Sol Plaatje University (SPU) formally inaugurated its second Chancellor, Thebe Ikalafeng, in a ceremony that placed the life, intellectual legacy and enduring relevance of Solomon Tshekisho Plaatje at the centre of institutional expression. The ceremony was opened by the Vice-Chancellor, Professor Debra Meyer, who welcomed guests and set the tone for the occasion as one of reflection, institutional pride and renewed commitment to the University’s founding values. Taking place in the 150th year of Plaatje’s birth, the ceremony reflected a commitment to advancing knowledge that is both locally grounded and globally engaged. The day began with a ceremonial procession linking…
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Behind Africa’s most powerful brands are the strategists shaping their trajectory. Today, that reality takes center stage with the launch of the ACMO 100, the first benchmark ranking dedicated to Africa’s leading marketing professionals. Initiated by Brand Africa, in partnership with African Business, MiPAD and AMA, this inaugural edition highlights 100 decision-makers from over 20 countries, operating across key sectors including financial services, telecommunications, consumer goods, fintech and aviation. Built on more than 15 years of research into Africa’s most admired brands, the ACMO 100 addresses a long-standing paradox: while non-African brands continue to dominate perceptions across the continent, African…
ersatile record producer Epic Minds has released a new single, Kufeziwe, featuring vocalist Ms P.O.V. The track is the first in a series of releases leading up to an upcoming EP of the same name. Kufeziwe brings together electronic production with Afro-influenced elements, led by a measured and emotive vocal from Ms P.O.V. The song reflects themes of completion and personal progress, with a sound that sits comfortably across both electronic and contemporary African music spaces. Listen to the official single here: Active since 2008, Epic Minds first gained wider attention in 2012 when the track Jiva was featured in the Red Bull Beat…
By Rédaction Africanews Italy’s Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni travelled to Algiers on Wednesday. It is her second visit to Algeria since taking office and Meloni comes with clear goals: more gas supplies and tighter relations. Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni arrived in Algiers on Wednesday on a working visit. The timing of her trip is not random: as the war in the Middle East is negatively affecting liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports from Qatar, Italy is in need of more LNG from other countries. With Algeria already in first place for gas exports to Italy (around 30% of Rome’s total…
By Rédaction Africanews with AP Kenya and China signed four memoranda of understanding on economic partnership, agriculture, livestock and trade on Tuesday, as Kenyan President William Ruto held talks with Chinese Vice President Han Zheng in Nairobi. Among the deals was an agreement that will grant Kenya duty-free and quota-free access for Kenyan products to the Chinese market starting in May. China has extended tariff-free access to dozens of African nations, aiming to boost exports of goods like coffee, tea, and horticulture from countries including Kenya. Speaking in the meeting, Ruto described “fruitful consultations” with the Chinese, thanking them for…
By Rédaction Africanews with AFP Controversial civic group, March and March, took to the streets of the South African city of Durban on Wednesday demanding stricter immigration laws and border controls. Joined by several political parties, including ActionSA, and vigilante anti-migrant group Operation Dudula, they demanded the mass deportation of undocumented foreign nationals. March and March’s leader, Jacinta Ngobese-Zuma, together with her supporters, did little to temper rhetoric widely condemned as xenophobic. She questioned why government allowed undocumented foreigners to use public facilities, including healthcare. “If you are saying you can’t refuse them healthcare for example, why must it be…
BCG analysis finds that scaling Africa’s software developer base could unlock major economic value, competitiveness and long-term growth across the continent, with the inclusion of women representing one of the continent’s most powerful yet underutilised accelerators. Africa’s developer community is expanding faster than anywhere else in the world, new Boston Consulting Group (BCG) analysis shows, underscoring the continent’s growing influence in global technology creation. Although the continent currently has 4.7 million developers – far fewer than regions such as Asia with 73.9 million and Europe with 27.5 million – the talent base has been expanding at 21% a year between 2019 and…
Regardless of where Mohamed Salah ends up in the summer, it will be quite the sight seeing him no longer in Liverpool colours. During his nine-year spell, the Egyptian has become synonymous with the Anfield club but next season he will have a new home after Tuesday’s news that he will leave at the end of the season. Here, BBC Sport assesses the 33-year-old’s options, looking at who could realistically afford him and which countries have shown interest in the past. ‘It wasn’t meant to end like this’ – Salah exit tough but inevitable Destination Saudi Arabia? Saudi Arabia is undoubtedly the first place…
By Africanews with AFP The mayor of Cape Town — South Africa’s top tourist city — says he wants to “build a relationship of trust” to draw more voters to the Democratic Alliance (DA), the second-largest party in the country’s ruling coalition. Geordin Hill-Lewis, 39, announced his bid in February. became mayor in 2021 of the touristy city seen as among the better-managed municipalities in the country. Reigning DA chief John Steenhuisen announced in February that he would not run for a third term. “I want to prioritise what I’ve called a closing the gap between the DA [Democratic Alliance]…
By Rédaction Africanews and AP Debt-laden Senegal has denied a report in the Financial Times that it covertly borrowed 650 million euros ($754 million) to avoid a default, saying it acted in line with “market transparency rules”. The government, which took power in April 2024, accuses former president Macky Sall’s administration of having concealed a huge level of debt. But the Financial Times reported Monday that the new government had secretly “tapped 650 million euros from development lender Africa Finance Corporation and First Abu Dhabi Bank last year in borrowings that gave them privileges over existing bondholders”. In a statement…