AFRICA

DAR ES SALAAM, TANZANIA | Xinhua | Mustafa Hashim Chikawe, a 35-year-old electrical and mechanical engineer, stood on the bustling construction site of a comprehensive sports stadium in Arusha, northern Tanzania. His gaze was fixed on towering cranes as they lifted steel beams into the sky. As a father of …

As AI systems become more localized, Africa’s retail sector is evolving from shelves and checkouts into smart, seamless personalized experiences, transforming how Africans shop and interact with brands. The sector is billed to have the potential for unlocking the highest economic value from gen AI in Africa. SPECIAL REPORT | …

  Abidjan, Ivory Coast | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Development Bank (UDB) Managing Director, Dr. Patricia Ojangole, has been appointed Chairperson of the Association of African Development Finance Institutions (AADFI), the umbrella organization for development finance institutions in Africa. Ojangole’s appointment was announced during the 51st Ordinary General Assembly of AADFI, …

CAPE TOWN | Xinhua | South African President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Tuesday that the country has successfully “reset” its relationship with the United States following his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump in the White House last week. Ramaphosa made the remarks during an oral question-and-answer session at the …

DStv Inducted into Brand Africa Hall of Fame Addis Ababa, Ethiopia | THE INDEPENDENT | DStv has been officially recognized as the number one Most Admired African Media Brand in the Brand Africa 100 in the Africa’s Best Brands 2025 rankings. This recognition also sees DStv, Africa’s leading entertainment platform, inducted …

In Uganda’s overcrowded camps, refugees survive on shrinking rations. But going home means walking back into war. Adjumani, Uganda | Nakisanze Segawa & Apophia Agiressi Global Press Journal Uganda | Lindiro Jane has fled war twice. The first time was in 2016, when renewed violence in South Sudan pushed her, her husband and their …

Namibia’s recent salmon venture signals Africa’s push into ‘luxury’ aquaculture, with local investors, backed by Norway, China, and South Africa, eyeing a stake in the booming US$30 billion global salmon market. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | The Atlantic breeze brushes against the fishing boats that bob at the docks …

Lagos, Nigeria | THE INDEPENDENT & AGENCIES | Prateek Suri, the dynamic founder and CEO of Maser Group and MDR Investments, has officially joined Africa’s top 20 billionaires, with a net worth of $1.4 billion, according to the latest CEO Today Billionaire’s List: Africa’s Richest People in 2025. This prestigious …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At the close of the first quarter of 2025, Africa’s economic landscape continues to be shaped by bold entrepreneurship, strategic investments, and a growing focus on regional integration. Despite global economic headwinds and shifting trade dynamics, a select group of billionaires is not only …

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Minister for Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries Frank Tumwebaze, has highlighted the importance of potatoes in addressing the nutritional needs of people across the continent and improving the livelihoods of different communities. “Potato and sweet potato are not just food crops; they are …