Ugandans take to the polls as 81-year-old President seeks 5th term in office

Ugandan opposition leader and presidential candidate, Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known as Bobi Wine, was among millions who cast their votes today, as the country elects a leader. Wine, who leads the National Unity Platform, arrived at a polling station in Magere, on the outskirts of Kampala, acc…

Kenya's government delays $1 billion trade deal with China 'to appease US, aim for AGOA renewal'

The Kenya's government has reportedly delayed signing a $1 billion US Dollars trade agreement with China, in a move seen by some as Nairobi's way of bowing to pressure from the United States, urging the country to prioritise the renewal of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA). The US trade…

India officially assumes BRICS presidency for 2026

India has officially assumed the BRICS presidency for 2026, unveiling a new logo and theme that positions the bloc as a voice for emerging economies. India's Foreign Minister S Jaishankar launched the branding on Tuesday - emphasizing New Delhi's priorities for the year - resilience, innovation, co…

SA's ready to meet projected rise in electricity demand

South Africa's power utility Eskom says it's ready to meet the projected rise in electricity demand. This is amid the heightened economic activity in the coming weeks, as industries gradually resume operations. Group Executive for Generation Eric Shunmagum says the utility goes into 2026 with an ad…

Internet shutdown in Uganda hindering ease of communication ahead of election

Uganda's government has ordered two local rights groups to halt their work days before Thursday's election. The United Nations Human Rights Office said the vote is taking place in an atmosphere of repression and intimidation as authorities detained hundreds of opposition supporters. The agency also…

SA reviews key benchmark commercial banks use to price trillions of rands in loans

South Africa is reviewing the key benchmark commercial banks use to price trillions of rands in loans. The South African Reserve Bank says it is assessing the prime lending rate — which has been set at 350 basis points above the repo rate for more than two decades — though no timeline has been give…

Retired SA constitutional court judge says his living with HIV should provide hope to others

Retired Judge of the Apex Court in South Africa, constitutional court, also an internationally recognized HIV/AIDS and Gay Rights Activist Judge Edwin Cameron, says the fact that he has been living with HIV for almost 41 years should carry a message of hope to millions of Africans who are living wi…

Uganda's government orders internet shutdown ahead of anticipated presidential elections

Uganda's government has ordered two local rights groups to halt their work days before Thursday's election. The United Nations Human Rights Office said the vote is taking place in an atmosphere of repression and intimidation as authorities detained hundreds of opposition supporters. The agency also…

SA welcomes US approval of three-year extension of African Growth and Opportunity Act

South Africa's government has welcomed the approval of a US preferential-trade deal before a key vote in the Senate, where Pretoria has faced opposition to its continued inclusion in the pact. The House of Representatives approved the three-year extension of the African Growth and Opportunity Act, …

Is Apple conceding defeat to Google in the against OpenAI

Apple is set to use Google's Gemini models for its revamped Siri later this year. This has been made possible by a new multi-year deal that deepens the tech giants' alliance in the artificial intelligence era and bolsters Alphabet's position in the race against OpenAI. The deal marks a major vote …