S&P cuts Egypt's credit ratings Ratings agency Standard & Poor's has pushed Egypt's sovereign credit ratings deeper into junk status, citing "continued pressure" on foreign reserves. More
Ghana impounds 'faulty condoms' More than 110 million Chinese-made condoms are seized in Ghana after laboratory tests revealed they had holes and burst easily. More
Nigeria tycoon 'plans $8bn refinery' Africa's wealthiest man, Aliko Dangote, says he aims to invest up to $8bn in a major new oil refinery that would double Nigeria's current oil output. More
Mubarak ordered back to prison Former Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak has been ordered back to prison from military hospital. Mr Mubarak's retrial will open on 11 May, a Cairo appeals court says. More
African growth 'to outpace world' Sub-Saharan Africa's economic growth is set to outpace the global average over the next three years, according to the World Bank. Higher commodities, increasing investment and a general pick-up in the world economy should all boost the continent's growth to more than 5%. More
EFT Corporation joins Women in Payments Africa to champion gender diversity in the financial sector EFT Corporation (EFTCorp) has joined Women in Payments Africa (WIPA), as a sponsor and partner furthering its commitment to empowering women and driving gender diversity in the payments sector where ... 12/11/2024 - 5:09 pm | View Link
Nandi-Ndaitwah joins Africa’s exclusive club In 2012, Joyce Banda became Southern Africa’s first and the continent’s second female president following the death of Bingu wa Mutharika on April 5, 2012 in Malawi. She was later joined by Tanzanian ... 12/4/2024 - 11:03 am | View Link
Unisa Founders lecture looks at plight of African women Lady Justice Meaza Ashenafi Mengistu, the first woman in Ethiopian history to become the president of that country’s Federal Supreme Court, highlighted the plight of African women and children at the ... 12/4/2024 - 2:43 am | View Link
Women Leaders From South Africa And Oman Urge Global Action To Address Barriers To Gender Equality At The Global Women's Forum Dubai 2024 The Global Women’s Forum Dubai 2024, held at Madinat Jumeirah from November 26 to 27,featured a compelling discussion on the transformative impact of women in parliament and government. Moderated by ... 11/27/2024 - 7:32 pm | View Link
Viewpoint: East Africa's battle over culture and homosexuality In our series of letters from African journalists, Tanzanian writer Sammy Awami considers what is behind recent moves against homosexuality in East Africa. From banning schoolbooks in Tanzania to ... 04/10/2023 - 12:59 pm | View Link
When you watch a long movie or a full season of a show, there are usually only a couple of standout moments that need to be seen. And it's those moments that Netflix's new Moments feature is all about.
Moving data from an iPhone to an Android can be a daunting task, especially when it comes to transferring sensitive information like passwords. While there isn't a simple one-click solution, it is still possible to transfer passwords from iOS to Android.
Will the second Trump Administration greenlight Israeli annexation of the West Bank? Several of the President-elect’s recent appointments have suggested at least a friendliness to the idea. Donald Trump’s choice for U. S. ambassador to Israel, Mike Huckabee, who has said in the past that “there’s really no such thing as a Palestinian,” has told Israel’s Army Radio that “of course” Israeli annexation is a possibility, though nothing has been decided.
Dear Eric: I have been sharing Thanksgiving with dear friends for decades. About three years ago, they learned a friend of mine, with whom they are acquainted, had no plans for the day. So, she has been invited and now attends annually.
These are kind and generous friends, so they offer their guests the opportunity to take home doggie bags.