Africa: President Calls for Renewed Push to Ramp Up Africa's Infrastructure

President Cyril Ramaphosa has called for renewed political commitment, stronger institutional support and sustainable financing to fast-track Africa's infrastructure development. Read more »

Africa: Weather Service Issues Disruptive Rain, Fire Danger Warning Across South Africa

The South African Weather Service (SAWS) has issued a weather warning for disruptive rains and severe thunderstorms across the country for today. Read more »

Africa: South Africa Defends Immigration Enforcement, Engages U.S. Over Data Allegations

South Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to enforcing its immigration laws and upholding national sovereignty, while indicating that allegations involving the private data of… Read more »

Africa: Mashatile Hails Mafolo's Role in Shaping Democratic South Africa

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has paid tribute to late ANC stalwart and intellectual Magashe Titus Mafolo, describing him as a principled leader whose life's work helped shape… Read more »

Africa: South Africa, Mozambique Sign Higher Education Cooperation Agreement

South Africa and Mozambique have reaffirmed their commitment to advancing regional collaboration in skills development through the Southern African Development Community (SADC)… Read more »

Africa: Government Reaffirms Commitment to a Disability-Inclusive South Africa

Government has reaffirmed its commitment to advancing a disability-inclusive society through strengthened partnerships, improved access to services, and the protection of the… Read more »

Africa: Nzimande Advocates for Africa-Centric Research Agenda

Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, has used his platform at the Science Forum South Africa (SFSA) to advocate for a research framework… Read more »

Africa: Deputy Minister Letsike Calls for South Africa to Rewrite the Script On Gbvf

Deputy Minister in the Presidency for Women, Youth and Persons with Disabilities, Mmapaseka Steve Letsike, has emphasised that South Africa must urgently transform its approach to… Read more »

Africa: SA Welcomes Outcomes of COP30

The Minister of Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment, Willie Aucamp, has welcomed the outcomes of the 30th Conference of the Parties (COP30) of the United Nations Framework… Read more »

Africa: Tributes Pour in for South Africa's First Female Judge

Minister of Justice and Constitutional Development, Mmamoloko Kubayi, has paid tribute to Judge Leonora van den Heever who has passed away at the age of 99. Read more »

Africa: Brand SA Hails G20 As a Reputational Turning Point for South Africa

South Africa's successful hosting of the G20 Summit has delivered a powerful boost to the country's global image, tourism appetite and national pride, with Brand South Africa and… Read more »

Africa: Ntshavheni Hails Historic G20 Consensus That Places Africa At the Centre

Minister in the Presidency Khumbudzo Ntshavheni has described the first day of the G20 Leaders' Summit in Johannesburg as a "very successful" opening that delivered a landmark… Read more »

Africa: G20 Summit Highlights Global Trade Dynamics and Africa's Growing Influence

Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Parks Tau, on Sunday provided insights into complex international trade negotiations, emphasising multilateral cooperation and Africa's… Read more »

Africa: Nzimande Advocates for Collective Action in Africa's Vaccine Production

Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Professor Blade Nzimande, has emphasised the importance of collective action to strengthen Africa's resilience and capacity to… Read more »

Africa: 'This Is South Africa At Work' - Minister Ntshavheni On G20 Social Summit

The global gaze will begin to turn towards Gauteng this week, as it hosts the people-centred G20 Social Summit on Tuesday. Read more »

Africa: South Africa Reaffirms Commitment to Equitable Water and Sanitation Access

The Ministry of Water and Sanitation has reaffirmed its commitment to accelerating equitable and sustainable access to water and sanitation services across South Africa. Read more »

Africa: AU, EU to Strengthen Health Partnership Ahead of G20 Meeting

The African Union (AU) and the European Union (EU) will hold a high-level meeting on Wednesday, 5 November 2025, to renew their strategic partnership on health. Read more »

Africa: US Tariffs Push South Africa to Diversify Trade Reach

President Cyril Ramaphosa says South Africa is hopeful of reaching a trade agreement with the United States soon, following ongoing text-based negotiations aimed at addressing the… Read more »

Africa: South Africa Advocates for a Digitally Inclusive Future Through Its G20 Presidency

As the first African nation to host the G20 Summit, South Africa assumes this historic role with honour and unwavering commitment to amplify the voices of the Global South on the… Read more »

Africa: Gathering to Focus On Advancing Research in Africa

The National Research Foundation (NRF) is co-hosting the annual OR Tambo Africa Research Chairs Initiative (ORTARChI), focussing on evaluating the initiative's impact and… Read more »

Africa: Kaizen Conference Highlights Role of Regional Value Chains in Africa's Development

With the 2025 Africa Kaizen Annual Conference (AKAC) underway, delegates have consistently emphasised the need to develop regional value chains to industrialise the African… Read more »

Africa: G20 Called to Support Creative Industries

The African Union (AU) has called on the Group of Twenty (G20) members to support inclusive financing frameworks for the cultural and creative industries. Read more »

Africa: South Africa Uses G20 Presidency to Champion Global South and Debt Relief

Deputy President Paul Mashatile has pledged that South Africa's Presidency of the Group of 20 (G20) will drive a strong Global South agenda focused on debt relief, inclusive… Read more »

Africa: South Africa Stakes Its Claim As Africa's Digital and Investment Powerhouse

South Africa is positioning itself as the continent's digital and investment powerhouse, using its economic resilience and advanced infrastructure to attract global capital and… Read more »

Africa: Building Africa's Industrial Future Through Skills and Innovation

The second Africa Skills Week (ASW) which promotes youth skills development and fosters collaboration across the continent, is currently underway in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Read more »