With the continent’s largest health and social challenges often underestimated or sidelined, it is remarkable when a visionary stands out to rewrite these narratives. Dr. Rasha Kelej, CEO of the Merck Foundation, has emerged as one of Africa’s most transformative figures, securing a coveted spot among the “100 Most Influential Africans 2025” by the UK-based New African Magazine. Her recognition alongside powerful African presidents, from Angola’s João Lourenço to South Africa’s Cyril Ramaphosa and Ghana’s...

Police Probe alleged trafficking of job seekers to Ukraine war Zimbabwean man arrested for operating fraudulent hiring firm Men with no military experience recruited – paid P240 000 Promised roles in Ukraine, Ireland, Bulgaria, Finland, Poland The arrest of a Zimbabwean national at Botswana’s main international airport last month has cracked open a disturbing story: the alleged trafficking of vulnerable job seekers from southern Africa to support Russia’s war effort in Ukraine. Evans Sivechere, 30,...