Tag Archives: South Africa

21Nov/25

S\&P Global: Unlocking Africa’s Economic Potential

November 21, 2025EconomyJOHANNESBURG, South Africaadmin

S&P Global announced the publication of its “Look Forward: Unlocking Africa” report, which examines the continent’s economic potential. The report highlights how key factors like renewable energy, sustainable finance, capital market development, and infrastructure investment are shaping Africa’s future economic outlook. S&P Global emphasises Africa’s natural resources and young population as catalysts for global growth, while also detailing persistent challenges such as financing gaps and regulatory hurdles. The publication is timed to coincide with the inaugural S&P Global Africa Summit 2025 in Johannesburg, which focuses on advancing Africa’s development through robust financial markets. The overall message stresses the need for sustained global collaboration and innovative policy support to accelerate long-term sustainable development across the continent. Continue reading

08May/25

PROFESSIONAL FIGHTERS LEAGUE LAUNCHES PFL AFRICA WITH HISTORIC MEGA EVENT IN CAPE TOWN

May 8, 2025SportsCape Town, In Professional Fighters League, PFL 6, PFL Europe 2, Professional Fighters League, South Africaadmin

The Professional Fighters League is officially launching PFL Africa, the organization’s third international league, with a historic debut event on Saturday, July 26 at GrandWest Arena in Cape Town, South Africa. The July 26 event in Cape Town launches the 2025 PFL Africa Tournament, beginning with First Round matchups in the Heavyweight and Bantamweight divisions. Continue reading

18Mar/25

High soybean prices in Zambia and Malawi may make chicken costly too: lack of competition is to blame

March 18, 2025EconomyAgriculture, Arthur Khomotso Mahuma, Bean, Creative Commons, Crops, Kenya, Landlocked countries, Malawi, Malawi With limited, Member states of the Commonwealth of Nations, Member states of the United Nations, Namhla Landani, Poultry farming, Republics in the Commonwealth of Nations, South Africa, Soybean, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambiaadmin

Arthur Khomotso Mahuma, University of Johannesburg and Namhla Landani, University of Johannesburg

Poultry is one of the cheapest protein sources for the growing population of the east and southern Africa region. That makes soybeans critical to food security in the region, as they are an important input in chicken feed.

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13Sep/24

Science and Technology Daily: China-Latin America Sci-tech Cooperation Puts People First

September 13, 2024TechnologyBelt and Road Initiative, China, Foreign policy of the Narendra Modi government, Foreign relations of China, Forum on China–Africa Cooperation, South Africaadmin

The 2024 Summit of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation brings together members of the Global South to build a community with a shared future. However, the Global South evokes thoughts of another region at the same latitude as Africa, which too has very close ties with China. It is Latin America. Continue reading

14Aug/24

ELFBAR actions against counterfeits in South Africa

August 14, 2024EconomyCounterfeit, Electronic cigarette, Electronic cigarettes, Elf Bar, South Africaadmin

Global leading vape brand ELFBAR reinforces its firm stance against counterfeits, with some 3,600 fake and substandard vapes seized in the latest operation with enforcement authorities in South Africa.

04Jun/24

How is BRICS (Brazil, Russia,India,China,South Africa) bloc doing so far?

June 4, 2024EconomyArgentina, Brazil–India relations, BRIC, BRICS Astronomy, China, China–India relations, Economic history, Egypt, Ethiopia, India, Iran, JOHANNESBURG, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Ukraine, United Arab Emiratesadmin

June 4, 2024 /Economy/ — The BRICS bloc has been in the news recently due to a significant development: it doubled its membership in January 2024. Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates were all invited to join Atlantic Council. This expansion has the potential to reshape the bloc’s influence, but it also comes with challenges. Continue reading →

26Mar/24

The Israeli-Palestinian peace process

March 26, 2024PoliticsGaza Strip, In Israel, In Norway, Israel, Israel–United States relations, Israeli–Palestinian peace process, London, Northern Ireland, Oslo Accords, Oslo I Accord, Oslo II Accord, Palestinian National Authority, South Africa, State of Palestine, State of Palestine–United States relations, Two-state solution, West Bankadmin

London, March 26, 2024 /Mpelembe News/ — The Israeli-Palestinian peace process is a complex and unfortunately stalled endeavor. Here’s a simplified breakdown: Continue reading →

15Jan/24

What is the difference between the jews and Israel state?

January 15, 2024Politicsabraham joshua, Abraham Joshua Heschel, African American–Jewish relations, Arik Ascherman, David, Dennis Goldberg, Israel, Jews in the civil rights movement, Jr., Judaism, Martin Luther, Martin Luther King Jr, Ruth First, South Africa, United Statesadmin

Jan. 8, 2024 /Human interest/ — Jews have a long history of advocating for human rights around the world, including in the US Civil Rights movement and against apartheid in South Africa. This commitment stems from both religious and ethical principles within Judaism that emphasize justice, equality, and compassion for all. Continue reading →

15Jan/24

Why is South Africa Calling out Israel?

January 15, 2024Conflict and WarApartheid, Crime of apartheid, Criticism of Israel, Israel, Israel and apartheid, Racial segregation, Social inequality, South Africa, Urban decayadmin

Jan. 15, 2024 /Politics/ — The comparison of Israel to the former apartheid regime in South Africa is a complex and sensitive issue with no easy answer. Both situations involved racial and ethnic tensions, but there are also significant differences in historical context, legal frameworks, and political dynamics. Continue reading →

13Jan/24

The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2024 analysis

January 13, 2024FootballAchraf Hakimi, African Nations Championship, Algeria, Angola, Book:Countries of the World: Africa, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Congo, Egypt, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Mahrez, Malawi, Mali, Mohamed Salah, Morocco, Nigeria, Sadio Mané, Senegal, South Africa, Sredojević, Tanzania, Tunisia, Victor Osimhen, Zambiaadmin

Jan. 9, 2024 /Sports/ –The Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) kicks off today, 13th January 2024! Here’s the breakdown: Continue reading →