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Tooro Kingdom mourns the death of King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV at 34. Crowned at three, he became a respected modern monarch who championed youth empowerment, education, conservation and long-term development, leaving a legacy of vision, culture and hope.

South Sudan’s banking sector is showing resilience despite economic turmoil. Co-operative Bank’s return to profitability, digital transformation and support for farmers, traders and cooperatives highlight how finance can expand opportunity and help build a more inclusive economic future.

Dangote Refinery is targeting an October 2026 Nigerian IPO that could become Africa’s largest. The offering aims to widen public ownership while supporting expansion from 650,000 to 1.4 million barrels per day, strengthening Nigeria’s energy future and creating opportunities.

Western society has blown past 'crisis' and is resting solidly in 'emergency'. Much of this is the result of an approach to education designed to turn-out compliant personalities merely prepared to serve industrial-era needs.

Artificial intelligence is driving interest in AI ETFs worldwide. This guide explains what AI ETFs are, why they are growing, their benefits and risks, and how African investors can gain diversified exposure to global technology while making informed long-term investment decisions.

Nvidia is reportedly considering investing up to $3 billion in SB Energy, supporting a massive Ohio data-centre project planned for OpenAI. The talks highlight the huge capital, computing power and energy infrastructure needed to drive AI’s next phase.

Words matter. They really matter. And the specific meaning behind the words matter even more. Few have successfully defined consciousness in clear language that a 10 year old can understand and apply.

The one direction that determines outward progress, requires a 180. To adjust course, respond to changes and adapt in a shifting world, we have to go in. Constantly.