Mozambique’s long-held dreams of natural gas have got a fresh boost following an estimated $1.1 billion contract award by ExxonMobil for the Rovuma LNG Phase 1 project in Mozambique’s Cabo Delgado region. The signing of the contracts represents a big leap towards FID for the project, whose objective is to build onshore LNG facilities with […]
Cape Town’s ghosts are back in the conversation, though the cricket should matter more this time. South Africa vs Australia begins in Durban on Friday, the first Test between the two sides on South African soil since the 2018 ball-tampering scandal. It opens a three-match series. Eight Years On, the Noise Has Faded Back in […]
DURBAN, South Africa. Refugees and asylum seekers in Durban are bracing for Wednesday’s deadline, the date the anti-immigration movement March and March has set for undocumented foreigners to leave South Africa. A deadline with no legal force The ultimatum has no legal force. Authorities have warned private groups against taking immigration enforcement into their own […]
President Cyril Ramaphosa has pledged that those involved in violent xenophobic attacks against immigrants will be arrested as pressure increases on the government concerning the violence. The president was speaking at Parliament, where he pledged that those responsible for the attacks will be arrested and face prosecution. He added that the government will not allow […]
South Africa has landed a $1.5 billion (equivalent to R24.8 billion) loan from the World Bank Group for its infrastructural reforms to be implemented in its electricity, freight transport, and water projects. South Africa World Bank loan, Approved on July 21, 2026, the loan is intended for South Africa, which is still working on resolving […]
The water crisis in South Africa is again in the limelight during the winter this year, as there have been cases of water shortages in several cities in South Africa. While seasonal rains have helped bring about some respite to parts of South Africa, there are several other municipalities that are still grappling with water […]
July is the beginning of a new financial year for several African countries, and therefore, several policies, tax adjustments, and cost-of-living changes are always made at the start of a new year. Some of the changes that are expected to be made in 2026 include tax adjustments in Kenya, South Africa’s electricity price hike, and […]
Engineering is one of the most rewarding careers in South Africa and one of the most necessary within South Africa with significant demand in vital sectors such as energy, technology and infrastructure. In the face of ongoing national challenges such as power shortages, urban construction and a transition to renewable energies, engineers will be important […]
During early Friday trading on the 13th of June, the South African rand fell 1.6% to 18.04 per USD, as global risk aversion rose amid Israeli military action concerning Iran. As investors shifted their focus to safe-haven assets, the rand’s well-documented rally—based on the resolution of a budget dispute and elevated commodity prices—came to a […]
There is something LG smartphone users across the globe might not like. The South Korean company exited the smartphone market in 2021 but had promised people updates for eligible models for 3 years. This thing is going to stop from next month. LG has announced to officially stop support for its smartphone users. From next […]
MultiChoice and NBCUniversal have given $145 million to support Showmax Africa. This money will help with running the business and growing it. The money was shared between the two companies based on how much of Showmax Africa each one owns. They agreed to provide funds regularly to Showmax. The mode of fund transfer will be […]
The Sistine Chapel will welcome Cardinal members in the forthcoming week to start electing succession candidates on May 7 for the 267th pontifical position after nine days of mourning for Pope Francis. During the fifth General Congregation meeting in Rome the religious community learned about the upcoming cardinal election process to select a new pope […]
Namibia’s President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has removed Agriculture Minister Mac-Albert Hengari from his position. The decision came after serious allegations of rape involving a minor. The President’s office confirmed on Sunday that Hengari’s dismissal is effective from April 23, 2025. Local media reports say Hengari might also face other charges like abduction and abortion. In Namibia, […]
Cross-border activity suffered vast disruption when the new ban started at midnight Thursday with its direct impact on border checkpoints including Kasumulu. Before the border hosted many commercial trucks yet now official delivery of fuel products represents the sole traffic through this crossing. The Agriculture Minister Hussein Bashe stated that the trade restrictions serve as […]
Art has the potential to take the talents from any regions across the globe, and this world has witnessed one such wonderful cross-border music titan “Wizkid”. It has been officially revealed that a documentary featuring the life journey of his from being a struggling young boy to an inspiring international musician. The scenic views and […]
Disaster teams in KwaZulu-Natal stand ready to respond to persistent rainfall while drivers should approach roads with care. According to SAWS the Easter weekend will experience heavy rainstorms which pose a threat to multiple locations in South Africa. Regions expected to be impacted include: The government has expanded its rain warning to include uThukela, Amajuba, […]
Starlink the satellite internet company by Elon Musk is growing fast in Africa. It now works in more than 20 countries on the continent. Just this month, Somalia gave Starlink a 10-year license to operate. Lesotho also allowed Starlink to begin service around the same time. Somalia’s Technology Minister, Mohamed Adam Moalim Ali, said, “We […]
Chinese production companies directly offer their luxury products at wholesale rates online because they were created for luxury retailers. Social media reveals places where suppliers create luxury products for Birkin and other premium brands including Louis Vuitton, Chanel, and others. The production companies demonstrate their crafting abilities and high-quality materials while showing big price differences […]
African content is getting more attention around the world. While Nigerian films (Nollywood) are already well-known, East Africa—especially Kenya—is starting to shine too. Kenya is now creating shows that people everywhere want to watch. Companies like D&R Studios are leading the way. They’ve made popular shows like The Real Housewives of Nairobi, Sol Family, This […]