South Africa's Eco-DRR Project: a R700 million initiative to combat Climate Change

South Africa is poised to make significant strides in combating climate change, thanks to a landmark grant of R700 million (USD 40.1 million)  from the Green Climate Fund (GCF). This financial boost will facilitate the launch of the ‘Scaling up ecosystem- …

Breaking Monopolies: How South Africa Can Lead in a Multipolar World

Adri Senekal de Wet|Published 21 minutes ago 4min There is a quiet war being waged across the globe. Not with guns or tanks, but with ideas, influence, and narratives. At its heart lies a question that should haunt any country born of struggle: who gets to …

Calls for crackdown on counterfeit goods as South Africa's illicit trade crisis escalates

The escalating crisis of counterfeit goods in South Africa has intensified calls for urgent measures to combat organised crime, following a series of high-profile arrests linked to illicit alcohol trade syndicates. Recent statistics reveal a staggering 55% …

AFRICA/SUDAN - Insecurity and lack of services worsen the situation in the capital: teachers disagree in the reopening ...

Tuesday, 1 July 2025 Internet Khartoum (Agenzia Fides) - Most areas of Khartoum are without electricity and water, exacerbating the country's already precarious security situation and the lack of other services such as internet and telecommunications. …

ECOWAS declares “war on kush” as drug crisis worsens across West Africa

The Parliament of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) has launched a regional campaign to combat the escalating abuse of the psychoactive substance known as kush, describing the effort as a formal “war” on the dangerous drug. The move …

MADE IN KENYA: Ubuntu Waterhub Africa creating innovations to manage water supply

Demand for clean water continues to increase across Kenya with pressure on natural resources aggravated by factors such as population growth and poor resource management . To help water vendors and institutions manage water supply, a Kenyan engineer …

Why rocketing cocoa prices are not benefiting West Africa’s farmers

Africa’s trade projected to hit $1.5 trillion in 2025

Trade is set to expand at an average of 5.1 per cent a year through 2026, before quickening to 5.4 per cent by 2028 Abuja, Nigeria | ISAAC KHISA | Africa’s trade projected to hit $1.5 trillion in 2025 as growth momentum builds Africa’s intra- and extra- …

West African aviation safety report surge from 40% to 63% — BAGASOO

The Banjul Accord Group Aviation Safety and Security Oversight Organisation (BAGASOO) has reported a significant improvement in aviation safety across its member states, with the safety profile rising from 40% to 63% since the organisation’s inception in …

Cold front set to bring rain and wind across South Africa this week

South Africa is poised for a dramatic transition from the calm skies of winter to an influx of rain and gusty winds as a cold front approaches, bringing with it implications for travel and outdoor plans across several regions. At the start of the week, the …