us expels south african ambassador over diplomatic tensions

US Expels South African Ambassador Over Diplomatic Tensions

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio ordered South African Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool to leave America by March 21 because he considered Rasool no longer welcome in the United States. The US Secretary of State, Marco Rubio, took quick diplomatic action due to Rasool’s recent statements that angered President Trump and Americans about race relations. According […]

full ipl fixtures for south africa series & upcoming tours

Full IPL Fixtures for South Africa Series & Upcoming Tours

Early 2026 ends with IPL fever in India and cricket fans receive good news of an international schedule full of matches. The BCCI published India’s full scheduled matches for 2026 which focuses on a South African multi-format home series in November and December. This major match-up has eight competition events over different venues throughout India. […]

Africa's Green Hydrogen Revolution: A Path to Energy Independence

Africa’s Green Hydrogen Revolution: A Path to Energy Independence

Recent research shows that Professor Abdessamad Faik believes Africa is at an important energy choice point as renewable-powered hydrogen allows us to grow energy usage without sticking to fossil fuels. According to Faik the University Mohammed VI Polytechnic researcher, Africa holds more than enough renewable energy potential to meet its local power requirements while building […]

South African Coffee Giant Vida e Caffè Marks 300th Store Milestone

South African Coffee Giant Vida e Caffè Marks 300th Store Milestone

Vida e Caffè achieved a major milestone when they opened their 300th South African outlet in Secunda Mpumalanga making it Vida e Caffè’s 23 year anniversary milestone. Vida e Caffè started its operations in Cape Town street cafés in 2001 and currently holds the title of South Africa’s biggest branded coffee network. The business runs […]

South Africa Coalition Proposes Reduced VAT Increase to Break Budget Impasse

South Africa Coalition Proposes Reduced VAT Increase to Break Budget Impasse

The National Treasury reduced the VAT tax increase to end the government coalition conflict in South Africa. The Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana presented an updated budget on Wednesday that requires South Africa to raise VAT by only 0.5 percentage points starting in May 2023. He also noted the next increase of 0.5 points would occur […]

IFC Invests $250 Million in Standard Bank for Green Building Initiatives

IFC Invests $250 Million in Standard Bank for Green Building Initiatives

The International Finance Corporation (IFC) enabled South African green building growth by giving $250 million to Standard Bank for an unsecured senior loan. Standard Bank and IFC formed this partnership to promote eco-friendly building methods in South African properties and provide green homes to people who cannot afford them. Through this funding, Standard Bank will […]

UAE's Innovative Approach Sets New Standard in Global Humanitarian Response

UAE’s Innovative Approach Sets New Standard in Global Humanitarian Response

Tom Fletcher as UN Under-Secretary-General for Humanitarian Affairs and Emergency Relief Coordinator describes the UAE as a committed and creative supporter of global humanitarian response activities. According to his WAM interview, Fletcher says humanitarian work has meaning in UAE tradition and commands support from its national leadership. As UN Under-Secretary-General from 2024 Tom Fletcher emphasizes […]

South African Wildlife Group Questions Animal Exports to Ambani's Vantara

South African Wildlife Group Questions Animal Exports to Ambani’s Vantara

South Africa’s top wildlife protection group voices critical thoughts about exporting large number of wild animals to Vantara in India from Mukesh Ambani’s industrialist son Anant. The Wildlife Animal Protection Forum of South Africa (WAPFSA) wants experts to examine the quality of care for all the animals sent to the 3,000-acre zoological center in Gujarat. […]

uae's investopia forum set to make african debut in lagos

UAE’s Investopia Forum Set to Make African Debut in Lagos

The city of Eko Atlantic in Nigeria will organize Investopia Africa 2026 in September. As the platform expands from the UAE to its first African event, the Lagos event will transform Nigeria into a business hub and open new paths for international investors to enter African markets. The Minister of Industry supports Investopia Africa 2026 […]

South African Farmers Welcome: Trump Offers Fast-Track US Citizenship

South African Farmers Welcome: Trump Offers Fast-Track US Citizenship

In a recent social media post on Trusth Social US President Donald Trump offered fast-track US citizenship to South African farmers. He targeted new South African land laws, he said that this allowed the government to seize farmland without compensation, hurting white farmers in particular.  Trump stated, “Any farmer with a family seeking safety from […]

US Freezes Aid to South Africa Amid Rising Tensions

US Freezes Aid to South Africa Amid Rising Tensions

The US State Department has ordered an immediate pause on most foreign aid to South Africa. President Trump signed Executive Order 14204. A cable signed by Secretary of State Marco Rubio directs all State Department offices to suspend aid payments, with minimal exceptions. The order cites “unjust racial discrimination” against white Afrikaners as a key […]

Women's ODI Tri-Nation Series Schedule

Women’s ODI Tri-Nation Series Schedule

Sri Lanka will host an ODI Tri-Series for women between India and South Africa during April and May 2026. All ongoing matches during the tournament will have natural light at the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium in Colombo. On April 27 Sri Lanka begins the tournament with a match against India while using a round-robin […]

India Seeks to Deepen Critical Mineral Partnerships with South African Development Community

India Seeks to Deepen Critical Mineral Partnerships with South African Development Community

India plans to create dependable supply chains for its essential minerals by strengthening ties with the nations in the South African Development Community per an upcoming research study by Veda Vaidyanathan at CSEP. The National Critical Minerals Mission launched in January 2026 will help India form new mineral partnerships outside its usual suppliers. In 52 […]

South Africa Targets Indian Travelers with Bold Tourism Push

South Africa Targets Indian Travelers with Bold Tourism Push

South African Tourism has declared a new business plan that will completely transform how they promote South Africa to tourists and business partners from India. South Africa plans to introduce new programs at its 2026 India Roadshow events from March 18th through the 20th in Dallas Chennai and Mumbai to draw tourists from India and […]

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Obesity Epidemic Threatens Sub-Saharan Africa

Recently, The Lancet published research showing how sub-Saharan Africa faces a rising obesity threat with predicted body weight problems increasing by 254.8% from 2026 to 2050. Researchers started from 204 countries to discover how health was changing worldwide and found Nigeria had a specific problem set to affect 141 million adults. New data about obesity […]

UAE and Senegal Launch 2026 UN Water Conference Preparations in New York

UAE and Senegal Launch 2026 UN Water Conference Preparations in New York

At the start of the 2026 multilateral process, both the United Arab Emirates and Senegal held an international meeting on water issues at the United Nations Headquarters in New York on March 3rd, 2026. Through this Organizational Meeting, the Member States and stakeholders gave their insights about the six interactive dialogues that the September 2024 […]

Nothing phones: Smartphone startup applauded for doing something different

Nothing phones: Smartphone startup applauded for doing something different

British smartphone startup Nothing is here to break the chain of sameness in the mobile industry. The company on Tuesday debuted a handset it hopes can shake the market and turn into the next big thing. Nothing has launched Phone (3a), a budget smartphone carrying an unusual design featuring multiple different shapes and so-called ‘Glyph’ […]