Beneath the surface of two critical government-linked industries – mining and energy – a storm is unfolding that threatens to upend careers, shake public trust, and spotlight systemic vulnerabilities in hiring practices.

The Eastern Mediterranean region stands at a critical crossroads in global health, grappling with some of the most complex challenges in access to essential medicines and health products. Nearly two billion people worldwide lack regular access to these vital resources, and the situation in this region is particularly acute due to conflict, fragmented procurement systems, and supply chain disruptions. Dr. Hanan Balkhy, WHO Regional Director for the Eastern Mediterranean, underscored these urgent issues in her...

In a year marked by extraordinary milestones and transformative impact, the Cure Blindness Project has unveiled its 2025 Impact Report, chronicling what may well be the most significant chapter in its history. This Vermont-based global nonprofit organization, led by CEO K-T Overbey, reported delivering over 315,000 sight-restoring cataract surgeries worldwide – an achievement that accounts for more than one percent of the world’s cataract blindness cases. The scale and scope of this accomplishment underscore a...

The announcement from the African Development Bank Group on 21 July 2026, marks a critical juncture in the ongoing battle against the Ebola virus disease (EVD) outbreak ravaging parts of Central and East Africa. With a $13 million injection targeted at the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), South Sudan, and Uganda, this funding aims to bolster national emergency responses and tighten the grip on a virus that has proven both deadly and elusive. The outbreak,...

Range Rover has unveiled a stunning tribute to its heritage at this year’s Monterey Car Week, revealing a bespoke 1993 Range Rover Classic finished in Titan Silver to perfectly complement the brand-new Range Rover SV Ultra. This rare and meticulously crafted pairing, debuting as part of RM Sotheby’s The Monterey Auction on August 14, embodies a fusion of the past and present, showcasing Range Rover’s commitment to bespoke luxury and craftsmanship across generations. The centerpiece...

Elon Musk, the South African-born billionaire and CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, has long been a lightning rod for futuristic predictions, but his latest remarks at the 2026 Abundance Summit have sent ripples through the global conversation about work, technology, and economic policy. Musk painted a picture of a near future where artificial intelligence and robotics advance so rapidly and productively that traditional human jobs could become largely obsolete. In this new world, he suggests,...

At a pivotal moment in Botswana’s economic journey, Mr. Kenias Mafukidze, founder and CEO of the CEO Africa Roundtable (CEO-ART), delivered a clarion call that echoed through the halls of the Gaborone International Convention Centre this week. His message was clear and ambitious: Botswana has the potential to double its economy from $20 billion today to $40 billion by 2036. This vision is not just a dream but a roadmap anchored in strategic commitments, partnerships,...

Botswana stands at a critical juncture in its economic journey, poised to achieve a $40 billion economy by 2036. Yet, as conversations at the CEO Africa Roundtable at the Gaborone International Convention Centre revealed this week, the path to this ambitious target hinges not just on infrastructure, industrialization, or technology; but on the health of its workforce. Segolame Macheng, an executive at Botswana Medical Aid Society (BOMAID), laid bare the undeniable truth: only a fit,...