Since its inception in 2018, the Africa Business Forum has promoted dialogue between governments, investors, service providers, project promotors and other stakeholders on challenges, opportunities, ...

In South Africa, the interest rates decisions are taken by the South African Reserve Bank’s Monetary Policy Committee (MPC). The official interest rate is the repo rate. This is the rate at ...

A “starved” dog evaded capture for months — until a tropical storm barreled down on South Carolina. Thelma made it to safety, then shocked her rescuers with a litter of puppies. All of her ...

Government-led plans to expand energy access with ambitious targets. Access to reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy is critical for powering Africa, transforming economies, and reaching people ...

The charges are unprecedented for a South Korean president, and if convicted, Yoon Suk Yeol could face years in prison for his shock martial-law decree, which sought to ban political and ...

Walmart is slashing prices on best-selling tech gadgets with a massive sale on TVs, laptops, and Apple devices. January is a perfect time to score a clearance deal on last year's best-selling tech ...

During his first term as US president, Donald Trump showed little interest in relations with governments in Africa. The continent also didn't feature much in his inauguration speech for his second ...

With South Africa, Ethiopia and Egypt among its members, Brics offers African nations an opportunity to reduce reliance on Western financial systems and explore alternatives like trading in local ...

Pandemic preparedness cannot wait. Africa faced 180 public-health emergencies in 2023, exposing gaps in early-warning systems, laboratory capacity and response readiness. Initiatives from the ...