How the Rand Anchors Southern Africa’s Economies
17/03/2026South Africa’s rand gained ground against the dollar early this week as global oil prices stabilised and the US dollar softened. The currency traded 0.3% stronger at 16.89 per dollar,.
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Women in leadership
International Women’s Day 2026: The Strength, Struggles, and Successes of African Women
08/03/2026On a warm afternoon in a rural classroom in northern Ghana, a teacher asked a group of students what they wanted to become in the future. Several boys answered confidently.
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Innovation
UN Day
World Radio Day: Why Africa Must Protect the Human Voice in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
13/02/2026In a small farming community outside Kaduna, a battery powered radio crackles to life before the sun rises. The voice that follows is familiar, steady, warm, speaking Hausa with the.
Economy
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UN Day
International Day of Women and Girls in Science: A Strategic Imperative for Africa’s Economic Growth
11/02/2026On a warm afternoon in Abuja, Nigeria, a teenage girl once stood at the edge of a modest robotics lab, watching a small machine she had programmed move forward for.
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Leadership
POTY 2026
POTY 2026: 10 Reasons Ghana Stands Out as Host Nation
23/01/2026“Peace and unity are the very foundation upon which tourism thrives. Without peace, there can be no true tourism. Without unity, there can be no real development.” — Hon. Abla.
Health Innovation
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World Diabetes Day 2025: Africa and the Rising Tide of Diabetes — Why Every Life Stage Matters
14/11/2025“How many more lives must be lost before we recognise diabetes as the silent emergency reshaping Africa’s future?” — Dr. Matshidiso Moeti, Former WHO Regional Director for Africa As.
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Sustainability
UN Day
World Cities Day 2025: Inside Africa’s Urban Revolution — Mapping the Smart City Agenda
31/10/2025“The future of Africa will be written in its cities — not just in their skylines, but in how they serve their people.”— António Guterres, United Nations Secretary-General From.
Global Diplomacy
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UN Day
United Nations Day 2025: Advancing Africa’s Vision through Peace, Unity, and Global Partnerships
24/10/2025It was a warm October morning in Addis Ababa when a group of schoolchildren gathered at the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) headquarters, their hands waving blue-and-white flags.
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SDGs
UN Day
Celebrating World Statistics Day 2025: Driving Change in Africa with Quality Data
20/10/2025“Let us use this day to champion the power of data in advancing sustainable development for all.” — UN Secretary-General Every five years, the world pauses on October 20.
Agri-Business and Education
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World Food Day 2025: Hand in Hand for Better Foods and a Hunger-Free Africa
16/10/2025“Hunger is not an issue of charity. It is an issue of justice.” — Jacques Diouf, Former Director-General, Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) Every year on October 16, the.