Inflation, conflict cut African airlines cargo business

African Airlines handling cargo have taken a hit from the rising inflation, reporting a 2.4 percent drop in cargo demand on a year on year basis. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) in its latest May 2023 report on global air cargo markets shows that despite the drop in demand, African airlines have increased their

8 things to expect as a Nigerian travelling to Ghana for first time

Ghana and Nigeria have a lot in common starting from colonial masters to the official language. These notwithstanding, there are a lot of things that won’t naturally appeal to you or come off as weird. But acclimatising to life in the city of Accra, Ghana, is another thing entirely and these tips will give you

China’s warship Nigeria visit shows growing military footprint in Africa

The fleet comprised MSL Destroyer Nanning, MSL Frigate Sanya and supply ship Weishanhu. Only the destroyer berthed for a port call through 6 July, according to the Nigerian Navy, who said the visit would strengthen relations between Nigeria and China. There’s more to this story Get unlimited access to our exclusive journalism and features today.

Best universities in Sub-Saharan Africa 2023, according to Times Higher Education

The 2023 rankings were officially announced at the organisation’s first forum in the region, which took place in partnership with Ashesi University in June 2023. According to the report, the list is led by South Africa’s University of the Witwatersrand. The University of Johannesburg, and Muhimbili University of Health and Allied Sciences in Tanzania came

Africans put their trust in global brands

After recovering to a seven-year high of 17% and challenging the dominance of non-African brands in Africa in 2022, and despite optimism with the progress of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) and other progressive Africa-focused initiatives, African brands’ share of this year’s Top 100 rankings declined by 20% as stalwart African brand MTN

2 killed, dozens displaced in Cape Town fire in South Africa

fire fighters Two people died and at least 25 were displaced after a fire on Sunday morning in the southeastern part of Cape Town in South Africa, local media reported. The fire ripped through the SST Section, Town Two in Khayelitsha, according to media reports. Khayelitsha is the largest township in Cape Town, the legislative