April 23 (Reuters) – Ukraine may face elevated dangers in securing U.S. anti-missile defences if the conflict in Iran goes on for an prolonged time frame, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy stated on Wednesday. Zelenskiy, interviewed by CNN, stated Ukraine obtained restricted numbers of such weaponry as a result of U.S. manufacturing was restricted, however to…
TransUnion Africa, a world data and insights firm, has appointed Annemie Botha as Normal Counsel, efficient 1 February 2026. In her position, Botha will lead TransUnion Africa’s Authorized, Danger and Compliance perform throughout South Africa, Botswana, Eswatini, Namibia, Kenya, Rwanda, Zambia, and Malawi. Her remit spans aligning authorized and regulatory technique with enterprise goals, strengthening…
Two folks can have the identical weight and the identical physique mass index, but their long-term coronary heart well being could differ considerably. Researchers say the distinction could come right down to how the physique shops fats and what that motion does contained in the physique over time. New findings recommend that this beforehand ignored…
Nairobi — Kenya’s internet hosting of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) is in jeopardy after Sports activities Principal Secretary Elijah Mwangi revealed that the nation is but to pay Ksh 3.9 billion (USD 30 million) internet hosting charges to the Confederation of African Soccer (CAF). Showing earlier than the Nationwide Meeting Departmental Committee…
Financial institution of Africa Niger reported a 92% drop in web revenue for 2025, in line with an announcement from its board dated 20 February 2026. The financial institution mentioned the decline displays strain throughout Niger’s banking sector as lending exercise slowed and asset high quality weakened. Trade information present whole credit score within the…
Delivery corporations, freight forwarders and different port customers have raised issues over the potential influence of the continuing disaster within the Center East on cargo throughput into Nigerian ports. They warned that the state of affairs may additionally worsen Nigeria’s inflation if the battle within the area persists. Talking with Vanguard on the event, Chairman…
The Sea Empowerment and Analysis Middle, SEREC, has warned that African maritime nations face heightened financial and safety problem because of the escalating tensions between the US and Iran. The Centre highlights the far-reaching implications for import-dependent economies throughout the African Union economies thought of to be significantly susceptible. Within the communiqué signed by Head…
Baobabs aren’t presupposed to fall. They will stay for as much as 2,500 years. Well-known for his or her resilience, these large timber have stood tall throughout Africa, weathering droughts and winds that flatten every thing else. A small inhabitants of 102 baobabs can also be present in Oman on the south-eastern tip of the…
Islamic State fighters on patrol in West Africa (Screenshot/ISIS West Africa) South Africa has up to date its danger of getting used as a hub for terrorist financing from average to excessive because the Islamic State (IS) makes inroads into southern Africa, the Monetary Intelligence Centre (FIC) has warned. The FIC, which gathers and analyses…
Researchers on the “Present and Future Dangers of City and Rural Flooding in West Africa” (FURIFLOOD) undertaking are growing a guidebook on ecosystem-based flood risk-reduction measures in West Africa. The e book which is in its draft stage particulars flood threat and its parts and offers a complete evaluation of how ecosystem-based catastrophe threat administration…