Southern Africa

The South African Constitutional Court has invalidated the 2024 public procurement law, citing insufficient public participation. As the law had not yet come into effect, existing rules remain…

In Plzeň, Relebohile Mofokeng scored his first goal in the Europa League, extending his streak with Union Saint-Gilloise, who won 3-0 on Thursday, September 17. The South African's…

Konkola Copper Mines has relaunched its Nchanga smelter after 106 days of shutdown and $40 million in rehabilitation. The first copper anode has been cast, marking the facility's…

The Good Life Show opens this Friday at the Sandton Convention Centre with over 250 exhibitors and more than 90 events focused on food, wellness, beauty, and sustainable…

Luther Singh, absent from the South African national team since 2021, is among the 30 players selected by Pitso Mosimane to kick off the qualifiers for the 2027…

Club Med's first South African resort, officially inaugurated on Thursday in KwaZulu-Natal, represents an investment of over 2 billion rand. The complex has created 600 direct permanent jobs…

The partnership with Zimasco revitalizes Zimbabwe's rail capacity for minerals. NRZ is also negotiating $115 million with Afreximbank to expand and rehabilitate its fleet.

BPC reports a reduced reliance on imports due to increased domestic production. Its rooftop solar program is expanding to 75 MW, with around 30 MW already installed.

The former SABC Sport presenter and music rights advocate was abducted on Tuesday evening in Katlehong. Three suspects are being sought.

The environmental study for the Gagasi project off Richards Bay is on hold following the withdrawal of the authorization request. The developer is expected to provide new technical…

A FIFA trophy will be awarded on Saturday in Pretoria: the winner of Mamelodi Sundowns vs. Al Ahli will also qualify for the Challenger Cup of the Intercontinental…

The engineering contract covers a unit in Coega capable of producing approximately one million tons of green ammonia per year, with a projected investment of $1.8 billion.

South African star Bonang Matheba urges Minister Gayton McKenzie to prioritize support for artists, the SAMAs, and the SAFTAs before attracting Jay-Z's anniversary show.

Cyril Ramaphosa has enacted a law that extends the mandate of the Public Service Commission to municipalities and public entities. The legislation also includes reporting requirements and penalties…

Retail sales in South Africa rose by 3.4% year-on-year in July, following a revised increase of 1.1% in June. Month-on-month, seasonally adjusted sales increased by 2.5%.

Phelan Green's e-SAF project in Saldanha Bay has reached its final investment decision with a commitment of $100 million in equity. Construction is expected to begin in the…

The Zambian public utility and EnerSynk have finalized a 25-year power purchase agreement for a photovoltaic project in the Copperbelt. The first phase of 300 MW is targeted…

Kemcore has received environmental approval for its mining reagents complex in Botswana. This green light will allow the company to move forward with financing for a project now…

Bontle Modiselle and Robot Boii will host the major amapiano event headlined by DJ Maphorisa and Kabza De Small on September 19 in Johannesburg.

Juba, Kinshasa, Libreville, Luanda, and Lusaka have been removed from Turkish Airlines' future schedules. These routes, suspended since spring and initially announced as temporary, now have no resumption…

The WBeauty Complete Clarifying Shampoo 250 ml has been recalled following the detection of Pluralibacter gergoviae. A COMESA alert issued on September 14 extends vigilance to cross-border purchases.

Cyril Ramaphosa has declared November 4, 2026, a national public holiday for municipal elections. Voters must cast their ballots in the constituency where they are registered, while employers…

The Mpatamanga hydroelectric project enters a new phase with the launch of the tender for its main EPC contract. This 358.5 MW infrastructure is expected to nearly double…

The United States has announced new visa restrictions targeting certain foreigners linked to policies or actions that Washington deems discriminatory in South Africa, marking a further deterioration in…

According to the Reserve Bank, the oil bill would have been 76 billion rand lower between 2021 and 2024 if refined products had accounted for 25% of imports.…

The National Bank of Angola cut its key interest rate by one percentage point to 14.75% on Tuesday, following a return of annual inflation below 9%. It also…

Preliminary data from the Central Energy Fund indicates a significant under-recovery of fuel prices. If the trend continues until the end of the month, motorists could face another…

Two U.S. personnel were slightly injured during an anti-smuggling operation in Maphiveni. Mbabane and Washington are working to establish the circumstances.

The discovery of a sixth woman's body in two months in eastern Gauteng prompted Cyril Ramaphosa to call for a priority investigation. Authorities have yet to establish a…

From September 16 to 18, the Durban Fashion Fair celebrates its 15th anniversary with 84 designers, 20 young talents supported by its mentorship program, and 25 newly trained…