· May 20

Honda to scale back on EVs and concentrate on hybrids

Honda is reducing its investment in electric vehicles due to slowing demand and will increase focus on hybrid models with 13 new hybrid launches planned between 2027 and 2030. The company’s CEO, Toshihiro Mibe, stated that EV sales are now expected to constitute around 20% of Honda’s sales by 2030,...
· May 20

WATCH | Cyril Ramaphosa arrives in Washington for working visit

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa arrived in Washington DC for a working visit to meet US President Donald Trump. The visit aims to reset and revitalize bilateral relations between South Africa and the US, focusing on economic and commercial cooperation. Ramaphosa’s visit follows migration of Afrikaner refugees to the US,...
· May 20

The highest earning athletes in the world – 2025

Cristiano Ronaldo tops Forbes’ 2025 list of highest-paid athletes with earnings of $275 million, largely fueled by his contract with Al-Nassr and extensive endorsements. The top 10 highest-paid athletes collectively earned $1.38 billion, nearly matching the 2023 record and highlighting the growing financial clout in elite sports. Other notable earners...
· May 20

Nigeria to Begin N3.3trn Fibre Rollout, 7,000 Telecom Towers in Q4 2025 – Arise News

Dr. Bosun Tijani, Nigeria’s Minister of Communications, Innovation, and Digital Economy, announced the commencement of a N3.3 trillion investment to deploy 90,000 kilometers of fiber optic infrastructure and 7,000 telecom towers nationwide starting in Q4 2025, aiming for 98% connectivity coverage. The telecommunications sector has seen significant growth under President...
· May 20

Petrol: Dangote assures price stability despite increase in oil prices

Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced its consistent efforts to reduce the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) despite fluctuations in global crude oil prices, emphasizing its commitment to supporting Nigeria’s economy and consumers. The company’s policy aligns with Nigeria’s government initiatives like the Nigeria First policy and President Bola Tinubu’s...
· May 19

Ramaphosa visit Trump: ‘I’m not worried about anything, there’s no genocide’

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is set to begin a state visit to the United States, meeting President Donald Trump at the White House amid recent tensions over claims of discrimination in South Africa. Trump has accused South Africa of minority discrimination, particularly targeting Afrikaners, claims which Ramaphosa has strongly...
· May 19

‘Condemn kill the boer’ – Ramaphosa must assure Trump of commitment to Afrikaner human rights | The Citizen

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa is scheduled to visit the US for a working trip, including meetings at the White House with President Donald Trump. AfriForum CEO Kallie Kriel urges Ramaphosa to commit to protecting Afrikaner human rights, condemning the “Kill the boer” song, prioritizing farm murders, and addressing property...
· May 19

JPMorgan To Allow Clients To Buy Bitcoin, Jamie Dimon Says

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon reaffirmed his personal disapproval of Bitcoin, despite announcing that the bank will allow clients to purchase Bitcoin, though it will not custody the digital asset. Dimon compared buying Bitcoin to smoking—acknowledging clients’ rights to invest while expressing skepticism about Bitcoin’s intrinsic value and its use...