. “From processing cotton to manufacturing vaccines, Uganda is transforming its…
- As South Africa marks Youth Day on June 16, the country’s youth unemployment rate has climbed to its highest level in a decade, highlighting a crippling job crisis that is excluding millions of young South Africans from economic opportunities. According to Statistics South Africa’s latest Quarterly…
- Uganda’s Permanent Secretary/Secretary to the Treasury, Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, highlights the ministry’s role in shaping policies, managing finances, and achieving macroeconomic stability. “Uganda has reformed its legal and regulatory framework to support the…
- Among the country’s sporting giants and like rugby’s World Cup-winning Siya Kolisi, South African cricketer Temba Bavuma is now a massive role model. This writer was at Lord’s to witness the historic moment. Temba Bavuma’s personal journey, overcoming adversity and deprivation to become South…
- The modern workplace is drowning in information, and it’s serving productivity a steady diet of distractions. The information overload has led some experts to suggest that we are living in the era of ‘infobesity’–a weighty issue that needs a swift response. From the moment we check our phones…
- The southern African country of about three million people is not only the continent’s top performer but also the only African nation to break into the top 10 worldwide, a milestone fueled by its unprecedented leadership configuration. Namibia is Africa’s most gender-equal economy, closing 81.1% of…
- In the workplace, we often assume that fairness means treating everyone exactly the same. The same treatment, same rules and same opportunities. It sounds entirely reasonable–perhaps even admirable. After all, most of us were raised to believe that ‘treating everyone the same’ is a sign of…
- Africa’s music industry continues to witness unprecedented global growth, driven by the growing appeal of homegrown genres such as Afrobeats and Amapiano. According to 2024 streaming data, Afrobeats recorded a 28% increase in global listenership, with a 114% boom in consumption across sub-Saharan…
- China, Africa’s largest trading partner for the last 15 years, has announced that it will not charge tariffs on goods from 53 African nations it has bilateral relations with. The initiative was first suggested at last September’s Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) in Beijing, when China’s…
- SPIE is providing energy solutions while prioritizing workforce development. SPIE Global Services Energy has firmly established itself as a key player in Nigeria’s energy sector. Under the leadership of Guillaume Niarfeix, Managing Director for SPIE West Africa, the company has expanded its…
- Topline Israel launched major military strikes against Iran and its nuclear program late on Thursday, killing several top military officials and nuclear scientists in the country, which U.S. officials said was a “unilateral” action by Israel as they denied any involvement by American forces.…
- Topline Only one passenger survived after an Air India plane that crashed carrying 242 people shortly after takeoff near Ahmedabad in western India on Thursday, Indian officials said, after local police said they feared there would likely be no survivors from the incident. Timeline 2:18 p.m. EDT…
- Nigeria’s democracy, now in its third decade, has endured, but the consensus among analysts and entrepreneurs is that survival is not the same as success. Nigeria marks 26 years since the end of military rule today with a mixture of celebration and introspection, as government officials and private…
- Topline An Air India plane with more than 200 passengers on board crashed near the Ahmedabad airport in the state of Gujarat in Western India on Thursday shortly after takeoff. Key Facts According to a statement released by Air India, Flight AI171 operating from Ahmedabad to London Gatwick airport…
- As phone chats become routine on trains, personal conversations spill over in cafes and workplace discussions echo through open-plan offices; discussions which were once considered private are increasingly becoming public. One of the downsides is that accidental listening has increased as we often…
- The AI watermark is a unique, imperceptible signal or pattern embedded into content created by an AI to establish its origin and source. Images, text, audio, video are watermarked by different AI models and companies to make them easier to detect. These watermarks are also a mix of myth and reality…
- Topline Khaby Lame, the Senegalese-Italian creator who is the most-followed person on TikTok, left the United States over the weekend after U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement authorities detained him as part of President Donald Trump’s crackdown on immigrants. Key Facts Lame, 25, was detained…
- Gamma is releasing the 16th album by the Queen of Christmas. And with her new single, “Type Dangerous,” she’s coming for the Beatles’ throne. Around midnight, the day after Halloween, Mariah Carey was sitting in the lavish Bel Air mansion of music producer Antonio “L.A.” Reid. The 56-year-old Carey…
- When it comes to climbing the career ladder, sometimes it’s not what you know or even who you know – it’s how you look. Pretty privilege in the workplace occurs when people who are seen as attractive are treated better and afforded more opportunities simply because of their looks. While we’d like…
- South Africa’s 2025 Budget Speech positioned infrastructure as the country’s fastest-growing spending priority, an ambition reaffirmed by President Cyril Ramaphosa. In a move to boost economic growth, public infrastructure spending in the country is set to exceed R1 trillion ($56.5 billion) over…
