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A Cloud of Corruption and Collusion Hangs over CAF

An audit of the governing body for soccer in Africa has uncovered millions of dollars of financial irregularities, a development that threatens to bring down its leadership after more than a year of turmoil at the troubled organization. The board of

Africa’s Opportunity to Boost Growth in Tourism

The African tourism sector has made meaningful strides in recent years but is still barely scratching the surface of its potential. Boasting an enviable natural environment as well as rich and diverse cultures, Africa could be poised for a tourism bo

We were promised change – but corruption and brutality still rule in Zimbabwe – by Fadzayi Mahere

Emmerson Mnangagwa’s policies have left the country on its knees – and those who dare to protest are met with violence.In the Shona language, Nyamavhuvhu (August) signals the end of winter. The strong winds carry away the frost as they usher in

Zimbabwean Women Asked to Sacrifice Themselves

Zimbabwe has recorded an unprecedented number of women reporting being forced to exchange sex for employment or business favors. More than 57% of women surveyed by Transparency International Zimbabwe (TIZ) said they had been forced to offer sexual fa

Unlocking Public and Private Finance for the Poor

The UN Capital Development Fund makes public and private finance work for the poor in the world’s 47 least developed countries (LDCs). UNCDF offers “last mile” finance models that unlock public and private resources, especially at the domest

Nigerian Doctors Perform Tricky Surgery Despite the Odds

Nigerian Doctors Perform Tricky Surgery Despite the Odds A team of doctors in Nigeria have successfully separated one-year-old conjoined twins. Lead surgeon Emmanuel Ameh told the BBC the operation to separate Goodness and Mercy Martins at the chest

Angolan anti-corruption drive recovers $5bn of assets

Angola has recovered more than $5 billion stolen from state coffers so far this year, both at home and from abroad. The money, including $3 billion stolen from the sovereign wealth fund, had been siphoned off by corruption and money-laundering. An an

Queen Centers For Hope – Need for medical supplies in Zimbabwe!

Queen Centers For Hope is a Faith-Based Ministry whose vision is to be ambassadors for Jesus Christ by lifting all people and planting seeds of hope. It is supported by area churches, businesses and concerned citizens with a commit

African Diaspora Network 2020 – Exclusive Session: Register for the MIT D-Lab Workshop

ADIS2020 Exclusive Session: Register for the MIT D-Lab Workshop Entrepreneurship in Africa is booming. Over the last few decades we have seen a parallel rise in internationa

Blackouts on Key Industries in SA

Eskom announced stage 6 load shedding on Monday evening, which means the national grid needs to shed 6,000 megawatts. The power utility said: “We regret and sincerely apologize that stage 4 load shedding will move to stage 6 load shedding as from 1