Africa's Rare Earth Sector Set to Transform Global Supply Chain by 2030

Africa’s Rare Earth Sector Set to Transform Global Supply Chain by 2030

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 […]

Mining Veteran Ben Magara Named New Exxaro CEO

Mining Veteran Ben Magara Named New Exxaro CEO

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 […]

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 […]

12 Killed, 45 Injured in Tragic Johannesburg Bus Rollover

12 Killed, 45 Injured in Tragic Johannesburg Bus Rollover

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 […]

Internet Access Crisis Deepens in Africa as Shutdowns Hit New High

Internet Access Crisis Deepens in Africa as Shutdowns Hit New High

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 […]

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. […]

Hassatou Diop N’Sele Named Among 50 Most Inspiring Women of 2025

Hassatou Diop N’Sele Named Among 50 Most Inspiring Women of 2025

Hassatou Diop N’Sele the Vice President for Finance and Chief Financial Officer at the African Development Bank has been named one of Forbes Africa’s 50 Most Inspiring Women of 2025. Hassatou has earned this intensive recognition because of her outstanding work in economic development and financial inclusion. She has played an important role in empowering […]

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 2025 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 2025 […]

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 […]

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 2025 will help India form new mineral partnerships outside its usual suppliers. In 52 […]

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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 2025 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, 2025. Through this Organizational Meeting, the Member States and stakeholders gave their insights about the six interactive dialogues that the September 2024 […]

Google Launches Africa Cloud Region, Boosting AI and Data Opportunities

Google Launches Africa Cloud Region, Boosting AI and Data Opportunities

Google introduces its new African cloud center through its March 19th launch. South African businesses rely heavily on this development particularly the companies using AI and data systems. This development brings cutting-edge computer processing directly within the African region. Through their partner Digicloud Africa Gregory MacLennan reveals numerous companies want Google’s cloud innovation and their […]

Multiple countries join UAE in calling for a Ramadan ceasefire in Sudan

Multiple countries join UAE in calling for a Ramadan ceasefire in Sudan

The UAE has called for a humanitarian ceasefire in Sudan during the holy month of Ramadan. The appeal came as regional leaders met in Ethiopia on February 14 to discuss the conflict that has been raging on for nearly a couple of years. Reem al-Hashimy, the UAE’s Minister of State for International Cooperation, highlighted that […]

Xiaomi’s SU7 Ultra Electric Car: Know Details

Xiaomi’s SU7 Ultra Electric Car: Know Details

The latest SU7 Ultra electric vehicle emerges from Chinese phone manufacturer Xiaomi at a high speed. This car achieves 0 to 60 mph acceleration in less time than Tesla offers in its fastest model. Customers will need to pay $73,000 for the SU7 Ultra since it enables 385-mile trips per charge and achieves 201 mph […]

UAE and South Africa explore cooperation in sustainable infrastructure and transport

UAE and South Africa explore cooperation in sustainable infrastructure and transport

Hassan al-Mansoori, the UAE’s Under-secretary for Infrastructure and Transport Affairs at the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, and South Africa’s Dean Macpherson, Minister of Public Works and Infrastructure, recently engaged in meticulous discussions. Both sides highlighted the longstanding bilateral relations and explored strategies to further enhance cooperation in sustainable infrastructure and transport. They also highlighted […]