The Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN), the country’s premier Film Trade Association Body, has announced good news for cinema lovers on the occasion of the International Cinema Day. Opeyemi Ajayi, the chairman of the Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN), said in a statement on Tuesday in Lagos that cinema lovers would enjoy discounted […]
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 […]
Early 2025 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 2025 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. […]
National teams from Africa advance their World Cup qualification pursuit as they take part in Matchday 5 of the qualifiers. The joint hosting by Canada, the United States, and Mexico has made all countries across North America excited for World Cup qualification. Teams across Africa play with high intensity to earn every point needed for […]
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. […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Sri Lanka will host an ODI Tri-Series for women between India and South Africa during April and May 2025. 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 […]