Ecobank named Africa’s Best Bank for Trade Finance in Global Finance Awards

In 2024, over 8,938 migrants died while attempting to migrate, the highest number on record, with Asia and Africa being the most affected regions. The International Organization for Migration (IOM) emphasized the need for a global response to prevent further tragic loss of life, as the death toll continues to rise over the years. The IOM highlighted the importance of safe and legal migration routes to address the crisis of migrant deaths and called for...

Aliko Dangote, Africa’s richest man, plans to develop Nigeria’s largest port in Ogun State’s Olokola Free Trade Zone, alongside constructing two new cement plants with a total capacity of six million tons, in addition to the existing 12-million-ton plant. Dangote praised Ogun’s business-friendly policies during a meeting with Governor Abiodun, attributing his renewed interest in investing in the state to these policies and expressing frustration over delays caused by previous demolitions of the cement factory....

The City of Ekurhuleni’s athletics club is hosting a 50km club run on March 22 at the Brakpan Indoor Sports Centre grounds at 05:30, with entry open to the public for R100. Shorter courses are available, and the theme is blue and white. For more details and banking information, contact Kwena Mangala or Phil Matlou. Full Article

Sudanese military forces advanced towards the presidential palace in Khartoum, a significant move in the ongoing civil war against the Rapid Support Forces, with fierce clashes erupting in the city. The army's push to capture the palace and drive out the paramilitaries has resulted in a devastating toll on the city, with widespread destruction and displacement of residents. Despite international involvement and ongoing conflict, the future remains uncertain as the war continues to escalate. Full...

Impalas are the most successful species in Kruger National Park, with a population of about 176,000 individuals. They have unique characteristics, such as the black-faced impala found in Namibia and Angola, and are known for their adaptive strategies against predators. Impalas are highly athletic, social animals that form herds for safety, and their mating season involves intense competition among males. Despite being popular prey, impalas have a high survival rate for their offspring due to...

Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) urges countries and donors to prioritize sustained investments in diagnosing, treating, and preventing TB, especially in children who are the most vulnerable. Concerns arise due to recent US funding cuts impacting TB programmes, leading to disruptions in community-based services essential for TB care. MSF calls for urgent action to ensure funding for TB care for all, particularly children, to prevent avoidable deaths and setbacks in research and innovation for TB treatments....