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In Ghana, where secondhand clothes are donated to charities worldwide, they often end up in landfills. Two brothers have taken a different approach – giving these secondhand clothes a new life cycle. They are making their mark in the fashion industry. What started as a hobby has now taken them places.
Boie and Bill fashion label, founded by brothers Ellisha “Boie” and Calvin “Bill,” showcased their unique approach to fashion; they are making a name for themselves in Ghana’s fashion scene. Earlier, I spoke to Ellisha about the duo’s unique designs using simple technology and recycled materials, who is currently in Helsinki, Finland.

Calm is returning to Bukavu in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo after M23 fighters entered the city and two deadly explosions. The Rwanda-backed M23 rebel movement, which has expanded its territory since January, has ordered schools to resume operations after a brief suspension following their takeover. Rwanda denies supporting the M23 rebellion.
For an update, VOA’s Paul Ndiho Spoke with Fabien Mweze, secretary general of the Center of Political and Strategic Studies, based in Bukavu.

The Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives advanced President Donald Trump’s tax cut and border security agenda earlier this week, significantly boosting his 2025 priorities. The budget resolution called for $4.5 trillion in tax cuts and $2 trillion in spending cuts over 10 years. For more information, VOA’s Paul Ndiho is at Capitol Hill. Paul, What does this mean?

Africa can leverage its abundant natural resources to become a global hub for sustainable Bitcoin mining, with significant investments from Bitcoin companies across countries like Ethiopia, Malawi, Kenya, and Zambia.
Bitcoin mining uses powerful computers to solve complex problems and consumes significant energy. Despite criticisms of its energy use, Africa has an opportunity to leverage renewable resources for economic growth and job creation, positioning itself as a leader in sustainable blockchain technology. Rober Luft, the CEO of Potential, a company that mines Bitcoin, is here in the studio to share more information.

During his first term as US president, Donald Trump had minimal engagement with Africa, but despite that, President Trump remains hugely popular on the continent and among the African Diaspora. Some African conservatives strongly advocate President Donald Trump’s executive orders and suggest that these policies might be good for Africa in his second term. For more perspective, VOA’s Paul Ndiho spoke with Chinwe Esimai, President and CEO of Scepter 3 Global Advisors, about why President Trump’s policies resonate with the African Diaspora.

Earlier this month, President Trump signed an executive order directing the Justice Department to pause prosecutions of Americans accused of bribing foreign officials to enhance economic competitiveness. The order calls for revised enforcement guidelines for the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA) of 1977 and instructs Attorney General Pam Bondi to halt enforcement until new guidance is issued. This move has raised concerns about the potential encouragement of global corruption.
VOA’s Paul Ndiho spoke with Chinwe Esimai, President and CEO of Scepter 3 Global Advisors, to learn more about executive orders and the FCPA’s enforcement pause.

Earlier this month, the Central African Republic launched a cryptocurrency meme, which initially experienced a surge in value before crashing. This is just one of the most recent examples of the rising interest in cryptocurrency investments across the continent. According to Statista, the number of cryptocurrency users in Africa is expected to reach nearly 54 million by 2025. But what exactly is cryptocurrency? Who stands to gain from it, who controls it, and who is investing in it? Join Vincent Makori and his guests: VOA Africa technology reporter Paul Ndiho, Ghanaian social innovator and entrepreneur Bright Simons, and Mussie Haile, the CEO of Moya Technologies, for an in-depth discussion on Cryptocurrency in Africa.

The 2024 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) highlights that corruption remains a critical issue worldwide. Sub-Saharan Africa again scored the lowest average at 33 out of 100—90 percent of countries in the region scored below 50. However, some nations have made remarkable progress through anti-corruption efforts. 

The highest scorers include Seychelles, 72; Cabo Verde, 62; Botswana and Rwanda, 57. Conversely, the lowest scorers are Equatorial Guinea, 13; Eritrea, 13; Somalia, 9; and South Sudan, 8. 

VOA’s Paul Ndiho spoke with Sombo Muzata, Co-Director of the Masters of Public Administration Program and assistant professor at James Madison University, about the report’s significance.

From securing a multimillion-dollar contract with one of the world’s leading retailers, Walmart, to supplying Unity Girl Dolls and selling the African-themed toys on Amazon’s online store, Lagos—Nigeria-based Auldon Toys, a leading manufacturer of Unity Girl Dolls, has done it again. Auldon Toy has expansion plans for the retail toy space.

Auldon Toys is expanding into the retail toy market with a multi-million-dollar complex that aims to transform how children and families shop for toys in Nigeria and beyond. The company plans to create a fun atmosphere for kids to enjoy their shopping experience. I earlier spoke with Auldon CEO Paul Orajiaka.

The Democratic Republic of Congo government has urged Rwanda to cease its alleged support for the M23 rebel group. Rwanda denies any links. The M23 has made significant territorial gains, including the capture of Goma in January and Bukavu, where residents welcomed them over the weekend. The DRC government confirmed the rebels have “occupied” this second major city in the eastern mineral-rich region.
For an update, VOA’s Paul Ndiho Spoke with Fabien Mweze, secretary general of the Center of Political and Strategic Studies, based in Bukavu.