Remittances high, barriers higher
JOHANNESBURG – AFRICA’S diaspora sends more than US$100 billion (about R1.8 trillion) home every year—yet many of those same citizens say they are being shut out by their own governments when
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Green jobs project launches for youths
by NDABENI MLOTSHWA BULAWAYOÂ – A US$30 million youth-driven project has been launched to create green jobs in the countryside. More than 240,000 people, including nearly 80,000 youths, will benefit from
Equinix Investment Signals Next Phase of Africa’s Digital Infrastructure Growth
JOHANNESBURGÂ – AXIZ a leading distributor of digital technologies and services in Africa, has welcomed the recent investment announcement from Equinix Inc., noting it as a strong signal of continued momentum
Heavy vehicles restricted from iconic Vic Falls bridge
LIVINGSTONEÂ – ZAMBIA and Zimbabwe are to restrict the use of the Victoria Falls Bridge by heavy trucks and trains due to its age and structural limitations. The iconic bridge, opened
SADC targets non-tariff barriers
JOHANNESBURG – THE Southern African Development Community (SADC) has successfully concluded a two-day meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa, where representatives from government ministries and the private sector across member states identified
OMODA C5 SHS hybrid launches
JOHANNESBURG – OMODA South Africa has expanded its local vehicle range with the introduction of the new C5 SHS hybrid, marking a significant step in the brand’s electrification journey. As the
Africa shows economic resilience
ABIDJAN – DESPITE global and regional headwinds, Africa continues to demonstrate remarkable economic resilience, maintaining its position as a global growth frontier. This is the central finding of the 2026 Africa
Africa’s road back to Formula 1 begins
JOHANNESBURG – AFTER more than four decades without African representation on the Formula 1 grid, a South African motorsport initiative is aiming to change the trajectory of the sport on
Batoka gorge project still awaiting construction
by JEFFREY MANTAMBABINGABINGA – THE Batoka Gorge Hydroelectric Scheme, a joint energy project between Zimbabwe and Zambia, remains one of Southern Africa’s most ambitious infrastructure developments aimed at addressing chronic
Cassava drives sovereign cloud growth
JOHANNESBURG – CASSAVA Technologies has launched a new strategic initiative aimed at accelerating artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud adoption across Africa and Latin America, positioning itself at the centre of
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