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Meetbox Africa showcases innovative solutions at GITEX Nigeria
Meetbox Africa, a technology company revolutionising video conferencing solutions, made an unforgettable impact at GITEX Nigeria 2025, held in Lagos from September 3-4. Meetbox captivated attendees with its state-of-the-art hardware integrations...

KZN weather warning: Residents urged to be vigilant
KZN Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (Cogta) MEC, Reverend Thulasizwe Buthelezi, has urged communities to be vigilant and ensure that they take the necessary precautions when faced with inclement weather conditions. This comes as the...

Climate change issues require innovative media storytelling – SOS director
Environment COUNTRY director of SOS Children’s Villages, Nigeria, Eghosa Erhumwunse, has called on media professionals to report more about climate change issues, amplify conversation on it and drive meaningful action. Erhumwunse made the call in...
Koolboks raises $11m for solar fridge assembly plant in Africa, founder shares lessons in patient capital
The African sun is both a blessing and a burden. It nourishes harvests but mercilessly robs them of shelf life. In many towns and villages, the simple act of keeping food fresh is a daily struggle, undone by the absence of electricity and cold...

Azerbaijan holds high-level meeting on climate challenges of African continent
Azerbaijan holds high-level meeting on climate challenges of the African continent, APA reports. High-level ministerial meeting entitled "Climate Challenges of the African Continent: Responding to Africa's Special Situation and Needs" was held...

Ethiopia, UN Urge COP30 to Deliver for Africa's Climate Ambitions
Addis Ababa, September 6, 2025 (ENA) -- Ethiopia and the United Nations urged the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) to take the next concrete steps forward: with ambitious outcomes which convert agreements into results on the ground, and...

Brazilian artist’s ‘human forest’ brings environmental message to Lyon Biennale
A month of creative encounters with Brazil kicks off this weekend at the Lyon Dance Biennale. Choreographer Clarice Lima from Sao Paolo is among the artists and companies joining the programme this year with her work "Bosque", which uses street...

CARICOM Secretary-General calls for strengthened health collaboration between Africa and the Caribbean
(CARICOM Secretariat, Turkeyen, Greater Georgetown, Guyana – Saturday , 6 September 2025) – “Health has long been a central focus of the regional development agenda in CARICOM. Guided by the Caribbean Cooperation in Health (CCH) framework, now in...

Morocco: Africa's fourth largest importer of Chinese solar panels
Morocco leads the African energy dynamic Renewables between ambition and reality According to a report by the Ember research centre, Morocco ranks fourth in Africa in terms of imports of Chinese solar panels, which have reached 915 MW in one year....

Africa Becomes Ripple’s Next Battleground For RLUSD Stablecoin
Reports have disclosed that Ripple has moved to introduce its US dollar–backed stablecoin, RLUSD, into African markets through deals with established regional fintech firms. Related Reading The token, which debuted in late 2024, now has a market...
Tourism, transformation and a historic September for Africa
September is always a special month in the world of travel and tourism. Each year, the global community marks World Tourism Day on September 27, pausing to reflect on the significance of tourism for economies, cultures and societies. This year,...

IHOM warns South Africa's reconciliation dialogues may fail without addressing apartheid trauma
The Institute for Healing of Memories has expressed concern that the nation’s highly anticipated reconciliation dialogues could fall short The Institute for Healing of Memories said that the unresolved trauma from the violent apartheid era need to...

HEDA to train media, creatives on climate change action
By Henry Uche In a bid to close the gap between the lived realities of climate change and the urgent need for more innovative, impactful storytelling that can influence policies and drive climate-smart local action in frontline communities, the...
Ghana Finance Minister Backs Pan-African Rally for Debt Relief
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson has endorsed calls for a more equitable global response to Africa’s mounting debt crisis, as thousands of protesters gathered in Accra demanding debt cancellation for the continent. Speaking after receiving...

Against South Africa: New Zealand's Savea hailed for heroics in his 100th Test
All Blacks coach Scott Robertson said Ardie Savea's reputation as a player who "makes the big plays" was enhanced by his heroics in their 24-17 Rugby Championship win over South Africa on Saturday. Back-row great Savea was a standout in his 100th...

Egypt affirms support for African countries through water projects
Minister of Water Resources and Irrigation, Hani Sewilam, affirmed Egypt’s support for African countries by implementing numerous projects in areas related to rainwater, waterway clearing, drilling solar-powered groundwater wells, constructing...

England vs South Africa third ODI: Everything you need to know
England's one-day international series against South Africa comes to a close tomorrow, with the final match of the three-game series. South Africa has already secured the series win with victories in the first two matches, but England will be...

PM Browne Departs for Africa–CARICOM Summit in Ethiopia
Prime Minister Gaston Browne left Antigua and Barbuda on Thursday to attend the Second Africa–CARICOM Summit, which takes place September 6–8 in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The summit, being held under the theme “Transcontinental Partnership in Pursuit...

Africa Aging, Health and Socioeconomics Study Garners $25 Million NIH Award
Images Newswise — The Longitudinal Study of Health and Ageing in Kenya, or LOSHAK, is a collaboration between the Department of Population Health at Aga Khan University in Nairobi and the University of Michigan Institute for Social Research. The...

AI Revolutionizes Weather Forecasting to Boost Farm Yields Amid Climate Change
In the heart of America’s farmland, where unpredictable weather can make or break a harvest, artificial intelligence is emerging as a powerful ally for farmers. Once confined to experimental labs, AI-driven weather forecasting tools are now...