Terence Maphosa: Building an Oasis and Driving Rural Success in Zimbabwe When Terence Maphosa returned to his village after university he faced the same choice many African youth face: leave for the city or stay and survive. He chose a third path. He built. From a small flock of chickens to a thriving restaurant and...
DRC Rwanda peace deal The recent DRC Rwanda peace deal signed in Washington has stirred renewed hope across the region. The agreement offers a path toward ending decades of conflict in eastern Congo. It sets out commitments by both countries to respect territorial integrity, withdraw foreign troops, disarm militias, and create a framework for regional...
Child Rescue Effort The Child Rescue Effort in Nigeria recorded a major victory with the release of about one hundred schoolchildren who were abducted from a Catholic school in Niger state. This development marks one of the most significant positive outcomes seen in the country’s broader security situation this year. The success of this Child...
Voodoo accusations flared after the Democratic Republic of Congo beat Nigeria on penalties in a World Cup qualifying playoff. The match went to a 4-3 shootout after a 1-1 draw. The result sent DR Congo forward and left Nigeria eliminated. The recent comments made by the former DR Congo coach caused a stir after he...
Niger State student abduction A widely circulated video shows distraught parents seeking news after a mass disappearance of pupils in Niger State. The footage and accompanying reports say more than 300 students were unaccounted for after an incident at a school site. The Niger State student abduction described in the video has sparked alarm across...
Nigeria aircraft components Nigeria is making a strategic push into Nigeria aviation manufacturing, marking what could become a major shift in the country’s industrial and economic direction. The government has set out an ambitious plan to begin local production of aircraft components as part of a broader move to modernise the aviation sector and reduce...
U.S. lawmakers convened a briefing this week to address Nigeria’s rising insecurity. The session aimed to gather testimony on kidnappings and targeted attacks. The briefing was led by senior members of the House Appropriations Committee. Representatives from the Foreign Affairs and Financial Services committees also joined. The goal was to collect evidence for a report...
The New ZiG Notes 2026 Zimbabwe’s central bank has announced the introduction of New ZiG Notes, sparking concern among cash holders and businesses across the country. The move, aimed at modernizing the currency, has left many citizens anxious about the immediate implications for cash availability, transactional efficiency, and financial stability. The rollout of these notes...
A recent teen theft court case in Bulawayo, Zimbabwe offers a clear business lesson on household risk and youth behaviour. A 13-year-old boy admitted stealing US$1,500 and R1,500 from savings that his family had set aside to buy a residential stand. He pleaded guilty at Tredgold Magistrates’ Courts and was remanded to the Percy Ibbotson...
Small business ideas The African economic landscape is a unique paradox of challenges and immense possibilities. While entrepreneurs often face hurdles like currency fluctuations, infrastructure gaps, and shifting regulatory environments, these very “pain points” create fertile ground for high-growth ventures. For those with a bit of capital to invest, the goal is no longer just...