Editorial: Milestone in enhancing intra-Africa trade

A major milestone in enhancing cross-border business has been chalked up with the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) agreeing on rules of origin for 92 percent of traded products. This means most goods moving between African nations will now have …

Over 70 Exhibitors Gearing Up for Baby and Kids Expo East Africa 2025

Over 70 exhibitors attended a pre-event briefing session ahead of the highly anticipated 3rd Edition of the Baby and Kids Expo East Africa, set to take place from May 9th to 11th, 2025, at the UMA Multipurpose Hall in Lugogo. Hosted by Kiara Events Limited …

Ekiti farmer grows Africa’s record-breaking spinach plant

A towering 9.5-foot-tall African spinach has been discovered in Ikoro-Ekiti, a town in Ekiti State. The plant, locally known as Efo Tete, and possibly the tallest ever recorded in Africa, has sparked scientific curiosity and tourism interest. This was …

French-born cardinal has decades of diplomatic experience in Americas, Africa

VATICAN CITY (CNS) — French Cardinal Christophe Pierre, 79, has worked the past 48 years in the Vatican’s diplomatic service, most recently as papal nuncio to the United States for the past nine years. Before heading to the apostolic nunciature in …

Prodwusa Calls for Pension Benefits for Domestic Workers in South Africa

The Progressive Domestic Workers Union of South Africa (Prodwusa) has launched a campaign urging the government to include domestic workers in the country’s pension system. The union argues that domestic workers, who contribute significantly to households …

The privatisation of Africa’s railways boosts intra-Africa and global trade

Rail lines are among African nations’ most valuable assets, but many countries cannot afford their upkeep. Privatisation has been the preferred method of shifting the maintenance burden from the transportation sector to the investment sector, raising …

‘We are confident we’ve reached a deal with the Kenyan government,’ says Volkswagen Africa MD Biene

Martina Biene, chairperson and managing director of Volkswagen Group Africa, warns that without faster policy action in Kenya and across the continent, Africa’s automotive dream risks being stuck in neutral. Understand Africa's tomorrow... today Get …

Researchers propose strategic maritime corridor linking China, Russia, and Africa via Dakhla port

Two Moroccan researchers have unveiled a proposal for a transcontinental maritime corridor that would link China and Russia to Africa through Morocco’s Atlantic port of Dakhla, a project they say could significantly reshape global trade routes and reduce …

India Women Secure Dramatic 15-Run Victory Over South Africa

Colombo, Sri Lanka – India Women defeated South Africa Women by 15 runs on April 29, 2025, in the second match of the Sri Lanka Women’s ODI Tri-Series at R Premadasa Stadium. India scored 276 runs for 6 wickets, with Pratika Rawal contributing 78 runs and …

10 things to know about White House Africa lead Jami Shawley