Beyond Drones and Cooperatives: The false promise of technocratic solutions to galamsey

Dr Mahamudu Bawumia’s recent outline of strategies to combat illegal small‑scale mining, popularly known as galamsey, has reignited national debate about how Ghana should confront this deep and complex environmental problem. His proposals,...

Life Sciences Cloud Content Migration: Separating Fact from Fiction

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Black-Owned Getaways In Unexpected Places

It’s not always easy to find a Black-owned hotel or resort when traveling, even when you’re exploring countries where the population overwhelmingly identifies as Black or as having African descent. In the U.S., for example, less than 2% of hotels...

Report proposes new framework to prepare for future pandemics

Nearly 5 years after the COVID-19 pandemic exposed significant gaps in pandemic preparedness, a new report is calling for a "paradigm shift" in how the world prepares for the next pandemic. The report from the Global Preparedness Monitoring Board...

Frustrated Gen Z threatens to topple African governments

The frustration among young people poses a challenge to governments beyond where Generation Z protests have taken place, not least because of the continent’s young demographic. Africa’s median age is 19, which means that young people are entering...

How Africa’s youth is shaping climate solutions

YEFFA is a youth-focused initiative that aims to empower young entrepreneurs across Africa to create jobs and support innovations in the agri-food sector. It forms part of a five-year programme which is implemented by the pan-African organisation...

Play It Again Sports Scoreboard - Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 14 PLAY IT AGAIN SPORTS SCOREBOARD BOYS SOCCER Freeburg 8, Murphysboro 0 Maryville Christian 3, Granite City 0 Highland 2, Jersey 0 Waterloo 3, Mascoutah 1 Triad 7, Civic Memorial 0 Collinsville 3, Alton 1 O'Fallon 2, Edwardsville...

Unions Hit Back at Boko’s “Frustration”

Public service unions say President Duma Boko’s frustrations attributed to public servants’ conduct are misguided SESUPO RANTSIMAKO Public service unions have urged President Duma Boko to stop blaming civil servants for his frustrations and...

Tenderstem® Broccoli Takes Centre Stage as South Africa’s Premium Seasonal Star

Peak harvest season for this South African grown star elevates plates with chef-approved versatility from breakfast to dinner South Africa, October 2025 – Near South Africa’s Botswana border, the fields are being harvested of their deep, rich...

SA sweeps medals at Korean martial arts championship

South Africa’s martial artists stood tall as the 24th African Tang Soo Do Championship brought them together with top competitors from Botswana, Mozambique, and Seychelles. From October 3 to 5, the Beaulieu Sports and Wellness Centre, in Kyalami,...

A Stroke a Day: What That Means for St. Kitts & Nevis — And How It Stacks Up Globally

SKN Times | Health Feature — Deep Dive St. Kitts & Nevis is staring down a stark number: about one stroke every day. In a federation of ~50,000 people, that rough tally implies ~365 strokes a year, which works out to ~730 per 100,000 people...

Kempton Park martial artists win big at African Championship

Students from New Generation SA Tang Soo Do in Kempton Park made their club proud by winning nine medals at the Region 14 Championship held in Centurion from October 3 to 5. The event, which featured 160 athletes, marked the 24th African Tang Soo...

Why Zimbabwe is the hidden tourism gem of 2025 ?

Zimbabwe has stepped into 2025 as one of the world’s most admired travel destinations, blending natural grandeur with modern convenience. Recognized globally for its scenic beauty, diverse attractions, and forward-looking tourism policies, the...

TB preventive treatment: Need for choice

As for HIV, there is no effective vaccine to prevent TB in adults: the BCG vaccine only prevents severe TB in children. Before Covid-19 came along, the two most lethal infectious diseases were HIV and tuberculosis (TB). Even though HIV still...

South Africa return to World Cup after 16 years thanks to Nigeria’s big win

South Africa booked their return to the FIFA World Cup™ for the first time since 2010 after a dramatic final day of African qualifying — a night defined by Victor Osimhen’s masterclass that sent Benin tumbling and Nigeria soaring. Elsewhere,...

All you need to know about Ghana's historic HPV vaccination drive

Ghana made history on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, by introducing the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine into its national immunisation programme to protect girls aged nine to 14 years from cervical cancer. It was previously introduced in 2013 with a...

A Global Call for Equity in Mineral Value Chains at COP30

13 October 2025 As world leaders gather in Brasilia for the Pre-COP meetings, more than 150 civil society organizations from around the world are issuing an open letter to Parties to the UNFCCC calling for governments to put transition minerals...

NEW: KEY HIGHLIGHTS FROM TODAY’S POST-CABINET MEDIA BRIEFING

Online Reporter Approval of the Zimbabwe National Artificial Intelligence Strategy (2026-2030). Strategy Objectives: The strategy aims to harness the economic benefits and disruptive effects of AI, aligning with national policies and philosophies....

Wilson Elias: New face of Tanzania’s political renewal

TANGA: ON August 31, 1984, in the quiet wards of Handeni District Hospital in Tanga Region, a baby boy entered the world- one whose journey would one day mirror the spirit of a nation in transition. Born to Elias Mulumbe, a respected District...

Why Zimbabwe Is the Hidden Gem of 2025: Epic Safaris, Cultural Wonders, and Seamless Travel Awaits in Africa

Zimbabwe has stepped into 2025 as one of the world’s most admired travel destinations, blending natural grandeur with modern convenience. Recognized globally for its scenic beauty, diverse attractions, and forward-looking tourism policies, the...