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Travel & Tourism
Tunisia's Sidi Bou Said earns UNESCO World Heritage status
Tunisia's iconic blue-and-white village of Sidi Bou Said has been added to the UNESCO World Heritage List, recognising its cultural and architectural significance.
Domingo 26 de julho de 2026 - 14:00
Politics & Current Affairs
Brazil's Indigenous movement renews call for Truth Commission
Brazil's Indigenous movement has renewed calls for a National Indigenous Truth Commission to investigate historical violations and advance reparations.
Sábado 25 de julho de 2026 - 12:34
Infraestruturas & desenvolvimento
Namibia strengthens Africa's trade gateway on the Atlantic
Investment in Namibia's Port of Walvis Bay is expanding regional trade, strengthening logistics corridors and boosting southern Africa's connectivity.
Quarta-feira 22 de julho de 2026 - 12:00
Infraestruturas & desenvolvimento
New school expands education access for rural learners in Zambia
A secondary school built with support from a Chinese mining company is expanding access to education and creating new opportunities for rural learners in Zambia.
Quarta-feira 22 de julho de 2026 - 12:00
Business & Finance
South Africa targets export growth at Angola trade fair
South Africa is supporting local companies at Angola's largest trade fair as it seeks to boost exports, investment and intra-African trade under the AfCFTA.
Terça-feira 21 de julho de 2026 - 13:06
Politics & Current Affairs
Hamas appoints Khalil al-Hayya as new leader during Gaza war
Hamas has elected veteran official Khalil al-Hayya as its new leader following months of interim leadership during the ongoing Gaza war.
Terça-feira 21 de julho de 2026 - 12:55
Politics & Current Affairs
UN honours Mandela's legacy as Palestine recalls his solidarity
UN leaders and the State of Palestine marked Nelson Mandela International Day, honouring his legacy of justice, equality and solidarity with oppressed people.
Segunda-feira 20 de julho de 2026 - 19:40
Infraestruturas & desenvolvimento
Mashatile launches new water scheme to expand rural access in KwaZulu-Natal
Deputy President Paul Mashatile has launched a new water scheme in KwaZulu-Natal that will supply 500,000 litres of treated water daily to five rural communities.
Domingo 19 de julho de 2026 - 10:19
Business & Finance
South Africa, Namibia sign seven agreements to deepen economic ties
South Africa and Namibia have signed seven agreements covering trade, energy, transport and governance as the two countries strengthen bilateral cooperation.
Sábado 18 de julho de 2026 - 16:00
Clima & ambiente
Ghana advances Africa's green transport transition with electric dump trucks
Ghana has launched locally assembled electric dump trucks, supporting Africa's transition to cleaner transport and sustainable industrial development.
Sábado 18 de julho de 2026 - 16:00
Business & Finance
South African rooibos seeds set for historic space mission
South Africa's rooibos seeds will become the first from Africa to travel to the International Space Station as part of a scientific research and STEM education project.
Sábado 18 de julho de 2026 - 16:00
Business & Finance
AfDB says Africa's global economic influence is set to grow
The African Development Bank says Africa's resources, youthful population and economic potential will position the continent to play a leading role in a multipolar global economy.
Sábado 18 de julho de 2026 - 10:00
Business & Finance
Brazil rejects US tariffs, to challenge measures through WTO
Brazil has rejected new US tariffs on its exports, saying it will challenge the measures through the World Trade Organization and the country's Reciprocity Law.
Sexta-feira 17 de julho de 2026 - 22:35
Politics & Current Affairs
WHO warns DR Congo Ebola outbreak accelerating as cases spread beyond contact tracing
The World Health Organization says the Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is accelerating, with most new infections linked to unknown transmission chains.
Terça-feira 14 de julho de 2026 - 20:00
Politics & Current Affairs
Yemen government strikes Sanaa airport runway over Iranian aircraft dispute
Yemen's internationally recognised government says it struck Sanaa airport's runway to stop an Iranian aircraft from landing, raising fears of renewed escalation.
