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Enphase, Pure Hydrogen, Palantir – Alternative opportunities
Join our daily newsletter At The Bell to receive exclusive market insights After oil prices surged last week due to the US entering the Middle East conflict, briefly breaking their downward trend that had been in place since March 2022, a massive...

NDC Launches Fancy Colored Diamonds Report
(PRESS RELEASE) As the world’s most prestigious and visionary Maisons prepare to illuminate Paris Couture Week with their dazzling creations featuring the rarest, most exquisite, fancy color diamonds, the world’s spotlight is on the astonishing...

2024 WAFCON: Dates and how to watch the action in Morocco
The Women's Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), formerly the African Women’s Championship, will get underway on Saturday, July 5th, in Morocco with South Africa’s Banyana Banyana seeking to defend the title they won in the last edition. A total of 12...

My plea before the United Nations: Set humanity free!, By Owei Lakemfa
United Nations (UN) Three events made Monday, 16 June a sobering moment for me. On that day, back in 1976, news filtered that the killer Apartheid security forces which had been terrorising African countries like Zambia, Botswana and Lesotho, had...

'I'm a travel expert - these 3 gems in Africa are beautiful but ignored by tourists'
Tourism across Africa is on the rise, with people from around the world seeking new adventures and exciting travel experiences. Countries such as Egypt, Morocco, and South Africa remain some of the continent's most visited destinations. However,...
The world’s nine best (and five worst) countries for a road trip
Save Save articles for later Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. Got it Normal text sizeLarger text sizeVery large text size This article is part of Traveller’s Holiday Guide to the world’s greatest road trips.See all...

Standard Bank and ICBC partnership opens doors for African exports at massive trade expo
Just as Africa’s leading exporters converged in China for the 2025 China–Africa Economic and Trade Expo (CAETE), a landmark announcement electrified the trade landscape: China declared zero import duties on goods from the 53 African countries with...
Super Falcons eye 10th WAFCON title amid rising challenges
As Nigeria’s Super Falcons return to Morocco for the delayed 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON), their mission is clear: reclaim the continental crown and secure a record-extending 10th title. But the road to glory is filled with...

Recent droughts are ‘slow-moving global catastrophe’, says UN report
From Somalia to mainland Europe, the past two years have seen some of the most ravaging droughts in recorded history, made worse by climate change, according to a UN-backed report. Describing drought as a “silent killer” which “creeps in, drains...
Standard Bank Enables China Market Access
A 48-member African business delegation leveraged the China–Africa Economic and Trade Expo (CAETE) 2025 to deepen trade ties with China, as the announcement of zero-tariff access for African products coincided with the high-impact expo. African...

Natural Diamond Council Releases First Ever Fancy Colour Diamond Report to Celebrate Nature's Rarest and Most Colourful Treasures
From rare purple diamond discoveries to record-breaking sales, Paris Couture Week kicks off with a bang as new first-of-its-kind report presents the world's most coveted and rarest fancy colour diamonds. LONDON, July 2, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As the...

Altona Rare Earths: Pioneering the Future of Critical Minerals in Africa
You’ve outlined several key drivers for the coming year for Altona Rare Earths. What are these plans? 2025 will continue to be a year of discovery, development, and diversification: Altona will continue to advance the Sesana copper silver project...

CAF spotlights Abiodun as Falcons launch WAFCON bid
Nigeria’s Deborah Abiodun has been named among five rising stars tipped to shine at the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations, as the Confederation of African Football unveiled a shortlist of emerging talents ahead of the tournament, PUNCH Sports...

Global Drought Hotspots Report Reveals Severe Impact and Economic Losses from 2023 to 2025
In a stark reminder of the escalating environmental crises triggered by climate change, a comprehensive UN-backed report released today reveals that the world is currently experiencing some of the most severe and devastating droughts ever...

Liberia: The Crucial Role of the Asset Recovery Task Force and Anti-Corruption Commission in a Democratic Society
In a democratic society, the integrity of public institutions is paramount to the success and credibility of governance. By: Austin S Fallah, [email protected], contributing writer The Asset Recovery Task Force and the Anti-Corruption Commission...

The Crucial Role of the Asset Recovery Task Force and Anti-Corruption Commission in a Democratic Society
In a democratic society, the integrity of public institutions is paramount to the success and credibility of governance. By: Austin S Fallah-A True Son of the Planet Earth Soil: [email protected] The Asset Recovery Task Force and the...

Abiodun headlines rising stars set to light up WAFCON
As the countdown begins to the Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) Morocco 2024, a new generation of young talents is preparing to take centre stage, reports sportsvillagesquare.com. Among them, Nigeria’s dynamic midfielder, Deborah Abiodun...

Starafrica bemoans sugar tax despite higher revenues
Starafrica LOCAL sugar producer, Starafrica says it has seen weak demand for sugar in general, with some of their key customers hugely affected by the surtax on added sugar in beverages. In 2024, government introduced a tax on added sugar in...

The Queens who left riveting legacy at past WAfCON finals
* 2004–Perpetua Nkwocha (Nigeria); 2006–Portia Modise (South Africa); 2008–Genoveva Añonma (Equatorial Guinea); 2010–Stella Mbachu (Nigeria); 2012-Genoveva Añonma (Equatorial Guinea); 2014: Asisat Oshoala (Nigeria); 2016–Gabrielle Aboudi Onguéné...

Standard Bank enables China market access to African exporters, reinforcing a key trade corridor
African businesses reinforced their commitment to global trade diversification and commercial connectivity with China, at the recently concluded 2025 China–Africa Economic and Trade Expo (CAETE). A 48-strong delegation of export-ready...