Diesel prices across Africa remain steady this month, unlike February, when they kept changing. This steady pattern might seem good news, but many African nations still pay some of the highest diesel costs worldwide. These high prices keep pushing up inflation rates because steady does not equal affordable. People in these countries face higher living costs because the prices have not come down.
Several factors make diesel expensive in African nations, including bad energy systems and not having their oil. The Central African Republic pays more than $2 for each liter of diesel, ranking third highest globally. They must bring in fuel from other places and face many delivery problems. Zimbabwe citizens pay $1.55 per liter because their...
Namibia welcomed its fifth president on Friday when Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah took her oath of office during the country's 35th independence celebrations. Despite rain keeping many people away, she made strong promises to the nation. She plans to fight for economic freedom and wants everyone to have better healthcare, housing, and education regardless of their political views.
Nandi-Ndaitwah stressed the need for better farming to ensure food security. She quoted a former president saying people who cannot feed themselves won't earn respect from others. She aims to push forward plans for economic freedom that benefit all Namibians. The new president highlighted how her party, Swapo, boldly changed the Constitution to require equal numbers...
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa cheered for Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to become President. He said this big step shows how much women matter across Africa. Ramaphosa shared his thoughts with reporters at State House just after Nandi-Ndaitwah replaced former President Nangolo Mbumba during Friday's ceremony in Windhoek.
Ramaphosa called her presidency something everyone should celebrate. He mentioned this change has been expected for many years. He talked about how countries must recognize what women bring to leadership positions. The president pointed out that when women receive opportunities, they prove their amazing abilities.
Ramaphosa hopes more women will climb to top government positions throughout African countries. He...
Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa traveled to Namibia Friday to join celebrations for their 35th independence anniversary. He came specifically to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, who made history as the first female president of Namibia. The visit also aims to build stronger connections between Zimbabwe and Namibia. Mnangagwa expressed his excitement about this significant moment.
Several African leaders gathered in Windhoek for the important event. South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, Botswana President Duma Boko, and Tanzanian President Samia Hassan all witnessed the historic transition. They watched as former President Nangolo Mbumba handed power to Nandi-Ndaitwah, making her the fifth president in...
Equity Bank met with hundreds of small women business owners from Busoga today in Iganga town. They came together as part of the second round of their "Abakyala ku Ntiiko" program. The bank teaches women about money management, accounting, and keeping good records. It also helps these women access loans to grow their small businesses.
The bank started this program back in March 2024. Since then, many women running tiny shops and businesses across the country have learned better ways to handle money. Equity Bank offers these women business advice and banking help. At the Iganga event, women from many different types of work learned how to manage cash better, find financial support, and expand what they sell.
Ruth Nakaima, Deputy...
Ugandan forces killed 242 CODECO fighters during a large battle in Fataki, eastern Congo, on March 18 and 19, 2025. CODECO rebels attacked the UPDF camp with heavy weapons early in the morning. The Ugandan army fought back hard, killing 31 attackers on the first day and 211 more on the second. One Ugandan soldier died in the fighting, with four others hurt and sent to Uganda for medical help.
Colonel Chris Magezi from the UPDF said the rebels hit their forces twice but lost badly both times. CODECO has become known across Ituri Province for its brutal attacks. The group mainly includes Lendu fighters who attack Hema communities. They have killed hundreds of regular people, mostly women and children, and burned many villages completely...
The M23 rebels just took over Mubi town in eastern Congo without anyone fighting back. This easy victory changes who runs North Kivu, an area full of valuable minerals. Many experts feel worried about how these rebels keep gaining power over mining routes.
Mubi matters because more than 10% of all tin worldwide comes through here. Walikale holds huge amounts of cassiterite and coltan—materials needed for electronics, weapons, and airplanes worldwide. By capturing this town, M23 rebels can affect sales worldwide.
These rebels also immediately controlled seven different landing strips. They grabbed four major airports plus three smaller airfields. Having these transport spots helps them move weapons, sell minerals illegally, and shift...
President Museveni told Ugandans to remove any corrupt people serving on Parish Development Model committees. He believes citizens must stand firm against anyone who damages this program. The PDM was created to help people join the cash economy and reduce poverty. He shared these thoughts at Kahunde Playground during his visit to Kagadi district as part of his wealth creation performance review.
Museveni explained that the government plans to provide one free primary school for each Parish and one free secondary school for every sub-county. This strategy aims to deliver free education across Uganda. He stressed that offering free education directly addresses the problem of vulnerable children leaving school early. He encouraged Bunyoro...
Seagate started making NVMe mechanical hard drives that meet the big storage needs for AI projects. They showed their first test system at NVIDIA's GTC 2025 event on March 19. This test paired Seagate's NVMe hard drives with NVMe solid-state drive caches plus NVIDIA's BlueField 3 data chip. The team wanted to fix the speed limits of old SAS/SATA connections, which max out around 6 to 12 Gbps.
The new design uses PCIe connections instead of the older methods. This change creates faster paths for moving the huge data loads that AI programs create. Computers process information much faster with less waiting time. These improvements matter a lot as data centers need to handle more complex AI tasks every day.
The test system linked eight...