Terça-feira 14 de julho de 2026 - 11:50
Politics & Current Affairs
South Africa, UN sign five-year framework to advance development goals
South Africa and the United Nations have signed a five-year cooperation framework to support national development priorities and accelerate progress towards the Sustainable Development Goals.
Sábado 11 de julho de 2026 - 12:00
Politics & Current Affairs
South Africa destroys nearly 12,000 firearms on International Firearm Destruction Day
South African police destroyed 11,859 confiscated firearms on International Firearm Destruction Day as gun control advocates called for stronger measures to curb illegal weapons.
Sexta-feira 10 de julho de 2026 - 10:41
Business & Finance
Canton Fair promoted at AU to connect African businesses with global buyers
China and the African Union have promoted the 140th Canton Fair as a platform connecting African businesses with global buyers, investors and technology partners.
Quinta-feira 9 de julho de 2026 - 12:00
Politics & Current Affairs
Zimbabwe extends presidential term to 2030 under new constitutional law
Zimbabwe has enacted Constitutional Amendment No. 3, extending presidential and parliamentary terms to seven years and postponing the next general election to 2030.
Quarta-feira 8 de julho de 2026 - 11:43
Business & Finance
International delegation visits China's Guizhou to examine AI and big data development
Delegates from 21 countries visited China's Guizhou Province to examine advances in artificial intelligence, autonomous transport and big data applications.
Terça-feira 7 de julho de 2026 - 18:00
Business & Finance
The World Bank recommends extending South Africa's SEZ tax incentive nationwide
The World Bank has recommended extending South Africa's 15% SEZ corporate tax incentive nationwide, saying the country has the capacity to build a world-class special economic zone programme.
Terça-feira 7 de julho de 2026 - 16:30
Business & Finance
South Africans welcome first fuel price cut in months
South Africans are paying less for petrol and diesel after the first fuel price reduction in months, easing transport costs for households and businesses.
Terça-feira 7 de julho de 2026 - 12:00
Travel & Tourism
Harare hosts Mr and Miss Albinism Zimbabwe pageant
Contestants gathered in Harare for the Mr and Miss Albinism Zimbabwe pageant, held to mark International Albinism Awareness Day.
Terça-feira 7 de julho de 2026 - 09:40
Politics & Current Affairs
Brazilian diplomacy earns 88% approval among foreign policy experts
Brazil's foreign policy has received its highest approval rating among foreign policy experts since the Emerging Middle Powers survey began, as the country expands trade partnerships amid rising tensions with the United States.
Terça-feira 7 de julho de 2026 - 09:15
Politics & Current Affairs
Malawian man dies aboard repatriation bus in South Africa
A Malawian man died aboard a repatriation bus in Limpopo as scrutiny grows over assistance provided to displaced Malawian nationals.
Terça-feira 7 de julho de 2026 - 08:54
Politics & Current Affairs
How Mkhwanazi's allegations changed South Africa's corruption debate
South Africans reflect on the Madlanga Commission one year after Nhlanhla Mkhwanazi's allegations of corruption within the criminal justice system.
Segunda-feira 6 de julho de 2026 - 19:23
Business & Finance
Chery launches operations at Rosslyn production facility in South Africa
Chery launched operations at the Rosslyn production facility as South Africa and China expand cooperation in automotive manufacturing and investment.
Domingo 5 de julho de 2026 - 13:44
Clima & ambiente
Brazil unveils progress on ecological transition plan
Brazil says its Ecological Transition Plan has mobilised billions in green investment, expanded climate financing and accelerated sustainable development.
Sexta-feira 3 de julho de 2026 - 19:41
Travel & Tourism
Brazil arrivals to South Africa surge 40.6% before direct Cape Town–São Paulo flights
Tourist arrivals from Brazil to South Africa climbed 40.6% in May, ahead of LATAM Airlines' launch of direct flights from Cape Town to São Paulo on Thursday.
Quinta-feira 2 de julho de 2026 - 13:36