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Infraestruturas & desenvolvimento
Tanzania inaugurates 2,115MW hydropower plant
Tanzania inaugurates the 2,115MW Julius Nyerere Hydropower Plant to increase electricity supply and support economic activity.
Domingo 23 de agosto de 2026 - 18:00
Politics & Current Affairs
Job Rights, Immigration Under Johannesburg Scrutiny
Johannesburg authorities inspect businesses for labour law breaches, excessive working hours and safety violations amid wider inner-city enforcement.
Sábado 22 de agosto de 2026 - 08:11
Politics & Current Affairs
UN Security Council Holds Second Secretary-General Straw Poll
The UN Security Council holds its second confidential straw poll as eight candidates compete to succeed Antonio Guterres as secretary-general.
Sexta-feira 21 de agosto de 2026 - 22:00
Infraestruturas & desenvolvimento
Brazil Advances Push for Technological Sovereignty
Brazil is expanding AI, computing and data infrastructure as President Lula's government seeks greater technological autonomy and reduced foreign dependence.
Sexta-feira 21 de agosto de 2026 - 10:28
Business & Finance
SA, Zimbabwe Push Economic Cooperation
South Africa and Zimbabwe are prioritising infrastructure, border efficiency and industrialisation as they seek stronger economic cooperation.
Sexta-feira 21 de agosto de 2026 - 09:51
Clima & ambiente
Drones Aid Wildlife Monitoring in Kenya’s Maasai Mara
Drones, cameras and digital tracking systems are helping rangers monitor wildlife and support conservation efforts in Kenya’s Maasai Mara.
Sexta-feira 21 de agosto de 2026 - 09:19
Politics & Current Affairs
Zimbabwe Bishops Warn Against SSPX Activities
Zimbabwe’s Catholic bishops have warned Catholics against knowingly participating in SSPX activities, citing concerns over communion with Pope Leo XIV.
Quinta-feira 20 de agosto de 2026 - 18:47
Business & Finance
Ramaphosa Launches Phase 3 of Government-Business Partnership
President Cyril Ramaphosa launches Phase 3 of South Africa’s government-business partnership, targeting over 3% growth and one million jobs by 2030.
Quinta-feira 20 de agosto de 2026 - 15:28
Politics & Current Affairs
South Africa returns ancestral remains to Namibia
South Africa has repatriated the remains of two Namibians who died on Robben Island, alongside ancestral remains and cultural artefacts.
Quinta-feira 20 de agosto de 2026 - 07:05
Business & Finance
$40 Trillion Debt Puts U.S. Fiscal Future Under Pressure
The U.S. national debt has surpassed $40 trillion, intensifying concerns over rising interest costs, federal deficits and the country's fiscal outlook.
Quinta-feira 20 de agosto de 2026 - 02:00
Politics & Current Affairs
Pakistan Supreme Court orders Imran Khan hospital transfer
Pakistan’s Supreme Court has ordered imprisoned former Prime Minister Imran Khan to be transferred to a hospital within 48 hours over health concerns.
Quarta-feira 19 de agosto de 2026 - 16:25
Politics & Current Affairs
Lula Seeks Trump Talks Over UN Agenda
Brazilian President Lula is seeking talks with Donald Trump amid tensions over US Brazil relations, regional sovereignty and possible electoral interference.
Quarta-feira 19 de agosto de 2026 - 07:25
Politics & Current Affairs
NSFAS Crisis Deepens After R5.1bn Blunder
More than R5.1 billion was incorrectly allocated to over 40,000 students, exposing systemic failures in South Africa’s NSFAS funding system.
Quarta-feira 19 de agosto de 2026 - 07:09
Business & Finance
South Africa backs banana fibre hairpieces in Limpopo
South Africa is funding a Limpopo project producing banana fibre hairpieces, aiming to boost rural manufacturing, jobs and green innovation.
