Kayamandi, Stellenbosch – An eight-year-old child has tragically died and over 120 residents have been left homeless following a devastating fire that ripped through the Zone O Informal Settlement in …
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Ghana’s Economy at Risk If Global Gold Prices Fall
A sharp drop in global gold prices could weaken Ghana’s foreign reserves and destabilise the cedi, UK-based research firm Fitch Solutions has warned in a new economic outlook. According to …
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Ethiopia Showcases Urban Corridor Plan at BRICS Urbanisation Forum in Brazil
The Government of Ethiopia has presented its ongoing urban development efforts at the BRICS Urbanisation Ministerial Forum, held in Brasilia, Brazil, according to a statement from the country’s Ministry of …
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PanAfGeo+ Trains Over 1,750 African Mining Experts
The Pan African Geology Programme (PanAfGeo+) has trained more than 1,750 mining professionals from 54 African countries, playing a key role in helping to grow the mining sector across the …
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Beth Arendse Appointed as New CEO of BASA
Business and Arts South Africa (BASA) has appointed Beth Arendse as its new Chief Executive Officer, with her tenure set to begin on 1 July 2025. BASA, a leading organisation …
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Harare Businessman Duped of US$20,000 in Fake Investment Deal Promising US$3 Million Return
Two men in Zimbabwe are facing fraud charges after allegedly scamming a business director out of US$20,000 with a promise that he would earn US$3 million in just three months …
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City Power, Eskom Settle R4 Billion Electricity Debt Dispute with Major Write-Off
South Africa’s electricity landscape may soon breathe easier after Johannesburg electricity distributor, City Power, and national utility Eskom finally reached an agreement over a long-standing billing and debt dispute worth …
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Malawi’s Informal Traders Cry Out Over Harassment, Abuse and Loss of Livelihoods
In the busy streets of Blantyre, the commercial capital of Malawi, thousands of informal traders hustle daily to make ends meet. These men and women, especially women, are the face …
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Uganda’s President Museveni to Seek Reelection in 2026, Aiming to Extend 40-Year Rule
Uganda’s long-serving President Yoweri Museveni will officially seek reelection in the upcoming general elections scheduled for January 2026, aiming to extend his nearly four decades in power. The announcement, which …
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South African Rand Strengthens on Israel-Iran Ceasefire and Market Optimism
The South African rand strengthened against the U.S. dollar in early Tuesday trade, buoyed by a broad risk-on sentiment following U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement of a ceasefire between Israel …