- AJIVIN Group of Companies specializes in providing innovative and sustainable energy services and is now focused on expanding its operations to include the management of its own oil and gas assets. AJIVIN Group of Companies was founded a decade ago by Dr Vincent Ajilo, current President and Group…
- Topline Affluent consumers, seen as the most resilient segment of travelers, are spending significantly less on airline tickets, according to new credit card data, signaling a potential threat for an industry that has banked on premium customers seeing them through these economic turbulent times.…
- Universities have long focused on ensuring the qualifications they offer align with the evolving demands of the business world, and broader workforce. And this pressure to remain relevant is intensifying because of the accelerating pace of technological advancements, shifting industry needs and…
- Newly-minted M.D.s are among the thousands of students, trainees, teachers and exchange visitors put in limbo after the Trump State department hit pause on new visa appointments last week, as it develops a plan to vet visa candidates’ social media. For foreign-born and educated doctors who haven’t…
- Uganda is pursuing strategic, inclusive, and sustainable development by investing in key sectors, innovation, energy, and human capital—amplifying its role in Africa’s future. “With our natural and human resources, we aim to drive innovation, sustainability, and growth. This vision is not just…
- Pioneering a Sustainable Energy Economy By embracing compressed natural gas (CNG), Nigeria is charting a sustainable path to energy independence, economic growth, and environmental responsibility Nigeria holds one of the world’s most valuable energy assets—over 210 trillion cubic feet of natural…
- Stakeholders in the country’s government and business sectors gathered at the Johannesburg Stock Exchange (JSE) on June 2 to discuss how best to build a competitive financial system that can intermediate in capital flows across the region. JSE Group CEO, Dr Leila Fourie expands on the forward-…
- In recent years, the tendency to divide people into generational groups has taken deeper root. What started as a simple distinction has now bloomed into what some call intergenerational warfare, with each group pitted against the others, competing for relevance and control. Baby Boomers, born…
- With the combined muscle of DAZN, Silverbacks, and a growing legion of fans, the ancient art of Dambe may soon become one of Africa’s most visible cultural exports, ready to fight for its place in the global arena. “This is something uniquely African, uniquely Nigerian… Each fighter has a Mayan who…
- We stand at a defining juncture in global knowledge production. Artificial intelligence (AI), once the preserve of science fiction, has become integral to how research is conducted, managed, and disseminated. Nowhere is the question “Is AI a necessity or a luxury?” more urgent than in Africa, where…
- South Africa’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) grew by 0.1% in the first quarter of 2025, reflecting sluggish economic growth, down from the 0.4% growth in the fourth quarter of 2024. Revealed by Statistics South Africa (Stats SA) on Tuesday during the release of its quarterly GDP report, growth was…
- Topline President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s months-long friendship devolved in spectacular fashion Thursday as the world’s richest man and the world’s most powerful man engaged in a nasty, public back-and-forth on their respective social media platforms—just months after the two formed a…
- While South Africa’s Grammy-award-winning singer Tyla continues to dominate global stages, also with a recent win at the American Music Awards and a nomination at Monday’s BET Awards–her younger sister Sydney Seethal is crafting an entrepreneurial vision of her own. Seethal has celebrated with her…
- No one hears more ‘no’s’ or has more doors slammed in their face than a young person chasing a dream and trying to solve a formidable problem. But ask any of these young Africans, and they will tell you that every setback has built their resilience. If no one offers them opportunities, they will…
- The honors during Bill Gates’ visits to the countries follow the Gates Foundation’s major announcement on May 8 of a $200 billion commitment over the next 20 years, with Gates pledging to give away virtually all his wealth during this period, much of which will go to Africa, after which the…
- Topline President Donald Trump issued a travel ban barring people in 12 countries from visiting the U.S., attributing his proclamation to national security concerns and public safety. Key Facts Trump’s proclamation fully restricts travel from the countries of Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, the…
- Amid the clatter of keyboards and clash of competing egos, emotional intelligence–or EQ–has emerged as the secret to surviving and thriving in the workplace. It is the workplace superpower that separates the harmony makers from the havoc-wreakers and the cool and collected from the combustible and…
- Land ownership, in relation to foreign entities and individuals, has been a significant point for Ethiopia for decades. Now, it seems the country’s governors may be ready to open the door to greater in-house prosperity. On May 1, Ethiopia’s Council of Ministers agreed to draft legislation which…
- Founded in 2022, Bell Oil & Gas has reshaped Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, demonstrating the impact of local expertise in a field long dominated by foreign players. “Our vision is to establish ourselves as the definitive reference for local content development within Nigeria’s oil and gas…
