Mining firms say Zambia’s tax hike plan would ruin economy
Zambia’s proposed mining tax increases would hobble Africa’s second biggest copper industry, companies said on Thursday, a further warning to
Kenyatta joins others in remembering Kenyan musician Joseph Kamaru
President Uhuru Kenyatta has led leaders in mourning legendary musician Joseph Kamaru, describing his death as a blow to the
Niger kicks out aid worker over ‘false’ malaria toll
An employee of the medical charity Doctors Without Borders (MSF) was kicked out of Niger on Wednesday, accused of exaggerating
Experts push for smart grid technologies to boost energy access in Africa
Integrated smart power grid technologies can help make electricity more accessible, reliable and affordable, especially in Africa’s rural areas, experts
UN agency head praises Jack Ma for helping African e-commerce
The head of a United Nations agency told the 2018 Public Forum of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) on Tuesday
Zimbabwe launches huge cholera vaccination drive
Zimbabwe has embarked on a massive vaccination drive as it battles a cholera outbreak that has killed at least 49
60 migrants feared drowned off coast of Guinea Bissau
A small boat carrying migrants has capsized off Guinea Bissau, a port official said, adding that the vessel may have
CAF: No plans to withdraw 2019 African Cup from Cameroon
Confederation of African Football (CAF) President, Ahmad Ahmad has reassured Cameroon of its hosting rights for the 2019 African Cup
Tunisian president meets Palestinian activist Ahed Tamimi
Tunisian President Beji Caid Essibsi received Palestinian activist Ahed Tamimi and her family Tuesday in Tunis, capital of Tunisia. According
Uganda parliament upholds social media tax
Ugandan lawmakers have voted in favor of maintaining the excise duty amendment bill that imposes a daily social media fee