Rockefeller Foundation and International Development Research Centre Advance Solutions to Protect People’s Health from Climate Change Impacts in Senegal and Uganda

$1.4M collaboration supports strengthening governance, evidence generation, and investment readiness of the two countries’ national health systems Builds upon Senegal’s and Uganda’s efforts to advance climate and health agendas in Africa NAIROBI |...

Unbelievable: South Africa sniff series-levelling win after Pakistan slump in 2nd Test

Simon Harmer grabbed three early wickets to boost South Africa's chances of securing a series-levelling victory over a faltering Pakistan in the second Test in Rawalpindi on Wednesday. Harmer took 3-26 as Pakistan ended the third day on a...

EMY Africa announces nominees for 10th anniversary awards

EMY Africa has officially unveiled the nominees for the 10th Anniversary edition of the EMY Africa Awards, ahead of the grand ceremony on Saturday, 22nd November 2025. This milestone marks a decade of celebrating African excellence, leadership,...

Implementing South Africa’s new occupational exposure limit for silica dust

Health and safety are at the core of every responsible mining operation. While this was not always the case, the mining industry has evolved to make safety an integral part of its culture – not as a ticking box exercise, but as a deeply held...

Essential skills needed to navigate South Africa's job market, say experts

South Africans need to shift focus to acquiring skills to help get into the new labour market, which predominantly requires soft skills, experts said. Economist Dawie Roodt said people should equip themselves with skills which will allow them to...

Saipem’s rig trio rakes in millions for jobs with Eni in Africa, Mediterranean, and Far East

Italy’s engineering, drilling, and construction services giant Saipem has boosted its offshore drilling order intake with new multimillion-dollar contracts and extensions that are perceived to reinforce its presence in key strategic areas, such as...

President Radev thanks South Africa for lifting short-term visas for Bulgarians

President Rumen Radev has sent a letter to President Cyril Ramaphosa expressing his gratitude for the decision of the Republic of South Africa to lift visa requirements for short-term stays for Bulgarian citizens. Radev pointed out that this is a...

South African Star Zolisa Xaluva to Attend Malawi Film Awards in December

Published on October 22, 2025 at 8:45 AM by Evance Kapito 176 words • approx. 1 min read Renowned South African actor Zolisa Xaluva is set to attend this year’s Malawi Film Awards and Gala, formerly known as the Malawi Film Festival, slated for...

Africa’s Mobile Sector Generates 220 Billion Dollars Despite Persistent Digital Divide

Industry leaders converging in Kigali for the continent’s premier connectivity event have revealed that Africa’s mobile sector contributed $220 billion to the regional economy in 2024, representing 7.7 percent of GDP, yet a staggering usage gap of...

Ghost workers bleeding South African firms as payroll fraud costs $6m annually

According to the Chartered Institute of Payroll Professionals (CIPP), the country’s firms are losing more money to payroll fraud than to armed cash-in-transit robberies, exposing a critical blind spot in internal financial systems across the...

Cameroon Reviews IMF Programmes, Eyes New Phase of Economic Cooperation

(Business in Cameroon) - Cameroon’s Minister of Finance, Louis Paul Motaze, has outlined the country’s fiscal priorities and reform agenda following the conclusion of two International Monetary Fund (IMF) programmes. Speaking in Washington, D.C.,...

Taiwan reports its first cases of African swine fever

TAIPEI: Taiwan reported its first cases of African swine fever on Wednesday (Oct 22), and authorities culled at least 195 pigs and ordered a ban on the movement and slaughter of pigs across the island. The Ministry of Agriculture said that samples...

Cameroon Plans Tax Breaks for Biofuel Equipment to Spur Local Production

(Business in Cameroon) - The Cameroonian government plans to introduce an investment incentive scheme for the biofuel sector in 2026. By that year, customs exemptions will apply to industrial equipment used to produce biofuels such as green...

Wider Africa Energy Summit (WAES) 2025 to Connect Operators, Service Providers with Emerging African Opportunities

ABERDEEN, Scotland, October 20, 2025/ -- The upcoming Wider Africa Energy Summit (WAES) – taking place in Aberdeen, Scotland on November 18-19, 2025 – will connect international operators and leading service providers with strategic oil and gas...

Taiwan reports its first case of African swine fever and culls scores of pigs

Rawalpindi Test: Babar, Rizwan firm as Pakistan close day three at 94/4

Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan rebuild after early collapse. Pakistan lead extends to 23 after losing four wickets. Asif Afridi shines with debut six-wicket haul for Pakistan. Pakistan faced trouble after opening their second innings following Simon...

South Africa thump Pakistan by 150 runs in Women’s World Cup

LAHORE - South Africa beat Pakistan by 150 runs on the DLS method in the 22nd fixture of the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup at the R. Premadasa Stadium in Co­lombo on Tuesday evening. Pak­istan will now feature in their final fixture of the mega...

SHURE APPOINTS EKTA SHETTY AS SENIOR SALES DIRECTOR FOR AFRICA, MIDDLE EAST, INDIA, SOUTHEAST ASIA, AND PACIFIC

Shure is pleased to announce the appointment of Ekta Shetty as Senior Sales Director for Africa, Middle East, India, Southeast Asia, and Pacific. Based in our Dubai office, Ekta will lead the Sales Management, Market Development, Channel...

Indonesia South Africa

Goshen, IN (46526) Today Rain showers this morning, then remaining overcast and windy during the afternoon hours. High 48F. Winds W at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of rain 50%. Higher wind gusts possible.. Tonight Cloudy with occasional showers overnight....

Debutant Asif Afridi's five-wicket haul plunges South Africa in trouble