Southern Africa

Against the backdrop of rapid growth in the global Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE) sector, Africa is eager to capitalise on the opportunity by positioning itself as a significant …

President Cyril Ramaphosa has suspended Deputy Minister of Small Business Development Dipuo Peters for one month. In a statement on Friday, the Presidency said the decision followed a sanction adopted …

Rises to 5.3% year on year, from 5.1% in December. South Africa’s headline consumer inflation quickened to 5.3% year on year in January from 5.1% in December ZACPIY=ECI, data showed …

Turnover rose by 9.3% in the 20 week-period to February 16. South African grocery retailer and wholesaler SPAR SPPJ.J said on Wednesday its turnover rose by 9.3% in the 20 …

South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa announced Wednesday that the country’s next general elections will take place on May 29. “Beyond the fulfillment of our constitutional obligation, these upcoming elections are …

South Africa will deploy 2,900 troops to help fight armed groups in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo as part of a Southern African Development Community initiative. The …

South Africa’s Department of Home Affairs has initiated plans to offer digital nomad visas, targeting highly skilled tech workers for potential long-term stays in the country. These visas, first introduced …

South Africa has recorded 46 suspected cholera cases and five laboratory-confirmed cases between January 1 and February 1, health minister Dr Joe Phaahla said on Monday. Briefing the media in …

South African private sector activity contracted for a second consecutive month in January, hurt by weak demand and shipping disruption at the country’s major port, a survey showed on Monday. …

The Johannesburg High Court last week rejected an application for the eviction of illegal occupants in two formerly commercial buildings in Doornfontein, Johannesburg, saying there does not appear to be …