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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’ […]

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 […]

Black Caps Eyes ICC Final Spot Against Confident South Africa

Black Caps Eyes ICC Final Spot Against Confident South Africa

After their India loss, New Zealand heads into its match against South Africa at Lahore with growing self-assurance. With earlier semi-final qualification the Black Caps have returned to Lahore to draw power from their recent tournament win there. Latham feels lucky that his team competed in a tri-series with Pakistan and South Africa previous to […]

US aid cuts could unleash serious consequences for millions of people

US aid cuts could unleash serious consequences for millions of people

Speaking to reporters on Friday, UN Secretary General Guterres noted that serious cuts to humanitarian aid by the US is going to unleash highly damaging consequences for millions of people across the globe. Guterres said these cuts impact a broad range of critical programmes. He expressed the UN’s gratitude “for the leading role” the US […]

Champions Trophy 2025: Teams Prepare for Semifinal Travel Logistics

Champions Trophy 2026: Teams Prepare for Semifinal Travel Logistics

Before playing India in the 2026 Champions Trophy semifinals both South Africa and Australia have chosen to travel to Dubai. Both Australia and South Africa are working out match scheduling issues even though one team has locked up their position and the other is almost there. The cricket resource shows that both the South African […]

Meta Layoffs: Tech giant fires 20 employees for leaking confidential information

Meta Layoffs: Tech giant fires 20 employees for leaking confidential information

Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta – parent company of Facebook, Instagram and many other creations – said on Thursday that it has laid off 20 employees for leaking internal information to the media. This story has been first reported in The Verge. Employees are offered periodic reminders that it is against the company’s policies to leak confidential […]

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 […]

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Visits Somalia's capital Mogadishu

Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Visits Somalia’s capital Mogadishu

On August 3, 2023, Somali President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud welcomed Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed for official diplomatic talks. The senior officials held their meeting because Ethiopia and Somalia made peace after their major conflict burst in January 2024 when Ethiopia proposed leasing Somaliland beachfront property. A diplomatic crisis developed between Ethiopia and Somalia when […]

Sudan plane crash in residential area kills at least 46 people

Sudan plane crash in residential area kills at least 46 people

Later on Tuesday, a Russian-built Sudanese military plane crashed in a residential neighbourhood in Omdurman, killing at least 46 people and injuring 10 others. The incident is making global headlines. The exact cause of the crash is still unclear. But it has been reported that the incident is likely because of a technical malfunction. The […]

Japan deepens support for health and border management in Sudan

Japan deepens support for health and border management in Sudan

Japan has contributed $1.5 million to the International Organisation for Migration (IOM) to implement an urgently needed response to the Sudan humanitarian crisis – supporting emergency health and border management in the country. Sudan is currently facing one of the most serious humanitarian crises on the planet. The situation is extremely concerning as the army […]