The first mobile phone calls in South Africa – how it all began

Government began its investigation into launching mobile telecommunications South Africa as early as 1991. However, it would be another three years before South Africans would be able to make phone calls from a handheld mobile device (as opposed to the …

Africa Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF) rebranded as Future Hospitality Summit Africa (FHS Africa)

The Bench rebrands Africa Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF) as Future Hospitality Summit Africa (FHS Africa) under unified Future Hospitality Summit portfolio At AHIF 2024, over $365 million in deals were signed, further solidifying the event’s role as a …

Meta Officially Launches 'Meta AI' in Middle East & Africa

Mon 03 Feb 2025 | 08:24 PM On Monday, Meta launched its AI assistant, "Meta AI," in the Middle East and North Africa. In a statement, the company announced that the feature is being gradually rolled out across the region and is now fully …

As Africa eyes protected areas expansion of 1 million square miles, concerns over ‘brutal’ enforcement persist

The global effort to protect 30% of Earth’s land and water by 2030, known as the 30×30 goals, means nations across the world are expanding their protected areas. In Africa, that would mean an additional 2.59 million square kilometers, or 1 million square …

The Bench rebrands AHIF as FHS Africa under unified Future Hospitality Summit portfolio

The Bench, a global leader in hospitality investment events, is rebranding the Africa Hospitality Investment Forum (AHIF) as Future Hospitality Summit Africa (FHS Africa). Doing so brings AHIF, Africa’s most influential tourism investment conference, under …

The Star » South, East Africa regional blocs to meet over DRC crisis

Growing Military Ties Between Algeria and the U.S.: A Strategic Shift in North Africa?

This notable activity has been met with continuous praise from military and civilian officials in both countries, describing it as a “positive dynamic” in military cooperation, reflecting the two parties’ desire to move forward in developing their …

Hardest Geezer announces brutal new challenge after running the length of Africa

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Saudi Arabia expands digital connectivity with Africa-1 submarine cable

Etihad Etisalat Company (Mobily), a Saudi-listed telecom operator, has announced the landing of Africa-1 submarine cable in the Kingdom’s Duba city, enhancing global and regional broadband connectivity. The advanced submarine cable has a high capacity of …

DRC, Rwanda leaders to join summit on crisis in war-torn east

Kinshasa – DRC President Felix Tshisekedi and Rwandan President Paul Kagame will attend a summit on Saturday as a Rwanda-backed armed group advances in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. M23 fighters and Rwandan soldiers have made substantial gains …