Groundbreaking but controversial – new IOC president Coventry
Kirsty Coventry will become the 10th International Olympic Committee president – but why is she both a groundbreaking and controversial choice?
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The gravedigger ‘too busy to sleep’ as Khartoum fighting rages
The smell of death lingers over the main cemetery for Sudan’s capital as the army advances in the city centre.
Zimbabwean Coventry elected to head Olympic movement
Zimbabwe’s sports minister Kirsty Coventry is elected as the new IOC president, becoming the first woman and first African to hold the role.
Ethiopia does not want war with Eritrea, says PM
Abiy Ahmed’s comments come amid concerns that the neighbours could clash over tensions in Tigray.
Warning to South African Homeowners: Rooftop Solar Boom Faces NERSA Hurdles
South Africa’s rooftop solar revolution is surging, but a BusinessTech article from March 19, 2025, issues a stark warning to South African homeowners who want to install rooftop solar. The National Energy Regulator of South Africa (NERSA) reported a 67% climb in off-grid generation registrations in 2024, following a doubling in 2023, as renewable energy … Read more
Africa’s Growing Energy Storage Capacity Fuels Energy Self-Sufficiency Revolution
Africa’s energy self-sufficiency is surging forward, propelled by its growing energy storage capacity, as highlighted in a recent Polity.org article dated March 18, 2025. The piece underscores how renewable energy storage systems are driving electricity access expansion across the continent, marking a pivotal shift toward sustainable development and economic empowerment. At PowerAfrika, we’re not just … Read more
Armed men abduct dozens from a bus in Ethiopia
The incident happened in an area where around 100 students were similarly seized last July.