Zambian tech leaders told a room of executives that adopting AI is a national necessity, comparing it to basic infrastructure like power. The briefing by the Ministry of Technology and Science, run with a firm called Pranary, pushed for enterprise-level AI deployment next year. Minister Felix Mutati said success depends more on leadership and infrastructure than technical skill, listing reliable energy and continuous training as key needs.
A speaker from ATG, Lelemba Phiri, pointed out that most digital shifts fail due to people problems, not tech limits. She called AI the biggest workplace change since the internet, warning that leaders must visibly use the tools themselves and foster a culture of constant learning. Pranary's CEO...
Service issues in Abuja are being blamed on a diesel shortage. The telecom regulator NCC says supply problems from a fuel suppliers group have hit a key infrastructure company, IHS Nigeria. That company provides power to many Airtel and MTN cell towers, causing outages.
The commission states it is now working with the involved companies to fix the situation and restore service. They highlighted how critical steady power is for keeping networks running. Their focus is on finding a lasting fix for the fuel supply bottlenecks disrupting operations.
The NCC says it is monitoring the response closely and will update the public. They thanked customers for their patience while reiterating a commitment to reliable service nationwide.
A new forecast says the UAE needs to add over a million workers by 2030. That's a massive jump of more than twelve percent, which is way higher than expected growth in places like the US or UK. The demand is being pushed by general economic expansion and a big need for tech roles.
Sectors like manufacturing, education, and retail will create the most raw job numbers. In terms of growth speed, energy and utilities will lead, followed by education. The report says AI will help with efficiency but won't replace the need for people, with overall workforce growth driven by the economy pegged at twenty-six percent. Tech jobs specifically are set to boom, with demand rising over fifty percent. Roles like search marketing strategists and...
An Egyptian fintech firm called MNZL just got a unique double approval from the country's financial regulators. They secured the first fully digital mortgage license and a digital consumer finance license. This lets them offer loans backed by things like houses or cars through a completely online process.
They're aiming at a huge pool of private wealth, with Egyptian families sitting on over a trillion dollars in assets like property and vehicles. The old way to borrow against these assets was slow and full of paperwork. MNZL's platform claims to cut that entire process down to two days. Company leaders say this digital method is faster, safer, and cheaper than traditional options. Their app is already live for download, positioning...
The Southern African regional group SADC picked Zambia to serve as its next interim chair. This happened after Madagascar stepped down from the rotational leadership due to its own political crisis. The group held an emergency online summit to address the situation.
Former Malawian president Joyce Banda will head a panel of elders sent to Madagascar. Their job is to help guide a return to political stability and democratic elections there. This follows the removal of President Andry Rajoelina and the installation of a military administration under Colonel Michael Randrianirina. South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa, who chaired the meeting, stated the bloc's commitment to a peaceful resolution, urging an inclusive, Malagasy-led...
ZANU-PF is framing next year as a period for decisive action, pointing to claimed economic gains and total political control. Party spokesperson Christopher Mutsvangwa laid out this stance, crediting President Mnangagwa's leadership and party cohesion for recent achievements.
Economically, the party asserts it has stabilized the local currency, boosted exports, and built up foreign reserves. Mutsvangwa pointed to record gold deliveries and strong wheat and tobacco harvests as evidence. Politically, he highlighted a sweep of every parliamentary by-election this year, interpreting the wins as a public endorsement of the president's agenda and a sign of solid voter support.
A top official from the Democratic Republic of Congo says African nations need to band together to address the worsening crisis in the eastern part of his country. Minister Floribert Anzuluni Isilokovetshi delivered that message in Harare after meeting with President Mnangagwa. He was sent as a special envoy by Congolese President Felix Tshisekedi to brief regional leaders.
The minister outlined two current peace processes. One involves agreements signed with Rwanda in Washington. The other is ongoing talks in Doha with the M23 rebel group, which Congo alleges receives Rwandan backing. He stated Tshisekedi's commitment to a peaceful resolution but stressed that any lasting solution must involve other African countries directly.
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Bulawayo's December calendar is stacked with events. The month started with a party headlined by musician Bagga and a chill Sunday session from DJ Bryce Klasiq. South African artist Sun-El Musician played a show, while gospel fans had a live recording event. The festive switch gets flipped with the Christmas lights ceremony at the Amphitheatre on the evening of December 19. That same night features South African DJs Jazzworx and Thukuthela at a club, plus a local music fiesta with acts like Fab G Mshanakagogo.
Things keep rolling with a birthday bash for DJ Joe Da OG. The next night offers amapiano shows from Sir Trill and Babalwa M, plus an imbube music event at the National Gallery. Christmas Eve has the sold-out All White garden...
Zimbabwe marks Unity Day each December to remember the 1987 peace deal between rival political groups Zanu and Zapu. That agreement, led by Robert Mugabe and Joshua Nkomo, ended a violent post-independence conflict. The day now coincides with a major government outreach effort addressing that same painful period, known as Gukurahundi.
This community program, run through traditional leaders, has gathered thousands of testimonies from affected people. Officials say strong participation, especially from women, shows public trust in the process. They frame this healing as essential for real national stability and economic goals. The government's stated philosophy is that a nation must be built by its own people, which they say makes this...
