Emobility refers to electric vehicles, ideally powered by renewable energy sources Numerous South Africans facing daily challenges commuting to their workplaces via minibus taxis or cars on crowded highways might have difficulty accepting that an electric mobility revolution is on the horizon. However, several factors are pointing in that direction. Emobility refers to electric vehicles, ideally powered by renewable…
Rhino numbers grew across Africa last year, conservationists said on Thursday, hailing the first bit of “good news” in a decade for an animal threatened by poaching. Nearly 23,300 rhinos roamed the continent at the end of last year, up 5.2 percent on 2021, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). “With this good news, we…
Rhino numbers grew across Africa last year, conservationists said on Thursday, hailing the first bit of “good news” in a decade for an animal threatened by poaching. Nearly 23,300 rhinos roamed the continent at the end of last year, up 5.2 percent on 2021, according to the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). “With this good news, we…
The head of Guinea’s junta, Colonel Mamady Doumbouya, defended the use of military intervention in politics during a UN address Thursday, following a recent series of coups on the African continent. “Africa is suffering from a model of governance that has been imposed on us. A model that is certainly good and effective for the West, which designed it…
The head of Guinea’s junta, Colonel Mamady Doumbouya, defended the use of military intervention in politics during a UN address Thursday, following a recent series of coups on the African continent. “Africa is suffering from a model of governance that has been imposed on us. A model that is certainly good and effective for the West, which designed it…
Burna Boy’s South African show officially ‘cancelled’. Burna Boy’s eagerly awaited concert, initially scheduled for this upcoming Saturday, has been moved to 16 December. Originally set to enthral South African fans on Heritage weekend during his Africa tour, the decision to reschedule was made due to a last-minute sound issue. A source from the concert-planning committee disclosed that Burna…
Burna Boy’s South African show officially ‘cancelled’. Burna Boy’s eagerly awaited concert, initially scheduled for this upcoming Saturday, has been moved to 16 December. Originally set to enthral South African fans on Heritage weekend during his Africa tour, the decision to reschedule was made due to a last-minute sound issue. A source from the concert-planning committee disclosed that Burna…
Perspective by Joe Davidson With the drive toward electric vehicles in high gear, the Biden administration signed an agreement with two African countries rich in minerals needed to meet the exploding demand. But China is the unmentioned actor in this international affair. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the United States, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia was…
Perspective by Joe Davidson With the drive toward electric vehicles in high gear, the Biden administration signed an agreement with two African countries rich in minerals needed to meet the exploding demand. But China is the unmentioned actor in this international affair. The memorandum of understanding (MOU) between the United States, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia was…
Story by Brenda Kanana In a significant address at the 11th Digital Africa Conference and Exhibition, the Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC), Professor Umar Garba Danbatta, shared key perspectives on Africa’s journey towards leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI). Avoiding any detractions, Professor Danbatta highlighted the pivotal role of power supply, collaboration, and…