Q3 GDP Growth Slips to 0.5% as South Africa’s Economy Slows Further: Africa newsroom update. Markets opened to a softer print as South Africa Q3 GDP edged up 0.5%. The headline says it cleanly. South Africa economic growth cooled, and the South Africa economy’s slow tag felt accurate on trading floors. Cool morning air in […]
The recent Foreign investment news in Congo showcases a recent surge of foreign investment in the mining, energy, and infrastructure sector. The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has remained one of the key global supply chains as the world demands more and more cobalt, copper, and lithium. The increasing confidence of investors in the economic […]
Creative Africa Nexus (CANEX) is running the Book Factory Prize for Publishing in Africa again to award $28,000 to African publishing excellence in 2025. From March 17 to April 30, 202,5, African publishers can apply for the competition by sending published trade books from the past year. The $20,000 first prize goes to a winner, […]
Canadian companies have expanded their presence as major African mining stakeholders and invested more than $37 billion. Africa holds the title of becoming the second biggest destination for mining projects of Canadian companies. Under Canada’s Africa Strategy, new initiatives will improve business ties between the nation and African countries. Setting up a high commission in […]
The South African government wants people to plant one million trees across the nation within a single day on September 24, 2025. In September of 2025, South Africa will plant one million trees as part of their environment-focused collaboration. On September 24, 2025 nation-wide major groups joining with government backing will plant trees throughout South […]
The government’s statistics regulator showed that South African inflation stayed at 3.2% during February and rose below the projected 3.3%. One day before the interest rate change South Africa’s central bank faces a key decision over inflation rates. The SARB’s decision will take external influences into account despite inflation presently being below its 4.5% target. […]
Keywords: Cape Town, African Energy Chamber, Africa, The 2025 African Energy Week (AEW) will host the top energy leaders from Africa and global markets at the Invest in African Energies 2025 event in Cape Town, South Africa. The conference builds around its focal topic of turning Africa into a top energy leader worldwide. The G20 […]
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 […]
The United States plans to shut down its Johannesburg consulate after Sandton Drive gets renamed to Leila Khaled Drive even though most residents along with local businesses strongly oppose this change. Joel Pollak who leads the candidate selection for US Ambassador to South Africa warned the nation about serious diplomatic setbacks arising from honoring Palestinian […]
The push toward renewable energy in Africa helps the 570 million people who currently live without reliable power access. Many African people remain without electricity since developed countries take power usage as a basic standard while the device helps power healthcare systems plus education and business growth. More countries across Africa are switching to renewable […]
South Africa captain Laura Wolvaardt wants cricket authorities to arrange more Test matches for women because Test cricket represents the highest level of the sport. During the last 20 years Test cricket for women teams only appeared 26 times with 12 series between England and Australia. The available Test matches for women took place between […]
The United States issued Ambassador Ebrahim Rasool a one-way travel ticket from South Africa to show decreasing trust between the two nations. Secretary of State Marco Rubio made a public statement on Friday to ban Ambassador Rasool for his remarks about President Donald Trump as he leads a white supremacist movement. The diplomatic conflict appeared […]
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 […]
The Trade Promotion Organization of Iran revealed its plan to launch a special shipping line to West Africa through its recent announcement. TPO presented the news ahead of the third Iran-Africa Economic Cooperation Summit that will take place from May 7-11, 2025. The TPO leader Mohammad Ali Dehghan Dehnavi said President Pezeshkian chose Africa as […]
Expansion in the global rare earth industry makes Africa stand out by predicting this region will reach 10% market supply by 2029. Companies in Africa are adding eight new rare earth separation units over five years to support global demand expansion by 2030. Investment strategies help speed up this market expansion. Novare from South Africa […]
Exxaro Resources Limited chose Ben Magara to lead the company as CEO starting April 1, 2025. The firm conducted an accelerated search for a CEO during which Magara earned the presidential role before Acting CEO Riaan Koppeschaar returned to his previous position. Mr. Magara has devoted 35 mining industry years to his profession. He established […]
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 […]
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 […]
A bus crashed on Tuesday near OR Tambo International Airport leaving twelve people dead and injuring forty-five others. First responders discovered the bus lay tilted on its side close to the highway edge once they arrived at the crash site. William Nthladi from Ekurhuleni Emergency Management announced that nine males and three females lost their […]
Access Now and KeepItOn revealed 2024 as being the worst year ever for digital shutdowns across 20 events across 15 African nations. When political turmoil grows governments more freely cut off internet access as part of their policies. Regime leaders in Comoros, Guinea-Bissau, and Mauritius followed traditional disruptors in Africa such as Ethiopia, Kenya, and […]