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For decades, Michael Jordan has been celebrated for championships, game-winning shots, and a competitive spirit that transformed basketball forever. But in his hometown of Wilmington, North Carolina, his greatest legacy may have nothing to do with basketball. Instead, it may be measured in blood pressure screenings, diabetes diagnoses caught early, cancer prevention, and lives saved. With the opening of his third free Novant Health Michael Jordan Family Medical Clinic in Wilmington, Jordan is making a profound statement: access to healthcare should not depend on the size of your paycheck or whether you carry an insurance card. The clinic, funded through…

In an era where information travels across borders in seconds, the responsibility of news organizations has never been greater. This reality was underscored when South Africa’s public broadcaster, SABC News, mistakenly aired a news ticker claiming that Ghana had recorded 2,300 Ebola cases and 930 deaths. The figures were entirely false and sparked immediate concern across the continent before Ghanaian authorities intervened. (Ghana Fact) The erroneous report appeared during an SABC television broadcast as a scrolling ticker beneath another news story. Although there was no accompanying report about an Ebola outbreak in Ghana, the ticker alone was enough to trigger…

South Africa is experiencing growing economic disruption as escalating anti-migrant protests force tens of thousands of foreign nationals to leave the country, affecting key industries that depend heavily on migrant labour. From domestic services and food delivery to textile manufacturing, businesses are reporting significant operational challenges as workers flee amid rising hostility and insecurity. The unrest has exposed the critical role migrant workers play in South Africa’s economy while highlighting the broader social and economic consequences of xenophobic tensions. Domestic Work Platforms Under Pressure One of the sectors feeling the immediate impact is the domestic services industry. A South African…

Accra, Ghana – The Food and Drugs Authority (FDA) has temporarily closed the Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) outlet located on Oxford Street in Osu, Accra, as part of an ongoing nationwide enforcement exercise aimed at ensuring compliance with food safety regulations. The closure forms part of a broader inspection that targeted food service establishments operating without valid Food Hygiene Permits. According to the FDA, the KFC branch was found to be operating without the mandatory Food Hygiene Permit required under Ghana’s food safety regulations. The enforcement exercise, conducted on Oxford Street and surrounding parts of Osu, also led to…

Egyptian billionaire Naguib Sawiris is doubling down on investments aimed at transforming the visitor experience at some of the country’s most iconic ancient monuments. Through his company, Sawiris is expanding investments in tourism infrastructure and visitor facilities, while embracing major sporting events and international music concerts as part of a broader strategy to attract more travelers to Egypt. The move reflects a growing trend in the global tourism industry, where destinations are increasingly combining cultural heritage with modern entertainment to create year-round attractions. Egypt, home to some of the world’s most celebrated archaeological treasures, is seeking to strengthen its position…

Johannesburg, South Africa — Africa’s banking industry is entering a defining era, driven by rapid technological innovation, stronger regulatory frameworks, and evolving customer expectations. These themes took center stage at the Bloomberg Africa Business Summit 2025, where four of the continent’s leading banking executives discussed the opportunities and challenges shaping the future of African finance. The high-level panel featured Jeremy Awori, Chief Executive Officer of Ecobank Group; Kenny Fihla, Chief Executive Officer of Absa Group; Roosevelt Ogbonna, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Access Bank Plc; and Sim Tshabalala, Chief Executive Officer of Standard Bank Group. The discussion was…

Mounting debt, failing infrastructure, and governance challenges are raising concerns about the future of Africa’s largest city—and the lessons it holds for the continent.

For decades, the global aviation conversation has been dominated by airlines from Europe, North America, and the Gulf. Yet one carrier has steadily rewritten the narrative from the heart of Africa. Ethiopian Airlines has evolved from Ethiopia’s national airline into Africa’s largest, most connected, and arguably most influential aviation company. Its rise is more than a corporate success story. It is evidence that long-term planning, disciplined investment, and continental ambition can produce a world-class institution capable of competing on the global stage. “Strong airlines do more than connect cities—they connect economies, create opportunities, and reshape how the world sees a…

There is a temptation to treat online romance scams as morality plays with obvious heroes and villains. Victims are portrayed as naïve. Scammers become caricatures—faceless criminals hiding behind glowing laptop screens somewhere in West Africa. Carlos Barragán’s The Yahoo Boys resists that easy narrative. Instead, it asks a far more interesting question: What happens when economic opportunity, digital technology, and human longing collide? Rather than merely documenting cybercrime, Barragán investigates the social ecosystem that gave rise to Nigeria’s so-called “Yahoo Boys.” His reporting reveals individuals shaped by unemployment, inequality, global media, family expectations, and a rapidly changing digital economy. None…

Virginia has taken a major step toward building a regulated adult-use cannabis market, approving legislation that will allow legal retail marijuana sales to begin on July 1, 2027. The decision comes years after the state legalized personal possession and home cultivation, but left consumers without a legal recreational marketplace. The new framework positions Virginia as one of the most significant cannabis-policy developments in the U.S. South, where marijuana prohibition remains widespread and state-level reforms have often moved slowly. Under the new law, adults aged 21 and older will be able to purchase up to two ounces of marijuana at licensed…