Biden talks global security, energy with Ramaphosa, vowing to boost US-SA ties
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa made his first visit to the White House on Friday (16 September) for talks with US President Joe Biden on […]
South Africa
South Africa: two deaths after Covid-19 vaccination
South Africa’s drug regulator has reported two fatal cases of Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), a rare neurological condition, in people who received the Covid-19 vaccine from […]
Deaths and property damages in South African mining dam collapse
At least three people have been killed and dozens injured after a mine dam collapsed, causing flooding and washing away homes in central South Africa, […]
South Africa Mired in Longest Economic Downturn Cycle in Decades (experts)
South Africa has been mired in the longest cycle of economic downturn in decades, affected by internal and external shocks and slow structural reforms, South […]
Angola: The Palancas Negras qualify for CHAN in Algeria
With a historic 4-1 win over South Africa this Sunday at Dobsonville Stadium, the Palancas Negras stamped their passport to the CHAN/2023 in Algeria, with […]
South African inflation at 7.8%, the highest rate in 13 years
South Africa’s inflation hit a new record high of 7.8% year-on-year in July, its highest level in 13 years, driven mainly by rising food, transport […]
Botswana and South Africa ink deal to improve rail freight links to boost international trade
South Africa and Botswana have agreed to fund the improvement and extension of rail links between the countries in a bid to boost trade and […]
“Farmgate” Scandal: South African Opposition unites to demand answers from the President
Seven major opposition political parties in South Africa agreed on Thursday to demand answers from President Cyril Ramaphosa over the criminal charges brought against him […]
Qatari fund backed by QIA acquire hotel in Kenya for $39m
Kasada Hospitality fund, an independent Qatari investment platform dedicated to hospitality in Sub-Saharan Africa, has acquired Nairobi-based Crowne Plaza Hotel for nearly $39 million with […]
Pretoria seeks extradition of Gupta brothers from Dubai
Businessmen Atul and Rajesh Gupta, arrested in June in Dubai, were wanted on fraud and money laundering charges. South Africa on Monday formally requested the […]