July 27, 2023
Africa: Low Turnout by African Leaders at Key Russia Summit
Only 17 African leaders will attend Russian President Vladimir Putin's second Russia-Africa Summit which gets underway in St. Petersburg on Thursday, July 27, 2023 the Daily… Read more »
Africa: Ensuring a Healthy and Safe Digital Future for Young People
In the 21st century, young people are increasingly living their lives in urban and digital spaces. Read more »
July 26, 2023
South Africa: Turkish Firm to Push Ahead With Two Power Plants Despite Environmentalists' Concerns
Karpowership will continue its efforts to win environmental approval for the installation of two ship-mounted power plants in South African ports, Bloomberg reports. Read more »
South Africa: Competition Tribunal Approves Takatso Aviation's Majority Stake In National Carrier
The Competition Tribunal has accepted Takatso Aviation's proposed acquisition of a 51% holding in South African Airways (SAA), but with restrictions, including a ban on layoffs and… Read more »
July 25, 2023
Southern Africa: AfDB Predicts 1.6% Growth Due to Climate Change, Inflation, Rising Interest Rates
The 2023 Southern Africa Economic Outlook, just issued by the African Development Bank (AfDB), paints a gloomy picture of the region's economic prospects. Read more »
South Africa: There Was No Assault, Presidential Protection Officer Tells Court - South African News Briefs - July 25, 2023
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July 24, 2023
South Africa: Johannesburg Authorities Confirm Explosion Was Caused by Gas Leak
The City of Johannesburg made a promise to restore electricity and water as soon as possible following the gas explosion on Lillian Ngoyi Street (previously Bree Street) in the… Read more »
Africa: Russia to Continue Sending Grain, Fertiliser to Africa - Putin
Russia will replace exports of Ukrainian grain to Africa and keep supplying the continent with food and fertiliser, despite sanctions, Russian President Vladimir Putin has said. Read more »
Cameroon: Over Dozen People Dead, Scores Injured as Building Collapses in Cameroon's Largest City
At least 16 people have died and close to 30 injured when a four-storey building collapsed onto a smaller one in Cameroon's largest city, Douala. Read more »
July 21, 2023
Africa: Agricultural or Food Systems Transformation - What's The Difference And Why It Matters
As countries grapple with the challenge of advancing their national food systems transformation pathways, agriculture ministries, which are often tasked with meeting this… Read more »
July 20, 2023
South Africa: Tavern Owners Ordered to Demolish Floor Where 21 Young People Died - South African News Briefs - July 20, 2023
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July 19, 2023
Congo-Kinshasa: DR Congo Signs U.S.$1.9 Billion Mining Deal With UAE
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)'s national mining corporation and the United Arab Emirates agreed to a $1.9 billion contract to develop at least four mines in the… Read more »
South Africa: South African Power Station Refurbishment Delayed Amid Blackouts
The Koeberg nuclear power station, where work is under way to extend the plant's operational life by 20 years, will not be returning to full strength any time… Read more »
Tanzania: Tanzanian Govt Ordered to Pay Australian Firm Over U.S.$100 Million
The International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes (ICSID) reportedly ordered the Tanzania government to pay more than U.S.$109-million to a group of companies… Read more »
South Africa: Push for Green Energy Stalls as Nearly Half of Initiatives Falter - South African News Briefs - July 19, 2023
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July 18, 2023
Africa: Continent's Biggest Port to be Partially Privatised
In a first for South Africa's national ports business, the largest harbour in Africa, Port of Durban, will be operated and controlled in part by International Container Terminal… Read more »
Africa: How Empowering Girls and Women Can Change the Future of Africa
Women's empowerment is like a pebble dropped in a pond. The ripples it creates spread far and wide, benefiting everyone in society. Read more »
July 17, 2023
Kenya: Raising the Voices of Women with Disabilities #WD2023
The biggest misconception surrounding disabilities is the belief that having a disability equates to inability, says Roselyne Olewe, a leading voice in the fight for the labour… Read more »
July 14, 2023
South Africa: All Five Heads of State to Attend BRICS Summit in Person - Ramaphosa
President Cyril Ramaphosa said that the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa) Summit will go on and be in person despite the persistent rumors over Russian… Read more »
Ghana: Ghana Passes Law to Allow Cultivation of Medicinal, Industrial Cannabis
Ghana's minister of interior can now issue permits for the cultivation of cannabis, but only for industrial purposes - the plants will have Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC)… Read more »
South Africa: Third Suspect Arrested in Truck Attacks - South African News Briefs - July 14, 2023
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July 13, 2023
South Africa: Govt In Last-Ditch Effort to Save AGOA Benefits
South Africa is making a last-ditch attempt to retain preferential trade benefits with the U.S. under the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), reports News24. Read more »
Africa: U.S.-Africa Business Summit Looks to Enhance Africa's Value in Global Chains
Over 1,000 participants from the U.S. and across the African continent, including government officials, private sector executives, investors, and multilateral stakeholders, are… Read more »
Africa: Africa Must Embrace New Tech in Agriculture to Overcome Climate Crisis
The agricultural sector should embrace new technologies to overcome climate change-related challenges, panellists including Zimbabwean President Emmerson Mnangagwa and Mozambique's… Read more »
Africa: COP28 to Focus on Energy Transition and Climate Finance
COP28 President-Designate Dr. Sultan Al Jaber has called on governments, industry, and all stakeholders to “disrupt business as usual” and take decisive acon… Read more »