Terça-feira 18 de agosto de 2026 - 19:10
Politics & Current Affairs
SADC leaders call for deeper regional integration
SADC leaders have called for deeper regional integration, stronger infrastructure and greater cooperation to accelerate industrialisation and economic development.
Terça-feira 18 de agosto de 2026 - 16:00
Politics & Current Affairs
Zambia’s Hichilema wins second term amid opposition fraud claims
Zambia's Hakainde Hichilema wins a second term with 61.4% of the vote as opposition candidate Brian Mundubile raises concerns over electoral irregularities.
Terça-feira 18 de agosto de 2026 - 15:00
Business & Finance
Petrobras targets new offshore reserves as pre-salt peak approaches
Petrobras is expanding offshore exploration in Brazil's Equatorial Margin as it seeks new oil reserves ahead of an expected peak in pre-salt production.
Terça-feira 18 de agosto de 2026 - 07:51
Politics & Current Affairs
SA First Lady urges SADC to invest in early childhood development
South Africa’s First Lady Tshepo Motsepe urges SADC leaders to prioritise early childhood development and expand access to learning across Southern Africa.
Terça-feira 18 de agosto de 2026 - 07:37
Business & Finance
Brazil begins process to counter US tariffs under reciprocity law
Brazil begins assessing reciprocal measures against the US under its Economic Reciprocity Law following tariffs imposed on Brazilian products.
Segunda-feira 17 de agosto de 2026 - 11:31
Clima & ambiente
Kenya seeks balance between elephants and communities
Kenya's elephant conservation efforts highlight the challenge of balancing wildlife protection, community livelihoods, tourism and climate resilience.
Domingo 16 de agosto de 2026 - 14:00
Politics & Current Affairs
Zambian voters cast ballots in peaceful election
Zambian voters turned out peacefully for the general elections as President Hakainde Hichilema sought a second term amid calls for calm.
Sexta-feira 14 de agosto de 2026 - 16:00
Politics & Current Affairs
South African youth urged to verify political content online
South African youth and influencers are urged to verify political content online as misinformation and AI-generated material raise concerns ahead of local elections.
Sexta-feira 14 de agosto de 2026 - 07:42
Politics & Current Affairs
Drone attacks target Khartoum, other Sudanese cities amid escalating fighting
Drone attacks hit Khartoum and several Sudanese cities as fighting intensifies across Kordofan and Blue Nile, widening the conflict's geographic reach.
Sexta-feira 14 de agosto de 2026 - 00:00
Travel & Tourism
South Africa launches electronic travel authorization system
South Africa launches its Electronic Travel Authorization system to simplify travel, strengthen border security and support tourism, trade and investment.
Quinta-feira 13 de agosto de 2026 - 14:00
Clima & ambiente
Zimbabwe ferry disaster exposes gaps in marine safety
At least 44 people have died after a ferry capsized on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba, exposing concerns over overcrowding, maritime safety and rescue capacity.
Quinta-feira 13 de agosto de 2026 - 09:30
Politics & Current Affairs
SADC ministers meet in Durban as South Africa assumes the chair
SADC ministers meet in Durban as South Africa assumes the regional bloc’s chair, with trade, security, migration, infrastructure and integration on the agenda.
Quarta-feira 12 de agosto de 2026 - 18:24
Infraestruturas & desenvolvimento
South Africa Mine Collapse Kills 14 Illegal Miners
Fourteen illegal miners have died and eight others were injured after an excavated area collapsed at a dumping site near Rustenburg.
Quarta-feira 12 de agosto de 2026 - 12:00
Business & Finance
Brazil Eyes Global Food Export Lead As Agribusiness Expands
Brazil is poised to overtake the United States as the world’s largest food exporter, as agribusiness expands amid tax and trade reforms.
Terça-feira 11 de agosto de 2026 - 16:05
Business & Finance
Tanzania School Puts Practical Skills At The Heart Of Learning
A Tanzanian primary school is combining academic lessons with practical skills in technology, agriculture and vocational training to prepare pupils for the future.
Terça-feira 11 de agosto de 2026 - 16:00