CBL wraps up Money Month  

Bokang Mofoka THE Central Bank of Lesotho (CBL) has wrapped up its month-long Money Month campaign, calling for stronger financial education to help Basotho respond effectively to economic shocks. Although the campaign took place in April, the...

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Today in History for Oct. 4: On this date: In 1535, the printing of the first English-language Bible was completed in London. In 1669, Dutch painter Rembrandt died. In 1824, the Federal Republic of Mexico was proclaimed. Today in History for Oct....

King Letsie III laments NUL’s persistent budget deficit

…says it hinders its commitment to academic excellence …Vice Chancellor echoes concern over dwindling finances Moroke Sekoboto HIS Majesty King Letsie III, who is the Chancellor of the National University of Lesotho (NUL), has lamented the...

Tipperary County Council takes home award at 2025 Irish Planning Awards

The Irish Planning Institute, the all-island professional membership body for spatial planners, has announced the winners of the 2025 Irish Planning Awards. After receiving a record 80 entries from all around the country, the expert judges...

Global Creative Summit launches in SA to strengthen Africa’...

Timed to coincide with the upcoming 2025 G20 Summit, which will be hosted on African soil for the first time, the GCS aims to align Africa’s creative industries with global economic priorities. The summit brings together creative practitioners,...

Sub-Saharan Africa's smaller economies set to outpace regional giants amid global volatility

By Edith Mutethya in Nairobi, Kenya | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2025-10-03 17:12 Sub-Saharan Africa's smaller economies are expected to sustain strong performance this year, outpacing regional heavyweights such as South Africa and Nigeria,...

European Commission Commits $640 MM for African Energy Transition

The European Commission has unveiled a Team Europe package of EUR 545 million ($639.5 million) to accelerate Africa’s energy transition. "The choices Africa makes today are shaping the future of the entire world. A clean energy transition on the...

BoN welcomes cut in lending rate spread

Allexer Namundjembo The Bank of Namibia (BoN) has welcomed the decision by commercial banks to reduce the spread between the repo rate and prime rates, including mortgage and other lending rates. The move follows the central bank’s guidance to cut...

Kildare County Council scoop two prizes at IPI 2025 Planning Awards

Kildare County Council took home the top prize in the Heritage & Culture category at Irish Planning Institute 2025 Planning Awards for The revival of Naas Town Centre – Reimagining the Potato Market, as well as the winning prize for Planning...

As AGOA expires, countries will feel “double impact” of US tariffs

The African Growth and Opportunities Act (AGOA) expired on Tuesday 30 September after being in place for 25 years (it was renewed for ten years in 2015). Multiple envoys from African countries have travelled to Washington, DC to negotiate a...

Editorial Roundup: United States

Excerpts from recent editorials in the United States and abroad: The New York Times on the indictment of James Comey The events of the past week in Virginia mark a dark new stage in President Trump’s effort to turn federal law enforcement into a...

African countries face US tariff ‘double impact’ on AGOA expiry

The African Growth and Opportunities Act (AGOA) expired on Tuesday 30 September after being in place for 25 years (it was renewed for ten years in 2015). Multiple envoys from African countries have travelled to Washington, DC to negotiate a...

Ranked: The World’s Most Innovative Countries in 2025

Ranked: The World’s Most Innovative Countries in 2025 This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways This...

Tipperary County Council scoops prize at Irish Planning Institute 2025 Planning Awards

Tipperary County Council has won a top prize at the Irish Planning Institute 2025 Planning Awards. Tipperary County Council alongside the Department of Housing, Local Government and Heritage took home the top prize in the Urban Regeneration -...

Truworths keeps 12 stores in Namibia despite regional growth

Chamwe Kaira Fashion retailer Truworths International has reaffirmed its presence in Namibia with 12 stores across the country as part of its African retail footprint. The group operates 33 outlets outside South Africa, including 12 in Namibia, 12...

EU funding moves: recovery cash and external energy push

126The European Commission has disbursed €3.07 billion to Austria, Croatia and Belgium under the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF), the central pillar of the EU’s post-pandemic NextGenerationEU programme. In a separate announcement, the...

Beyond Eurocentrism: International Development and the Success/Failure Binary

From ‘Dead Aid’ (Moyo, 2010) to ‘Failed Nations’ (Acemoglu & Robinson, 2012) and the ‘Bottom Billion’ (Collier, 2007): a narrative of failure and doom seems to be omnipresent in Development Studies. However, does this mean that ‘Development is a...

Israel in Africa – a friend with no benefits

Israel's surveillance tools are now part of its economic presence in Africa. Photo: File Last month, Israel opened a new embassy in Lusaka, Zambia, after a 50-year absence. Foreign Minister Gideon Sa’ar called it part of the “alliance of...

Report shows impact of anti-LGBT laws on queer Tanzanians

LGBT Voice Tanzania calls on the state to protect all queer people Two Tanzanian men with rainbow flags. (Photo courtesy of LGBT Voice Tanzania) A report from the LGBTQ+ advocacy group LGBT Voice Tanzania describes the destruction that systemic...

PwC reckons expiry of AGOA to boost intra-African trade

The termination of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) marks a significant turning point for trade between Africa and the United States. As of September 30, AGOA has officially expired, leaving African exporters facing new American...