Tag: African

Kenyan president’s humbling shows power of African youth

The events that led William Ruto to abandon his budget might in time be seen as a milestone moment – not only for Kenya’s president but also for the power of youth on the world’s youngest continent. Through the potency of protest, organised largely organically, a movement initiated by young people on social media has […]

ANC Leaders Meet to Discuss Appointment of South African Cabinet

(Bloomberg) — Leaders of the African National Congress met to finalize South Africa’s new cabinet, people familiar with the matter said, as investors anxiously await the appointment of ministers almost a month after elections failed to produce an outright winner. Most Read from Bloomberg Top leaders of the party met on Wednesday morning in the […]

Radisson accelerates African expansion with seven new hotels

Radisson Hotel Group is expanding in Africa and has announced seven new hotels offering more than 1,200 rooms. The strategic move solidifies its position as the leading hotel operator on the continent, bringing its portfolio close to 100 hotels in operation and development. The expansion keeps the company on track to achieve its ambitious goal […]

Impeached South African judge becomes MP for Zuma’s party

A former judge in South Africa, who was impeached for misconduct four months ago, has been sworn in as an MP for ex-President Jacob Zuma‘s party. John Hlophe was among the 58 uMkhonto weSizwe (MK) MPs sworn in as the party ended its boycott of the parliament formed after the 29 May elections. MK, which […]

South African Political Parties Nearing Accord on Cabinet Posts

(Bloomberg) — South Africa’s two biggest political parties are nearing agreement on the number of ministers each party would have in their efforts to form a broad coalition government with other smaller parties, people familiar with the matter said. Most Read from Bloomberg The African National Congress, which lost its majority for the first time […]

South African Parties Complete Formation of Coalition Government

(Bloomberg) — Ten South African political parties agreed to form a ruling alliance, completing the first phase of creating a so-called government of national unity. Most Read from Bloomberg The Al Jama-ah party on Saturday joined nine others to create an administration that will run the country for the next five years. The government excludes […]