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Young South Africans face socioeconomic challenges marked by high unemployment, ineffective education, and rising social tensions, necessitating urgent systemic change to ensure a hopeful future. This Youth Month marks 50 years since the 1976 youth uprising. The state and its social partners will rightfully commemorate that pivotal moment. It remains permanently etched in South Africa’s history – a time when many young people lost their lives, and many more had their futures brutally stripped away by violence and repressive laws. Their lives and memories deserve to be deeply honoured. However, the young people of today are becoming part of what…

– A commercial agricultural enterprise in Kalangalo Sub-county, Mityana District, has been praised for creating employment for more than 100 local residents and improving household incomes in the surrounding communities. The Assistant Resident District Commissioner (RDC) for Mityana District, Chrizestom Waswa Buyondo, commended the initiative during a visit to the farm owned by Yassin Byaruhanga in Kyamusisi LC I, Kyamusisi Parish. Buyondo described the farm as a practical demonstration of how commercial agriculture can contribute to poverty reduction and job creation at the grassroots level. “This farm is a clear demonstration that agriculture can be a powerful tool for fighting…

BitMine Immersion Technologies continued to expand its Ether holdings last week, acquiring more of the second-biggest digital asset despite a prolonged market downturn as its large staking operation continues to generate yield.On Monday, the crypto treasury company reported that it acquired 76,881 Ether (ETH) over the past week, potentially reducing its average cost basis as ETH briefly plunged below $1,600 during the period. The company has been steadily acquiring Ether during the bear market, regardless of price action.BitMine now holds 5,620,754 ETH acquired at an average price of $1,718.BitMine is sitting on large unrealized losses on its ETH holdings. Source:…

Carloha Nigeria, recipient of the 2025 Nigerian Automotive Journalists Association (NAJA) Best After Sales Car Company award, today became the first automotive distribution company in Nigeria to extend a comprehensive ownership programme to the electric vehicle category — a move it says addresses the single greatest barrier to electric vehicle adoption in the country: service confidence. The announcement was made at a media parley at the company’s flagship showroom in Ogudu, Lagos, where Carloha simultaneously introduced the Chery Tiggo 9 PHEV — the first plug-in hybrid vehicle in its line-up — and confirmed that its industry-leading CarlohaCare 6-6-7 programme will cover…

We have officially moved past the era of humanoid robots as mere public relations stunts. As they become increasingly lifelike, society may soon face profound social, psychological, and ethical challenges. What happens when the boundary between humans and machines becomes almost impossible to distinguish?For decades, science fiction has cushioned us with the idea that the “android revolution” was a distant fantasy. But the reality is unfolding rapidly. As the line between human and machine blurs, we are forced to confront an impending psychological, economic, and existential shift.I recently felt very disturbed after watching a YouTube video showcasing a humanoid robot…

ratings rift A few months after cutting ties with Fitch Ratings, which had downgraded it to speculative grade, Afreximbank has secured a far more favourable rating from S&P Global Ratings. The move has reopened the debate over how western agencies assess African risk. By Alix Lavoué Since taking office as president of Afreximbank in June 2025, George Elombi has launched a series of initiatives to convince the markets of the bank’s sound business model. © rights reserved Published on June 15, 2026 at 14:00 pm (GMT +1) In January, the pan-African bank made its break with Fitch official after the…

As Africa positions itself for decades of economic expansion, a new generation of Nigerian professionals in the diaspora is preparing to play a defining role in shaping the continent’s future. Drawn from the MBA Class of 2026 at the Rotman School of Management, University of Toronto, these nine Nigerians represent a growing pool of globally trained professionals who are acquiring world-class expertise in finance, investment, healthcare, technology, strategy and business leadership, with a common ambition of contributing to Africa’s development. Their stories reflect a broader trend in which members of Nigeria’s diaspora are moving beyond remittances to build institutions, unlock…

Ghana International Bank announces Ian Greenstreet as its new Chief Executive Officer – African Business Ghana International Bank announces Ian Greenstreet as its new Chief Executive Officer – African Business

TikTok is quickly becoming a platform for sports lovers in Nigeria, as data has shown that 59 per cent of Nigeria’s 47.8 million users follow football on the platform. This was disclosed during the #SportsOnTikTok mixer held in Lagos on Friday. This comes even as the company says it is becoming a core viewing destination for sports, with users watching a live game on TikTok while simultaneously scrolling through the platform so they want to see what other people are saying about the game. Speaking about this, TikTok Head of Communications for Sub-Saharan Africa, Keagile Makgoba, pointed out that the…

Samsung updates its software support chart monthly. Each update can quietly drop a phone from the list, meaning that the device will no longer receive security patches. In June 2026, only one Samsung phone lost its software support: the Galaxy M53 5G. Every other device on the May chart carried over unchanged. If you own a Galaxy M53 5G or you are thinking of buying one secondhand, here is everything you need to know. Galaxy M53 5G: The phone that lost software support The Galaxy M53 5G was removed from Samsung’s quarterly security update row in June 2026. According to…