New tools aim to strengthen water security as climate risks mount in water-stressed African farming communities NEWS ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | When the rains fail in southern Africa, the survival of crops often depends on how much water remains in the dams. For decades, that simple question has been surprisingly …
Read More »South Africa, Botswana lead Africa on credible elections
In a new global report on democracy, Africa accounts for 24 per cent of the countries making progress – most notably, Botswana and South Africa in credible elections. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | Botswana and South Africa have been listed among countries in Africa that have made the most …
Read More »South Africa’s G20 presidency to remain strong despite Trump’s absence
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA | Xinhua | Following the announcement that U.S. President Donald Trump will not attend the G20 Leaders’ Meeting in South Africa, experts said his absence will not affect the role or effectiveness of South Africa’s G20 presidency. “The decision doesn’t undermine the credibility of the meeting. Despite …
Read More »U.S. tariffs on South Africa threaten Namibia’s dollar liquidity
WINDHOEK, Namibia | Xinhua | Namibia faces tighter U.S. dollar liquidity and higher settlement costs, as the recently imposed 30-percent U.S. tariffs on South African exports weaken the very financial channels it relies on for cross-border trade payments, according to an analysis by Namibian research and investment firm Simonis Storm Securities …
Read More »Court to hear arguments on decriminalizing sex work
Johannesburg, South Africa | ALL AFRICA.COM | Activists and their opponents are set to face off in court this week as the Western Cape High Court hears legal arguments for a ruling on whether sex work should be decriminalised, reports EWN. The case brought by the Sex Workers Education and Advocacy …
Read More »Cranes rally to hold Bafana, book historic CHAN quarters place
Uganda 3 South Africa 3 Kampala, Uganda | FUFA MEDIA | The long wait is finally over. Uganda Cranes have written a new chapter in their football history, qualifying for the TotalEnergies African Nations Championship (CHAN) quarterfinals for the very first time after a pulsating 3-3 draw with South Africa …
Read More »South Africa to offer revised trade proposal to U.S. after tariff hike
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa | Xinhua | South Africa will submit a revised trade proposal to the United States to reduce the newly imposed 30 percent tariff and seek alternative export markets to offset the impact, a government official said Tuesday. Speaking at a media briefing in Pretoria, South Africa’s administrative …
Read More »Ramaphosa, Putin discuss Ukraine peace in phone call
JOHANNESBURG, SOUTH AFRICA | Xinhua | South African President Cyril Ramaphosa held a telephone discussion on Thursday with his Russian counterpart, Vladimir Putin, on the peace process with Ukraine. “President Putin expressed his recognition and appreciation for South Africa’s involvement in advancing a peace process between Russia and Ukraine,” according …
Read More »Ugandans in South Africa to enjoy Equity Bank services
Equity Bank Expands Services to Ugandans in South Africa Johannesburg, South Africa | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandans living and working in South Africa now have greater opportunities to invest back home following Equity Bank’s entry into the country, marking the first time the East Africa financial giant has ventured into …
Read More »South Africa strengthens security at ports of entry
JOHANNESBURG | Xinhua | South Africa is enhancing security at ports of entry by introducing measures such as the use of drones and traceable stamps, an official from the Border Management Authority (BMA) said on Sunday. Michael Masiapato, commissioner of the BMA, made the remarks while briefing the media about …
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