Cheeky Jackal Bites Sleeping Lion’s Tail
CPM0618 A cheeky jackal woke a sleeping lion by biting on its tail. Victor Odupoi Rinka was leading a safari through the Maasai Mara, Kenya, in March when he came across a snoozing predator. Funny …
Lion Electric announces temporary layoffs amid CCAA proceedings
Lion Electric Co. announced Friday it’s temporarily laying off around 150 workers in Canada and the U.S., in the context of its ongoing proceedings under the Companies’ Creditors Arrangement Act (CCAA …
Lion Electric’s president is gone as EV maker searches for cash
The president of Canadian electric bus and truck manufacturer Lion Electric Co. resigned as the cash-poor company made a last-ditch attempt to stay afloat. Nicolas Brunet stepped down from the …
In pursuit of a modern capital, Ethiopian leader razes history
Ethiopia’s government is razing entire neighborhoods in Addis Ababa in the name of urban transformation, provoking dismay among many residents.
Keyamo reveals documents showing Ethiopian government’s planned control of Nigeria Air
The Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, Festus Keyamo, has revealed that documents signed by his predecessor, Hadi Sirika …
Djibouti: Ethiopia-Djibouti Railway Achieves First Profit Milestone Since Launch, Says CEO
Takele Uma, CEO of Ethiopia-Djibouti Railway S.C., announced that for the first time since the company’s operational launch, it achieved profitability in the last quarter of 2024.
Early hominin toolmaking in Ethiopia sheds light on engineering ingenuity
A study published in PLOS ONE investigates how early hominins in Ethiopia, between 1.6- 1.0 million years ago, selected rocks for toolmaking, revealing their cognitive and adaptive capabilities. The …
Nigeria Air: How fresh document exposed Hadi Sirika’s flaws – Keyamo
Festus Keyamo, the Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has explained that documents of agreements on the failed Nigeria Air project were …
List of World Bank’s top borrowers in Africa, Kenya ranks fourth
The World Bank has released its latest list of top borrowers in Africa, with Kenya ranking fourth among the continent’s largest recipients of financial support.
‘Survival mode’ for families displaced by Ethiopia quakes
Under a makeshift shelter, Moussa Akele kills time chewing the stimulant khat, wondering where his family will get its next meal after fleeing a series of earthquakes that have shaken several regions …
List of World Bank’s top borrowers in Africa, Kenya ranks fourth
The World Bank has released its latest list of top borrowers in Africa, with Kenya ranking fourth among the continent’s largest recipients of financial support.
Keyamo Unveils Controversial Nigeria Air Deal Signed by Sirika
Festus Keyamo, Nigeria’s Minister of Aviation and Aerospace Development, has revealed alarming details of the Nigeria Air agreements signed by his …
👨🏿🚀TechCabal Daily – Riding the regulatory wave
In today’s edition: Nigerian drivers want the government to regulate the gig economy || NGX helped the Nigerian government and corporates raise $7.85 billion in 2024 || What’s in Kenya’s crypto bill?
South Africa police rescue naked migrants held captive
South African police have rescued 26 migrants, believed to be from Ethiopia, who had been held … It is not clear how the migrants ended up in South Africa but the authorities are investigating …
Telco IPO paves way for Ethiopia stock exchange
After decades of trying to do so, Ethiopia is now on course to launch its first-ever stock exchange later this year …
Ethiopia Opens Stock Exchange In Drive For Investors
Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed rang a Wall Street-style bell to officially launch the country’s first stock exchange in 50 years on Friday, part of efforts to liberalise the struggling economy.
Top 10 African countries struggling to attract and retain talent
In Africa, Mauritius, South Africa and Botswana are the most talent-competitive countries, according to the 2023 Global Talent Competitiveness Index (GTCI). ・Business Insider Africa presents the top …
Ethiopia Opens Stock Exchange With One Listing and No Brokers
Ethiopia opened its stock exchange — part of a plan to lure investors to an economy recovering from a civil war — without any brokers and no initial public offering debuts.
Ethiopia inaugurates securities exchange to liberalise the economy
Ethiopia has officially launched the country’s securities exchange (ESX) at an event officiated by Prime Minister Dr. Abiy Ahmed on Friday last week. ADDIS ABABA. The exchange, …